Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Insights - The company is actively promoting the high-end non-dining segment, with effective channel strategies driving structural improvements. In Q3 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 41.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.6%, with a slight decline in volume but an increase in price [2][4]. - Cost benefits continue to drive gross margin improvements, although expenses and tax rate adjustments have negatively impacted profitability. In Q3 2025, the company’s gross margin increased by 1.7 percentage points, while the net profit margin decreased by 1.2 percentage points year-on-year [3][4]. - The company aims to expand its market share and embrace the high-end non-dining trend, anticipating a recovery in industry demand. The revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 149.37 billion, 152.06 billion, and 154.57 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 12.36 billion, 12.85 billion, and 13.31 billion yuan [4][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported total revenue of 130.59 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.03% year-on-year, and a net profit of 12.41 billion yuan, down 6.83% year-on-year. In Q3 alone, revenue was 42.20 billion yuan, with a net profit of 3.76 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 12.71% [1][2]. - The company’s beer revenue for the first three quarters reached 127.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, with volume and price changes of +0.4% and -0.4%, respectively [2]. Cost and Margin Analysis - The company’s cost per ton decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in Q3 2025, contributing to a gross margin increase of 1.7 percentage points. However, the increase in sales and management expenses, along with a higher tax rate, led to a decrease in the net profit margin [3][4]. Future Outlook - The company plans to continue expanding its market share and is optimistic about the recovery of the industry, driven by ongoing consumer policy support. The long-term outlook for the beer industry remains positive, with significant upgrade potential [4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes growth as a priority, with supply and demand clearing leading to a turning point in the market. The liquor industry is accelerating its clearance, while consumer goods show strong resilience [1] - The liquor market is experiencing a significant clearance, with sales bottoming out and inventory levels decreasing rapidly. The current adjustment cycle is longer compared to previous cycles, indicating a U-shaped recovery rather than a V-shaped one [1] - Beer and beverage sectors are stable, with beer clearance occurring before liquor. The beverage industry shows strong resilience, particularly among leading brands driven by major products [1] Group 2 - The consumer goods sector is stabilizing, with some industries like food ingredients and health products still in a growth phase. There is significant differentiation within the sector, with seasoning products performing relatively well [2] - The snack food sector is experiencing a marginal decline in prosperity, highlighting the importance of product innovation and strong channel expansion capabilities for future growth [2]

Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive investment outlook for the liquor sector, indicating that the absolute allocation value is gradually becoming apparent, with specific recommendations for various companies [1][2]. Core Insights - The liquor industry is experiencing a significant downturn, with a notable decline in revenue and profit margins, particularly in the high-end and regional segments. The report highlights that the industry is at a turning point, with potential for recovery as supply clears and demand stabilizes [2][3]. - In the beverage sector, leading companies are maintaining high growth rates, while the snack food segment shows a mixed performance, with some companies achieving remarkable growth through product innovation and channel expansion [3][4]. - The report emphasizes the recovery in the restaurant supply chain, with seasonal income improvements despite competitive pressures in pricing [4][7]. Summary by Sections 1. Liquor Industry - In Q3 2025, the liquor sector reported revenues of 786.9 billion, a year-on-year decline of 18.4%, with net profits down 22.0% to 280.6 billion. This marks the largest quarterly decline since 2013 [2][12]. - The high-end liquor segment saw revenues of 546.6 billion, down 15.0%, while regional liquor revenues fell by 35.2% [2][15]. - Major brands like Guizhou Moutai and Shanxi Fenjiu showed slight revenue increases, while others like Wuliangye and Luzhou Laojiao experienced declines exceeding 50% [2][19]. 