Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the food and beverage industry [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that the sales of liquor are expected to face pressure during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, but there are opportunities for bottom recovery in the sector [5] - The overall performance of the food and beverage sector has lagged behind the Shanghai Composite Index, with a decline of 1.48% over the past two weeks [14] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the recovery of the liquor market and suggests that the worst phase for the industry has passed [5] Summary by Sections Recent Trends - In August, the retail sales of tobacco and liquor fell by 2.3% year-on-year, while restaurant income increased by 2.1%, indicating a gradual recovery in dining consumption [5] - The price of Feitian liquor has shown weakness, with a decline in wholesale prices [5] Market Performance - The food and beverage sector's performance over the last month was 1.3%, 4.6% over three months, and 20.8% over the past year, compared to the Shanghai Composite Index's performance of 6.6%, 17.1%, and 40.9% respectively [3] Key Recommendations - The report recommends several liquor companies for investment, including Luzhou Laojiao, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Kweichow Moutai, among others [5][25] - For consumer goods, it suggests focusing on companies like Bai Run Co., Wei Long, and Salted Fish [8][25] Valuation Insights - As of September 19, 2025, the dynamic price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for the food and beverage sector is 21.1x, indicating a relatively low valuation compared to other sectors [22] - The report notes that the liquor sub-sector has the highest valuation at 50.42x [22] Focused Companies and Earnings Forecast - The report provides a detailed earnings forecast for key companies, including Kweichow Moutai with an expected EPS of 74.19 yuan for 2025 and a PE ratio of 19.79 [28]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended" (maintained) [2][29] Core Insights - The food and beverage sector experienced a pullback last week, with the Shenwan Food and Beverage Index declining by 2.53%, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 1.23 percentage points. Consumer demand remains weak, as indicated by a 3.4% year-on-year increase in retail sales of consumer goods in August, totaling 39,668 billion yuan [4][29] - The white liquor industry is currently in a deep adjustment phase, with the extent and duration of this adjustment dependent on improvements in consumer demand and the industry's innovation capabilities. The trend towards lower alcohol content is expected to continue, with younger consumers favoring personalized and lower-alcohol products [4][30] - The report suggests focusing on industry leaders with good growth potential and low valuations after recent pullbacks, particularly in the context of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day [4][29] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Shenwan Food and Beverage Index ranked 25th among Shenwan's primary industries, with sub-sectors like pre-processed foods, soft drinks, health products, and beer showing slight increases, while others, including white liquor, experienced declines [4][29] White Liquor Sector - The white liquor sector is undergoing significant changes, with a shift towards quality enhancement, brand influence, cultural expression, and value creation. The report highlights the importance of monitoring actual sales during the upcoming festive season [4][30] - Specific companies to watch include Shunxin Agriculture, Shanxi Fenjiu, Gujing Gongjiu, and high-end brands like Kweichow Moutai and Luzhou Laojiao [4][30] Consumer Goods Sector - Companies like BaiRun Co. are expanding their whiskey product lines and enhancing marketing strategies to build sales channels. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer preferences and market trends [4][31] - Angel Yeast is noted for its potential growth in overseas markets, particularly in Europe, where it aims to expand its product offerings and localize production [4][31] Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies that meet consumer needs for health and personal satisfaction, highlighting stocks such as Dongpeng Beverage, Yanjin, BaiRun Co., Haitian Flavoring, and Angel Yeast as potential investment opportunities [4][31]

Group 1: Industry Overview - The food and beverage industry is experiencing a gradual supply-demand turning point, with structural highlights emerging [4][6] - The overall market performance shows a total market value of 48,501.92 billion, with a circulating market value of 47,287.20 billion [2] - The absolute performance over the last 12 months is 25.0%, while the relative performance has decreased by 17.6% [2] Group 2: Wine Sector Insights - Demand for wine has improved on a month-on-month basis, although there is still a year-on-year decline [4][6] - Wine companies are pragmatically adjusting growth targets, focusing on channel health and providing support to improve channel profits [4][6] - The report suggests paying attention to the health of channels and the quality of receivables as companies are expected to release operational pressure in the second half of the year [4][6] Group 