Xiangcai Securities·2026-01-18 08:22Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [1] Core Views - The vaccine industry is experiencing performance pressure while pipeline advancements continue, indicating a need to focus on structural opportunities [1][7] - The industry is transitioning from scale expansion to innovation-driven growth, facing short-term challenges due to supply-demand imbalances and intense competition [8][24] - Long-term growth is supported by policy, demand, and technology as key drivers for the vaccine industry [8][24] Summary by Sections Recent Industry Performance - The vaccine sector has seen a cumulative decline of 9.01% since 2025, with a recent weekly drop of 3.43% [4][10] - Relative performance against the CSI 300 index shows a 12-month relative return of -27% [3] Company Developments - Zhifei Biological's CA111 injection has entered Phase I clinical trials, targeting diabetes and weight loss with a dual agonist mechanism [3] - Baihui Biological's human diploid rabies vaccine has received clinical trial approval [3] - Zhifei Biological and Baike Biological both forecast significant losses for 2025, with Zhifei expecting a net loss of 10.698 to 13.726 billion yuan, a decline of 630%-780% year-on-year [3] - Baike Biological anticipates a net loss of 220.64% to 194.79% compared to the previous year [3] Market Dynamics - The vaccine industry is characterized by high levels of Me-too products, leading to intense competition and price declines [7][23] - The approval of 14 new vaccines in 2025, including rabies and HPV vaccines, indicates ongoing innovation, although many face issues of homogeneity [3][7] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with high technical barriers and differentiated pipelines to find alpha opportunities within the industry [8][24] - Companies like CanSino and Kanghua Biological are highlighted for their potential due to their innovative capabilities and market positioning [8][24]