Xiangcai Securities·2025-11-30 12:33Investment Rating - The industry rating is maintained at "Overweight" [8] Core Views - The market performance of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sector showed a slight increase of 1.29%, which is the smallest among secondary sub-sectors [1] - The price governance of Chinese patent medicines is being actively implemented across multiple regions, aiming to create a unified and competitive drug market [4][5] - The valuation metrics for the TCM sector indicate a PE (ttm) of 27.72X and a PB (lf) of 2.33X, with both metrics showing slight increases compared to the previous week [2] Market Performance - The TCM sector reported a market index of 6501.99 points, reflecting a 1.29% increase over the last week [1] - The overall pharmaceutical and biological sector index rose to 8430.03 points, with a 2.67% increase [1] Valuation Metrics - The TCM sector's PE (ttm) is at 27.72X, up by 0.36X week-on-week, with a one-year maximum of 30.26X and a minimum of 24.72X [2] - The PB (lf) stands at 2.33X, increasing by 0.02X from the previous week, with a one-year maximum of 2.54X and a minimum of 2.17X [2] Supply Chain Insights - The market for TCM raw materials has shown signs of recovery, with a price index of 225.55 points, reflecting a 0.4% increase from the previous week [3] - The market sentiment for TCM raw materials is improving, with increased foot traffic and positive investment sentiment [3] Policy and Regulatory Environment - Multiple regions have initiated price governance for Chinese patent medicines, focusing on high-priced products with significant price discrepancies [4][5] - The ongoing supply-side reforms are expected to reshape competitive factors within the industry, with a shift from channel-driven to value and cost-driven competition [5] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main investment themes: price governance, consumption recovery, and state-owned enterprise reform [11] - Specific recommendations include companies with strong R&D capabilities, unique products, and those less affected by centralized procurement [12]