3: Consumer Goods Sector Insights - Traditional leading brands in the consumer goods sector are emerging from the bottom, with clear trends in industry prosperity [4][6] - The dairy industry is facing ongoing supply-demand contradictions, with expectations for gradual bottoming out in 2026 [6][9] - Companies like Chongqing Beer are exploring new growth avenues while maintaining stable operational strategies [6][9] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Emphasis on the bottom-catalyzing of the wine sector and selective investment in consumer goods based on industry trends [10][12] - Recommendations include focusing on companies with strong performance and those undergoing significant transformations, such as Moutai and Gujing [10][12] - In the consumer goods sector, strategic recommendations include investing in yeast products and the yellow wine market, which is expected to see significant growth [10][12]

Investment Rating - The report rates the industry as "Outperform the Market" [3][20]. Core Insights - The white liquor sector is expected to see a weak recovery in demand as policy pressures ease, with a notable narrowing of year-on-year declines anticipated during the upcoming double festival sales [2]. - The food and beverage industry is currently at a low valuation, with pessimistic expectations fully priced in, and the release of interim results is expected to alleviate performance pressures [2]. - The report highlights the potential for premium liquor companies like Kweichow Moutai, Wuliangye, and Shanxi Fenjiu, which have stable pricing and attractive dividend yields, to be favored during this adjustment period [2]. - In the mass consumer goods segment, companies like Nongfu Spring and Dongpeng Beverage are recommended due to their strong growth trajectories and the market's willingness to assign valuation premiums to "scarce" growth stocks [2]. Summary by Sections Weekly Tracking - The food and beverage industry increased by 1.08% in the week of September 8-12, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.52% [3][4]. - Among sub-sectors, meat products led with a gain of 2.99%, while snacks saw a decline of 4.60% [3][6]. Dairy Sector - The nationwide rollout of childcare subsidies is expected to boost demand for dairy products, particularly infant formula, benefiting leading companies with strong brand advantages and diversified distribution channels [3]. Snack Sector - The rapid expansion of the snack chain "Mingming Hen Mang" has surpassed 20,000 stores, indicating a shift towards a more competitive and cost-effective sales model that aligns with current consumer trends [3]. Restaurant Sector - The launch of the "Gaode Street Ranking" by Gaode Map is anticipated to enhance the vitality of offline dining by leveraging user behavior data for merchant evaluations, which may benefit restaurant supply chain companies [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the liquor sector [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant month-on-month sales growth for Moutai in August, with terminal sales in various regions increasing by 15%-35%. It suggests that while there may be pressure on sales during the upcoming double festival, there is potential for improvement, presenting a configuration opportunity for the sector [1][5]. - The consumer goods sector continues to embrace new consumption trends, with strong performance in soft drinks, beer, and condiments, while the liquor sector shows signs of pressure with noticeable deceleration in performance [1][2]. - Recommendations include focusing on leading brands in the liquor sector, such as Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Wuliangye, while also highlighting consumer goods companies like Weidong, Wanchen Group, and Dongpeng Beverage [1][2][13]. Summary by Sections Liquor Sector - Moutai's sales in August showed significant month-on-month growth, with terminal sales increasing by 15%-35% across multiple regions. The report anticipates pressure on sales during the double festival but expects a month-on-month improvement, indicating potential configuration opportunities [1][5]. - The report recommends prioritizing leading brands in the liquor sector, specifically Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Wuliangye, while also suggesting brands with strong market share and lower valuations such as Zhenjiu Lidu and Luzhou Laojiao [1][13]. Consumer Goods Sector - The consumer goods sector is advised to continue capitalizing on new consumption trends. Despite recent adjustments in the new consumption sector due to capital rotation and high valuation pressures, the long-term trend remains positive with clear opportunities for sustainable investment [2][17]. - Recommended stocks include Wanchen Group, New Dairy, Weidong, and Qingdao Beer, among others, while also highlighting potential stocks like Jindaiwei and Tea Baidao [2][17]. Market Performance - From September 8 to September 12, the CSI 300 index rose by 1.38%, with the meat products sector (+2.79%) and liquor sector (+1.73%) leading the gains, while beer (-0.98%) and other liquor categories (-0.83%) experienced declines [2][22]. - The report notes that the liquor sector's valuation has adjusted, with the liquor sector currently at 19.82 times earnings, indicating a potential for value investment [27].

