Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for Yue Yuen International, but it provides insights into the company's performance and management expectations for future quarters [1][7]. Core Insights - Yue Yuen International reported a revenue of USD 6.02 billion for 9M25, a decrease of 1.0% year-on-year, and a net profit of USD 279 million, down 16% year-on-year. For 3Q25, revenue was USD 1.96 billion, down 5% year-on-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of sequential decline, with a net profit of USD 110 million, down 27% year-on-year [1][7]. - The management maintains a prudent dividend policy with a payout ratio of around 70% [1][7]. - The manufacturing segment faced pressure on footwear shipment volumes, but an increase in average selling price (ASP) partially offset revenue declines. The ASP for 3Q25 rose by 3.4% year-on-year to USD 21.4 per pair [2][8]. - Management expects retail performance to improve in 4Q25, with continued increases in ASP and gross margin [2][8]. Summary by Sections Manufacturing Business - In 3Q25, manufacturing revenue was USD 1.96 billion, down 4.5% year-on-year, with footwear manufacturing revenue at USD 1.35 billion, down 2% year-on-year. Footwear shipment volume was approximately 63 million pairs, down 5.3% year-on-year [2][8]. - The gross margin for manufacturing in 3Q25 was 19.4%, up 1.6 percentage points quarter-on-quarter but down 1.2 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to uneven capacity loading and lower utilization rates [2][8]. - Management indicated that current order visibility is about 2-3 months, with some brands showing resilient demand for 1Q26 [2][8]. Retail Business - Pou Sheng recorded revenue of approximately RMB 3.74 billion in 3Q25, down 6.3% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 33.4% [3][9]. - The company is optimizing its offline network, reducing the number of self-operated stores to 3,338 as of September 2025, a decline of about 28% compared to the end of 2021 [3][9]. - Management expects the 4Q performance to improve, with a focus on new product launches and a lower discounting environment [3][9]. Future Outlook - Management views Indonesia and India as key markets for medium- to long-term expansion, anticipating improvements in manufacturing gross margins starting in 2026 [4][10]. - The overall industry is currently at a trough, with expectations for recovery in 2027 as the company continues to optimize its operations and seize opportunities in lower-tier markets [4][12].
裕元集团（00551）：3Q25集团制造业务毛利率环比改善，管理层预期4Q25零售有所好转