Core Viewpoint - The innovative drug sector experienced a significant surge in 2025, with multiple innovative drug ETFs seeing annual gains exceeding 50% and several companies doubling their stock prices. However, since September 2025, both A-shares and Hong Kong stocks in this sector have faced notable corrections, with some stocks nearly halving in value. The market is now focusing on the quality of business development (BD) transactions rather than just their existence [5][6][7]. Group 1: Market Trends and Reactions - In 2025, the innovative drug sector's market capitalization reached approximately 3 trillion yuan, driven by significant BD transactions [5]. - The market's initial enthusiasm for BD transactions has waned, as investors realize that these transactions often provide only temporary cash flow improvements rather than sustainable profitability [6][7]. - The focus has shifted from merely having BD transactions to assessing their quality, which is crucial for investment decisions in innovative drugs [8]. Group 2: High-Quality BD Transactions - High-quality BD transactions are characterized by three main anchors: the certainty of target value realization, the feasibility of milestone payments, and the strength of the partner company, particularly multinational pharmaceutical firms [10]. - An example of a successful BD transaction is the collaboration between Rongchang Biopharmaceutical and AbbVie, which led to a significant stock price increase due to the validated target of the drug involved [11][13]. - Conversely, a BD transaction involving Haikang Pharmaceutical and AirNexis did not yield positive market reactions due to the lower credibility of the partner and the insufficient cash component of the upfront payment [18][20][21]. Group 3: Company Performance and Investment Opportunities - Companies like Baijie and Hengrui have shown promising performance, with Baijie leading in innovative drug revenue and expected to turn profitable in 2025, while Hengrui has successfully transitioned to an innovative drug-focused business model [34][37]. - Hansoh Pharmaceutical has also achieved profitability, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from innovative drugs, indicating a successful transformation [40]. - Companies such as Xinda Biopharmaceutical and Sanofi have potential for future profitability, with Xinda expected to launch a promising product that could significantly impact its financials [43][48]. Group 4: Selection Criteria for Investment - The selection process for investment should involve identifying companies with a high proportion of innovative drug revenue (at least 50%), assessing their profitability, and evaluating the quality of their BD collaborations and global competitiveness of their pipelines [30][31]. - The analysis of the top 15 companies by innovative drug revenue shows that 13 have over 50% of their revenue from innovative drugs, highlighting a strong focus on innovation within the sector [32]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The innovative drug industry remains attractive, but the market's valuation criteria have evolved to prioritize the quality of BD transactions and the underlying performance of companies [58]. - Continuous monitoring of companies' clinical pipeline progress and BD transaction outcomes will be essential for assessing future market activity and investment potential [58].