Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly mention the investment rating for Gushengtang (2273 HK) [1][5] Core Views Centralized Procurement of TCM Decoctions - The centralized procurement of TCM decoctions may negatively impact the gross profit margin of Gushengtang's decoction business by approximately 2% [2][6] - Factors offsetting this impact include: 1) Influence of non-centralized procurement varieties [2][6] 2) Cost reduction through group scale effect [2][6] 3) Increased proportion of self-paid service items like nurse treatments [2][6] 4) Reduced doctor costs [2][6] - The overall impact on the group's gross profit margin is expected to be minimal [2][6] 2025 Business Strategy - Gushengtang plans to implement three key strategies in 2025: 1) Upgrade the membership system to health insurance products by acquiring an insurance brokerage company to enter the commercial insurance market [2][7] 2) Fully implement the partner plan after the start of the year [2][7] 3) Establish a certain scale of operations in some overseas countries [2][7] Shenzhen Area Development Plan - In October 2023, Gushengtang's Shenzhen stores voluntarily exited the Shenzhen unified medical insurance due to policy adjustments, yet the Shenzhen area still achieved positive growth in 2024 [2][8] - The company plans to re-enter the unified medical insurance in 2025 by setting up secondary hospitals [2][8] - The revenue plan for the Shenzhen area in 2025 is to grow by 25%, primarily through new user growth plans [2][8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Anta Sports with a target price of HKD 109.62, based on a 21x PE valuation for 2025 [2][3] Core Views - FILA showed significant quarter-on-quarter improvement in Q4 2024, while other brands maintained high growth [1] - Anta Sports is expected to achieve industry-leading growth due to its strong multi-brand operational capabilities, despite macroeconomic uncertainties [5] - The company is accelerating its overseas market expansion, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and the US, with the appointment of a new international business head [5] Financial Forecasts - Revenue is projected to grow from RMB 53,651 million in 2022 to RMB 85,439 million in 2026, with a CAGR of 10.7% [5] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from RMB 7,590 million in 2022 to RMB 15,925 million in 2026, with a CAGR of 14.6% [5] - EPS is forecasted to rise from RMB 2.69 in 2022 to RMB 5.64 in 2026 [5] Brand Performance - Anta brand: Q4 2024 sales grew by high single digits year-on-year, with faster growth in children's categories and e-commerce channels [5] - FILA: Q4 2024 sales grew by high single digits year-on-year, showing resilience in the fashion sports segment [5] - Other brands: Q4 2024 sales grew by 50-55% year-on-year, driven by strong performance from Descente and Kolon [5] Valuation and Market Comparison - Anta Sports' 2025E PE ratio is 15.1x, lower than peers like Lululemon (26x) and Nike (27x) [7] - The company's 2025E PB ratio is 2.7x, compared to Lululemon's 26x and Nike's 27x [7] Strategic Initiatives - Anta Sports is advancing channel reforms, including the construction of "Super Anta" channels and optimizing store models [5] - The company is focusing on product innovation to align with current consumer trends [5]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to Trip.com Group with a target price of HKD 597.7, representing a 7.60% upside from the current price of HKD 555.5 [4][13] Core Views - Trip.com Group's 3Q24 performance exceeded expectations, driven by strong growth in domestic and outbound travel demand [2] - The company's international OTA platform Trip.com saw hotel and flight bookings grow over 60% YoY, with outbound travel recovering to 120% of 2019 levels [2] - Trip.com Group is well-positioned to benefit from the recovery of outbound travel, supported by increasing flight capacity and visa facilitation [10] - The company's domestic travel business is expected to grow further due to the resilience of travel demand and increasing online penetration [3] - Trip.com's international business is in a rapid growth phase, with significant potential for expansion and synergies between domestic and international operations [13] Business Performance - In 3Q24, Trip.com Group achieved total revenue of RMB 15.9 billion, up 15.5% YoY, with adjusted EBITDA of RMB 5.7 billion, up 23.9% YoY, and Non-GAAP net profit of RMB 6.0 billion, up 21.8% YoY [2] - Segment revenue breakdown: Accommodation booking revenue grew 21.7% YoY to RMB 6.8 billion, transportation ticketing revenue increased 5.3% YoY to RMB 5.7 billion, package tour revenue rose 17.3% YoY to RMB 1.6 billion, and corporate travel management revenue grew 11.0% YoY to RMB 0.7 billion [2] - Trip.com's international OTA platform contributed approximately 