2. Beverage and Snack Food - The beverage sector achieved Q3 revenues of 123.1 billion, up 11.3%, with net profits increasing by 30.2% to 22.2 billion. The overall growth in the beverage sector is driven by leading brands like Dongpeng Beverage [3][21]. - The snack food segment reported Q3 revenues of 133.8 billion, a slight decline of 1.0%, with net profits down 32.9% to 7.6 billion, indicating a need for strategic adjustments in this area [3][8]. 3. Restaurant Supply Chain - The restaurant supply chain reported Q3 revenues of 112.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.8%, although net profits decreased by 6.3% to 5.2 billion, reflecting ongoing competitive pressures [4][7]. - The beer segment showed a slight revenue increase of 0.5% in Q3, with net profits rising by 7.4% to 28.3 billion, indicating resilience in the face of weak demand [4][7]. 4. Dairy and Health Products - The dairy sector reported Q3 revenues of 443.7 billion, down 1.5%, but net profits increased by 0.7% to 34.6 billion, suggesting a stabilization in profitability [8][19]. - The health products segment saw significant growth, with Q3 revenues of 59.7 billion, up 12.4%, and net profits soaring by 66.0% to 6.0 billion, highlighting a strong recovery in this area [8][19].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Insights - The company reported total revenue of 29.367 billion yuan for Q1-Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.41%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.274 billion yuan, up 5.7% year-on-year [2][4]. - In Q3 2025, total revenue was 8.876 billion yuan, showing a slight decline of 0.17% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 1.62% to 1.37 billion yuan [2][4]. - The main brand's sales volume increased by 4.2% in Q3 2025, contributing to a structural upgrade in the company's product offerings [10]. - The company continues to experience cost benefits, with a decrease in unit costs by 2.97% in Q3 2025, leading to an increase in gross margin by 1.44 percentage points to 43.56% [10]. - The company is focusing on brand optimization and product structure upgrades, with online sales reaching a historical high, indicating strong growth potential in new retail channels [10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q1-Q3 2025, the company achieved total revenue of 29.367 billion yuan, with a net profit of 5.274 billion yuan, and a non-recurring net profit of 4.922 billion yuan [2][4]. - The Q3 2025 results showed total revenue of 8.876 billion yuan, with a net profit of 1.37 billion yuan and a non-recurring net profit of 1.29 billion yuan [2][4]. Sales and Market Position - The company sold 6.894 million kiloliters in Q1-Q3 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1.6%, with Q3 sales at 2.16 million kiloliters, up 0.3% [10]. - The main brand's sales volume accounted for a higher proportion, increasing by 2.2 percentage points [10]. Cost and Profitability - The unit cost decreased by 2.97% in Q3 2025, contributing to a gross margin increase of 1.44 percentage points to 43.56% [10]. - The net profit margin for Q1-Q3 2025 improved by 0.73 percentage points to 17.96% [10]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain a healthy cash flow and enhance its dividend policy, with projected EPS of 3.45, 3.74, and 4.02 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [10].

Core Viewpoint - The company's Q3 2025 performance slightly exceeded expectations, driven by a greater-than-expected decline in costs and expenses [1][2]. Revenue Performance - Q3 2025 revenue, sales volume, ASP, and EBITDA showed year-on-year changes of -8.4%, -8.6%, +0.1%, and -6.9% respectively, with gross margin and net margin both increasing by 0.1 percentage points [1]. - In China, revenue, sales volume, ASP, and EBITDA experienced declines of -15.1%, -11.4%, -4.1%, and -17.4% respectively, indicating a slow recovery in the market [1]. Regional Analysis - Western China: The recovery pace in the industry is slow, with Q3 2025 sales volume down by -17.4% due to weak consumer confidence and slow recovery in the dining channel, alongside proactive inventory reduction by the company [1]. - Eastern Region: The Korean market remained stable with sales volume flat year-on-year, benefiting from high-end product price increases and a shift towards mid-to-high-end products in the non-current beverage channel [2]. - Indian Market: Strong performance with double-digit revenue growth in Q3 2025 [1]. Cost and Profitability - Q3 2025 cost per ton decreased slightly by 0.4% due to lower raw material costs, while SG&A expenses increased by 0.7 percentage points to 35.11% [2]. - EBITDA in the Western region fell by -11.9%, with the Chinese market experiencing a -19% decline due to operational leverage effects [2]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains EBITDA forecasts of $1.627 billion and $1.715 billion for 2025 and 2026 respectively [2]. - The current stock price corresponds to 6.7x and 6.1x EV/EBITDA for 2025 and 2026, with a target price of HKD 9.80 per share, indicating a potential upside of 22.5% [2].

