Investment Rating - The industry rating is maintained at "Overweight" [7] Core Views - The market performance of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sector showed a slight increase of 0.03% last week, while the overall pharmaceutical sector experienced a minor decline of 0.36% [2] - The TCM sector's PE (ttm) is at 28.52X, with a PB (lf) of 2.42X, indicating a stable valuation compared to historical data [3] - The demand for TCM materials is expected to rise as the traditional medication peak season approaches, leading to a rebound in market conditions [4] - The promotion of TCM at the grassroots level is anticipated to accelerate, supported by government initiatives to enhance TCM services in community health centers and county hospitals [5][6] Market Performance - The TCM sector's index closed at 6720.55 points, reflecting a 0.03% increase, while the pharmaceutical sector index was at 9157.77 points, down 0.36% [2][18] - The performance of individual companies within the TCM sector varied, with leading companies including Yiling Pharmaceutical and Wanbangde, while companies like Kangyuan Pharmaceutical and Zhendong Pharmaceutical lagged [2][15][17] Valuation - The TCM sector's PE (ttm) is at 28.52X, unchanged from the previous week, with a one-year maximum of 30.26X and a minimum of 22.58X [3] - The PB (lf) stands at 2.42X, also stable, with a one-year maximum of 2.65X and a minimum of 1.99X [3] Policy and Regulatory Environment - The State Council's recent approval of the "Healthcare Strengthening Foundation Project" aims to enhance the use of TCM in grassroots healthcare settings, which is expected to significantly impact the sector [5] - The National Health Commission's response regarding the basic drug directory management indicates potential adjustments that could favor TCM applications in grassroots markets [6] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main investment themes: price governance, consumption recovery, and state-owned enterprise reform [10][11] - Specific investment targets include companies with strong R&D capabilities, those less affected by centralized procurement, and leading TCM brands [10][11]