Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - Short-term consumption weakness has led to a slight decline in pig prices, but high prices for piglets and sows indicate optimistic expectations for the future [4][6] - The pig farming sector shows low valuation opportunities, while the pet sector continues to strengthen the logic of domestic brand rise [7][25] - The overall agricultural index underperformed the market by 0.93 percentage points during the week [29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - After the May Day holiday, consumer support was insufficient, leading to a slight decline in national pig prices. As of May 9, the average selling price of pigs was 14.79 yuan/kg, down 0.02 yuan/kg week-on-week, reflecting a 0.14% decrease [4][15] - The average daily slaughter volume of sample enterprises was 148,800 pigs, a decrease of 780 pigs from the previous week [4][15] Weekly Viewpoint - The pig sector shows low valuation opportunities, with the supply side not yet recovering to the levels of the same period in 2023. The demand side is supported by macro policies that boost consumption recovery [25] - Recommended stocks include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, Juxing Agriculture, Huadong Food, and Tiankang Biological [7][25] Market Performance (May 5-9) - The agricultural index rose by 0.99%, underperforming the market by 0.93 percentage points, with the fishery sector leading the gains [29][32] - Notable stock performances included *ST Jiawo (+13.47%), Guotou Zhonglu (+12.05%), and Xuelong Biological (+11.04%) [29][35] Price Tracking (May 5-9) - As of May 9, the national average price for pigs was 14.82 yuan/kg, down 0.02 yuan/kg from the previous week. The average price for piglets was 36.87 yuan/kg, also down 0.01 yuan/kg [41] - The average profit for self-bred pigs was 84.33 yuan/head, a decrease of 0.72 yuan/head week-on-week [41] Key News (May 5-9) - Seven departments jointly issued an implementation opinion to enhance the overall effectiveness of the agricultural science and technology innovation system, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation in agricultural modernization [36][37]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [50] Core Insights - The report indicates that the breeding capacity of sows is expected to continue to decrease, with further potential for reduction in the future. The current valuation of the pig farming sector is at historical lows, presenting opportunities for low-position investments based on capacity reduction expectations [50] - In the poultry farming sector, the impact of avian influenza has limited the introduction of breeding stock for white feather chickens, leading to expectations of capacity reduction. Attention is drawn to leading companies in high-quality white feather chicken farming, while yellow feather chicken farming is expected to see profit improvements due to declining breeding costs [50] - In the feed sector, raw material cost pressures are expected to ease, and the concentration of leading companies is likely to continue to increase [50] - In the seed industry, trade frictions highlight food security concerns, and the commercialization of genetically modified organisms is progressing, with a focus on leading companies with research and development advantages [50] - The domestic pet market is expanding rapidly, with a focus on leading companies that cater to domestic demand [50] Industry Performance Review - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry underperformed the CSI 300 index, with an increase of 0.32% from April 25 to May 8, 2025, lagging behind the index by approximately 1.49 percentage points [16] - Among the sub-sectors, only feed and breeding recorded negative returns, down 0.08% and 1.02% respectively, while animal health, fishery, planting, and agricultural product processing saw positive returns of 5%, 2.19%, 2.08%, and 2% respectively [17][18] - Approximately 72% of stocks in the industry recorded positive returns during the same period [18] - As of May 8, 2025, the overall price-to-book (PB) ratio of the SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index was about 2.58 times, slightly recovering over the past two weeks, and remains at 57.2% of the historical valuation center since 2006, indicating a historical low [22] Key Industry Data - **Pig Farming**: The average price of external three yuan pigs decreased slightly from 14.99 yuan/kg to 14.90 yuan/kg between April 25 and May 8, 2025. The breeding sow inventory reached 40.39 million heads at the end of March 2025, a decrease of 0.66% month-on-month but an increase of 1.2% year-on-year, indicating a normal holding level of 103.6% [26] - **Cost**: As of May 8, 2025, the spot price of corn was 2360.98 yuan/ton, showing a slight increase, while the spot price of soybean meal was 3300 yuan/ton, showing a slight decrease [28] - **Profitability**: As of May 9, 2025, the profit from self-breeding and self-raising pigs was 84.33 yuan/head, slightly down from the previous week, while the profit from purchasing piglets was 58.46 yuan/head, slightly up from the previous week [31] - **Poultry Farming**: The average price of broiler chicks in major production areas was 2.91 yuan/chick, showing a slight increase, while the average price of white feather broilers was 7.45 yuan/kg, showing a slight decrease, with a profit of -0.1 yuan/chick [33][36] - **Aquaculture**: The average wholesale price of crucian carp was 20.68 yuan/kg, and for carp, it was 14.29 yuan/kg, remaining stable over the past two weeks [38]