Group 1 - The food and beverage sector is experiencing cyclical opportunities from both supply-side and demand-side adjustments, with performance advantages in beverage, snack, and raw material growth stocks, as well as a continued trend of cost advantages and improved competitive landscape [1] - In the liquor segment, companies are actively seeking change amid a challenging consumption environment, with high-end, sub-high-end, and regional liquor revenues showing year-on-year changes of +3%, -5%, and -27% respectively, and net profits changing by +1%, -19%, and -42% respectively [1] - The industry is accelerating inventory reduction, with companies focusing on product innovation and channel transformation to seek growth, while some high-end liquor brands maintain revenue growth through balanced channel management [1] Group 2 - In the consumer goods segment, there is a divergence in performance, with structural growth in the growth track, excellent performance in beverages, stable beer sales, and significant differentiation in snacks, while leading companies in the seasoning and dairy sectors show marginal improvements [2] - The beer sector remains stable during peak season, with relatively low impact from policies and consumption environment, and profit margins reaching new highs, with expectations for maintaining or increasing dividends [2] - The growth stocks in the consumer goods sector present both growth opportunities and defensive allocation opportunities [2]

Core Viewpoint - The food and beverage industry is experiencing a mixed performance, with some companies showing growth while others face challenges due to market adjustments and inventory pressures [2][8][9]. Market Performance - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index fell by 0.81%, while the Shenwan Food and Beverage Index decreased by 1.5% during the specified period [1]. - The top five gaining stocks included Huanlejia, Gaisi Food, Qianwei Yangchu, Baihe Co., and Huifa Food [1]. Institutional Insights - Open-source Securities suggests focusing on three lines: national mid-to-high-end recovery, regional leaders, and high-end liquor valuation recovery [2]. - Key companies to watch include Shede Liquor, Shanxi Fenjiu, Gujing Gongjiu, and Moutai, with a focus on new consumption trends and channels [2]. - Huachuang Securities recommends exploring new opportunities in the health product sector, particularly H&H International and Xianle Health [3]. Industry Trends - The liquor industry is undergoing a rational adjustment, with companies like Moutai and Zhenjiu Liudu exploring new paths to enhance market reach [7]. - The white liquor sector is seeing a significant inventory issue, with 20 listed liquor companies holding nearly 170 billion yuan in inventory, leading to cash flow pressures for some mid-tier companies [9]. Company Developments - Wuliangye has launched a promotional campaign allowing car buyers to purchase its liquor at a 25% discount [10][11]. - Yingjia Gongjiu has established a new sales company to enhance its market presence [12]. - Jiusuan Co. has adjusted its growth strategy, focusing on maintaining market share rather than absolute growth [13]. Macro Events - The Chinese warehousing index for August was reported at 49.3%, indicating a decline in new orders and a slowdown in goods turnover, which may impact the food and beverage sector [4]. - The emergence of H5N1 avian influenza in the UK could have implications for poultry-related food products [5]. Financial Metrics - The financial performance of the liquor industry shows a significant disparity, with 15 out of 21 listed companies reporting revenue declines, while only six managed to achieve growth [8]. - The industry is expected to face continued challenges, with some analysts predicting a prolonged adjustment period before recovery [8]. Inventory and Capacity Issues - Many liquor companies are struggling with high inventory levels, with some facing a six-year inventory turnover cycle, which could further strain cash flow [9]. - Despite low capacity utilization rates, some companies continue to expand production, raising concerns about future inventory management [9].

Core Viewpoint - The food and beverage industry is experiencing a recovery phase, particularly in the liquor sector, with a focus on high-quality brands like Kweichow Moutai and Wuliangye as potential investment opportunities [2][3][7]. Market Performance - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index rose by 2.71%, mirroring the increase in the Shenwan Food and Beverage Index during the week of August 25-29, 2025 [1]. Institutional Insights - Dongxing Securities suggests that liquor stocks are at the bottom of their asset pricing cycle, indicating a potential recovery despite a weak overall consumption rebound [2]. - Aijian Securities highlights that with easing policy pressures and consumption promotion measures, there is potential for a weak recovery in liquor demand, recommending investment in leading companies with stable pricing and attractive dividend yields [3]. Macro Events - The State Administration for Market Regulation emphasizes the need for comprehensive food safety oversight, focusing on risk management and the integration of technology in regulatory practices [4]. Consumption Data - Hangzhou's retail sales reached 527.1 billion yuan from January to July 2025, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.1%, driven by consumption policies and a shift towards green and smart consumption [5]. - Shanghai's retail sales totaled 129.14 billion yuan in July 2025, reflecting a 7.8% year-on-year increase, with strong performance in clothing, high-quality food, and communication devices [6]. Industry News - The A-share liquor sector is still in a cyclical downturn, with total revenue of 176.88 billion yuan and a net profit of 74.14 billion yuan for 13 listed companies, both showing slight declines year-on-year [7]. - The average gross margin for the industry has decreased to 64.61%, with inventory levels rising by 11.55% [7]. Company Performance - Wuliangye reported a net profit of 19.5 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a growth of 2.28%, with total revenue of 52.77 billion yuan, up 4.19% [10]. - Laobaigan achieved a net profit of 321 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 5.4%, with total revenue of 2.481 billion yuan [11]. - Shanxi Fenjiu's revenue reached 23.964 billion yuan, a 5.35% increase, with a net profit of 8.505 billion yuan, growing by 1.1% [12]. Industry Developments - Five liquor companies have been recognized as 5G factories, indicating advancements in technology within the industry [9].