9% of total revenue, with Asia-Pacific market revenue growing over 70% YoY [11] Industry Trends - Domestic travel in China has shown strong recovery, with 2023 domestic trips reaching 4.9 billion, recovering to 81.4% of 2019 levels, and total spending recovering to 85.7% of 2019 levels [3] - Online travel booking users in China reached 500 million by December 2023, accounting for 46.6% of total internet users, indicating significant growth potential for online travel platforms [3] - Outbound travel is expected to reach 130 million trips in 2024, recovering to 84% of 2019 levels, driven by increasing flight capacity and visa facilitation [10] Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow to RMB 55.3 billion in FY24E and RMB 62.9 billion in FY25E, with Non-GAAP net profit expected to reach RMB 17.1 billion in FY24E and RMB 18.9 billion in FY25E [7][13] - EPS is forecasted to be RMB 25.02 in FY24E and RMB 27.79 in FY25E, with P/E ratios of 20.6x and 18.6x respectively [7][13] - The company's ROE is expected to improve to 11.31% in FY24E and 11.23% in FY25E, reflecting strong profitability and efficient capital utilization [16]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Alibaba-SW (09988.HK) is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][4][11] Core Views - Alibaba is expected to report a revenue of 273.74 billion CNY for 3QFY25, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5%. The adjusted EBITA margin is anticipated to be 20%, remaining stable compared to the previous year [3][5][11] - The company is focusing on its core business by restructuring and divesting non-core assets, which is expected to enhance shareholder returns. Recent asset sales include a 73.66% stake in Gao Xin Retail for 13.177 billion HKD and a 99% stake in Intime for approximately 7.4 billion CNY [4][6][11] Revenue and Profitability Forecast - For 3QFY25, revenue growth is projected to be stable across various segments: Taobao (3%), International Digital Commerce (27%), Local Services (13%), Cainiao (10%), and Cloud Intelligence (10%) [3][5][9] - The adjusted EBITA profit for 3QFY25 is expected to be 54.805 billion CNY, with a year-on-year increase of 4% [8][11] Financial Adjustments - The revenue forecasts for FY2025 to FY2027 have been slightly adjusted to 986.1 billion CNY, 1,080 billion CNY, and 1,182.2 billion CNY, reflecting a minor decrease due to weak domestic consumption [4][11] - The adjusted net profit forecasts for the same period are revised to 148.4 billion CNY, 162.2 billion CNY, and 184.1 billion CNY, with adjustments primarily due to increased promotional activities in the AIDC business [4][11] Target Price and Upside Potential - The target price for Alibaba is maintained at 120-127 HKD, indicating an upside potential of 51% to 60% from the current price [4][11]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a rating of "Accumulate" to the company with a target price of 4.43 HKD, representing a potential upside of 12.7% from the current price of 3.79 HKD [5][11]. Core Insights - The company has shown strong growth in non-interest income, with a year-on-year increase of 21.32%, while net interest income decreased by 4.81% due to a slight reduction in net interest margin [3][11]. - The total assets of the company reached 340,690 billion RMB, reflecting a 5.05% increase from the previous year, indicating steady growth in the asset-liability scale [4]. - The company maintains a solid provision coverage ratio of 198.86%, which has improved by 7.20 percentage points compared to the previous year, demonstrating effective management of non-performing loans [4][11]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company reported operating income of 479.1 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 1.74%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 175.8 billion RMB, up by 0.52% [2]. - The net interest income for the same period was 336 billion RMB, down 4.81%, while non-interest income was 143.1 billion RMB, up 21.32% [3]. - The company’s basic earnings per share (EPS) for the first three quarters of 2024 was 0.55 RMB [2]. Asset and Liability Management - As of September 2024, total liabilities amounted to 311,950 billion RMB, an increase of 5.12% from the end of the previous year, with customer deposits totaling 237,106 billion RMB, up 3.51% [4]. - The loan balance reached 214,359 billion RMB, reflecting a growth of 7.38% year-on-year, with corporate loans accounting for 145,965 billion RMB and personal loans for 67,833 billion RMB [4]. Valuation Metrics - The report forecasts the company's EPS for 2024, 2025, and 2026 to be 0.75, 0.77, and 0.80 RMB respectively, with corresponding price-to-book (P/B) ratios of 0.44, 0.41, and 0.38 [11][26]. - The company has a dividend yield of 6.84%, indicating a strong dividend-paying capability [11].

