Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [10]. Core Insights - The company has experienced a significant increase in new orders, driven by the demand for new drug research, with total new orders reaching 1.135 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 38.62% [5]. - The company is expected to incur a net loss attributable to shareholders of between -39.85 million yuan and -26.79 million yuan for the fiscal year 2025 [4]. - The company is in the process of acquiring a controlling stake in its subsidiary, which will enhance its capabilities in safety evaluation and clinical CRO services [9]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The company’s stock price is currently at 57.99 yuan, with a total market capitalization of 8.2 billion yuan [1]. Order Growth - As of the end of 2025, the company’s backlog of orders increased to 1.248 billion yuan, a growth of 28.23% compared to the end of 2024 [5]. - The increase in orders is attributed to a recovery in the global and Chinese biopharmaceutical investment environment, with the healthcare sector seeing a financing amount of 122.779 billion yuan, up 46.41% year-on-year [5]. Financial Performance - The company’s net profit for Q4 2025 is projected to be between -25.06 million yuan and -12 million yuan, primarily due to the execution of low-price contracts from previous periods [6]. - The gross margin is expected to recover to over 30% as the industry’s demand and supply dynamics improve [6]. Strategic Projects - The company’s strategic project in Nantong has successfully launched, covering an area of 24,000 square meters and planning to build 130 international standard animal rooms [7]. - The Shanghai project is expected to complete its construction by Q1 2026, significantly enhancing the company’s order capacity [7]. Acquisition and Collaboration - The acquisition of the subsidiary will facilitate the integration of safety evaluation and clinical CRO services, creating a comprehensive service solution [9]. - The company has established a strategic partnership with YaoKang Bio to explore joint international pathways for animal and drug evaluation [9]. Earnings Forecast - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 792 million yuan, 1.098 billion yuan, and 1.402 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of -0.23 yuan, 0.90 yuan, and 1.63 yuan [10].
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