Core Viewpoint - The food and beverage sector has significantly underperformed this year, ranking second to last among 31 Shenwan primary industries, with stock selection becoming increasingly important [1] Group 1: Performance Analysis - Only 15 companies in the food and beverage sector have positive returns year-to-date, with notable performers including Wancheng Group, Weilong, Miaokelando, New Dairy, Dongpeng Beverage, Yanjinpuzi, Shanxi Fenjiu, Angel Yeast, Luzhou Laojiao, and Yanjing Beer, while the food and beverage index has declined by 5% [1] - Dongpeng Beverage has shown remarkable relative performance, with only 4 out of the last 11 quarters experiencing a decline, and the recent quarter being the first drop in nine quarters [2] - The growth of Dongpeng Beverage's stock price is primarily driven by continuous EPS growth, with market sentiment boosted by ongoing upward revisions of earnings forecasts [2] Group 2: Future Outlook - Dongpeng Beverage is expected to maintain rapid growth due to its competitive advantages in the market, brand strength, and high profitability [3] - The white liquor sector is anticipated to enter a mid-cycle buying opportunity in 2025, with a focus on companies like Shanxi Fenjiu, Luzhou Laojiao, and Guizhou Moutai, among others [3] - In the mass consumer goods sector, companies need to adapt to changing consumer preferences for value and health, with strong product leaders expected to benefit [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - Layout of the bottom - position is as important as flexible offense. A basket of "high - dividend × low - volatility" dividend assets can provide a natural "shock absorber" for the portfolio, and the combination can withstand extreme market conditions by suppressing volatility with stable cash flows and low β and then capturing market mismatches with the remaining positions [3]. - To amplify returns in the dividend pool, a dual - screening approach is more reliable than relying solely on the "high - dividend" indicator. Adding a second filter such as low - volatility, earnings quality, or institutional holdings can eliminate potential risks and further increase the returns of general dividend assets [3]. - On top of the dividend bottom - position, there are systematic excess opportunities from the left - to - right shift of the industrial cycle. Priority should be given to companies with stable cash flows despite pressured profits. Industries such as cement, silicone, and phosphate chemicals are currently in the preferred range, while the photovoltaic chain is still in a state of "double losses in profit and cash flow". The overall allocation strategy involves initially establishing an observation position, increasing the position after confirming the leading indicators of the profit inflection point, and exiting when profits weaken again or the gross margin is inverted [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Bottom - Position Allocation Necessity: "Pure Left" and "Pure Right" Are Not Desirable - In a market with an increasing industry rotation center, it is crucial to build a long - term core position first. A 15 - year quarterly rotation experiment on 31 Shenwan primary industries shows that both extreme left - side bottom - fishing and extreme right - side chasing result in single - digit annualized returns and significant drawdowns. In contrast, a dividend portfolio characterized by "high - dividend × low - volatility" can provide double - digit annualized returns and keep drawdowns within an acceptable range. Therefore, increasing the exposure of "high - dividend + low - β" in the bottom - position can provide a safety cushion for the portfolio [7]. - Dividend assets are the optimal core bottom - position in terms of return - to - drawdown. Historical stress tests show that the dividend index has shallower drawdowns, a stable 3 - year rolling Sharpe ratio, and does not require market timing in the long - term perspective. It also has higher probabilities of achieving positive returns in different holding periods compared to most broad - based and style indices [10][12][21]. 3.2 Dividend Yield Single - Factor Trap - Selecting stocks based solely on the "high - dividend" factor often leads to choosing high - volatility stocks with limited return increases and large drawdowns. Adding a second filter such as low - volatility or earnings quality can improve the overall cost - effectiveness. Statistical regression shows that the dividend yield alone has a weak explanatory power for future returns [29]. - Several case studies illustrate different types of "false high - dividend" traps. For example, some companies rely on one - time gains to support high dividends, some have high dividends due to falling stock prices rather than improved profitability, and some have high dividends at the peak of the business cycle or due to high leverage. To avoid these traps, specific financial and operational criteria need to be set [37][40][44]. 