KWEICHOW MOUTAI(SH:600519) Bank of China Securities·2025-12-09 07:56Investment Rating - The investment rating for Guizhou Moutai is "Buy" with a previous rating of "Buy" as well [2] Core Insights - The report highlights that Guizhou Moutai is focusing on long-term high-quality development, emphasizing channel stability and steady reform progress [2][6][9] - The company acknowledges the current challenges in the liquor industry, indicating that it is in a deep adjustment period with intensified competition [9] - Guizhou Moutai's strategic plan for the 14th Five-Year Plan is characterized by a commitment to quality and a balanced approach between short-term and long-term goals [9] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, Guizhou Moutai reported revenue of RMB 39.064 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.6%, and a net profit of RMB 19.224 billion, also up 0.5% year-on-year [11] - The company’s gross margin for Q3 2025 was 91.3%, slightly up from 91.0% in Q3 2024, while the net profit margin remained stable at 49.2% [11] - The latest diluted earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are RMB 72.31, RMB 75.80, and RMB 80.93 respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 19.6X, 18.7X, and 17.5X [6][12] Future Projections - The projected main operating revenue for Guizhou Moutai is expected to reach RMB 180.437 billion in 2025, with a growth rate of 5.6% [8] - The forecasted net profit for 2025 is RMB 90.549 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 5.0% [8] - The company plans to maintain a stable dividend policy, with a proposed cash dividend of RMB 23.957 per share for the current year [9]