Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Alibaba Group (09988.HK) [4] Core Views - Alibaba is enhancing its "big consumption platform" strategy with the launch of Gaode's "Street Ranking," which supports offline dining and service consumption [1][2] - The integration of Gaode's services with Alibaba's existing platforms, such as Taobao, is expected to create synergies between in-store and delivery services, potentially increasing profit margins [2][3] - The report anticipates significant revenue growth for Alibaba, projecting revenues of CNY 1.06 trillion, CNY 1.18 trillion, and CNY 1.30 trillion for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 respectively [3] Financial Summary - Revenue (CNY million): - FY2024A: 941,168 - FY2025A: 996,347 - FY2026E: 1,058,220 - FY2027E: 1,183,302 - FY2028E: 1,304,354 - Year-over-year growth rates for revenue are projected at 8.34%, 5.86%, 6.21%, 11.82%, and 10.23% for FY2024A to FY2028E [1][3] - Net profit attributable to shareholders (CNY million): - FY2024A: 79,741 - FY2025A: 129,470 - FY2026E: 107,108 - FY2027E: 137,785 - FY2028E: 167,027 - Year-over-year growth rates for net profit are projected at 9.97%, 62.36%, -17.68%, 28.64%, and 21.22% for FY2024A to FY2028E [1][3] - The report highlights a significant increase in the return on equity (ROE), expected to rise from 8.11% in FY2024A to 12.47% in FY2028E [1][3] Market Position - Gaode's average daily active users (DAU) reached 186 million by July 2025, significantly outperforming competitors [2] - The report suggests that Gaode is on track to become a "super app" in the domestic market, integrating various services such as maps, ride-hailing, reviews, and group buying [2]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [6]. Core Views - The company is a quality private coal enterprise rooted in coal trading and has expanded into Indonesia, with significant growth potential [1][12]. - The termination of its Shanxi operations has alleviated past burdens, leading to an improved financial outlook [1][28]. - The Indonesian business has shown profitability improvements, with a notable increase in earnings driven by volume growth [2][17]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Founded in 1996, the company began with coal trading and has since expanded into coal mining, acquiring various coal mines and establishing a stable ownership structure [1][11]. - The company has shifted focus to Indonesia, where it has acquired mining rights for five major coal mining areas, indicating a clear growth strategy [12][30]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported a net loss of 126 million RMB, primarily due to losses from the terminated Shanxi coal business [1][17]. - The Indonesian operations generated a profit of 24 million RMB in the same period, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 67 million RMB [2][17]. - The company's balance sheet is gradually improving, with a projected reduction in the debt-to-asset ratio from 95.9% in 2024 to 59.6% [1][20]. Indonesian Operations - The company has five mining areas in Indonesia, with the SDE mine expected to reach a production capacity of 30 million tons [2][30]. - The SDE mine has a rich resource base, with an estimated recoverable reserve of approximately 900 million tons [3][32]. - The production cost at the SDE mine is significantly lower due to its coastal location and self-built transportation infrastructure [3][41]. Growth Potential - The company anticipates substantial growth in net profit from 131 million RMB in 2025 to 1.196 billion RMB in 2027, with corresponding EPS increasing from 0.05 to 0.47 RMB per share [4][50]. - The report forecasts a significant increase in revenue from 1.974 billion RMB in 2025 to 6.333 billion RMB in 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 47% [5][50]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing a "light asset + strategic equity operation" model, which involves selling stakes in its projects to strategic partners to optimize capital efficiency [4][46]. - The partnership with Zhejiang Energy Group for the SDE project exemplifies this strategy, allowing for capital recovery and further investment in new resources [4][46].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price range of HKD 3.28 to HKD 4.11, corresponding to a market capitalization range of HKD 49.93 billion to HKD 62.57 billion [6]. Core Views - The company is a leading luxury and ultra-luxury car dealer in China, with a strategic shift towards new energy vehicles (NEVs) in partnership with BYD, aiming to expand its market presence in Hong Kong and overseas [6][12]. - The company has successfully established 100 BYD stores in Hong Kong and overseas within two years, leveraging its strong dealership capabilities and operational experience [6][48]. - The company's revenue from Hong Kong and overseas markets has increased significantly, with a fivefold growth in the first half of 2025, driven by the sales of BYD vehicles [19][22]. Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - The company focuses on luxury and ultra-luxury car sales, providing a full lifecycle service including new car sales, financing, insurance, and after-sales services [8][12]. - In 2024, the company ranked 26th among the top 100 automotive dealers in China, with a total revenue of CNY 17.067 billion and total vehicle sales of 48,000 units [12][17]. Partnership with BYD - The collaboration with BYD began in 2023, aiming to accelerate the expansion of sales channels in Asia and Europe, transitioning towards NEVs and export markets [6][12]. - The partnership has evolved from a business collaboration to a capital cooperation, with BYD acquiring a 10% stake in the company's overseas operations [6][9]. Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve revenues of CNY 28.103 billion, CNY 38.488 billion, and CNY 44.961 billion from 2025 to 2027, with corresponding net profits of CNY 0.61 billion, CNY 2.43 billion, and CNY 4.16 billion [2][6]. - The earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be CNY 0.04, CNY 0.16, and CNY 0.27 for the same period [2][6]. Market Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of CNY 9.64 billion, a year-on-year increase of 25.7%, with significant contributions from Hong Kong and overseas markets [19][22]. - The gross margin improved to 5.8%, with new car sales margins turning positive for the first time [24][32]. Operational Efficiency - The company has maintained a stable inventory turnover rate of 4.64 times, while the accounts receivable turnover rate decreased due to longer payment cycles in overseas markets [38][41]. - As of the first half of 2025, the company's debt ratio was 55.8%, indicating a healthy financial position with sufficient cash reserves [41][42].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for ZTO Express [5][9]. Core Views - The company reported a Q2 net profit of 2.053 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 26.8%, with a business volume of 9.847 billion pieces, representing a 16.5% increase year-on-year [1]. - The company has adjusted its full-year business volume guidance to 38.8-40.1 billion pieces, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 14%-18%, down from the previous guidance of 40.8-42.2 billion pieces [1]. - The report highlights that the company is focusing on quality over quantity in a competitive pricing environment, which has led to a decrease in market share by 0.1 percentage points to 19.5% [1]. Summary by Sections Business Performance - In Q2, the company's single-ticket revenue decreased from 1.24 yuan to 1.18 yuan, primarily due to increased incentives and a decline in average weight [2]. - The single-ticket core cost increased by 8.6% year-on-year to 0.89 yuan, while the core cost (transportation + sorting) decreased by 0.07 yuan [2][3]. - The single-ticket gross profit fell from 0.42 yuan to 0.29 yuan, indicating significant pressure from pricing competition [3]. Financial Forecast and Valuation - The projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 8.85 billion, 10.22 billion, and 11.53 billion yuan, with corresponding P/E ratios of 13.0X, 11.2X, and 10.0X [4]. - The company is expected to maintain a relatively stable profit level despite the ongoing price wars, indicating strong safety margins [4]. Company Overview - ZTO Express is a large group company that integrates express delivery, logistics, e-commerce, and printing services, operating a highly scalable network partner model [6]. - The total market capitalization is approximately 120.778 billion HKD, with a circulating market value of 89.595 billion HKD [6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 3.11 billion HKD for H1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 22.5%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.18 billion HKD, up 20.2% year-on-year, while the adjusted net profit reached 1.21 billion HKD, reflecting a 17.4% increase [2][4]. Summary by Sections Revenue Performance - In H1 2025, the revenue breakdown by product categories showed medical dressings, functional skincare, and health food generating revenues of 690 million HKD, 2.41 billion HKD, and 10 million HKD respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 17%, 24%, and 16% [6]. - By brand, the revenues for 可复美, 可丽金, and other brands were 2.54 billion HKD, 500 million HKD, and 60 million HKD respectively, with growth rates of 23%, 27%, and -10% [6]. - Channel-wise, revenues from DTC, e-commerce direct sales, offline direct sales, and distribution were 1.82 billion HKD, 390 million HKD, 120 million HKD, and 790 million HKD respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 13%, 134%, 74%, and 12% [6]. Profitability - The net profit