Core Viewpoint - The surge in stock price of Lianhua Technology is driven by the K-amine price increase following a chemical accident, raising questions about whether this is a "value reassessment" or merely speculative trading [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Lianhua Technology's stock price doubled within 10 trading days starting from May 23, with 6 limit-up days in 8 days [1]. - On June 9, the stock closed at 14.08 yuan, marking a cumulative increase of 112.69% over the past 10 trading days [3]. Group 2: Impact of Chemical Accident - A chemical explosion at Youdao Chemical led to a significant reduction in K-amine supply, causing prices to soar from 150,000 yuan/ton to 230,000-250,000 yuan/ton [2]. - Lianhua Technology, as the largest global supplier of K-amine, benefited directly from this price surge, which catalyzed the stock price increase [2]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2024, Lianhua Technology achieved a net profit of 103 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 122.17%, despite a revenue decline of 11.88% to 5.677 billion yuan [5]. - The company's pharmaceutical business, while experiencing a revenue drop of 13.32% to 1.285 billion yuan, saw a significant increase in gross margin, contributing nearly 50% of the total gross profit [5]. Group 4: Pharmaceutical Business Outlook - The pharmaceutical business primarily provides CDMO services, which do not directly involve drug development but optimize production processes for pharmaceutical companies [5]. - There are uncertainties regarding the commercialization of clinical stage projects, with a notable decline in the number of clinical III phase products compared to 2023 [6]. Group 5: CRO Business Development - To enhance customer retention, Lianhua Technology established a CRO platform in 2023, aiming to engage in early-stage drug discovery and clinical research [7]. - The CRO market in China is projected to reach 187.8 billion yuan by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.1% from 2021 to 2026 [7]. Group 6: Valuation Concerns - As of June 9, Lianhua Technology's static P/E ratio was 85.45, significantly higher than the industry averages of 33.11 for agriculture and 29.81 for pharmaceuticals [7].