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]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of HKD 5.50 [3]. Core Views - The company reported revenue growth of 11.6% year-on-year to HKD 25.90 billion and a net profit increase of 14.3% to HKD 3.51 billion for the fiscal year 2024/25, indicating stable growth in its core business segments [1][6]. - The company maintains a high dividend payout ratio of over 80%, which is attractive to investors [1]. - The focus on fashion functional technology apparel and continuous improvement in channel management are expected to drive revenue growth in the future [1][6]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - For FY26, the company expects revenue growth of approximately 10% for its main brand, Bosideng, and around 20% for the Snow Flying brand, driven by innovative products and an extended Spring Festival peak season [2][6]. - The company anticipates a revenue of HKD 28.47 billion for FY26, with a year-on-year growth of 9.91% [9]. Margin and Efficiency - The gross margin for FY25 decreased by 2.3 percentage points to 57.3%, primarily due to structural adjustments in business segments [4]. - Despite the margin pressure, operating profit margin improved by 0.3 percentage points to 19.2% due to enhanced operational efficiency and reduced distribution and administrative expenses [4]. ESG Performance - The company has achieved an ESG rating upgrade from A to AA by MSCI, positioning it as a leader in the textile and apparel industry in terms of sustainability [5]. - The company has implemented a comprehensive ESG strategy focusing on sustainability across its entire value chain [5]. Valuation Metrics - The company is projected to have a PE ratio of 13.9x for FY26, reflecting its operational efficiency and leading ESG development [6]. - The estimated EPS for FY26 is projected at RMB 0.36, with a dividend yield of 5.74% [9].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][10] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 25.9 billion RMB for FY2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.6%, and a net profit of 3.51 billion RMB, which is a 14.3% increase year-on-year [4][6] - The gross margin was 57.3%, down by 2.3 percentage points, while the net margin improved by 0.4 percentage points to 13.6% [4][6] - The company continues to enhance its brand image as a leading expert in down jackets through stable and high-quality growth in its main business [6][9] Financial Performance - For FY2025, the brand down jacket business generated revenue of 21.67 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 11%, accounting for 83.7% of total revenue [6] - The OEM business saw a revenue increase of 26.4% to 3.37 billion RMB, representing 13% of total revenue [6] - The women's wear segment experienced a decline in revenue by 20.6% to 650 million RMB [6] Channel Optimization - As of March 31, 2025, the company increased its exclusive stores by 135 to a total of 2,421, with direct stores increasing by 38 to 707 [6] - Online sales for the brand's down jackets grew by 9.4% to 7.48 billion RMB, solidifying its leading position in the market [6] Future Projections - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 28.62 billion RMB, 31.48 billion RMB, and 34.46 billion RMB for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 respectively, with net profits projected at 3.92 billion RMB, 4.37 billion RMB, and 4.84 billion RMB [8][10] - The estimated P/E ratios for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 are 12, 11, and 10 respectively [8][10]

Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 11.6% to RMB 25,901.7 million in FY2024/25 [8, 14] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company increased by 14.3% to RMB 3,513.9 million [8] - Basic earnings per share increased by 11.4% to RMB 31.58 cents [8] - The Group's gross profit margin decreased by 2.3 percentage points to 57.3% [9] Revenue Breakdown - Branded down apparel revenue increased by 11.0% to RMB 21,668.2 million, accounting for 83.7% of total revenue [14, 16] - OEM management revenue increased significantly by 26.4% to RMB 3,373.4 million, representing 13.0% of total revenue [14, 16] - Ladieswear apparel revenue decreased by 20.6% to RMB 651.1 million, accounting for 2.5% of total revenue [14, 16] Branded Down Apparels Business - Bosideng brand revenue increased by 10.1% to RMB 18,481.0 million [17] - Snow Flying brand revenue increased by 9.2% to RMB 2,205.5 million [17] - Online sales of branded down apparel increased to RMB 7,478.2 million [79] Ladieswear Apparels Business - Ladieswear apparel revenue decreased by 20.6% to RMB 651.1 million [16, 92] - Revenue from online sales was RMB 97.2 million [92]