Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for China Resources Beverage [3][8][10]. Core Views - China Resources Beverage, as a leading bottled water company, benefits from both revenue and profit growth. The company is expected to enjoy the industry's penetration rate increase and has made initial progress in its beverage business with the "Zhiben Qingrun" chrysanthemum tea series. The company is projected to improve its profitability through various cost-reduction strategies [3][8][29]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - China Resources Beverage is a subsidiary of China Resources Group, focusing on bottled water and beverage businesses. Its core brand "Yibao" is a leading bottled water brand in China, with a market share of 18.4% in 2023 [5][15]. Bottled Water Business - The bottled water market in China has grown from 152.6 billion yuan in 2018 to 215 billion yuan in 2023, with a CAGR of 7.1%. The company aims to increase its self-production rate from 32% in 2023 to over 60% by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, which is expected to significantly enhance profitability [6][8][29]. Beverage Business - The company has been exploring the beverage sector since 2011, launching various products. The "Zhiben Qingrun" series has gained a market share of 38.5% in 2023. The company aims to improve channel efficiency and reduce sales expenses through continuous product launches and increased distribution [7][8][29]. Financial Forecast and Investment Advice - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 140.7 billion yuan, 150.6 billion yuan, and 161.4 billion yuan in 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. Corresponding net profits are projected to be 19.2 billion yuan, 22.4 billion yuan, and 26.1 billion yuan, with EPS of 0.8, 0.93, and 1.09 yuan, respectively [8][29].

港股研究丨公司深度丨华润饮料（2460.HK） [Table_Title] 华润饮料深度报告：清润至本，方兴未艾 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 1 丨证券研究报告丨 报告要点 [Table_Summary] 华润饮料作为头部包装水企业具备收入端、利润端双重逻辑。从收入端看，公司作为包装水龙 头优先享受行业渗透率提升红利，同时公司积极探索饮料业务，"至本清润"菊花茶已取得初步 成果，未来第二曲线可期。从利润端看，公司通过提高自产率、降低代工费、优化生产工艺多 种方式降低包装水生产成本，饮料业务的增长也将摊薄销售费用，公司盈利能力具备较大提升 空间。我们预计 2025/2026/2027 年公司 EPS 为 0.8/0.93/1.09 元，对应 PE 为 15X/13X/11X， 首次覆盖给予"买入"评级。 分析师及联系人 [Table_Author] 董思远 冯萱 SAC：S0490517070016 SAC：S0490524060001 SFC：BQK487 请阅读最后评级说明和重要声明 2 / 23 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 盈利预测与投资 ...