margin slightly decreased by 0.7 percentage points in H1 2025, attributed to a 0.7 percentage point decline in gross margin and changes in sales, management, and R&D expense ratios [6]. - The overall expense ratio narrowed by 1.6 percentage points, while the income tax expense increased by approximately 87.06 million HKD year-on-year [6]. Investment Outlook - The company is expected to maintain healthy growth throughout the year, with projected adjusted net profits of 2.55 billion HKD, 3.00 billion HKD, and 3.65 billion HKD for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, corresponding to PE valuations of 23, 19, and 16 times [6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 12.35 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 251%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.27 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 286%. After adding back stock incentive expenses, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.35 billion, reflecting a growth of 291% [2][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Company Performance - The company reported a same-store sales growth of 201% in the first half of 2025, with a total of 41 stores after opening 5 new locations. The new stores include locations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Singapore, while also optimizing existing store spaces [7]. - Online sales contributed 1.62 billion in revenue, marking a year-on-year increase of 313%, with significant performance during the Tmall 618 sales event [7]. Financial Metrics - The gross profit margin decreased by 3.1 percentage points to 38.1% in the first half of 2025, while the net profit margin increased by 1.0 percentage point to 18.4%. The inventory turnover days improved from 195 days in 2024 to 150 days in the first half of 2025 [7]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has implemented a new round of stock incentive plans, with expenses increasing by 494% to 83.3 million in the first half of 2025. The mid-term dividend proposed is 9.59 per share, with a payout ratio of 73%, indicating confidence in long-term growth [7]. - The company is focusing on high-end branding and expanding its global presence, with the first overseas store opening in Singapore in June 2025, aiming to capture growth opportunities in the Southeast Asian jewelry market [7]. Earnings Forecast - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are expected to be 27.7, 38.2, and 47.9 respectively, indicating strong growth potential [9].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) due to smooth commercialization progress and further updates on HARMONi data [5]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 1.412 billion RMB in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 37.75%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of -570 million RMB [7]. - The commercialization of key products, namely Cadonilimab and Ivosidenib, has driven revenue growth, with product sales revenue increasing by 49.20% year-on-year [7]. - The HARMONi study presented at the WCLC 2025 conference showed improved overall survival (OS) data, with an OS hazard ratio (HR) of 0.78, indicating significant survival benefits [7]. - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 34.19 billion RMB, 55.98 billion RMB, and 85.77 billion RMB for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively [7]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for 2023, 2024, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 4,526 million RMB, 2,124 million RMB, 3,419 million RMB, 5,598 million RMB, and 8,577 million RMB, respectively, with corresponding growth rates of 440.3%, -53.1%, 61.0%, 63.7%, and 53.2% [6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 2,028.30 million RMB in 2023, -514.52 million RMB in 2024, -29.64 million RMB in 2025E, 586.11 million RMB in 2026E, and 1,485.85 million RMB in 2027E, with growth rates of 273.6%, -125.4%, 94.2%, 2077.2%, and 153.5% respectively [6]. - The company's reasonable equity value is estimated at 187.5 billion HKD, assuming a perpetual growth rate of 3% and a WACC of 7.06% [7].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for China Resources Beer [5][12] Core Views - China Resources Beer is executing its high-end strategy effectively, driving up tonnage price and gross margin. The company has established a matrix of "Chinese brands + international brands" to solidify its market position and enhance product pricing [1][12] - The company is optimizing its production capacity by shutting down excess facilities, reducing the number of factories from 98 in 2017 to 60 by 2025, while maintaining a capacity of 19.2 million kiloliters [1][12] - The implementation of "Three Precision Management" has improved operational efficiency, with gross margin rising to 48.9% and net profit margin to 24.0% in the first half