Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The report highlights that in the first half of 2025, the company achieved significant revenue and profit growth, with a strong outlook for market share enhancement [5][7] - The company recorded a revenue of 14.875 billion RMB in 2025H1, representing a year-on-year increase of 39.3%, and a net profit of 2.718 billion RMB, up 44.1% year-on-year [7] - The company is expanding its domestic store network while optimizing overseas operations, particularly in Southeast Asia [7] Financial Performance - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 2023: 20.302 billion RMB, 2024: 24.829 billion RMB, 2025E: 30.443 billion RMB, 2026E: 36.691 billion RMB, 2027E: 42.410 billion RMB, with respective growth rates of 49.55%, 22.29%, 22.61%, 20.52%, and 15.59% [6] - The net profit forecasts are: 2023: 3.137 billion RMB, 2024: 4.436 billion RMB, 2025E: 5.425 billion RMB, 2026E: 6.586 billion RMB, 2027E: 7.670 billion RMB, with growth rates of 57.13%, 41.41%, 22.28%, 21.40%, and 16.46% respectively [6] - The company’s gross margin for 2025H1 was 31.64%, with a slight decline of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [7] Market Expansion - As of 2025H1, the company had a total of 53,014 stores, with 52,996 being franchise stores, and a net increase of 6,697 stores in mainland China since the beginning of the year [7] - The company is focusing on enhancing its brand presence in the domestic market while strategically optimizing its operations in overseas markets like Indonesia and Vietnam [7] Profitability Metrics - The report indicates that the company's net profit margin improved by 0.6 percentage points to 18.27% in 2025H1 [7] - The projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the upcoming years are 36.23 for 2023, 31.24 for 2024, 31.24 for 2025E, 25.73 for 2026E, and 22.09 for 2027E [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 5.663 billion CNY in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.2%, and a net profit of 1.625 billion CNY, up 121.5% year-on-year [5] - The company has accelerated its store opening pace, with a total of 11,179 stores as of the end of the first half of 2025, netting an increase of 1,265 stores [6] - The gross merchandise volume (GMV) reached 14.094 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 34.3%, with a cup sales volume of 817 million cups, up 30.1% year-on-year [5][6] Revenue Performance - The company’s revenue from sales of goods and equipment, franchise management services, and direct store sales for the first half of 2025 were 4.496 billion CNY, 1.159 billion CNY, and 0.08 billion CNY respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 41.8%, 39.2%, and 14.0% [5] Store Expansion - The company opened 1,570 new stores and closed 305, resulting in a net increase of 1,265 stores in the first half of 2025, with a faster expansion rate compared to the first half of 2024 [6] Profitability Improvement - The gross profit margin for the first half of 2025 was 31.5%, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year, while the operating profit margin increased by 1.6 percentage points to 23.7% [7] - The net profit margin increased by 10.4 percentage points year-on-year to 28.7% [7] Market Trends - The company benefited from a surge in demand in the tea beverage industry due to promotional activities from major e-commerce platforms, which significantly boosted order volumes [8] - The company is actively expanding its coffee product line, leveraging its supply chain and operational capabilities to introduce high-value coffee products [8] Financial Forecasts - The company’s projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 2.660 billion CNY, 2.588 billion CNY, and 3.067 billion CNY respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.12 CNY, 1.09 CNY, and 1.29 CNY [9][10]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China COSCO Shipping International (00517) [2][6][16] Core Views - The company's performance exceeded expectations, benefiting from an upturn in the shipping cycle and a high dividend payout ratio that creates a competitive advantage [2][6] - The report highlights significant growth in the company's paint business, with container paint sales increasing by 94% year-on-year, and ship paint sales rising by 19% [6] - The ship trading agency business saw a 97% increase in revenue, driven by a rise in new ship deliveries and new customer acquisitions [6] - The company is strategically positioning itself in the green methanol sector, planning to establish a production capacity of 200,000 tons annually by 2026 [6] - The company maintains a strong cash position with HKD 51 billion in liquid assets and plans to distribute a dividend of HKD 0.33 per share, resulting in an estimated dividend yield of 9% for 2025 [6] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Revenue is projected to grow from HKD 3,342 million in 2023 to HKD 4,207 million in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 16% [5][7] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from HKD 594 million in 2023 to HKD 827 million in 2025, with a growth rate of 17% [5][7] - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from HKD 0.40 in 2023 to HKD 0.56 in 2025 [5][7] - The report adjusts the profit forecast for 2025-2027, projecting net profits of HKD 8.3 billion, HKD 8.7 billion, and HKD 9.1 billion respectively [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting a price increase of 5% to 15% over the next 6 to 12 months [5][13]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 14.875 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 39.