券商中国·2025-05-23 04:19Core Viewpoint - The pharmaceutical sector in Hong Kong and A-shares has experienced a significant surge, driven by the upcoming 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting where multiple innovative drug companies will showcase their research results. The market is optimistic about the potential of Chinese innovative drugs entering the global market, particularly following the collaboration between 3SBio and Pfizer on a PD-1/VEGF dual antibody [1][3][6]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Hong Kong pharmaceutical sector saw a broad rally, with the Hang Seng Healthcare Index rising over 2%. Notable stock performances included a more than 15% increase for Haijia Medical and over 11% for Green Leaf Pharmaceutical [2]. - In the A-share market, the innovative drug sector also performed strongly, with Haichen Pharmaceutical hitting a 20% limit up and multiple companies like Zhongsheng Pharmaceutical and Huason Pharmaceutical also reaching their limits [3]. Group 2: ASCO Annual Meeting Highlights - Several companies announced their participation in the ASCO annual meeting, including: 1. BeiGene will present 23 abstracts focusing on new data for its product portfolio in hematological and solid tumor treatments [3]. 2. Kelun-Biotech will share results from six clinical studies, including data on its ADC and PD-L1 monoclonal antibody [4]. 3. Ascentage Pharma will present the latest clinical data on APG-2575 and APG-115 [4]. 4. Legend Biotech will disclose updates on its CARVYKTI clinical development project for multiple myeloma [4]. 5. Hengrui Medicine will present updated data on several of its compounds [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that 2025 will mark a pivotal year for the pharmaceutical industry, characterized as the "three milestone years": a year of revenue growth post-medical insurance negotiations, a year of profitability for many companies, and a year of valuation uplift due to improved payment conditions [6]. - The Chinese innovative drug sector is transitioning from being followers to becoming significant players in the international market, with a notable increase in the number of innovative drugs developed by Chinese companies, reaching 3,575 by the end of 2024, surpassing the U.S. [6]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Analysts recommend focusing on Hong Kong innovative drug stocks due to several factors: 1. The potential for excess returns as companies establish global competitive advantages [7]. 2. The increasing global competitiveness of Chinese innovative drugs, particularly through licensing agreements [7]. 3. Favorable policy and regulatory changes that support the sector [7]. 4. Financial performance indicators show steady revenue growth and relatively safe valuation levels compared to other growth sectors [7].