Investment Rating - The report gives an "Accumulate" rating for the company with a target price of 30.9 HKD based on a PE of 27X for 2025 [4]. Core Insights - The company has demonstrated strong growth with a revenue CAGR of 12.80% and a net profit CAGR of 26.98% from 2018 to 2023, benefiting from product structure optimization and customer expansion [1][10]. - The company is positioned as a leading manufacturer of lenses in China, ranking fifth globally in resin lens sales, with a significant increase in domestic revenue share [3][11]. - The report highlights the company's strategic moves in AI hardware and the establishment of an XR R&D service center, which are expected to enhance its market presence [2][38]. Summary by Sections Investment Logic - The company has a clear direction in high refractive index standardized lenses, with revenue growth of 15.4% and 31.1% for 1.67 and 1.74 refractive index lenses respectively in the first half of 2024 [1][17]. - The gross margin for customized lenses is approximately 20 percentage points higher than that of standardized lenses, indicating a strong profitability advantage [1][21]. - Automation efforts have improved cost control and productivity, with revenue per employee increasing from 558,000 RMB in 2021 to 718,000 RMB in 2023 [1][30]. Growth Drivers - The company is expanding into the AI hardware market, having established an XR R&D service center and acquired land in Thailand for production, which is expected to enhance its exposure to the U.S. market [2][50]. - The domestic revenue share has increased significantly, reaching 32.7% in 2023, up 18 percentage points from 2018, driven by product upgrades and consumer demand for high refractive lenses [3][11]. Profit Forecast, Valuation, and Rating - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 416 million, 505 million, and 604 million RMB for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with growth rates of 27.1%, 21.5%, and 19.7% [4][7]. - The current stock price corresponds to a PE of 24, 22, and 18 for 2024 to 2026, which is lower than the average PE of comparable companies [4][42].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price not specified [5]. Core Views - The company has shown a steady growth in manufacturing revenue, with a year-on-year increase of 13.5% in December 2024 and an expected annual growth of 11.1% [1]. - The overall revenue for the listed company in December was USD 680 million, reflecting a 6.9% year-on-year increase, with an annual revenue of USD 8.182 billion, up 3.7% [1]. - The company is optimistic about the 2025 market performance, leveraging a multi-client strategy to mitigate retail and cyclical risks, benefiting from the industry’s "Matthew Effect" which favors leading supply chains [1][2]. - The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiency through cost and expense management, which is expected to support stable growth in overall profitability [2]. Summary by Sections Manufacturing Business - The manufacturing business is projected to see a significant increase in demand for footwear products in 2024, with steady growth in new production capacity [2]. - The company is committed to improving the efficiency of its operations and enhancing the sales conversion rate of its direct-operated stores [2]. Financial Projections - The revenue forecasts for FY24-26 are adjusted to USD 8.18 billion, USD 9.11 billion, and USD 10.33 billion respectively, with net profits projected at USD 430 million, USD 500 million, and USD 580 million [4]. - The earnings per share (EPS) estimates are revised to USD 0.27, USD 0.31, and USD 0.36 for FY24-26 [4]. Retail Strategy - The company is focusing on a multi-channel retail strategy and digital transformation to create a personalized and seamless shopping experience for customers [3]. - Collaboration with brand partners is emphasized to provide high-value products and innovative services [3].

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with an "Outperform" rating for the company [4]. Core Viewpoints - The company is a leader in China's packaged drinking water market, with a strong brand presence and a multi-category strategy that enhances profitability [2][19]. - The company has shown robust revenue and profit growth, outperforming industry averages, with a focus on expanding its product matrix and sales network [2][29]. - The report highlights the company's strategic expansion into various beverage categories, leveraging its core brand "Yibao" to capture market share [19][58]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - The company is recognized as the second-largest packaged drinking water enterprise in China and the largest in the pure drinking water segment, with "Yibao" being one of the most popular brands [2][13]. - The company has established a comprehensive sales and distribution network across China, maintaining around 1,000 distributors and over 8,700 sales personnel [2][25]. 2. Financial Performance - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from 135.64 billion CNY in 2023 to 167.31 billion CNY by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% [2][4]. - Net profit is expected to increase from 1.33 billion CNY in 2023 to 2.31 billion CNY in 2026, reflecting a CAGR of 18.5% [2][4]. - The gross margin is anticipated to improve from 44.66% in 2023 to 50.84% by 2026, indicating enhanced operational efficiency [2][4]. 3. Market Dynamics - The packaged drinking water market in China is projected to reach 314.3 billion CNY by 2028, with a CAGR of 7.9% from 2023 to 2028 [48]. - The company holds a significant market share in the chrysanthemum tea beverage segment, ranking first with a market share of 38.5% in 2023 [2][54]. 4. Strategic Initiatives - The company employs a "1+N" model for national factory layout, with plans to increase self-built production capacity to enhance operational efficiency [3][26]. - The company is actively expanding its product offerings beyond packaged water, including herbal tea and juice products, which have shown substantial growth potential [20][58]. 5. Competitive Positioning - The company benefits from synergies with its parent group, enhancing its operational efficiency and market presence [15][19]. - The report notes that the concentration of the packaged drinking water market is increasing, with the top five companies holding a market share of 58.6% in 2023 [52].

