Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the animal health industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [81]. Core Insights - The animal health industry is gradually emerging from a low point, with a focus on undervalued companies that exhibit both elasticity and certainty. The report highlights that the ongoing internal competition has led to a market cleanup, with a recovery in the prices of veterinary raw materials and significant improvements in the year-on-year issuance of various vaccine types [70][71]. - The report emphasizes the importance of innovation in companies that have performed well, whether through product innovation, marketing strategies, or capital operations, which is reflected in their financial performance [70][71]. Summary by Sections Vaccine Issuance - In the first eight months of the year, most vaccine types showed significant year-on-year growth, particularly in swine vaccines such as foot-and-mouth disease vaccine (+11.0%), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome vaccine (+38.1%), and others. The report notes that the cat tri-vaccine saw a remarkable increase of +78.9% [10][11][9]. - The report indicates that the growth in vaccine issuance is driven by multiple factors, including the continued prosperity of farming, increased livestock inventory, disease outbreaks, and the introduction of new products [11][10]. Veterinary Raw Materials - As of September, the Veterinary Price Index (VPI) was reported at 69.22, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 2.0% and a year-on-year increase of 8.7%. This marks the first month-on-month increase after three consecutive months of decline [56][59]. - The report highlights that the price of various veterinary raw materials has improved, with significant increases in the prices of products like tiamulin and florfenicol, driven by supply constraints and increased demand [56][59]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies that are undervalued yet possess strong growth potential, such as RuiPu Biological, KeQian Biological, and others. It notes that the competitive landscape is shifting, with larger companies outperforming smaller ones, indicating a potential for market consolidation in the future [70][71].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the animal health industry, expecting it to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [79]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant growth in vaccine approvals for circular, pseudorabies, and diarrhea vaccines, with notable year-on-year increases [7][8]. - The animal drug raw material market shows a continued strong performance in macrolide products, with price indices reflecting a structural differentiation among various products [52][53]. - The overall demand for animal health products is expected to recover, driven by improved profitability in the breeding sector and the introduction of new products [68][69]. Summary by Sections Vaccine Approvals - In April, major vaccine varieties for pigs showed substantial year-on-year growth, with circular vaccine up by 71.2%, pseudorabies vaccine by 73.3%, and diarrhea vaccine by 220% [7][8]. - Cumulative data from January to April indicates most vaccine types experienced significant growth, particularly in pig vaccines, with circular vaccine up by 52.3% and pseudorabies vaccine by 48.2% [8][9]. Raw Material Prices - As of the end of April, the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Index (VPI) was 69.2, reflecting a 5.6% increase from the previous month and a 13.4% increase year-on-year [52][53]. - Prices for macrolide products such as Tylosin, Tylvalosin, and Tilmicosin have shown strong performance, with increases of 10.1%, 17.6%, and 15.4% respectively compared to the end of March [53][54]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates a stable upward trend in the demand for animal health products, supported by a robust breeding sector and ongoing product innovation [68][69]. - The competitive landscape is expected to lead to a dual recovery in performance and valuation for the sector, with a focus on larger companies that can leverage their financial strength and product diversity [69][70]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Reap Bio, Kexin Bio, and others, which are well-positioned to benefit from the anticipated market recovery [68][70].

Core Viewpoint - The company faced significant challenges in 2024 due to a deep adjustment in the breeding industry, leading to a decline in both revenue and profit, prompting a strategic shift to maintain market share [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 1.255 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.45%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 109 million yuan, down 61.57% [1]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 352 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.06%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 76 million yuan, a decrease of 27.57% [1]. Group 2: Industry Dynamics - The breeding industry is experiencing a downturn, with strong cost-cutting demands from downstream customers, leading to intensified competition in the animal health sector and a decline in product prices [1][2]. - The company’s core product, the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, maintains a stable market share but faces pricing pressures [2]. Group 3: Product Performance - The swine vaccine segment is under pressure due to intense competition, although the company saw a significant year-on-year sales increase of 52.17% for the pig circovirus vaccine, despite facing price challenges [2]. - The ruminant vaccine segment showed resilience even in a sluggish breeding market, while the company has a competitive advantage in brucellosis prevention with a diverse product range [2]. Group 4: Research and Development - The company invested 179 million yuan in R&D in 2024, accounting for 14.25% of its revenue, achieving significant breakthroughs in non-epidemic vaccine development [3]. - The company received four new veterinary drug registration certificates and production approvals in 2024, bolstering its product pipeline for long-term growth [3]. Group 5: Earnings Forecast - The expected EPS for 2025-2027 is projected to be 0.23 yuan, 0.28 yuan, and 0.33 yuan, with corresponding dynamic PE ratios of 30, 25, and 21 times, respectively, maintaining a "hold" rating [3].