Core Insights - Budweiser APAC reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.555 billion, with an organic year-on-year decline of 8.4% [1] - Normalized EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $438 million, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 6.9% [1] - Normalized net profit attributable to the parent company was $204 million, down 9.3% year-on-year [1] Revenue and Profitability - Q3 2025 sales volume reached 2.2512 million kiloliters, showing an organic year-on-year decline of 8.6% [1] - Revenue per hectoliter in Q3 2025 increased by 0.1% year-on-year [1] - Gross margin stood at 51.4%, with a slight year-on-year increase; normalized EBITDA margin was 28.2%, up 0.46 percentage points year-on-year, benefiting from commodity price advantages and cost management measures [1] Regional Performance - In the Western Asia-Pacific region, Q3 2025 revenue and normalized EBITDA saw organic declines of 12.0% and 11.9%, respectively, with sales volume down 9.9% year-on-year [1] - The Indian market showed strong performance with double-digit revenue growth in Q3 2025, contributing positively to EBITDA [1] - In the Eastern Asia-Pacific region, Q3 2025 revenue and normalized EBITDA increased by 3.9% and 8.7% year-on-year, respectively, with sales volume down 0.6% [1] - South Korea's sales volume remained stable, outperforming the overall market in both ready-to-drink and non-ready-to-drink channels, supported by effective revenue management and a favorable brand mix [1] China Market Dynamics - In Q3 2025, revenue and normalized EBITDA in China experienced organic declines of 15.1% and 17.9%, respectively, with sales volume down 11.4% year-on-year [2] - Revenue per hectoliter in China decreased by 4.0% year-on-year, attributed to increased investment in innovative products and brand promotion, as well as challenges in inventory management [2] - The company has optimized channel inventory, with significant reductions in inventory volume and turnover days, outperforming industry averages [2] - Future strategies include strengthening non-ready-to-drink channels and investing in premium brands like Budweiser and Corona to improve sales in China [2] Profit Forecast and Valuation - Due to weak beer demand in the Chinese market, the company has revised down its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to $589 million, $682 million, and $733 million, representing reductions of 15%, 7%, and 6%, respectively [3] - The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 23x, 20x, and 19x for 2025-2027 [3] - The company maintains a positive outlook on its competitive advantage in the high-end and super high-end segments, sustaining a "buy" rating [3]

Core Insights - The company reported a decline in revenue and normalized EBITDA for Q3 2025, with total revenue of $15.55 billion and normalized EBITDA of $4.38 billion, reflecting year-on-year decreases of 8.4% and 6.9% respectively [1][2] - The Asia-Pacific region faced significant challenges, particularly in China, where revenue dropped by 15.1% due to a decline in high-end dining and ongoing inventory reduction efforts [1][3] - In contrast, the Asia-Pacific East region showed a revenue increase of 3.9%, driven by price increases and product upgrades, despite a slight decline in sales volume in South Korea [2][3] Asia-Pacific West Region - The Asia-Pacific West region experienced a revenue decline of 12.0% and a normalized EBITDA decrease of 11.9% in Q3 2025 [1] - The revenue drop was attributed to a 15.1% decline in the China region, with sales volume down 11.4% and price per ton down 4.1% [1] - The company is increasing investment in innovative products and expanding non-immediate consumption channels to counteract these declines [1][3] Asia-Pacific East Region - The Asia-Pacific East region saw a revenue increase of 3.9%, with a slight decline in sales volume of 0.6% in South Korea [2] - Price per ton increased by 4.5%, primarily due to price hikes and product structure upgrades [2] - The company achieved an 8.7% increase in normalized EBITDA, with a 1.4 percentage point improvement in EBITDA margin [2] Strategic Adjustments - The company is actively adjusting its operations in response to ongoing demand pressures, focusing on building family-oriented sales channels and introducing new product packaging [3] - There is a continued emphasis on innovation, with new product launches expected to contribute positively to future growth [3] - The company has streamlined its channels and reduced inventory levels, positioning itself for a more favorable operational environment in the coming year [3] Investment Outlook - The company maintains a "recommended" rating despite the pressures in the Chinese market, with positive performance in South Korea and India providing some offset [3] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted downward, with expected normalized net profits of $6.71 billion, $7.17 billion, and $7.54 billion respectively [3] - The target price remains at HKD 10, corresponding to a PE ratio of 24 times for 2026 [3]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 13.06 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, showing no growth year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 6.8% to 1.24 billion yuan [1] - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 4.22 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.4% year-on-year, but the net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 12.7% to 380 million yuan [1] Revenue Analysis - Q3 2025 revenue growth was driven by product structure upgrades, despite a slight decline in sales volume due to a weak external consumption environment [1] - The revenue breakdown by product tier in Q3 2025 showed high-end beer revenue increased by 3.7%, while mainstream and economy beer revenues decreased by 3.2% and 10.5%, respectively [1] - Regional performance in Q3 2025 indicated that the Northwest and South regions