Investment Rating - The investment rating for WuXi Biologics (2269 HK) is Neutral [2][19]. Core Views - The report indicates a recovery in performance for the second half of 2024, with strong margin improvements across the three main business segments of RDM [6]. - The target price has been raised to HKD 25.00, reflecting a potential downside of 3.5% from the current price of HKD 25.90 [1][6]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for WuXi Biologics are as follows: - 2023: RMB 17,034 million - 2024: RMB 18,675 million (growth of 9.6%) - 2025E: RMB 21,417 million (growth of 14.7%) - 2026E: RMB 25,299 million (growth of 18.1%) - 2027E: RMB 28,918 million (growth of 14.3%) [5][21]. - Net profit estimates are: - 2023: RMB 3,837 million - 2024: RMB 4,097 million - 2025E: RMB 5,051 million (growth of 43.7%) - 2026E: RMB 6,580 million (growth of 30.3%) - 2027E: RMB 7,788 million (growth of 18.4%) [5][21]. - The company expects a revenue growth of 12-15% in 2025, driven by existing orders and pipeline conversions [6]. Market Performance - The stock has shown a year-to-date increase of 47.49% [4]. - The 52-week high and low for the stock are HKD 28.50 and HKD 10.26, respectively [4]. Business Segments - The report highlights that the antibody/protein business has demonstrated resilience amid external fluctuations, with a total of 151 new integrated projects added in the year [6]. - The report notes that the North American market recorded a high growth rate of 32.5%, while Europe and mainland China showed low single-digit growth [6]. Valuation Metrics - The current stock price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 21 times the 2025 earnings and a PEG ratio of 1.1 [6]. - The report emphasizes that despite positive free cash flow, the company plans to invest and repurchase shares, which may limit dividend payouts [6].