Anjoy food(SH:603345) Shanghai Aijian Securities·2025-12-26 11:12Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Anjuke Foods (603345.SH) as the initial coverage [2]. Core Views - The report highlights that Anjuke Foods, as a leading player in the frozen food sector, is expected to benefit from the recovery in dining consumption, the implementation of national standards for prepared dishes, and the expansion of new products, leading to performance growth [6][7]. - The frozen food industry in China is projected to maintain steady growth, with a market size of approximately 210 billion yuan in 2024 and a CAGR of about 6.5% from 2019 to 2024 [6]. - The company’s revenue for 2025, 2026, and 2027 is forecasted to be 157.3 billion yuan, 168.3 billion yuan, and 182.5 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 4.0%, 7.0%, and 8.5% [6]. Summary by Sections Market Data - Closing price: 81.52 yuan - Market capitalization: 23,909 million yuan - Price-to-earnings ratio (PE): 17.6X for 2025 [2]. Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 is projected at 14,045 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 15.3% [8]. - The net profit for 2025 is expected to be 1,359 million yuan, reflecting a decline of 8.4% compared to the previous year [8]. - Gross profit margins for various product lines are forecasted to improve, with frozen prepared food margins expected to reach 27.5% by 2025 [6][7]. Product and Innovation Strategy - The company is focusing on innovation in frozen dishes, with significant revenue growth in this segment, which accounted for 32.0% of total revenue in the first three quarters of 2025 [6][7]. - The acquisition of Dingwei Tai is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in the frozen baking segment, which is one of the fastest-growing areas in the frozen food industry [7]. Competitive Positioning - Anjuke Foods is positioned to benefit from the increasing standardization and regulation in the prepared food industry, which is expected to raise entry barriers and favor leading companies [6][7]. - The company has established strategic partnerships with major retailers and restaurant chains, enhancing its market presence and customer loyalty through customized product offerings [7].