Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [4][13][15]. Core Views - Yuanyuan Group is the world's largest sports shoe manufacturer, with a diversified brand client portfolio and production bases. The company is expected to achieve sustainable growth in its manufacturing business following the end of the overseas destocking cycle and diversified capacity layout. The retail business is anticipated to grow steadily through vertical market development and new brand contributions. The projected net profits for 2025-2027 are $390 million, $430 million, and $480 million, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 6X, 6X, and 5X, indicating a low valuation level [4][13][20]. Company Overview - Yuanyuan Group, established in 1988, operates in OEM/ODM shoe manufacturing and sports apparel retail. In 2024, the revenue and net profit contributions from manufacturing and retail are expected to be 69%/84% and 31%/16%, respectively, with total revenue of $8.18 billion and net profit of $390 million. The company has established long-term partnerships with international brands such as Nike, Adidas, Asics, and New Balance, with production bases in Vietnam, Indonesia, and China [4][10][20]. Manufacturing Business - The manufacturing segment has a revenue scale superior to comparable companies, but its growth rate has been relatively poor, with a CAGR of -1.3% from 2019 to 2024. However, improvements are expected in 2024 due to normalized orders and capacity expansion in India. The company has room for cost improvement, as its net profit margin remains lower than peers despite recent operational optimizations [11][12][51]. Retail Business - The retail segment shows performance disparities, with 宝胜国际 and 滔搏 facing challenges. In 2024, 宝胜国际's revenue is projected to decline by 8% to $2.845 billion, while its net profit margin is expected to improve slightly to 2.7%. The company is focusing on stabilizing retail discounts and improving profit margins to achieve quality profit growth [11][12][51]. Market Outlook - The sports shoe and apparel market is experiencing high demand, driven by increased awareness of physical fitness and the development of sports initiatives. The industry is characterized by high concentration, with market share gradually shifting towards leading brands. The manufacturing side benefits from high entry barriers, while the retail side is expected to grow steadily through multi-channel operations and brand matrix expansion [12][20][41].