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.693 billion yuan, up 42.9% year-on-year [2]. - Revenue exceeded expectations, with strong cost control leading to profits also surpassing forecasts. The sales from products and equipment reached 14.495 billion yuan and 0.38 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth of 39.6% and 29.8% [3]. - The company accelerated its store openings, surpassing 53,000 global stores, with a net increase of 6,535 stores in the first half of 2025 [4]. - Domestic growth remains robust while international expansion is being optimized, particularly in Southeast Asia and Central Asia [4]. Financial Performance - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts upwards, expecting net profits of 5.953 billion yuan, 6.436 billion yuan, and 7.183 billion yuan for FY2025, FY2026, and FY2027 respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 27, 25, and 22 [5]. - Key financial metrics indicate a revenue growth rate of 49.55% for 2023, with a projected growth of 22.29% in 2024 [10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6][4][29] Core Views - The company has experienced a significant acceleration in revenue growth, achieving 2.186 billion yuan in revenue for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.2%, marking a new high since its listing. The net profit reached 403 million yuan, up 48.4% year-on-year, closely approaching the upper limit of previous forecasts [1][9] - The company is benefiting from a favorable employment environment, leading to a recovery in long-term student enrollment and a steady increase in average tuition fees. The average tuition fee for the first half of 2025 was 28,000 yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.3% [2][4][18] Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 2.186 billion yuan, with a net profit of 403 million yuan, indicating a strong performance with a net profit margin of 19.0%, up 5.0 percentage points year-on-year [1][3][20] - The company’s gross profit margin was 57.3%, an increase of 4.3 percentage points, suggesting significant room for further improvement in profitability [3][20] Enrollment and Tuition - The company enrolled 84,000 students in the first half of 2025, a 7% increase year-on-year, with the fashion beauty industry showing the highest growth rate among various programs [2][13] - The average training fee per student increased to 28,000 yuan, with a notable rise in tuition fees for specific programs such as culinary arts and fashion beauty [18][25] Cost Control and Efficiency - The company has effectively controlled costs, with a reduction in research, sales, and management expense ratios, leading to improved operational efficiency [3][20] - The company has also completed adjustments to its campus structure, with a total of 234 schools, including three vocational colleges, enhancing its educational offerings [23][25] Future Outlook - The company is expected to see revenue growth rates of 10.2%, 12.6%, and 13.3% for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, driven by an increase in student enrollment and tuition fee adjustments [25][26] - The forecasted net profit for 2025 is 860 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 67.8% year-on-year, with further growth anticipated in subsequent years [4][26]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][5][12] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of RMB 5.7 billion for 1H25, representing a year-on-year growth of 41%, and an adjusted core profit of RMB 1.1 billion, up 49% year-on-year, with an improved adjusted core profit margin of 20.1% [5][8] - The target price has been raised from HK$ 21.2 to HK$ 28, indicating a potential upside of 24% [5][8] - The company has seen significant growth in store numbers and same-store sales, with a net addition of 1,265 stores in 1H25, bringing the total to 11,179, and a same-store sales growth exceeding 20% in July and August [7][9][10] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Revenue projections for the next few years are as follows: - 2023: RMB 7,676 million - 2024: RMB 8,791 million - 2025E: RMB 12,152 million - 2026E: RMB 13,527 million - 2027E: RMB 15,725 million - Adjusted core profit forecasts are: - 2023: RMB 1,459 million - 2024: RMB 1,542 million - 2025E: RMB 2,232 million - 2026E: RMB 2,450 million - 2027E: RMB 2,854 million - Earnings per share (EPS) estimates have been adjusted upward for the coming years [6][15] Store Expansion and Performance - The company has focused on expanding its presence in lower-tier cities, with 81% of stores located in tier-2 and below cities, and 43% in townships [7][9] - The average daily GMV per store increased by 21% year-on-year to approximately RMB 7,600 [10] - The coffee business has also progressed, with over 8,000 stores equipped with coffee machines and new coffee products launched [11] Conclusion - The report expresses confidence in the company's supply chain efficiency, product innovation capabilities, and strong potential for store openings, maintaining a positive outlook on its growth trajectory [12]

