AKESO(HK:09926) First Shanghai Securities·2025-12-15 07:50Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating with a target price of HKD 144.9, indicating a potential upside of 23.4% from the current price of HKD 117.4 [3][5]. Core Insights - The company reported a significant increase in product revenue by 49.2% year-on-year to RMB 1.4 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a net loss of RMB 570 million, which is an increase of 139% in losses compared to the previous year [1]. - The company has made substantial progress in its product pipeline, with multiple drugs in various stages of clinical trials and approvals, including AK104 and AK112, which have shown promising results in treating various cancers [2]. - The financial outlook shows a projected revenue increase from RMB 2.1 billion in 2024 to RMB 5.6 billion by 2027, with a recovery in net profit expected by 2027 [4][7]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company is expected to generate revenue of RMB 4.53 billion, with a gross margin of 97.1% [4][7]. - The net profit is projected to turn positive by 2027, with an estimated net profit of RMB 260 million [4][7]. - The company has a strong cash position, with net cash expected to be RMB 5.8 billion post-financing activities [1].