Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy-A" investment rating to the company for the first time, with a target price of 6.69 HKD over the next six months [4][3]. Core Insights - The company is positioned as a leading dairy farm in China, benefiting from the anticipated rebound in raw milk prices and beef prices, which is expected to enhance profit elasticity [3][9]. - The report forecasts revenue growth rates of 1.2%, 9.6%, and 12.7% for the years 2025 to 2027, with net profits projected at 0.1 billion, 15.7 billion, and 27.1 billion CNY respectively [3][9]. Summary by Relevant Sections Raw Milk Cycle - By December 2025, raw milk prices have decreased by 31% from their peak in August 2021, marking nearly four and a half years of decline. A rebound is expected in 2026 due to factors such as the aging of the cow herd and the expiration of large powder stocks, which will drive demand for fresh raw milk [1][2]. - The company is expected to benefit significantly from the recovery in raw milk prices, which will enhance its gross profit margins from raw milk sales [1][3]. Beef Cycle - The price of live cattle has also entered a new upward cycle after a decline of 31% from its peak in January 2023 to a low in February 2025. The report anticipates that live cattle prices will continue to rise in 2026, benefiting the company's income from the sale of culled cattle [2][3]. - The company is projected to earn approximately 700 million CNY from the sale of culled cattle in 2024, which will be positively impacted by the rising prices of live cattle [2][3]. Financial Projections - The company is expected to generate revenues of 20.33 billion CNY in 2025, 22.28 billion CNY in 2026, and 25.11 billion CNY in 2027, with corresponding net profits of 0.1 billion, 1.57 billion, and 2.71 billion CNY [8][9]. - The gross margin for raw milk sales is projected to improve from 33.7% in 2025 to 38.1% in 2027, reflecting the company's operational efficiency and favorable market conditions [10][9].
优然牧业（09858）：原奶周期与牛肉周期共振，龙头牧场利润弹性可期