Guoxin Securities·2026-01-26 09:52Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector [5] Core Views - The pharmaceutical sector underperformed the overall market, with a 0.39% decline in the biopharmaceutical sector compared to a 1.17% increase in the total A-share market [32] - The TTM price-to-earnings ratio for the pharmaceutical sector is 38.51x, which is at the 84.35th percentile of the historical valuation over the past five years [32][37] - The report highlights a shift in fund holdings, with a decrease in the proportion of pharmaceutical holdings in both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical funds [11][16] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The overall A-share market increased by 1.17%, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index decreased by 0.62% [32] - The biopharmaceutical sector's performance was weaker than the overall market, with specific declines in chemical pharmaceuticals (-1.11%) and medical services (-2.17%) [32] Fund Holdings Analysis - As of Q4 2025, the net asset value of pharmaceutical funds reached 358.4 billion, a decrease of 9.0% from the previous quarter [11] - The proportion of pharmaceutical holdings in all funds was 7.97%, down 1.71 percentage points [16] - The largest sub-sectors by holdings were chemical preparations (37.5%) and other biological products (20.8%) [19] Company Earnings Forecasts and Ratings - Key companies such as Mindray Medical (237 billion market cap, "Outperform" rating) and WuXi AppTec (293.6 billion market cap, "Outperform" rating) are highlighted for their strong earnings forecasts [4] - The report lists several companies with projected earnings growth, including Aier Eye Hospital and New Industry, both rated "Outperform" [4] Investment Strategy - The report recommends focusing on innovative drugs and the CXO sector, emphasizing the competitive advantages of Chinese companies in the chemical CDMO space [41] - A portfolio of recommended stocks includes Mindray Medical, WuXi AppTec, and Aier Eye Hospital, among others [42][43]