Proya(SH:603605) Guoyuan Securities·2025-11-26 05:50Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the industry, with a focus on new consumption sectors such as beauty care, IP derivatives, and gold jewelry [6][30]. Core Insights - The beauty care sector is seeing significant developments, including L'Oréal's minority stake investment in the Chinese skincare brand LAN and Proya's entry into the PDRN market with a new trademark [3][23]. - E-commerce company Yatsen reported a Q3 revenue of RMB 998 million, a 47.5% year-on-year increase, indicating strong growth in the beauty sector [3][23]. - The report highlights the strategic upgrades of Meili Tianyuan, focusing on brand enhancement, chain expansion, and digital transformation [3][23]. Market Performance - For the week of November 17-21, 2025, the retail, social services, and beauty care sectors experienced declines of 7.24%, 4.86%, and 4.53% respectively, ranking 28th, 15th, and 12th among 31 primary industries [15][16]. - The report notes a general downturn in consumer-focused sub-sectors, with trade, general retail, and tourism experiencing the largest declines of 9.12%, 7.49%, and 5.75% respectively [15][16]. Key Industry Events and News - L'Oréal announced a minority investment in LAN, marking its first investment in a local skincare brand in China [3][23]. - Proya launched a new product line under the "PROYA MED" brand, focusing on scientific and medical attributes [3][23]. - The report mentions significant revenue growth for companies like Yatsen and Meili Tianyuan, with Yatsen's Q3 revenue up 47.5% and Meili Tianyuan announcing strategic upgrades [3][23][24]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies such as Proya, Giant Bio, Marubi, Runben, and others within the beauty care and new consumption sectors [6][30].