3.3 High - Dividend Smart - Beta's Distortion Risk - Modified dividend indices such as "Dividend Quality" and "Dividend Potential" have larger fluctuations and deeper drawdowns than the CSI Dividend Index. Their style drift and uncontrolled risk exposure lead to higher volatility, especially in bear markets. The main reasons are their high - concentration weighting, high - valuation requirements, and frequent chasing of market highs [60][64]. - The CSI Dividend Index selects 100 stocks based on a three - year dividend yield with a diversified weighting, while the Dividend Quality and Dividend Potential indices select 50 stocks by adding factors such as ROE and EPS growth, with a more concentrated and high - chasing weighting. As a result, they are more likely to suffer from double - kills of earnings and valuation when the market weakens [64]. 3.4 Potential Ways to Enhance Dividend Low - Volatility - **Dividend + Pricing Power Approach**: Traditional high - dividend indices have several drawbacks, including style drift, inclusion of high - risk high - dividend stocks, and right - side trading characteristics. A comprehensive scoring system based on pricing power, price - to - earnings ratio, and stability can be used to select the top 20 stocks for a portfolio. A ten - year back - test shows that this combination has better performance in terms of cumulative return, annualized return, and drawdown control compared to the CSI Dividend Index [83][84]. - **Considering Institutional Participation Rate**: Incorporating institutional holdings into high - dividend screening reveals that stocks with high institutional participation (≥20%) from stable - cash - flow industries have better risk - return profiles, including higher cumulative returns, greater upside potential, and controlled drawdowns. In contrast, stocks with low institutional participation (<20%) from cyclical industries perform less well. Therefore, combining high - dividends with institutional recognition can build a safer and more sustainable dividend portfolio [89]. 3.5 Bottom - Position Is Not Just Dividends: Quality Low - Volatility and Cash Cows - The "quality + low - volatility" dual - screened bottom - position established in June 2020 can achieve a balance between offense and defense. By filtering out high - leverage and low - resilience companies and compressing risk thresholds, it has achieved a five - year rolling net value increase of about 1.6 times, with stable single - digit annualized returns and significantly reduced volatility and drawdowns compared to ordinary low - volatility strategies [94]. - The long - term returns of dividend assets mainly come from stable dividends and profits rather than valuation increases. From 2014 - 2025, the annualized total returns of Dividend Low - Volatility and CSI Dividend after reinvestment were 13.9% and 13.2% respectively, with dividend contributions exceeding 9 percentage points and accounting for over 70% of the total returns [98]. - The cash - cow enhancement framework uses six dimensions to examine potential risks in high - dividend portfolios and provides corresponding enhancement measures. These measures include equal - weighting industries and quality sorting to address concentration risks, using free - cash - flow and growth thresholds to eliminate "high - dividend traps", and implementing valuation gates and hedging strategies to manage valuation risks [108]. 3.6 Industrial Cycle Reversal: From Left to Right - At the inflection point of the industrial cycle, multi - dimensional indicators such as fundamentals, inventory, price, valuation, and funds often show concurrent inflection points. The consistency in the industry dimension, from raw material prices to mid - stream production and downstream demand, can improve the reliability of inflection - point signals. For example, the anti - involution market rhythm is often in line with this "consistency chain" [111][112]. - At the company level, by dividing samples into leading, mid - stream, and tail companies, monitoring the second - order derivatives of 10 key indicators can help identify the acceleration of marginal improvements in demand, pricing, or cash flows. When at least three indicators in any two of the three sample layers show positive second - order derivatives, it can be regarded as a company - level consistency inflection point [114]. - The industrial cycle reversal framework uses a "three - light" approach to determine investment opportunities. When the three conditions of valuation repair, profit - cash flow resonance improvement, and completion of inventory reduction and demand expansion are met simultaneously, it indicates a three - dimensional resonance of supply - demand, profit, and sentiment, and investors can make aggressive investments. Otherwise, they should continue to hold the dividend bottom - position [115].