Core Insights - Bosideng reported a revenue increase of 11.6% year-on-year to 25.9 billion yuan and a net profit increase of 14.3% to 3.51 billion yuan for the fiscal year 2024/25, indicating stable growth in core business segments [1] - The company declared a final dividend of 0.22 HKD per share, maintaining a high payout ratio of over 80% [1] - The brand's down jackets and OEM segments saw revenue growth of 11.0% and 26.4%, respectively, while women's wear and diversified apparel experienced declines of 20.6% and growth of 2.8% [1] Revenue and Growth - The main brand Bosideng and Xuezhongfei achieved revenue growth of 10.1% and 9.2% to 18.41 billion yuan and 2.21 billion yuan, respectively, driven by enhanced brand building and optimized channel structures [2] - The number of franchise and self-operated stores increased by 253 to a total of 3,470, contributing to revenue growth [2] - Online sales for brand down jackets grew by 9.4% to 7.47 billion yuan, reflecting a strong digital presence [2] Profitability and Cost Management - The company's gross margin decreased by 2.3 percentage points to 57.3%, primarily due to structural adjustments in business segments [2] - Operating profit margin increased by 0.3 percentage points to 19.2%, supported by improved operational efficiency and reduced distribution and administrative expenses [2] - The company is expected to see profit recovery after completing channel and product structure adjustments [2] ESG Initiatives - Bosideng's ESG rating was upgraded from A to AA by MSCI, positioning it as a leader in the Chinese textile and apparel industry [3] - The company joined the United Nations Global Compact and participated in initiatives aimed at carbon neutrality in the textile industry [3] - The ESG strategy focuses on sustainability across the value chain, with themes centered on environmental improvement, product innovation, and human-centric approaches [3] Forecast and Valuation - Due to uncertainties in retail recovery, the company has adjusted its revenue growth forecast for the main brand Bosideng, with net profit estimates for FY26-28 revised down by 5.6% to 39.1 billion yuan [3] - The target price is set at 5.5 HKD, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.9x for FY26, reflecting confidence in operational efficiency and ESG leadership [3]