长江商报消息 ●长江商报记者 沈右荣 行业领先的乐普医疗（300003.SZ）经营业绩逆转为大幅增长。 1月28日晚，乐普医疗发布年度业绩预告。公司预计2025年度实现归母净利润8亿元至12亿元，同比增长 223.97%至385.95%；预计实现扣非净利润亦为8亿元至12亿元，同比增长261.29%至441.93%。 此前的2023年、2024年，公司营收净利连续两年双降。其中，2024年，公司归母净利润同比下降幅度高 达80%。 2025年，乐普医疗的经营业绩为何能大幅逆转？公司解释，核心业务心血管植介入营业收入稳中有升， 制剂业务营业收入实现双位数增长，传统业务基本盘稳固，战略新兴业务创新药和皮肤科业务贡献了业 绩增量。 此外，乐普医疗控股子公司民为生物产品"借船出海"，收到首笔不可撤销的投资款3000万美元。 2024年，乐普医疗的经营业绩为何罕见大幅下降？公司解释，药品板块中制剂业务受零售渠道库存清理 影响，产品发货同比下降，营业收入同比大幅下降。公司对应急产品相关存货计提资产减值准备，还计 提了商誉减值准备。 2024年利润表显示，公司当年计提的资产减值损失和信用减值损失合计为3.44亿元。 202 ...

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with an "Outperform" rating for the company [4] Core Insights - Lepu Medical, as a leading player in the cardiovascular sector, is experiencing stable growth in traditional business while exploring new growth avenues in aesthetic medicine and innovative drugs, which are expected to significantly enhance profits in the next 1-5 years and beyond [1][4] - The company has a diverse product matrix and is focusing on innovative drug development, particularly in the cardiovascular and metabolic disease sectors, with promising clinical trials underway [4][21] - The aesthetic medicine segment is rapidly expanding, with several key products recently approved, indicating a strong potential for market growth [4][24] Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to decline from 79.8 billion in 2023 to 61.03 billion in 2024, followed by a gradual recovery to 87.67 billion by 2027, reflecting a CAGR of 12.8% from 2025 to 2027 [3][5] - Net profit is expected to drop significantly from 1.258 billion in 2023 to 247 million in 2024, before rebounding to 1.506 billion by 2027, indicating a strong recovery trajectory [3][5] - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to increase from 0.57 in 2025 to 0.80 in 2027, reflecting the company's improving profitability [4][5] Business Segments Cardiovascular Sector - Lepu Medical is a comprehensive solution provider for cardiovascular diseases, with a strong focus on innovation and a robust product pipeline, including several "firsts" in the domestic market [9][17] - The company has seen a stable return to profitability in its traditional business, with a slight decline in revenue in the first half of 2025, indicating resilience in a competitive market [4][9] Innovative Drug Development - The company is strategically positioned in the innovative drug sector through its subsidiary, Minwei Biotech, which focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, with several promising candidates in clinical trials [21][22] - Minwei Biotech's candidate drugs are leading in the domestic market, with significant advancements in clinical phases, particularly in obesity and type 2 diabetes treatments [22][23] Aesthetic Medicine - The aesthetic medicine segment is rapidly growing, with key products like the poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler and hyaluronic acid solutions receiving regulatory approval, indicating a strong market entry [24][25] - The company is actively expanding its non-insurance medical field, with high growth potential in the aesthetic sector [24]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported its 1H25 performance, showing a slight decline in revenue but a positive trend in net profit for the second quarter, indicating stabilization in its existing business and potential for future growth through new product launches [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - 1H25 revenue was 3.369 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.4% - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 691 million yuan, down 0.9%, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 662 million yuan, up 2.3% - 2Q25 revenue reached 1.633 billion yuan, an increase of 11.7% year-on-year - 2Q25 net profit attributable to shareholders was 310 million yuan, up 45.0%, and net profit excluding non-recurring items was 325 million yuan, up 70.3% [1]. Business Segments - Medical device revenue for 1H25 was 1.776 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.3% - Coronary revenue increased by 3.6% - Structural heart disease revenue rose by 32.1% - Surgical anesthesia revenue decreased by 10.29% - In-vitro diagnostics revenue fell by 17.35% [2]. - Pharmaceutical revenue was 1.117 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.5%, but increased by 79.3% quarter-on-quarter - The revenue from formulations (generic drugs) was 975 million yuan, up 3.9% year-on-year, and 1.42 billion yuan from raw materials, down 27.4% year-on-year [2]. - Medical services and health management revenue was 475 million yuan, down 4.1% year-on-year [2]. New Product Development - The company is focusing on several growth areas: - Innovative drugs: The subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotech is developing a triple receptor agonist candidate, MWN101, which has completed Phase II clinical trials for obesity and type 2 diabetes [3]. - Consumer healthcare: Products like polylactic acid facial fillers and sodium hyaluronate injections have received approval and are in commercialization [3]. - Neuroscience: The company anticipates approval for its deep brain stimulation device in Q4 2025 and is exploring further developments in brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its profit forecasts for 2025/26, with a current price corresponding to a P/E ratio of 27/24 times - The target price has been raised by 60% to 24 yuan, indicating a 32% upside potential from the current price, corresponding to a P/E ratio of 35/32 times for 2025/26 [4].

Core Viewpoint - The approval of AcoArt Verbena® marks a significant breakthrough in the treatment of vertebral artery stenosis, ushering in a new era of "intervention without implantation" [2][4]. Group 1: "Intervention Without Implantation" Concept - The "intervention without implantation" concept aims to restore the health of blood vessels while avoiding the long-term issues associated with permanent implants, such as in-stent restenosis and chronic inflammation [4]. - This approach addresses the limitations of traditional metal stents, which can lead to complications over time [4]. Group 2: AcoArt Verbena® Overview - AcoArt Verbena® is the world's first drug-coated balloon (DCB) specifically designed for vertebral artery origin stenosis (VAOS), suitable for patients with ≥70% stenosis and ineffective drug therapy [9][10]. - The product utilizes advanced drug coating technology with magnesium stearate as a carrier for paclitaxel, enhancing drug stability and delivery efficiency [10]. Group 3: Clinical Trial Results - AcoArt Verbena® demonstrated a significant reduction in target lesion restenosis rates, with the trial group showing a 12-month restenosis rate of 13.04% compared to 37.31% in the control group, a decrease of 67% [16][13]. - The product avoids serious adverse events related to devices, mitigating risks associated with long-term metal stent implantation [16]. Group 4: Market Landscape and Competitive Position - The global peripheral DCB market was valued at 4.91 billion yuan in 2023, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%, reaching 12.28 billion yuan by 2030 [15]. - Xianruida holds an 86.9% market share in China's peripheral DCB market, indicating a strong competitive position [15]. - The collaboration with Boston Scientific is expected to enhance market penetration and revenue growth, with potential sales exceeding 1.2 billion yuan in the next three years [18][19]. Group 5: Company Background - Xianruida, founded in 2008 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2021, focuses on innovative medical technologies in vascular intervention [20][21]. - The company has developed a diverse product pipeline, including several DCB products and other interventional devices, addressing unmet clinical needs across various medical fields [21].