Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, with a current price of HKD 20.90 and a fair value of HKD 22.30 [8]. Core Insights - The company's offline sales in Q4 showed a narrowing decline compared to Q3, indicating improved performance despite ongoing challenges in the retail environment [8]. - The company is focusing on enhancing efficiency and quality by increasing R&D and marketing investments while controlling other expenses to improve profitability [3][8]. - The introduction of innovative retail formats, such as "Dragon Stores" and outdoor stores, aims to expand the target consumer base [3]. Financial Summary - The company's projected revenue for 2023 is CNY 27.598 billion, with a growth rate of 7.0%. This is expected to increase to CNY 33.331 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of approximately 7.7% [4]. - EBITDA is forecasted to decrease from CNY 5.814 billion in 2023 to CNY 5.205 billion in 2025, before rising to CNY 7.262 billion by 2027 [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to decline from CNY 3.187 billion in 2023 to CNY 2.606 billion in 2025, before recovering to CNY 3.131 billion in 2027 [4]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is projected to decrease from CNY 1.21 in 2023 to CNY 1.01 in 2025, with a slight recovery to CNY 1.21 by 2027 [4]. - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is expected to decline from 13.1% in 2023 to 9.5% in 2025, before gradually improving to 10.3% by 2027 [4]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is expected to leverage the upcoming Los Angeles Olympic cycle to enhance brand visibility and performance [8]. - The introduction of the "Honor Gold Standard" product line targets consumers with commuting, business travel, and light sports needs, indicating a strategic shift towards meeting diverse consumer demands [8].

Investment Rating - The report aligns with the views of CITIC Lyon Research, indicating a positive outlook for Midea Group, with expectations of recovery in 2026 after a challenging 2025 [5]. Core Insights - Midea's dealers have reported continuous increases in factory prices, suggesting a potential rise in the industry average selling price (ASP) [5]. - The historical data on the relationship between volume and price is deemed less relevant, and rising copper prices pose a concern, although the situation in 2026 may differ from previous years [5][7]. - Midea's overseas OEM orders are expected to outperform ODM business, with higher margins and potential for market share growth [8]. - The company is focusing on increasing market share rather than solely on pricing strategies, with limited room for further volume expansion due to the early release of demand from the trade-in policy [6]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Midea Group, founded in 1968, has evolved into a global technology group encompassing smart home, new energy and industrial technology, smart building technology, robotics, and automation [12]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue by Product: - Smart Home: 81.0% - New Energy and Industrial Technology: 11.1% - Smart Building Technology: 7.9% [13] - Revenue by Region: - Asia: 66.8% - Americas: 17.3% - Europe: 12.0% - Middle East and Africa: 3.8% [13] Market Performance - As of January 20, 2026, Midea's stock price is 87.1 HKD, with a market capitalization of 86.75 billion USD and a consensus target price of 101.48 HKD [15].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Chow Tai Fook (1929.HK) is not explicitly stated in the provided documents, but the overall sentiment appears positive based on the performance metrics discussed [1]. Core Insights - Chow Tai Fook reported a retail value increase of 17.8% year-on-year for the period of October to December 2025, with the mainland China market growing by 16.9% and markets outside mainland China by 22.9% [1]. - Same-store sales in mainland China increased by 21.4% year-on-year, while sales outside mainland China rose by 14.3%, indicating a significant improvement in the jewelry consumption atmosphere [2]. - The proportion of priced jewelry has significantly increased, with a year-on-year growth of 53.4% for priced jewelry and 13.1% for gold jewelry, leading to a gross margin improvement [2]. - The company plans to enhance its international market expansion, with new stores expected to open in high-end locations by June 2026 [3]. Financial Performance Summary - For FY2025, Chow Tai Fook's revenue was HKD 89,656 million, with a projected increase to HKD 94,115 million in FY2026, representing a 5% growth [4]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company for FY2025 was HKD 5,916 million, expected to rise to HKD 8,760 million in FY2026, reflecting a 48% increase [4]. - Earnings per share (EPS) is projected to grow