2025 年 8 月 28 日 公司研究 投资与承保共同推动盈利增长 32% ——中国财险（2328.HK）2025 年半年报点评 买入（维持） 当前价：18.22 港元 作者 分析师：王一峰 执业证书编号：S0930519050002 010-57378038 wangyf@ebscn.com 分析师：黄怡婷 执业证书编号：S0930524070003 010-57378023 huangyiting@ebscn.com 市场数据 盈利增速承压，COR 优于同业——中国财险 （ 2328.HK ） 2024 年 一 季 报 点 评 （2024-04-30） 要点 事件： 2025 年上半年，中国财险原保险保费收入 3232.8 亿元，同比+3.6%；保险服务收 入 2490.4 亿元，同比+5.6%；归母净利润 244.5 亿元，同比+32.3%；承保综合成 本率 94.8%，同比-1.4pct；总投资收益率（非年化）2.6%，同比+0.4pct；拟派发 中期股息每股 0.24 元，同比+15.4%。 | 总股本(亿股) | 222.43 | | --- | --- | | 总市值(亿元港币)： | 405 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company achieved a robust performance in the first half of 2025, with revenue and net profit increasing by 31.3% and 36.1% year-on-year, respectively [4] - The introduction of new fragrance products has further strengthened the company's high-end beauty positioning [8] - The company has successfully improved its operational efficiency, leading to a significant decrease in expense ratios [6][9] - The online and offline channels have both shown strong growth, with online sales increasing by 39% and offline sales by 26.6% [5] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of 2.59 billion yuan and a net profit of 670 million yuan, with an earnings per share (EPS) of 1.37 yuan [4] - The gross profit margin slightly decreased to 84.2%, while the net profit margin improved to 25.9% [6] - The company’s operating cash flow reached 830 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 34.2% [7] Product and Channel Analysis - The revenue breakdown for the first half of 2025 shows that color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and makeup artistry training contributed 55%, 42%, 0.4%, and 2.6% to total revenue, respectively [5] - The company has expanded its offline presence with 405 self-operated counters and 32 distributor counters, marking a net increase of 27 and 1, respectively [5] Future Outlook - The company expects continued high-quality growth, with revised net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 set at 1.21 billion, 1.58 billion, and 2.04 billion yuan, respectively [9] - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36 for 2025, indicating a favorable valuation [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][16][17] Core Insights - The company achieved a 43% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2025, with total revenue reaching 148.7 billion yuan, reflecting a 39.3% growth [1][8] - The company continues to expand its store network, with a total of 53,014 stores by mid-2025, including 52,996 franchise stores and 18 directly operated stores [1][10] - The company's focus on improving operational quality in Southeast Asia, while continuing to penetrate domestic markets, is evident in the net addition of 6,534 franchise stores during the first half of 2025 [2][10] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company reported a gross profit margin of 31.6%, with a net profit margin of 18.1%, indicating effective cost control and a reduction in the tax rate [3][12] - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 60.3 billion, 74.5 billion, and 92.2 billion yuan respectively, reflecting an upward adjustment of 9%, 12%, and 18% [3][16] - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is 15.88 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 26.5 [4][18] Store Expansion and Market Strategy - The company added 7,721 franchise stores and closed 1,187, resulting in a net increase of 6,534 franchise stores in the first half of 2025 [1][10] - The geographical distribution of stores shows a strong focus on mainland China, with 48,281 stores, while international markets are being explored, including Central Asia and the Americas [2][10] - The company is experiencing significant growth in its sub-brand, with over 7,800 stores for the brand "Lucky Coffee" as of August 22, 2025, and a strong product launch pipeline [3][16]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company's revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025 are projected to be 2.186 billion and 403 million CNY, respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 10.2% and 48.4% [2] - The improvement in the company's performance in 2024 is primarily attributed to cost and expense control, while the enrollment growth in 2025 is expected to accelerate revenue, particularly in the three-year program which grew by 4.5% and the one-to-two-year program which saw an impressive growth of 85% [2] - The company is expected to benefit from positive operating leverage, with adjusted net profit margin increasing by 5 percentage points [2] Summary by Sections Revenue and Enrollment - The company reported a significant increase in enrollment, with new registrations for the culinary technology and beauty sectors growing by 5.2% and 34.1%, respectively [4] - The total number of schools is 234, with a net increase of 1 school year-on-year [4] Financial Performance - The gross margin for the first half of 2025 is 57.3%, an increase of 4.3 percentage points year-on-year, driven by increased capacity utilization and reduced rental expenses [5] - The net profit margin for the first half of 2025 is 18.4%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.7 percentage points, primarily due to a decrease in sales, management, and financial expense ratios [5] Future Outlook - Short-term expectations indicate strong autumn enrollment, with the potential for continued performance exceeding expectations throughout the year [7] - Mid-term projections suggest accelerated revenue growth in the coming years, particularly in culinary and automotive sectors, with ongoing improvements in profitability [7] - Long-term advantages include competitive employment outcomes and the ability to quickly adjust courses in response to market changes [7] Earnings Forecast - The company maintains revenue forecasts of 4.464 billion, 4.868 billion, and 5.390 billion CNY for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [7] - The projected net profit for the same years is 801.94 million, 973.21 million, and 1.18293 billion CNY [7] - The earnings per share (EPS) forecast for 2025, 2026, and 2027 is 0.36, 0.44, and 0.54 CNY, respectively [7]