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Core Viewpoint - The financial performance of Zhifei Biological has significantly declined, with a notable drop in revenue and profit, raising concerns about its future growth potential in the saturated HPV vaccine market [4][6][9]. Financial Performance - In the third quarter, Zhifei Biological reported a revenue decrease of 40% to 2.705 billion yuan, with a net profit loss of 6.01 billion yuan, marking a 556.79% decline [9]. - For the first three quarters, the company achieved a revenue of 7.627 billion yuan, down 66.53% year-on-year, and recorded a net profit loss of 1.206 billion yuan, a shift from profit to loss [9][10]. - The company's cash flow from operating activities surged by 201.18% to 2.985 billion yuan due to reduced payments for agency product purchases [11]. - Sales expenses decreased by 16.57% to 1.615 billion yuan, while R&D expenses fell by nearly 10% to 669 million yuan, which may impact the competitiveness of its products [12]. Market Challenges - The HPV vaccine market is becoming saturated, leading to a significant decline in sales for Zhifei Biological's key products [6][22]. - The company’s four-valent HPV vaccine saw a batch issuance volume drop to zero, while the nine-valent HPV vaccine issuance fell by 76.8% to approximately 4.24 million doses [24]. - The performance of the newly anticipated shingles vaccine has also been underwhelming, with only about 570,000 doses issued, a decrease of 64.24% [24]. Ownership and Dividends - Zhifei Biological has a history of generous dividends, with a total of 15 distributions amounting to 7.318 billion yuan since 2010, resulting in a dividend rate of 20.7% [13][14]. - Despite a significant drop in profits, the company distributed 479 million yuan in dividends last year [14]. Historical Context - Zhifei Biological was founded by Jiang Rensheng, who transitioned from a rural teacher to a prominent figure in the vaccine industry, leading to substantial growth in the company's revenue and market presence [25][30][36]. - The company experienced rapid growth after securing exclusive rights to distribute the four-valent HPV vaccine, with revenues soaring from 446 million yuan in 2016 to 52.918 billion yuan in 2023 [37][38]. Current Valuation - As of November 21, Zhifei Biological's stock price was 20.19 yuan per share, with a total market capitalization of 48.3 billion yuan, reflecting a decline of over 300 billion yuan from its peak in 2021 [7][40].