证券研究报告 仙琚制药 (002332 CH) 国内制剂集采+原料药降价拖累业绩 | 华泰研究 | | | 中报点评 | 投资评级(维持): | 买入 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025 年 | 8 月 | 27 日│中国内地 | 化学制药 | 目标价(人民币): | 14.02 | 公司公布 25 年中报：1H25 实现营收 18.69 亿元（yoy-12.6%），归母净利 3.08 亿元（yoy-9.3%），扣非净利 2.67 亿元（yoy-19.5%），其中 2Q25 营收 8.61 亿元（yoy-21.7%），归母净利 1.64 亿元（yoy-12.9%），扣非 净利 1.23 亿元（yoy-34.2%）。收入利润下滑主因仙曜贸易公司收入减少、 自营原料药降价，及舒更葡糖钠、地塞米松等产品纳入国家集采后降价所致。 考虑到集采风险出清、特色制剂进入密集获批周期加速放量、1 类新药奥美 克松钠已申报上市，维持"买入"评级。 原料药：自营原料药非规市场价格承压 1H25 原料药板块实现收入 7.3 亿元（-20%yoy），其中：1）自营原料药： 1H ...

Core Viewpoint - Four pharmaceutical companies, including Tianjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Tianjin Pharma), Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Xianju Pharma), Jiangsu Lianhuan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Lianhuan Pharma), and Xi'an Guokang Ruijin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., were fined a total of 362 million yuan for price-fixing of dexamethasone raw materials, with Tianjin Pharma being penalized for the fourth time for similar monopolistic behavior [1][2][4]. Group 1: Companies Involved - Tianjin Pharma, Xianju Pharma, Lianhuan Pharma, and Xi'an Guokang Ruijin Pharma were involved in a price-fixing scheme for dexamethasone, leading to a significant increase in prices from 8,000 yuan/kg to 13,000 yuan/kg between February 2022 and March 2024 [2][4]. - Tianjin Pharma has a history of monopolistic practices, having been penalized multiple times since 2021 for various violations of antitrust laws [4][5]. - Lianhuan Pharma's fine represents 72.53% of its net profit, significantly impacting its financial performance [6][8]. Group 2: Regulatory Actions - The Tianjin Municipal Market Supervision Administration imposed fines based on the companies' previous year's sales, totaling 355 million yuan, along with confiscation of illegal gains [2][7]. - The regulatory body emphasized the importance of maintaining fair competition in the pharmaceutical sector and indicated a commitment to stricter enforcement of antitrust laws [2][4]. - Lianhuan Pharma has submitted a hearing request to reduce its penalties, but the regulatory authority rejected its arguments, affirming the validity of the evidence against the company [7]. Group 3: Financial Impact - Lianhuan Pharma reported revenues of 2.174 billion yuan and 2.160 billion yuan for 2023 and 2024, respectively, with net profits declining by 4.5% and 37.66% [6][8]. - The fine imposed on Lianhuan Pharma will reduce its net profit for 2025 by approximately 61.04 million yuan [8]. - Tianjin Pharma's market influence is significant, with a strong presence in the domestic market for steroid hormone raw materials [5].

Core Viewpoint - The recent antitrust penalty imposed on Lianhuan Pharmaceutical for price-fixing of dexamethasone raw materials has significant financial implications, with the fine amounting to over 72% of the company's net profit from the previous year [2][5]. Antitrust Violation - Lianhuan Pharmaceutical, along with other companies, engaged in a price-fixing agreement to stop price competition and jointly raise prices for dexamethasone, violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China [3][4]. - The investigation revealed that the companies involved had a meeting in November 2021 to establish this agreement, which led to a dramatic price increase of dexamethasone injection from 0.35 yuan to 98.76 yuan, a rise of nearly 282 times [4][5]. Financial Impact - The total fines for the involved companies reached 326 million yuan, with Lianhuan Pharmaceutical specifically fined 61.04 million yuan, which is 72.53% of its net profit from the previous year [5][6]. - The penalty will reduce Lianhuan Pharmaceutical's net profit for 2025 by 61.04 million yuan, significantly impacting its financial performance [6]. Company Performance - Lianhuan Pharmaceutical has experienced a decline in net profit, with projections showing a drop from 135 million yuan in 2023 to 84 million yuan in 2024, a decrease of 37.66% [7][8]. - The company's revenue for 2023 and 2024 is projected at 2.174 billion yuan and 2.160 billion yuan, respectively, indicating a slight decline [8]. R&D Investment - The company has significantly increased its R&D expenditures, from 66 million yuan in 2021 to 155 million yuan in 2024, which has pressured profit margins [9]. - Lianhuan Pharmaceutical is shifting focus towards high-end formulations and innovative drugs, which has led to increased R&D costs but has not yet translated into higher profits [9][10]. Financing Challenges - Lianhuan Pharmaceutical has faced difficulties in securing external financing for its innovative drug projects, leading to a reliance on loans, which may increase its financial burden [9][10]. - The company attempted to raise funds through convertible bonds and private placements, but both plans were ultimately terminated due to market conditions and operational realities [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a recent monopoly case in the raw material drug sector, highlighting the significant penalties imposed on several pharmaceutical companies for price manipulation of dexamethasone phosphate sodium, which has seen a dramatic price increase during the COVID-19 pandemic [3][5][9]. Group 1: Penalties and Financial Impact - Lianhuan Pharmaceutical was fined 61.0382 million yuan, accounting for 72.53% of its projected net profit for 2024 [3][10]. - The total fines for the three involved companies reached 326 million yuan [3]. - The price of dexamethasone surged from 0.35 yuan to 98.76 yuan per unit, a staggering increase of 282 times [5][8]. Group 2: Nature of the Monopoly - The involved companies engaged in a horizontal monopoly agreement, agreeing to stop price competition and raise prices collectively [6][9]. - The actions of these companies are characterized as typical collusion, which is often difficult to detect externally [6][11]. - A key individual organized meetings among the companies to discuss price increases, ensuring the implementation of the monopoly agreement [16][17]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment and Future Implications - The article emphasizes the need for stricter compliance and internal management within pharmaceutical companies to avoid similar incidents in the future [21]. - The penalties serve as a warning to the industry, indicating that both state-owned and private enterprises will face legal consequences for monopolistic behavior [21][22]. - The regulatory framework is evolving, with new guidelines set to enhance oversight in the pharmaceutical sector, including provisions for reverse payment agreements and indirect price fixing [22][23].