Group 1 - The core focus of the company is on expanding its pet food segment, having established a subsidiary and a supply partnership with the Shanghai-based fresh pet food brand "Paiteshengsheng" to gradually enter the pet food market [1] - In terms of new store expansion, the company reported that the median order amount for stores in East China has turned positive year-on-year in April and May, with a stable closure rate [1] - The company is exploring new store formats and product categories, including dine-in options and new types of food offerings, to meet the consumption needs of lower-tier markets and enhance the franchise model [1] Group 2 - For the group meal business, the company expects to achieve revenue of 380 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 15.3%, and 93.11 million yuan in the first quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 11.7%, with this segment accounting for over 25% of total revenue [2] - The company plans to leverage its five central kitchens across the country to expand its group meal business, focusing on deepening relationships with key clients like Hema and Meituan while developing more offline high-potential customers [2] - The strategy includes building a national distributor system to offer competitive pricing and services, aiming for rapid growth in the group meal segment [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price not specified [6][3]. Core Views - The company is expected to enter an accelerated development phase in 2025, driven by rapid store expansion, the acquisition of Qinglu, and the growth of the group meal business [3][2]. - The first quarter of 2025 showed a revenue of 370 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.45%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 37 million yuan, a decrease of 6.13% [1][2]. Revenue Summary - The company plans to add 1,000 new stores by 2025, reaching a total of 6,000 stores, with a narrowing gap in single-store performance expected to be more evident in Q2 and Q3 [2][3]. - The group meal business is actively collaborating with major clients like Yonghui, which is expected to gradually increase volume [2][3]. Profit Summary - The gross profit margin stabilized, while the expense ratio decreased, with interest income impacting the non-recurring profit [2]. - The non-recurring net profit margin decreased by 0.1 percentage points year-on-year to 10.5%, and the net profit margin decreased by 1.3 percentage points [2]. Financial Forecast - Revenue growth rates are projected at 10% for 2025, 9% for 2026, and 8% for 2027, with total revenues expected to be 1.85 billion yuan, 2.01 billion yuan, and 2.17 billion yuan respectively [3][5]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 270 million yuan in 2025, with growth rates of -3.9%, +10.3%, and +11.3% for the following years [3][5]. Financial Data and Valuation - The company’s total revenue for 2025 is estimated at 1,846.34 million yuan, with a growth rate of 10.46% [5]. - The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is projected to be 18X for 2025, 16X for 2026, and 14X for 2027 [3][5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price not specified [6][3]. Core Views - The company is expected to enter an accelerated development phase in 2025, driven by internal expansion, the acquisition of Qinglu, and the growth of the group meal business [3][2]. - The first quarter of 2025 showed a revenue of 370 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.45%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 37 million yuan, a decrease of 6.13% [1][2]. Revenue Summary - The company plans to add 1,000 new stores by 2025, reaching a total of 6,000 stores, with a narrowing gap in single-store performance expected to be more evident in Q2 and Q3 [2][3]. - The group meal business is actively collaborating with clients like Yonghui, which is expected to gradually increase volume [2][3]. Profitability Summary - The gross profit margin stabilized, while the expense ratio decreased, with interest income impacting the non-recurring profit [2]. - The non-recurring net profit margin decreased by 0.1 percentage points year-on-year to 10.5%, and the net profit margin decreased by 1.3 percentage points [2]. Financial Forecast - Revenue growth rates are projected at 10% for 2025, 9% for 2026, and 8% for 2027, with total revenues expected to be 1.85 billion yuan, 2.01 billion yuan, and 2.17 billion yuan respectively [3][5]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 270 million yuan in 2025, with growth rates of -3.9%, +10.3%, and +11.3% for the following years [3][5]. Financial Data and Valuation - The company’s total revenue for 2023 is projected at 1.63 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 6.89% [5]. - The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is expected to be 18X for 2025, 16X for 2026, and 14X for 2027 [3][5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 370 million yuan in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.5%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 6.1% to 40 million yuan [1]. - The company opened 711 new stores in Q1 2025, with a net increase of 501 stores, bringing the total to 5,644 stores. This includes 504 stores from acquisitions and 44 from other brands [2]. - The company’s gross margin for Q1 2025 was 25.5%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased costs from the new Wuhan factory [3]. - The company aims to open 1,000 new stores in 2025, with expectations for single-store revenue to improve and a reduction in store closures [4]. Financial Forecasts - The projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.848 billion yuan, 2.036 billion yuan, and 2.192 billion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 10.6%, 10.2%, and 7.7% [5]. - The forecasted net profit attributable to shareholders for the same years is 264 million yuan, 292 million yuan, and 311 million yuan, with growth rates of -4.7%, 10.6%, and 6.6% [5]. - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 17x, 15x, and 14x, respectively [4][5].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a slight revenue growth in 2024, with total revenue reaching 1.671 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.53%, and a significant net profit growth of 27.7 million yuan, up 29.42% year-on-year [1] Revenue and Profit Analysis - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 1.671 billion yuan, with a net profit of 277 million yuan and a non-recurring net profit of 210 million yuan, reflecting year-on-year growth of 29.42% and 18.05% respectively [1] - For Q4 2024, the company reported a total revenue of 461 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.84%, and a net profit of 82 million yuan, up 39.23% year-on-year [1] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 8 yuan per 10 shares (including tax), totaling 190 million yuan, which corresponds to a dividend payout ratio of approximately 69% for 2024 [1] Sales Channel Performance - The company’s revenue from franchise sales, direct stores, and group meal sales for 2024 was 1.246 billion yuan, 21 million yuan, and 380 million yuan, showing year-on-year changes of -0.42%, -22.83%, and +15.31% respectively [2] - The average revenue per franchise store was 242,300 yuan, reflecting a slight year-on-year decline of 2.4% [2] Cost Management and Profitability - The company’s gross margin for 2024 was 26.71%, a slight increase of 0.36 percentage points, while the sales expense ratio decreased to 4.29%, down 1.35 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The net profit margin for 2024 was 16.75%, an increase of 3.54 percentage points year-on-year, with a non-recurring net profit margin of 12.57%, up 1.65 percentage points [3] Future Outlook - The company plans to open approximately 1,000 new stores in 2025, with expectations for improved single-store performance and continued growth in the group meal business [4]