outperformed others, with revenue growth of 3.3% and 3.7%, while the Central region saw a decline of 3.2% [1] Cost and Profitability - The company experienced a decrease in unit cost by 2.3% in Q3 2025, contributing to a gross margin increase of 1.7 percentage points to 50.9% [2] - Sales expenses increased by 13.7% year-on-year, attributed to a temporary rise in brand promotion costs, leading to a sales expense ratio increase of 1.9 percentage points [2] - The net profit margin for Q3 2025 decreased by 1.3 percentage points to 8.9%, while the net profit margin excluding non-recurring items fell by 1.2 percentage points to 8.7% [3] Future Projections - The company forecasts revenues of 14.68 billion yuan, 14.86 billion yuan, and 15.14 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 0.3%, 1.2%, and 1.8% [3] - Expected net profits for the same period are projected at 1.17 billion yuan, 1.20 billion yuan, and 1.24 billion yuan, with growth rates of 4.6%, 2.7%, and 3.9% [3]

Core Viewpoint - China Resources Beer has become the market leader in the Chinese beer industry with a revenue of 23.942 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, surpassing Budweiser APAC, but faces a stark contrast in performance between its beer and liquor businesses, with the latter experiencing a significant decline of over 30% in revenue [2][6][8]. Group 1: Company Performance - In the first half of 2025, China Resources Beer achieved a total revenue of 23.942 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.83%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.789 billion yuan, up 23.04% [6][8]. - The beer segment generated revenue of 23.161 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 2.6%, with a gross margin increase of 2.5 percentage points to 48.3% [6][8]. - Conversely, the liquor segment reported revenue of 781 million yuan, a decline of 33.7%, with a loss before interest and tax of 152 million yuan, marking the first half-year loss since the consolidation of Jinsha Liquor [6][12]. Group 2: Management Changes - A significant management transition occurred in October 2023, with Jin Hanquan appointed as the new president, following the departure of former chairman Hou Xiaohai [3][4]. - The new leadership, consisting of Chairman Zhao Chunwu and President Jin Hanquan, is expected to navigate the company through its strategic crossroads [4][9]. - Jin Hanquan's background in auditing and supervision suggests a potential shift towards enhanced risk control and cost optimization within the company [9][21]. Group 3: Strategic Challenges - The company is at a strategic crossroads, debating whether to continue investing in the liquor business or refocus on its core beer operations after facing challenges with its "dual empowerment" strategy [2][12]. - The liquor business has not yet become a second growth engine despite significant investments exceeding 10 billion yuan in acquisitions [8][10]. - The "dual empowerment" strategy has not met expectations, with the integration of beer and liquor sales proving to be limited in effectiveness [12][13]. Group 4: Market Competition - The beer industry is experiencing intensified competition, not only from traditional rivals like Tsingtao and Budweiser APAC but also from new entrants, including liquor companies venturing into the beer market [16][18]. - The overall beer production in China has been declining, with a reported production of 35.213 million kiloliters in 2024, down 0.6% year-on-year [19]. - The rise of craft beer is noted as a growing segment, with predictions indicating that craft beer sales will increase from 6.8% in 2020 to 17.2% by 2025 [19][21].

Core Viewpoint - Budweiser APAC reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.555 billion, with a year-on-year decline of 8.4% in organic terms, and normalized EBITDA of $438 million, down 6.9% year-on-year, while normalized net profit attributable to the parent was $204 million, a decrease of 9.3% year-on-year [3]. Group 1: Performance Analysis - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a sales volume of 2.2512 million kiloliters, reflecting an organic year-on-year decline of 8.6% [4]. - Revenue per hectoliter in Q3 2025 increased by 0.1% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 51.4%, showing a slight increase year-on-year [4]. - Normalized EBITDA margin improved to 28.2%, with an organic year-on-year increase of 0.46 percentage points, primarily benefiting from favorable commodity prices and cost management measures [4]. Group 2: Regional Performance - In the Western Asia-Pacific region, Q3 2025 revenue and normalized EBITDA saw organic year-on-year declines of 12.0% and 11.9%, respectively, with sales volume down 9.9% and revenue per hectoliter down 2.4% year-on-year. Notably, the Indian market showed strong performance with double-digit revenue growth [4]. - In the Eastern Asia-Pacific region, Q3 2025 revenue and normalized EBITDA experienced organic year-on-year growth of 3.9% and 8.7%, respectively, with sales volume down 0.6% and revenue per hectoliter up 4.5% year-on-year. South Korea's performance was stable, with significant growth in non-alcoholic beer and RTD categories [4]. Group 3: China Market Dynamics - In Q3 2025, revenue and normalized EBITDA in China saw organic year-on-year declines of 15.1% and 17.9%, respectively, with sales volume down 11.4%, primarily due to business layout, weak on-the-go channels, and inventory management impacts [5]. - Revenue per hectoliter in China decreased by 4.0% year-on-year, attributed to increased investments in innovative products and brand promotion, as well as adverse brand mix effects during inventory management [5]. - The company has been optimizing channel inventory, with significant reductions in inventory levels and turnover days, outperforming industry averages. Future strategies will focus on enhancing non-on-the-go channels and investing in premium brands like Budweiser and Corona [5].