Investment Rating - Buy rating maintained for the company [2] Core Views - Q4 saw a sequential acceleration in sales across all brands, with FILA performing better than expected [1] - ANTA brand's e-commerce performance was strong, and FILA exceeded expectations [6] - The company maintains a single-focus, multi-brand, and global strategy, with ANTA strengthening product power and innovating channels, while FILA continues high-quality growth by enhancing vertical competitiveness and optimizing channels [6] - Other brands are expected to continue high growth by penetrating new markets [6] Financial Summary and Valuation Metrics - Revenue for 2024E is projected at 70,100 million RMB, with a YoY growth of 12.4% [10] - Net profit for 2024E is expected to be 13,588 million RMB, with a YoY growth of 32.7% [10] - Gross margin for 2024E is forecasted at 63.0%, with a net margin of 19.4% [10] - ROE for 2024E is estimated at 24.3%, with an EPS of 4.8 RMB [10] - P/E ratio for 2024E is 15.0x, and P/B ratio is 3.6x [10] ANTA Brand Performance - Q4 sales for ANTA brand grew at a high single-digit rate, with adult/children offline sales growing at high single-digit/low double-digit rates, and e-commerce sales growing by approximately 20% [6] - Full-year sales growth was high single-digit, with children's sales exceeding 10 billion RMB [6] - Inventory-to-sales ratio was around 5, with offline discounts stable and online discounts improving [6] - Channel innovations, such as ANTA Champion and ANTA Shoe Collection, are expected to drive continued growth [6] FILA Brand Performance - Q4 sales for FILA were slightly negative, but full-year sales grew at a mid-single-digit rate [7] - Mainline sales grew at a high single-digit rate, while children's and trendy lines adjusted effectively, with children's sales growing at a mid-single-digit rate and trendy lines growing at a high double-digit rate [7] - Inventory-to-sales ratio remained around 5, with discounts in good condition [7] Other Brands Performance - Q4 sales for other brands grew by 50-55%, with DESCENTE growing over 40% and KOLON growing 60-65% [8] - Full-year sales growth for other brands was 40-45%, with expectations of further growth driven by the Asian Winter Olympics in February 2025 [8] Related Research Reports - Previous reports highlighted FILA's Q3 sales fluctuations, ANTA's H1 core profit exceeding expectations, and Q2 retail performance meeting expectations despite market volatility [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company's core OTA (Online Travel Agency) profitability continues to improve, driven by marketing ROI enhancement and operational efficiency [3][4] - The company is expected to achieve sustained profitability improvement through optimized marketing efficiency and operational leverage [5] - The company's international business is growing rapidly, with international ticket sales increasing by over 110% YoY and international accommodation bookings growing by over 130% YoY in Q3 2024 [5] - The company's marketing strategy has been optimized, leading to a reduction in sales and marketing expenses ratio to 29.2% in Q3 2024, down 9.1 percentage points YoY [5] - The company's user acquisition efficiency has improved, with average monthly paying users reaching 46 million in Q3 2024, a 5.0% YoY increase [5] Financial Performance - The company's revenue is projected to grow from RMB 11.896 billion in 2023 to RMB 22.594 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 23.8% [5] - Adjusted net profit is expected to increase from RMB 2.199 billion in 2023 to RMB 3.866 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 20.7% [5] - Gross margin is forecasted to improve from 64.2% in 2024E to 66.8% in 2026E [5] - Adjusted operating margin is expected to rise from 16.0% in 2024E to 17.1% in 2026E [5] Industry Trends - The tourism industry experienced strong growth during the 2024 National Day holiday, with travel numbers reaching 800 million, a 6% YoY increase [5] - The 2025 Spring Festival travel season is expected to see robust demand, with average ticket prices rising to RMB 810, and international ticket prices reaching nearly RMB 4,000, a 20% increase compared to usual periods [5] - The company has enhanced its outbound service capabilities, particularly in Asia, by strengthening partnerships with international OTAs, hotels, and airlines [5] User Metrics - The company's 12-month ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) reached RMB 70 in Q3 2024, a 53% YoY increase [5] - The company's Black Whale membership program has surpassed 78 million members, with ARPU 2.7 times higher than regular members [5] - The company's 15-day cross-selling rate improved to 12% in Q3 2024, up 2 percentage points YoY [5]