from HKD 0.59 in FY2025 to HKD 0.89 in FY2026 [4]. Operational Insights - The company closed 230 stores in mainland China during the October to December 2025 period, resulting in a total of 5,433 stores, with a direct franchise ratio of 28.4% to 71.6% [3]. - Chow Tai Fook is focusing on brand transformation and has introduced new products, including collaborations with Disney for themed blind box series [2]. Profitability and Valuation Metrics - The projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 are 15.4X, 13.7X, and 12.3X respectively [3]. - The gross margin is expected to improve from 29.51% in FY2025 to 32.22% in FY2026 [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [5]. Core Insights - The company has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration of China for its "Recombinant Type I α1 Collagen and Sodium Hyaluronate Composite Solution," marking a significant milestone in its product development [1][2]. - The company has successfully launched two key Class III medical devices, enhancing its competitive edge in the recombinant collagen sector [3]. - The dual product strategy addresses both wrinkle reduction and skin quality improvement, catering to diverse consumer needs in the aesthetic medicine market [2][3]. Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from 3,524 million in 2023 to 7,204 million in 2027, with a peak growth rate of 57.2% in 2024 [4]. - Net profit is expected to increase from 1,452 million in 2023 to 2,630 million in 2027, with a notable growth rate of 44.9% in 2023 [4]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to rise from 1.49 in 2023 to 2.46 in 2027, reflecting a strong upward trend in profitability [4]. Valuation Metrics - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to decrease from 21.1 in 2023 to 12.8 in 2027, indicating an improving valuation as earnings grow [4]. - The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is expected to decline from 7.2 in 2023 to 2.7 in 2027, suggesting a more favorable valuation relative to book value over time [4].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [13][14]. Core Insights - The company is the only publicly listed entity within the China Tobacco system, tasked with the mission of "international business expansion and capital market operations" [9][18]. - The company has a unique business model with stable operations and strong profit margins, benefiting from exclusive rights in its operations [10][31]. - The company has significant potential for both organic growth and external acquisitions, with a vast reserve of overseas assets within the China Tobacco system [9][10]. Summary by Sections Business Overview - The company operates as the core platform for overseas capital operations and international business expansion within the China Tobacco system [9][18]. - It is expected to integrate high-quality overseas assets from the China Tobacco system and actively seek external acquisition targets to enhance its growth [9][10]. Financial Performance - From 2016 to 2024, the company's revenue and net profit are projected to grow at CAGRs of 10% and 12%, respectively, indicating a stable upward trend in operations [9][10]. - The company has a light asset model with high return on equity (ROE), primarily relying on inventory and receivables, with fixed assets valued at less than 100 million HKD [10][35]. Tobacco Leaf Business - The company has exclusive rights to import and export tobacco leaves, with a projected CAGR of 11% for its import business from 2018 to 2024 [57]. - The pricing model for imported tobacco leaves is based on a fixed markup, typically around 6% [57]. Cigarette Export Business - The company operates in duty-free shops across two countries (Thailand and Singapore) and has a dual model of self-operated and wholesale sales, covering over 200 duty-free outlets [10][31]. - The long-term growth of the cigarette export business is expected to be driven by an increase in self-operated sales, product category expansion, and growth in taxable channels [10][31]. Global Development - The company is positioned to benefit from the global trend towards new tobacco products, with ongoing efforts to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East [12][31]. - The company has already seen significant growth in its Brazilian operations, with revenue increasing from 315 million HKD in 2021 to 1.05 billion HKD in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of 49.4% [11][12]. New Tobacco Products - The company is actively developing its new tobacco product export business, focusing on heated non-combustible products, with plans to expand into various international markets [12][31]. - The long-term outlook for this segment is positive, contingent on the introduction of competitive new tobacco products by local industrial companies [12][31].