Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for key companies in the CRO and CDMO sectors, including WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics, and others [4][12]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the current industry cycle is expected to continue, driven by improved global liquidity, recovering overseas demand, and technological breakthroughs in areas such as XDC, peptides, and oligonucleotides [6][19]. - In the first half of 2025, the CRO and CDMO sectors showed significant revenue growth, with a 10.4% increase in revenue and a 73.2% increase in net profit attributable to shareholders [6][30]. - The report highlights a divergence in performance between CDMO and CRO, with CDMO experiencing rapid growth while CRO faces slight pressure [6][23]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profit - In the first half of 2025, the CRO and CDMO sectors achieved a total revenue of 709.1 billion yuan, reflecting a 10.4% year-on-year increase [21]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 151.4 billion yuan, up 73.2%, while the adjusted Non-IFRS net profit was approximately 165.8 billion yuan, marking an 84.8% increase [30][35]. Key Indicators - Demand recovery is evident, with significant increases in orders for major companies such as WuXi AppTec, which reported a 37.2% year-on-year increase in orders [7][37]. - The report notes that the CDMO sector's revenue reached approximately 320.8 billion yuan, a 40.8% increase, while CRO revenue was about 235.9 billion yuan, down 3.5% [23][30]. Focus Companies - The report identifies 30 key companies in the CRO and CDMO sectors, including WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics, and others, which are expected to benefit from ongoing industry trends [12][19]. - Specific companies like WuXi Biologics and WuXi AppTec are highlighted for their strong order backlogs and growth potential [38]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on CDMO companies due to their expected growth driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for commercialized products [8][19]. - For CRO companies, the report anticipates a gradual recovery as the investment environment improves and orders stabilize [8][19].