Orient Securities·2026-01-09 02:12Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [3][5]. Core Insights - The company is expected to see new developments in the upcoming Olympic cycle, with the launch of new store formats and product lines aimed at enhancing brand engagement and meeting diverse consumer needs [2][9]. - The earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been slightly adjusted to 0.95, 1.07, and 1.22 RMB respectively, with a target price set at 25.41 HKD based on a 24x valuation for 2025 [3][10]. - The company has shown resilience in a challenging consumer environment, with expectations for slight revenue growth driven by specific product categories and improved operational efficiency [9]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023: 27,598 million RMB - 2024: 28,676 million RMB (growth of 3.9%) - 2025: 29,101 million RMB (growth of 1.5%) - 2026: 30,640 million RMB (growth of 5.3%) - 2027: 32,747 million RMB (growth of 6.9%) [4]. - Operating profit and net profit forecasts indicate a decline in 2025, with operating profit expected to be 3,331 million RMB and net profit at 2,465 million RMB, before recovering in subsequent years [4]. - The company’s gross margin is projected to remain stable, with estimates of 48.8% in 2025 and gradually increasing to 49.2% by 2027 [4]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is forecasted to be 18.6 in 2025, decreasing to 14.6 by 2027, indicating a potential improvement in valuation over time [4].