Group 1: Seed Industry Segment - The company's market share for the traits corresponding to actual planting area is approximately 60% in 2024, with expectations to further increase in 2025 [2] - The company is the only domestic enterprise with formal planting licenses in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, currently implementing the "Technology Export, Grain Import" strategy [3] - The total area for soybean planting in China is around 15 million hectares, requiring approximately 500,000 hectares for seed production [4] Group 2: Pig Farming Segment - In 2024, the total number of pigs slaughtered by the company (including subsidiaries) was 6.405 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.9% [6] - The complete cost of fattening pigs as of March 2025 is 12.9 CNY/kg, with a target for further cost reduction [7] Group 3: Feed Segment - The company has significant technical reserves in low-protein diets and can fully replace soybean meal with other protein sources when prices are high [8] - The company is exploring regional industrial chain collaboration to maximize overall efficiency and has established a comprehensive management and supply chain platform [8] Group 4: Other Aspects - The company emphasizes operational management and market value maintenance, implementing measures such as executive stock purchases and profit distribution to share growth dividends with investors [10] - The company aims to be a global leader by 2035, focusing on technological innovation in agricultural development [10] - Sales and management expenses showed a significant decline in 2024, with sales expenses down by 11.31% and management expenses down by 8.46% [11]

Core Viewpoint - The 2024 Annual General Meeting of He Feng Food Co., Ltd. will discuss various proposals, including the execution of related party transactions and the company's financial performance, highlighting a significant profit increase and strategic governance improvements [1][4][13]. Group 1: Company Performance - The company achieved a net profit of 342 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 174.93%, marking a turnaround from a loss [4][13]. - The total revenue for 2024 was 32.55 billion yuan, a decrease of 9.52% compared to the previous year [13][14]. - The company's total assets at the end of the reporting period were 14.88 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.37% from the previous year [13][14]. Group 2: Governance and Management - The board of directors has been recognized for its effective governance, receiving an A-level rating for information disclosure for seven consecutive years [5]. - The company completed a board restructuring and appointed a new management team, enhancing governance and operational efficiency [5][9]. - The company executed two rounds of share repurchase plans, spending 287 million yuan to buy back 39.99 million shares, reflecting management's confidence in the company's value [5][9]. Group 3: Related Party Transactions - The company reported that its related party transactions in 2024 were necessary for normal operations, with pricing based on market rates, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards [17][18]. - The total expected amount for related party transactions in 2025 is projected to be 159.4 million yuan, with various categories of transactions detailed [17][18]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The company aims to strengthen its feed business, enhance the meat poultry industry, and improve cash flow and risk management in the coming years [9][12].

Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 1,016.95 million yuan, with a net profit of -28.71 million yuan [1] - In Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 286.19 million yuan, with a net profit of -5.12 million yuan [1] - The overall performance of the feed industry in 2024 showed a total output value of 1,262.08 billion yuan, a decrease of 10% compared to the previous year [3] Group 2: Market Trends and Challenges - The company noted a 30.49% decline in sales revenue from pig feed in 2024, while sales revenue from egg-laying chicken feed increased by 19.1% [2] - The feed industry is expected to accelerate transformation under four major trends: centralization, technological advancement, greening, and globalization [2] - The company plans to enhance product value through customized feed products and comprehensive technical services to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty [1] Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to diversify its product structure and strengthen its ability to withstand cyclical risks by focusing on egg-laying feed development [2] - Future plans for share repurchase or increase will be disclosed in accordance with relevant regulations [1] - The company is committed to transitioning from a single advantage to a multi-category feed service provider [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 346 million yuan in 2024, with a significant improvement in profitability in 2025 Q1, achieving a net profit of 134 million yuan [4] - The company expects to reach a pig output of 8 million heads in 2025, with the complete cost dropping to 12.9 yuan per kilogram [4][5] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 28.77 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.9%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 346 million yuan, indicating a turnaround from losses [4] - For 2025 Q1, the company reported revenue of 6.865 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, and a net profit of 134 million yuan, also indicating a turnaround [4] - The company's debt-to-asset ratio decreased to 64.4% by the end of March 2025, down 1.87 percentage points from the end of 2023 [4] Production and Cost Analysis - The company’s pig output in 2024 was 6.4046 million heads, a year-on-year increase of 5.9%, with an average profit of 175 yuan per head [5] - The complete cost of pig farming has been decreasing, falling below 14 yuan per kilogram in December 2024 and further down to 12.9 yuan per kilogram by March 2025 [5] - The company has implemented various measures to improve production efficiency, including breed improvement and enhanced biosecurity measures, leading to better survival rates for piglets [5] Future Projections - The company forecasts pig output to reach 8 million heads in 2025, 8.8 million heads in 2026, and 9.68 million heads in 2027, with corresponding revenues of 29.26 billion yuan, 30.14 billion yuan, and 30.91 billion yuan [7] - The projected net profit for 2025 is 755 million yuan, with significant growth expected in subsequent years [7] Key Financial Metrics - The company’s projected revenue for 2025 is 29.26 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 1.7% [9] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 755 million yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 118.4% [9] - The company’s P/E ratio is projected to decrease from 54.13 in 2024 to 23.46 in 2025, indicating improved valuation metrics [11]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry, highlighting significant profit recovery in 2024 and continued growth in 2025 [2][3]. Core Insights - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry saw a substantial turnaround in 2024, with a total net profit of 39.648 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 694% [16][17]. - Key sub-sectors such as pig farming, poultry farming, and seed industry reported impressive profit growth rates of 321%, 261%, and 130% respectively in 2024 [2][16]. - The first quarter of 2025 continued to show strong performance, with a total net profit of 9.932 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 764% [20][21]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview of 2024 and Q1 2025 Performance - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector achieved a net profit of 39.648 billion yuan in 2024, marking a significant recovery from losses in 2023 [16][17]. - In Q1 2025, the sector's net profit reached 9.932 billion yuan, continuing the positive trend from 2024 [20][21]. 2. Key Sub-Sector Performance 2.1 Pig Farming - The pig farming sector reported a total revenue of 387.9 billion yuan in 2024, with a net profit of 30.7 billion yuan, driven by rising pig prices and reduced costs [23][28]. - In Q1 2025, the sector maintained profitability with a net profit of 7.62 billion yuan, despite a slight decline in pig prices [40][45]. 2.2 Poultry Farming - The white-feathered chicken sector faced challenges with low demand and oversupply, resulting in a revenue of 31.69 billion yuan in 2024, while the yellow-feathered chicken sector saw a recovery in profitability [2][23]. - In Q1 2025, the poultry sector's net profit was 1.2 billion yuan, a significant increase compared to the previous year [2][20]. 2.3 Pet Food - The pet food industry experienced robust growth, with total revenue of 12.15 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 19.3% [2][3]. - In Q1 2025, the sector's revenue reached 3.09 billion yuan, continuing the upward trend [2][20]. 2.4 Feed Industry - The feed sector faced sales pressure but saw a recovery in gross margins, with total revenue of 156.62 billion yuan in 2024 [2][3]. - In Q1 2025, the feed industry reported a revenue of 35.63 billion yuan, indicating a positive growth trajectory [2][20]. 2.5 Animal Health - The animal health sector faced increased competition in 2024, leading to a decline in profitability, but showed signs of recovery in Q1 2025 with improved sales [2][4]. - The sector's revenue in 2024 was 16.472 billion yuan, with a net profit of 1.162 billion yuan [2][4]. 2.6 Seed Industry - The seed industry reported a revenue of 14.86 billion yuan in 2024, with a net profit of 370 million yuan, affected by declining grain prices [2][4]. - In Q1 2025, the sector continued to face challenges, with a revenue of 2.43 billion yuan and a significant drop in net profit [2][4]. 3. Investment Analysis - The report suggests focusing on leading pig farming companies for long-term value, as the sector is currently at a historical low valuation [3][5]. - The pet food sector is highlighted as a long-term growth opportunity, driven by increasing pet ownership and spending [3][6]. - The feed industry is expected to see demand recovery, supported by improved livestock numbers and stable raw material prices [3][4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [6] Core Insights - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry achieved total revenue of 12,460.8 billion in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 1.6%, but net profit attributable to shareholders was 483.8 billion, marking a return to profitability [14] - In Q1 2025, the industry reported total revenue of 2,917.