of 2025 [1][12] Summary by Sections Company Overview - China Resources Beer is a leading player in the Chinese beer industry, focusing solely on beer after divesting non-beer businesses in 2015. The company has a significant market presence with a strong brand portfolio [17][19] Industry Analysis - The Chinese beer market is experiencing stagnation in sales volume, with a projected CAGR of -0.4% from 2010 to 2025. However, the retail price of beer is expected to continue rising, indicating potential for price increases [36][38][43] - The market is concentrated, with the top three players (China Resources, Tsingtao, and Budweiser) accounting for 60.1% of the market share as of 2023, suggesting limited room for further consolidation [45][47] Investment Logic - The long-term strategy focuses on high-end product development, leveraging both domestic and international brands to enhance product pricing and market share. The company aims to continue optimizing its product structure to drive tonnage price and profit margin improvements [63][68] - The forecast for revenue from 2025 to 2027 is projected at 38.87 billion, 40.65 billion, and 42.20 billion yuan, with net profit expected to reach 5.89 billion, 6.29 billion, and 6.79 billion yuan respectively [12][3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2][4][7] Core Views - The company plans to launch new products under its core IP, including the third series of "Hero Total Mobilization" and the second series of "Cinnamoroll" from Sanrio, which will enhance its product matrix and cater to diverse consumer needs [3][5] - The company's revenue for the first half of the year reached 1.338 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 27.9%, with 216 million yuan coming from the 9.9 yuan affordable product line [3][5] - The company has commercialized 19 IPs as of the first half of the year, with the top four IPs contributing 83.1% of total revenue in the first half of 2025, compared to 92.3% from the top three IPs in the same period last year, indicating an improvement in the contribution from diversified IPs [3][4][5] Financial Forecasts and Valuation - The company's projected net profit for 2025-2027 has been revised down to 805 million, 1.138 billion, and 1.506 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 27.4, 19.4, and 14.7 times [4][7] - The company continues to benefit from emotional consumption and the growth of the IP economy, actively promoting its IP matrix, brand, and channel expansion to solidify its growth foundation [4][7]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 2.59 billion yuan for H1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 31.3%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 670 million yuan, up 36.1% year-on-year. The adjusted profit reached 672 million yuan, with a growth of 32% and an adjusted profit margin of 26% [2][4]. Summary by Sections Revenue Breakdown - In H1 2025, the revenue from different product categories was as follows: makeup 1.42 billion yuan, skincare 1.09 billion yuan, fragrance 11 million yuan, and training schools 67 million yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of +31%, +33%, no growth for fragrance, and -6% for training schools. Excluding training schools, total product sales grew by 32.7% [5]. Product Performance - Within the makeup category, the base makeup segment performed strongly, with retail sales of caviar cushion and light sensation powder exceeding 200 million yuan each. The skincare segment saw classic products like caviar masks achieving retail sales of over 600 million yuan (up 33% year-on-year) and black cream exceeding 200 million yuan. New high-end products are being introduced steadily [5]. Channel Performance - Online sales continued to grow significantly, with revenues of 1.3 billion yuan (up 39% year-on-year), while offline sales reached 1.22 billion yuan (up 27% year-on-year). The repurchase rates improved by 2.6 percentage points for online and 1.6 percentage points for offline channels [5]. Profitability - The net profit margin for H1 2025 reached 26%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year. This was attributed to a 0.7 percentage point decline in gross margin, primarily due to lower margins in makeup and training schools, and a significant optimization in expense ratios [5]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain a clear growth trend in the short to medium term, driven by a robust pipeline of mid-tier products, high elasticity in e-commerce channels, and continuous improvement in offline store efficiency. The long-term potential includes category expansion, collaboration with more high-end brands, and international market entry [5]. The projected adjusted net profits for 2025-2027 are 1.25 billion, 1.57 billion, and 1.92 billion yuan, with corresponding P/E ratios of 35.9, 28.4, and 23.3 times [5].