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of HKD 109.21 [1][10]. Core Views - The report highlights that despite short-term fluctuations, the company remains a leader in the industry. The main brand experienced a slight decline in revenue, while other brands, particularly FILA, showed positive growth. The overall strategy focuses on a multi-brand approach and global expansion, with expectations for continued double-digit growth in overall revenue [6][10]. Summary by Sections Operational Performance - In Q4 2025, the main brand's revenue saw a low single-digit negative growth, while FILA achieved a mid-single-digit positive growth. Other brands experienced a revenue increase of 35-40%. External factors such as a warm winter and the timing of the Spring Festival impacted the main brand's performance [6][7]. - The overall inventory turnover ratio remains healthy, and the company is expected to continue its multi-brand strategy, enhancing product development and sports resource acquisition [6][10]. Financial Forecasts - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2024: RMB 70,826 million - 2025E: RMB 77,953 million (+10.06%) - 2026E: RMB 85,110 million (+9.18%) - 2027E: RMB 92,865 million (+9.11%) [5]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be: - 2024: RMB 15,596 million - 2025E: RMB 13,021 million (-16.51%) - 2026E: RMB 14,011 million (+7.60%) - 2027E: RMB 15,495 million (+10.59%) [5]. Valuation Metrics - The report adjusts the target price to HKD 109.2, reflecting a 20x PE for 2026E, down from a previous target of HKD 115.24. The adjusted target price corresponds to a PE of 23.2x for 2025E [10]. - Key valuation ratios include: - PE for 2026E: 14.87 - PB for 2026E: 2.52 - Dividend yield for 2026E: 3.46% [5][10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [7] Core Insights - The company is recognized as an excellent international brand operator, with a promising future as it rebounds from a low point. It operates notable brands including Clarks, Bossini, and Testoni, and has established a joint venture to manage the outdoor brand Haglöfs in Greater China. For the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of HK$48.1 billion (down 5.7% year-on-year) and a net profit of HK$1.8 billion (up 60.9% year-on-year) [1][4] - Clarks, a 200-year-old global footwear brand, holds a market share of 14.6% in the UK (ranked first) and 1.8% in the US (ranked eighth). The brand's revenue for the first half of 2025 was HK$41.5 billion (down 5.3% year-on-year), accounting for 85.7% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 48.7% (up 0.1 percentage points) [2] - The company is actively expanding its online sales network, with a 9.7% year-on-year increase in online revenue to HK$6.3 billion for the first half of 2025, representing 15.2% of total revenue [3] - The newly appointed co-CEO, Victor Herrero, has extensive management experience and has successfully led the company to profitability, with a 60.9% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of 2025 [4] - The company is also focusing on the outdoor segment by enhancing its presence with the high-end outdoor brand Haglöfs, planning to open over 20 stores in Greater China by 2025 [5] - Profit forecasts indicate a positive outlook, with expected net profits of HK$2.1 billion, HK$5.1 billion, and HK$5.7 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting significant growth [6] Financial Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of HK$48.1 billion and a net profit of HK$1.8 billion, with projections for 2025-2027 indicating a recovery and growth trajectory [1][6] - The estimated revenue for 2025 is HK$10,466 million, with a projected net profit of HK$208.2 million, marking a significant turnaround from a loss in 2024 [11]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7] Core Insights - The company is recognized as an excellent international brand operator with a promising future, having a diverse portfolio that includes Clarks, Bossini, and Testoni, among others. In the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of HK$48.1 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 5.7%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 60.9% to HK$1.8 billion [1][4] - Clarks, a well-known global footwear brand, holds a market share of 14.6% in the UK and 1.8% in the US. The brand's revenue for the first half of 2025 was HK$41.5 billion, down 5.3% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 48.7% [2] - The new co-CEO, Victor Herrero, has extensive management experience and has successfully led the company to profitability, with a significant increase in net profit in the first half of 2025 [4] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company is expected to achieve net profits of HK$2.1 