Investment Rating - The industry rating is maintained at "Overweight" [6] Core Insights - The Chinese medicine sector experienced a significant decline, with the Chinese medicine index dropping by 2.03% last week, while other pharmaceutical sub-sectors also faced declines, except for medical services which saw a 1.67% increase [1][19] - The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for the Chinese medicine sector is 27.17X, down by 0.55X week-on-week, while the price-to-book (PB) ratio is 2.29X, down by 0.04X week-on-week [2] - The demand for flu-related and tonic herbs has increased, leading to a rise in the price index of Chinese medicinal materials, which is expected to continue to rise slightly in the future [3] - The national medical insurance work conference highlighted the restructuring of prices and market patterns as a major direction for the Chinese medicine industry in 2026, emphasizing the importance of collective procurement and support for innovation in the industry [4][9] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Chinese medicine index closed at 6372.09 points, down 2.03% last week, with only the medical services sector recording positive returns [1][19] Valuation - The current PE ratio for the Chinese medicine sector is 27.17X, with a year-high of 30.26X and a year-low of 24.72X, placing it at the 28.41% percentile since 2013 [2] Supply Chain Insights - The price index for Chinese medicinal materials rose to 225.57 points, a 0.4% increase from the previous week, driven by increased demand due to the flu outbreak and winter tonic herbs [3] Policy and Market Trends - The 2026 direction for the Chinese medicine industry includes continued promotion of collective procurement and support for innovation, with an emphasis on price governance and market restructuring [4][10] - The focus on long-term care insurance is expected to increase demand for Chinese medicine products, particularly in the context of an aging population [9] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main investment themes: price governance, consumption recovery, and state-owned enterprise reform, with specific recommendations for companies with strong R&D capabilities and unique products [10][11]