Core Viewpoint - The joint release of the "Medical Advertising Recognition Guidelines" by the National Market Supervision Administration, the National Health Commission, and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine aims to provide clearer and more actionable guidance to combat illegal medical advertising [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The guidelines clarify what constitutes medical advertising and emphasize that only legally established medical institutions are permitted to publish medical advertisements [3]. - The guidelines also provide more operational rules to distinguish between "medical advertising," "medical information disclosure," and "health science popularization" [3]. Group 2: Regulatory Efforts and Impact - The National Market Supervision Administration has intensified its regulatory efforts against various forms of illegal medical advertising, including "miracle doctor" ads, and has developed enforcement guidelines to enhance collaboration with relevant departments [2][4]. - In Shanghai, the monitoring of illegal medical advertisements has shown a significant decline in violation rates, dropping from 3.89% in 2020 to 1.57% in 2024, representing a reduction of approximately 60% [5]. Group 3: Future Directions - The National Market Supervision Administration plans to use the release of the guidelines to guide local regulatory departments and industry authorities in promoting compliance among medical institutions regarding advertising practices [4]. - The focus will be on strengthening platform compliance guidance, optimizing advertising regulatory methods, and enhancing inter-departmental coordination [4].

Core Points - From January 1, 2026, foreign tourists in South Korea will no longer be able to apply for tax refunds on medical beauty services, as the government has decided not to extend the special VAT refund policy for foreign tourists, which will officially expire on December 31 of this year [1] - The South Korean government implemented a temporary VAT refund policy for medical beauty services in April 2016 to promote high-value medical tourism related to the Korean Wave, allowing foreign tourists to claim a 10% VAT refund when receiving services at designated medical institutions [1] - In 2024, it is estimated that 1.17 million foreign patients will visit South Korea for medical treatment, with a total medical expenditure of 1.41 trillion KRW, averaging about 1.53 million KRW per person [1] - The medical beauty tax refund applications have reached 1.01 million, with a total refund amount of 95.5 billion KRW [1] - The medical and tourism industries in South Korea are calling for the government to extend the tax refund policy, as the "cost-performance" advantage of the medical beauty industry is seen as a core competitive strength to attract foreign visitors [1] Industry Concerns - There are concerns that the lack of institutional incentives may lead some institutions and customers to evade taxes through cash transactions, resulting in regulatory difficulties and transparency issues [2] - The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to negotiate with tax authorities to seek an extension of the temporary policy, leaving room for potential adjustments [2]

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government has decided to cancel the 10% value-added tax refund policy for medical beauty services starting next year, which may negatively impact the influx of foreign tourists seeking these services [1] Group 1: Policy Changes - The tax refund policy was implemented in April 2016 to promote tourism and attract foreign visitors for medical beauty treatments [1] - Initially intended to last for one year, the policy has been extended multiple times since its inception [1] Group 2: Industry Concerns - Industry insiders express concerns that the cancellation of the tax refund may lead to a decrease in foreign tourists coming to South Korea for medical beauty services [1] - There is a potential risk that some medical institutions may resort to cash transactions with customers, creating a gray area in the industry [1]

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Investment Rating - Investment recommendation: Outperform the market (maintained) [7] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a strong interest in new consumption trends, particularly in cosmetics and medical beauty sectors, with increased fund holdings in these areas [11][34] - The report indicates a mixed performance across sectors, with social services and retail showing varied fund allocation changes [34] Summary by Sections Fund Holdings Analysis - In Q2 2025, fund holdings in social services, retail, and beauty care sectors changed by -0.15pct, -0.76pct, and +0.08pct, reaching 1.11%, 1.87%, and 0.54% respectively [4][14] - Excluding Alibaba and Meituan, the fund holdings for social services and retail were 0.61% each [4][14] Sub-industry Performance - The cosmetics sector saw a significant increase of +0.08pct in fund holdings, while tourism retail II also increased by +0.029pct [9][17] - Other sectors like hotel and restaurant services, and general retail experienced declines in fund holdings [9][17] Northbound Capital Movement - In Q2 2025, northbound capital saw a net inflow of 6.264 billion yuan into the retail sector, while the beauty care and social services sectors experienced net outflows of 0.526 billion yuan and 0.818 billion yuan respectively [10][30] - Key companies with increased foreign capital allocation included Fengshang Culture and ShouLai Hotel [30][31] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests embracing new industrial opportunities and capitalizing on product upcycles, recommending companies such as Laopu Gold, Maogeping, and Runben [11][34] - It emphasizes the importance of identifying undervalued retail/service companies with improving fundamentals [11][34]

Group 1: Company Overview - Renqiao Asset recently conducted research on a listed company, Langzi Co., which showed varied performance among its medical beauty brands in Q1 2025, with Jingfu Medical Beauty's net profit increasing by 633.07% while other brands like Milan Baiyu and Wuhan Wuzhou experienced declines [1] - Langzi Co. aims to focus on technological innovation, customer needs, marketing channel optimization, and data governance in its medical beauty business, adhering to the philosophy of "safe medical beauty, reputation medical beauty, and quality medical beauty" without engaging in price competition [1] - The company has reduced its holdings in Ru Yuchen and accounted for the difference between the book value and the proceeds from the sale as investment income [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - In Q1, the revenue distribution among medical beauty departments was 45.14% for minimally invasive, 39.95% for dermatology, and 14.57% for surgery [1] - The sales expense ratio for medical beauty was 35.53%, with major marketing channels including local life platforms and short video platforms [1] - Online sales in the women's clothing segment increased by 14.31%, raising its revenue share to 42.62% of the women's clothing business [1]

Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved total revenue of approximately 1.399 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.77% [2] - Gross profit margin was 59.72%, an increase of 0.61 percentage points compared to the same period last year [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately 95 million yuan, an increase of 5.12% year-on-year [2] - Net cash flow from operating activities was approximately 174 million yuan, a decrease of 23.43% year-on-year [2] - Basic earnings per share were 0.2153 yuan, an increase of 5.13% year-on-year [2] - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were approximately 8.004 billion yuan, a growth of 0.41% from the previous year [3] - Net assets attributable to shareholders were approximately 2.883 billion yuan, an increase of 3.42% from the previous year [3] Business Segment Performance - Medical beauty segment revenue was approximately 670 million yuan, a decrease of 9.22% year-on-year, with a gross profit of approximately 369 million yuan [3] - Women's clothing segment revenue was approximately 504 million yuan, a decrease of 5.74% year-on-year, with a gross profit of approximately 325 million yuan, an increase of 21.21% in net profit [3] - Infant and child segment revenue was approximately 221 million yuan, a decrease of 8.52% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin of 62.28% [3] Investor Relations and Strategic Planning - The company plans to accelerate the acquisition of external medical beauty institutions through its medical beauty industry fund, focusing on growth potential and compliance [6] - The strategy includes enhancing management and technological innovation, optimizing marketing channels, and improving customer satisfaction [5][6] - The company aims to avoid price competition by focusing on service quality and customer value [8] Marketing and Sales - In Q1 2025, the medical beauty sales expense ratio was 35.53%, with marketing promotion expenses accounting for 18.48% of medical beauty revenue [11] - Major marketing channels include local life platforms, short video platforms, vertical content communities, and search engines [11] - Online sales for women's clothing reached approximately 213 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.31%, accounting for 42.62% of women's clothing revenue [11]

Group 1 - The majority of consumers in the medical beauty market spend between 10,000 to 50,000 yuan annually, indicating a diverse range of services from basic skincare to moderately complex cosmetic procedures [1] - First-tier cities dominate the medical beauty consumption market, accounting for approximately 69% of total spending, driven by concentrated medical resources and advanced consumer capabilities [3] - The average age of consumers in the medical beauty sector is around 35 years, with over 72% of high-end consumers aged 30 and above, reflecting a mature and stable consumption mindset [5][7] Group 2 - There is a notable increase in male consumers seeking medical beauty services, with 43% planning to increase their spending in this area, highlighting a shift in self-image management among men [7][8] - The demand for outbound medical beauty services is rising, particularly in Japan and South Korea, with about 31% of middle to high-income consumers planning to seek these services abroad in 2024 [10]

Group 1 - The report highlights the significant growth of China's consumption market, which reached 48.8 trillion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 3.5% [10][11] - Service retail sales in China grew by 6.2% in 2024, outpacing goods retail sales by 3 percentage points, indicating a shift towards service consumption [10][18] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) is expected to exceed 50% by 2025, driven by policy support and technological innovation, with sales growth projected at nearly 30% [23][71] Group 2 - The traditional consumption sectors are experiencing diverse growth, particularly in the automotive sector, where NEVs are the main growth driver, with sales of 1.29 million units in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 35.5% [21][22] - The home appliance market saw significant growth in 2024, with total revenue reaching 1.95 trillion yuan, a 5.6% increase from the previous year, supported by government policies [28][30] - The liquor industry is entering a phase of stock competition, with high-end brands like Moutai and Wuliangye showing stable revenue, while overall production has been declining since 2016 [33][39] Group 3 - The report identifies emerging consumption trends, such as the pet economy, which is projected to exceed 300 billion yuan in 2024, driven by increased pet ownership and higher spending per pet [59][60] - The潮玩 (trendy toy) industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 24% from 2022 to 2026, with retail sales projected to reach 110.1 billion yuan by 2026 [62][74] - The beauty economy, encompassing cosmetics, personal care, and medical aesthetics, is also expanding, with the cosmetics retail sales reaching 114.9 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025, a 3.2% year-on-year increase [69][70]

Core Viewpoint - Langzi Co., Ltd. is facing a dual dilemma of growth slowdown and profit pressure, with its market value plummeting over 70% from a peak of over 30 billion to 8.2 billion [1][26]. Group 1: Company Background and Business Structure - Founded in 2000, Langzi initially focused on high-end women's clothing and later expanded into the mother and baby, medical beauty, and internet sectors through acquisitions and investments [13][14]. - The company has three core business segments: women's clothing, medical beauty, and baby products, with a significant shift in market focus towards medical beauty since 2016 [13][14]. Group 2: Recent Stock Reduction Activities - On June 9, 2023, Langzi announced a plan to reduce its stake in Ruoyuchen by up to 4.7681 million shares, representing no more than 3% of the total share capital [1][3]. - The stock reduction comes at a time when Ruoyuchen's stock price has surged by 610% over the past year, indicating a strategic move to capitalize on high stock prices [1][3][10]. Group 3: Financial Performance and Challenges - Langzi's asset-liability ratio has increased significantly from 10.48% in 2011 to a historical high of 57.42% in 2024, indicating rising financial pressure [16][18]. - Despite high gross margins (around 59% in 2024), the net profit margin has drastically declined to 5.19%, highlighting the challenges in profitability within the medical beauty sector [20][21]. - The company has incurred substantial sales expenses, totaling 119 billion from 2017 to 2024, which represents approximately 39% of total revenue during that period [22][23]. Group 4: Market Trends and Future Outlook - The medical beauty industry is experiencing a decline in average customer spending, with reports indicating a nearly 40% drop in per capita spending, which could further impact Langzi's revenue [27]. - The company's goodwill has reached 1.781 billion, accounting for 64% of its net assets, posing a risk of impairment if acquired entities underperform [24][25].