billion, HK$5.1 billion, and HK$5.7 billion for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, indicating a recovery and growth trajectory [6] - The projected revenue for 2025 is HK$10.47 billion, with a slight increase expected in subsequent years [11] Online and Offline Expansion - Clarks is actively expanding its online sales network, with a projected online revenue increase of 9.7% to HK$630 million in the first half of 2025, accounting for 15.2% of total revenue [3] - The company plans to open new concept stores globally, including three independent Cloudstepper™ stores in Malaysia and the US by 2025, and a larger Canvas retail concept store in London's Tottenham Court Road [2][3] Strategic Initiatives - The company is enhancing its outdoor brand presence by establishing a joint venture to operate the Haglöfs brand in Greater China, with plans to open over 20 stores by 2025 [5] - The company is also leveraging social media platforms for targeted marketing to boost brand recognition [5]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [2][11]. Core Insights - The company, 古茗 (Gu Ming), is positioned in the tea beverage sector with significant growth potential, driven by rapid product innovation and a strong supply chain [3][7]. - The company has implemented a new franchise policy to encourage existing franchisees to open more stores, which is expected to enhance local brand visibility and operational efficiency [6][8]. - The company has a robust research and development team, with approximately 120 members, focusing on product development and supply chain optimization [7]. Financial Performance and Projections - The company is projected to achieve revenues of RMB 134 billion, RMB 163 billion, and RMB 198 billion for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a net profit of RMB 27.5 billion, RMB 28.4 billion, and RMB 35.4 billion [9][10]. - The expected growth rates for revenue are 101% in 2025, 76% in 2026, and 71% in 2027, while net profit growth is anticipated at 86% in 2025, 3% in 2026, and 24% in 2027 [10][11]. - The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to decrease from 22 in 2025 to 17 in 2027, indicating potential value appreciation [10][11]. Market Position and Strategy - As of November 2025, the company has 13,117 stores, representing a year-on-year increase of 34%, with significant presence in key provinces [9]. - The company’s strategy of regional clustering for store openings is expected to enhance consumer reach and operational management [8][9]. - The company has established a strong supply chain with direct sourcing and self-operated logistics, ensuring product quality and cost control [7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 97.3, representing a potential upside of 17.8% from the current price of HKD 82.6 [5]. Core Views - The report highlights that the performance of the two main brands, Anta and Fila, in Q4 2025 showed contrasting results, with Anta experiencing a slight decline in retail sales while Fila saw growth due to strategic adjustments by the new management [1][2]. - The long-term growth of the company is expected to rely on its multi-brand globalization strategy, despite short-term pressures on profit margins in 2026 [3][2]. - The report emphasizes that while the market sentiment may remain weak in the short term, the company's ongoing efforts in brand diversification and global expansion are likely to drive sales and profit growth in the long run [3][2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Anta's revenue for 2023 is projected at RMB 62,356 million, with a year-on-year growth of 16.2%. The revenue is expected to reach RMB 79,961 million in 2025, growing at 12.9% [10]. - The net profit for 2023 is estimated at RMB 10,236 million, with a significant increase of 34.9% compared to the previous year. However, a decline of 15.9% is anticipated for 2026, with a recovery expected in 2027 [10][12]. - The operating profit margin is projected to decrease from 24.6% in 2023 to 22.8% in 2025, reflecting the anticipated pressures on profitability [12]. Brand Performance - Anta's brand retail sales in Q4 2025 recorded a slight decline of less than 1% year-on-year, while Fila's sales grew in the mid-single digits, attributed to effective management strategies [1][2]. - Other brands under the company are expected to maintain high double-digit growth in 2026, although at a slower pace compared to 2025 [2][3]. Market Strategy - The company plans to enhance its market investment in 2026, coinciding with major events like the Winter Olympics and Asian Games, which is expected to support brand visibility and sales [2]. - The report suggests that the market should focus on the strategic significance of new brand acquisitions for long-term growth rather than short-term performance impacts [3].