【华创医药】医药行业2026年度投资策略：需求是力量之源，创新是破局之光

Group 1: Overall Industry Perspective - The pharmaceutical industry is expected to rebound due to continuous demand and innovation, which are essential for long-term growth and explosive revenue increases [2][12][19] - The industry has experienced a four-year bear market from 2021 to 2024, primarily due to high expectations from previous bull markets and the impact of the pandemic [13][17] - The demand for pharmaceuticals is accelerating, driven by aging populations and unmet medical needs, which positions the industry for recovery [19][27] Group 2: Innovative Drugs - China has become a significant player in global innovative drug development, with a high-quality increase in the number of therapies under research [2][21] - The total overseas licensing amount for domestic new drugs surpassed $10 billion for the first time in 2021, indicating a growing trend in overseas licensing [2][21] - The commercial realization of innovative drugs is entering a harvest phase, with expectations for accelerated revenue growth in the future [2][21] Group 3: CXO and CDMO - Starting in the second half of 2024, global pharmaceutical R&D demand is expected to gradually recover, particularly in the peptide, small nucleic acid, and ADC sectors [3][46] - The CDMO sector is transitioning from cost competition to technology premium, highlighting the increasing value of leading CRO companies [3][46] Group 4: Raw Materials and APIs - The raw materials sector is primarily focused on non-U.S. exports, with strong demand continuing, especially from Europe and India [3][62] - Many companies are expanding into domestic formulation integration businesses, which are expected to benefit from easing procurement pressures [3][62] Group 5: Medical Devices - The high-value consumables sector is expected to return to rapid growth as procurement pressures ease, driven by innovation [3][61] - The medical device sector is at a turning point, with technology upgrades and international expansion expected to drive performance and valuation recovery [3][61] Group 6: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - The TCM sector is anticipated to recover significantly by 2026, supported by improved market conditions and favorable policies [4][63] - Key factors for recovery include optimized shareholding structures, reduced channel inventory, and a favorable policy environment [4][63] Group 7: Medical Services - The medical services sector is expected to benefit from positive macro policies, which may alleviate concerns regarding private hospital receivables and payment cycles [4][63] Group 8: Blood Products - Despite short-term performance pressures, the blood products sector is expected to achieve supply-demand balance, with a focus on high-value new products driving growth [5][64] Group 9: Life Sciences Services - The life sciences services sector is experiencing a demand recovery, with domestic substitution and overseas expansion contributing to revenue growth [5][64]