Summary of Conference Call on Livestock Industry Industry Overview - The livestock industry, particularly the pork sector, is facing structural challenges with a projected supply gap for fresh meat in 2023-2024, making leading companies like YouRan Agriculture attractive for investment due to their market position and low valuations [1][2][4] - The swine sector is transitioning from cyclical growth to cyclical value, with a notable increase in piglet prices in Q1 2025 leading to a stock price rebound, followed by a market slowdown and a drop in pork prices below cost levels [1][6] Key Companies and Recommendations - **Pork Sector**: - **Mu Yuan Co., Ltd.**: Recommended for its value foundation, cyclical momentum, and growth potential [1][3][4] - **De Kang Agriculture**: Noted for its first-tier breeding level and third-tier valuation, considered a strategic recommendation [1][3] - **Wens Foodstuff Group**: Favored for its stability [1][3] - **Feed Sector**: - **Hai Da Group**: Achieved steady growth through dual domestic and international market drivers [1][3] - **Broiler Chicken Sector**: - **Li Hua Co., Ltd.**: Excelled in cost control [1][5] - **Sheng Nong Development**: Enhanced market competitiveness through its full industry chain advantages [1][5] Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The pork industry is in a critical phase of capacity reduction, with policies and market forces enhancing expectations for a cyclical reversal. Leading companies like Mu Yuan maintain profitability and reduce debt while increasing dividends [4][6] - For 2026, the industry is expected to see: - Insufficient proactive capacity reduction but significant slowdown in capacity growth - Clear cost differentiation between large enterprises and small to medium-sized farms - Re-evaluation of valuations and investment value, with policies aimed at controlling production capacity becoming more stringent [6][7] Investment Strategy - The core strategy for the agricultural sector in 2026 focuses on selecting individual stocks for stable returns while waiting for broader market gains. The meat cattle sector is highlighted for its potential [2] - Specific investment recommendations include: - **Mu Yuan Co., Ltd.**: Identified as a top pick due to its excellent quality, significant market potential (valued over 300 billion), innovative technology, and strong sustainable profitability [7] - Other companies with value potential include Wens Foodstuff and De Kang Agriculture, with De Kang noted for its quality-price advantage during valuation recovery phases [7] Additional Insights - The overall livestock market is experiencing significant changes, with a nationwide reduction in production already underway and winter demand expected to support marginal demand increases [6] - The low valuations and high capital influx into the pork sector highlight its investment value [6]

Group 1 - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on the pig farming industry, highlighting opportunities for both offensive and defensive strategies. It suggests that pig prices may trend downward year-on-year by 2025, while remaining relatively stable within the year, alongside a decrease in costs leading to profits exceeding expectations. The focus should be on high-quality pig companies with significant changes in marginal costs and good financial conditions [1] - The pet food industry is in a growth phase, with leading companies increasing their market share [1] - Attention is recommended for the post-cycle of the breeding chain, specifically suggesting the feed leader Haida Group and companies related to animal vaccines [1] - There is a correlation between yellow chicken prices and pig prices, with the potential for price increases in the future due to low supply levels [1]

Group 1: Electric Equipment - Haopeng Technology - The company achieved revenue of 2.763 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 19.29% [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 97 million yuan, up 252.49% year-on-year, with a non-recurring net profit of 80 million yuan, increasing by 366.27% [6] - The company expects net profits of 259 million, 387 million, and 503 million yuan for 2025-2027, representing year-on-year growth of 183.9%, 49.3%, and 30.0% respectively [8] Group 2: Non-Banking Financial - Hong Kong Stock Exchange - The company reported a revenue of 14.076 billion HKD and a net profit of 8.519 billion HKD in H1 2025, reflecting year-on-year increases of 33% and 39% respectively [10] - The average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong stock market reached approximately 240.2 billion HKD, a year-on-year increase of 117.6% [11] - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 16.623 billion HKD in 2025, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.6 times based on the closing price on August 20 [12] Group 3: Nonferrous Metals - Jinli Permanent Magnet - The company achieved revenue of