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.1%, with net profit of 134.0 billion, also returning to profitability [17] - The improvement in profitability is primarily attributed to the recovery in pig prices and a decrease in breeding costs [14][17] Summary by Sections Overall Industry Performance - In 2024, the SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry saw a total revenue of 12,460.8 billion, down 1.6% year-on-year, while net profit was 483.8 billion, indicating a return to profitability [14] - The first quarter of 2025 showed a total revenue of 2,917.0 billion, up 8.1% year-on-year, with net profit reaching 134.0 billion, also indicating a return to profitability [17] Subsector Performance Swine Breeding Sector - In 2024, the SW swine breeding sector achieved total revenue of 3,880.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%, with net profit of 306.8 billion, marking a return to profitability [19] - Q1 2025 saw total revenue of 961.8 billion, a 20.0% year-on-year increase, with net profit of 76.2 billion, also returning to profitability [22] - The recovery in profitability is driven by higher average pig prices and lower breeding costs [20][28] Poultry Breeding Sector - The SW poultry breeding sector reported total revenue of 729.1 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 1.9%, with net profit soaring to 29.5 billion, a 2095% increase [30] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 160.1 billion, up 1.1% year-on-year, with net profit of 3.8 billion, a 155.4% increase [31] - The growth in revenue and net profit is attributed to increased sales volume and reduced raw material costs [33] Feed Sector - The SW feed sector achieved total revenue of 2,624.3 billion in 2024, down 8.3%, but net profit was 79.2 billion, returning to profitability [40] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 610.8 billion, a 10.6% increase year-on-year, with net profit of 21.4 billion, a 675.8% increase [41] - The significant increase in net profit is due to improved gross margins and reduced expense ratios [41][47] Animal Health Sector - The SW animal health sector reported total revenue of 180.3 billion in 2024, a 6.5% increase, but net profit fell to 6.3 billion, a 61% decrease [49] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 46.7 billion, a 23.9% increase, with net profit of 5.1 billion, a 32.8% increase [50] - The recovery in Q1 2025 is attributed to increased sales and reduced expense ratios [52] Planting Sector - The SW planting sector achieved total revenue of 1,039.7 billion in 2024, a 10.3% increase, but net profit fell to 19.4 billion, a 45.8% decrease [59] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 218.6 billion, a 14.4% increase, with net profit of 8.0 billion, a 12.2% decrease [62] - The decline in net profit is primarily due to lower gross margins and decreased non-operating income [62]

Core Insights - The Chinese feed industry has experienced significant fluctuations in investment and financing activities since 2015, with the highest financing amount reaching 3 billion yuan in 2022 and the most financing events occurring in 2024 with 7 instances [1][2]. Investment Scale - The investment scale in the feed industry is substantial, with the highest single financing amount recorded at 3 billion yuan in 2023, while the second-highest was 1.62 billion yuan in 2017 [2]. Development Stage - The feed industry is currently in a developmental phase, with financing amounts showing volatility. The largest single financing event in 2023 reached 3 billion yuan [2]. Financing Rounds - Financing rounds in the feed industry are primarily concentrated in angel rounds, A rounds, and strategic investments, with 14 angel rounds, 14 A rounds, and 10 strategic investment events recorded [5]. Regional Concentration - Investment activities in the feed industry are concentrated in Beijing, Guangdong, and Jiangsu, with Guangdong leading with 11 financing events, followed by Beijing and Jiangsu with 7 events each [6]. Investment Focus - The main focus of investments in the feed industry from 2021 to 2024 is on feed production, feed usage, and related construction [11]. Investor Composition - The primary investors in the feed industry are investment firms, with notable representatives including Zhongke Kexin and Jizhi Capital, while industrial investors include Guangfa Qianhe and Jinrui Biological [13]. Mergers and Acquisitions - The feed industry has seen horizontal mergers and acquisitions, with companies like Guangdong Feed focusing on acquiring to enhance product quality and output, while companies like Tangrenshen, Dabeinong, and New Hope are improving their supply chains through acquisitions [15][17].

证券研究报告：农林牧渔 | 公司点评报告 发布时间：2025-05-07 股票投资评级 增持|维持 公司基本情况 | 最新收盘价（元） | 9.59 | | --- | --- | | 总股本/流通股本（亿股）45.26 / 45.00 | | | 总市值/流通市值（亿元）434 / 432 | | | 52 周内最高/最低价 | 11.04 / 8.24 | | 资产负债率(%) | 69.0% | | 市盈率 | 106.56 | | 第一大股东 | 南方希望实业有限公司 | 研究所 分析师:王琦 SAC 登记编号:S1340522100001 Email:wangqi2022@cnpsec.com 新希望(000876) 降本增效成果显著，破除困局 ⚫ 事件： 公司发布 2024 年年报及 2025 年一季报，其中 24 年全年实现营 业收入 1030.63 亿元，同比下降 27.27%，归母净利 4.74 亿元，同比 增长 90.05%。2025 年一季度，公司实现营业总收入 244.17 亿元，同 比增长 2.13%，归母净利润 4.45 亿，同比扭亏为盈。 ⚫ 点评：降本增效成果显著，饲料及生猪业 ...