approximately 3.507 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.33%, with a net profit of 305 million yuan, up 154.81% [17] - Domestic sales revenue was 2.994 billion yuan, increasing by 8.17%, while overseas sales revenue was 513 million yuan, down 13.58% [17] - The company expects EPS of 0.47, 0.59, and 0.72 yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding price-to-book ratios of 5.1, 4.6, and 4.1 [19] Group 4: Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery - Lihua Co., Ltd. - The company reported revenue of 8.353 billion yuan and a net profit of 149 million yuan in H1 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 7.02% but a decrease in net profit by 74.10% [21] - The chicken business revenue was 635 million yuan, down 6.76% year-on-year, while the pig business revenue was 1.947 billion yuan, up 117.65% [22] - The company expects net profits of 586 million, 1.474 billion, and 1.942 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with a year-on-year change of -61.5%, +151.5%, and +31.8% respectively [23] Group 5: Non-Banking Financial - Ruida Futures - The company achieved total revenue of 1.047 billion yuan and a net profit of 228 million yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 4.49% and 66.49% respectively [26] - The asset management business saw a revenue increase of 223.83% to 121 million yuan, driven by product scale expansion and investment returns [26] - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 423 million yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.5% [28] Group 6: Steel - Hualing Steel - The company reported revenue of 62.794 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 17.02%, while net profit increased by 31.31% to 1.748 billion yuan [29] - The company’s high-end products accounted for 68.5% of total sales, with a focus on product structure optimization [30] - The company expects EPS of 0.44, 0.51, and 0.55 yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 13, 11, and 10 [31] Group 7: Automotive - Yixin Group - The company achieved total revenue of 5.452 billion yuan and a net profit of 549 million yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 22% and 33.93% respectively [33] - The financing total reached 32.7 billion yuan, with a significant contribution from financial technology services, which saw a revenue increase of 124% [34] - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 1.143 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 41.2% [35] Group 8: Automotive - Fuyao Glass - The company reported revenue of 21.45 billion yuan and a net profit of 4.8 billion yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 16.9% and 37.3% respectively [36] - The company’s gross margin improved to 37.1%, with a net margin of 22.4% [37] - The company expects revenue growth of 15% annually from 2025 to 2027, with net profits of 9.3 billion, 10.6 billion, and 12.4 billion yuan [38] Group 9: Nonferrous Metals - Bowei Alloy - The company achieved revenue of 10.221 billion yuan and a net profit of 676 million yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 15.21% and 6.05% respectively [40] - The new materials segment generated revenue of 7.935 billion yuan, up 23.83%, while the renewable energy segment saw a revenue decrease of 10.10% [41] - The company expects EPS of 1.97, 2.05, and 2.21 yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 13.4, 12.9, and 11.9 [42]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **Industry**: Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery - **Focus**: Pet consumption growth, livestock farming, and feed industry dynamics Key Insights on Pet Industry - **Market Growth**: The Chinese pet market is projected to grow by 7.5% in 2024, with cat products showing particularly strong growth [1][2] - **Food Demand**: Pet food remains a necessity, with staple food and nutritional products gaining market share. There is a clear trend towards health-oriented and specialized products [1][2] - **Export Challenges**: Pet food exports to the U.S. face significant tariffs, currently at 55%. Companies are responding by establishing overseas production facilities [3][4] - **E-commerce Performance**: Domestic brands performed exceptionally well during the 618 shopping festival, with top five brands on Tmall being local. Some brands, like Mediaway, reported a staggering 450% year-on-year growth [5] Trends in Pet Pharmaceuticals - **Market Expansion**: The demand for pet pharmaceuticals is increasing due to the aging pet population and rising penetration rates. The market for diagnostic drugs, vaccines, and dewormers is expanding significantly [1][6][8] - **Vaccination Trends**: There is a trend towards the introduction of major new products in the pet pharmaceutical sector, including the gradual replacement of imported vaccines [6][8] Livestock Farming Insights - **Regulatory Environment**: The pig farming industry is experiencing stricter regulations, leading to improved supply-demand dynamics. As of April 2025, the number of breeding sows has slightly decreased year-on-year [1][12] - **Production Efficiency**: The industry is seeing a rise in production efficiency and a shift towards more rational production practices to stabilize prices [12][13][14] - **Cost and Debt Levels**: Leading pig farming companies maintain a cost advantage, with production costs around 12 to 12.5 RMB per kg. Most companies have a debt-to-asset ratio below 60% [15] Feed Industry Dynamics - **Price Trends**: The prices of bulk feed ingredients are on the rise, leading to a slight increase in overall feed prices. Feed production has rebounded significantly, with a 13.6% year-on-year increase in April 2025 [22][23] - **Market Recovery**: The feed market is expected to continue its recovery, particularly in the pig feed segment, which saw a 15.52% increase in sales [22] Challenges and Opportunities - **Poultry Market**: The white chicken market is facing structural shortages, while the yellow chicken market is at historical lows. Leading companies are adapting by improving breed selection and processing capabilities [16][19] - **Domestic Brands**: Domestic animal health products are gaining traction due to their quality and cost-effectiveness, with significant potential for import substitution [11][21] Future Outlook - **Pet Market Growth**: The pet pharmaceutical market is expected to continue expanding as the pet population ages, with significant growth potential in the domestic market [8][10] - **Livestock Industry Trends**: The livestock industry is likely to see ongoing improvements in production efficiency and a more favorable supply-demand balance in the coming years [12][13][14] This summary encapsulates the critical insights and trends discussed in the conference call, highlighting the growth potential and challenges within the pet and livestock industries.

Summary of the Conference Call for Dekang Agriculture Industry Overview - The current period is considered a favorable time to invest in the pig farming sector as the downward price cycle has been resolved, with policy guidance and restored market confidence expected to drive stock prices higher [2][5] - The pig farming industry has completed initial scaling, with future competition focusing on leading enterprises, emphasizing management, breeding costs, and cash flow value creation capabilities [2][6] Company Profile: Dekang Agriculture - Dekang Agriculture is the sixth largest pig farming company and the third largest yellow chicken farming company in China, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 35% in pig output over the past three years, and an expected CAGR of nearly 25% over the next three years [2][7] - The company is projected to reach a pig output of approximately 11 million heads by 2025 and 15 million heads by 2026 [7] Business Model Innovation - Dekang has innovated a light asset model by outsourcing breeding to partner farmers, avoiding capital expenditures on sow farms while leveraging the same funds for greater operational leverage [2][10] - This model has resulted in a higher long-term return on assets, with an average return on equity (ROE) of nearly 12% from 2018 to 2024, compared to the industry leader at 19% [10][12] Financial Performance - In 2024, Dekang's net profit per pig was approximately 360 yuan, significantly above the industry average, with overall costs continuing to decline in 2025 [3][12] - The company’s sales net profit margin averaged around 10% from 2018 to 2024, with asset turnover rates being higher due to lower capital investment in sow farms [12] - The expected net profit before fair value adjustments for biological assets in 2025 is close to 3.5 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 16% [14] Market Position and Valuation - Dekang's stock has shown significant growth in the Hong Kong agricultural sector, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 8 times for 2025, still below the industry average of 15 times [15][18] - The company is viewed as a cyclical growth stock with substantial valuation recovery potential, driven by rapid output growth and favorable pricing dynamics [16][18] Future Outlook - Dekang is expected to maintain rapid growth based on its innovative light asset farming model, supported by a favorable talent environment and strategic foresight [13] - The company’s poultry farming business is projected to maintain an output of around 90 million birds in 2025, with a conservative sales price expectation of 14.3 yuan per kilogram [13] Key Recommendations - Dekang Agriculture is recommended as a focus for investment due to its robust growth in poultry farming, reasonable sales price expectations, and significant growth in net profit before fair value adjustments [17][18] - The overall market confidence in the pig farming sector has improved, suggesting a potential catalyst for further growth in the coming months [16]