机构：中金公司 研究员：徐卓楠/黄蔓琪 公司动态 公司近况 我们近期组织上美股份业绩后NDR交流。公司主品牌韩束品类拓展顺利，持续拓宽人群覆盖；年中以 来多个小品牌模式跑通、快速起量，多品牌集团逻辑逐步兑现；长期看，人才及组织架构为构建平台型 化妆品集团提供底层支撑。我们看好公司中长期成长前景。 评论 1、主品牌韩束品类、功效拓展顺利，持续拓宽人群覆盖。韩束凭借多年沉淀的自有供应链及灵活高效 的线上运营能力，于大众价格带以质价比取胜，品牌可及空间广阔，多品类拓展顺利，Q3 进一步起 量：1H25 韩束抖音红白蛮腰系列合计占比下降至60%+，次抛占比提至约15%，男士/彩妆/洗护/身体护 理合计占比提至近10%；8 月次抛抖音月GMV进一步爬坡至超2 亿元，占比25%，洗护/身体护理/男士 合计占比提至超10%。 2、多个小品牌模式跑通、起量趋势亮眼，2H25 起多品牌集团逻辑逐步兑现。①一页：7-8 月线上GMV 延续翻倍增长；②安敏优：上半年品牌调整显效，年中以来显著提速，8 月抖音GMV提升至约2000 万 元；③极方：5 月发力推广以来逐月起量，8 月抖音GMV爬坡至近2000 万元；④聚光白：合作抖音 ...

Core Viewpoint - CICC maintains the profit forecast for Shumei Co., Ltd. (02145) for 2025-2026, with the current stock price corresponding to a P/E of 31/25x for those years, and raises the target price by 5% to HKD 111, indicating a 14% upside potential [1] Company Status - CICC recently organized a non-deal roadshow (NDR) for Shumei Co., Ltd. The main brand, Han Shu, is successfully expanding its product categories and continuously broadening its customer base. Since mid-year, several small brand models have been successfully implemented and are rapidly gaining traction, validating the multi-brand group strategy. The company is expected to have strong long-term growth prospects due to its talent and organizational structure [2] Main Brand Expansion - Han Shu is leveraging its established supply chain and efficient online operations to succeed in the mass market with a strong price-performance ratio. The brand has a wide reach, and its product category expansion is progressing well. In Q3, the proportion of the Douyin Hongbai Mankui series decreased to over 60%, while the share of secondary products increased to about 15%. The combined share of men's, color cosmetics, hair care, and body care reached nearly 10%. In August, the monthly GMV for secondary products on Douyin exceeded RMB 200 million, accounting for 25% [3] Small Brand Performance - Several small brand models are showing impressive growth trends, with online GMV continuing to double in July and August. Specific brands include: - Anminyou: Significant acceleration since mid-year, with Douyin GMV reaching about RMB 20 million in August - Jifang: Monthly growth since May, with Douyin GMV nearing RMB 20 million in August - Juguangbai: Collaborated with top KOLs on Douyin, achieving over RMB 50 million in GMV and profitability in its first month - Nan Beauty: New products launched in early September - Bread Man: New products launched in early September [4] Organizational Support - The company emphasizes organizational drive and talent support, with a performance-oriented and flexible organizational structure. Brand divisions enjoy high decision-making autonomy, and the company continues to attract top talent and implement effective incentive mechanisms. This establishes a replicable brand incubation system, supporting the expansion of a multi-category and multi-brand matrix. The company is also actively pursuing overseas expansion, with supply chain development and team building in Southeast Asia progressing steadily. CICC is optimistic about Shumei's long-term growth as a multi-brand and multi-category platform company [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that CICC maintains its earnings forecast for Shangmei Co., Ltd. (02145) for 2025-2026, with the current stock price corresponding to a P/E of 31/25x for those years. The target price is raised by 5% to HKD 111, implying a 14% upside potential [1][2]. Group 2 - The company has successfully expanded its main brand, Han Shu, broadening its demographic reach. The brand's performance in Q3 shows a decrease in the proportion of its main product series to over 60%, while the share of secondary products has increased to about 15% [3]. - Multiple small brand models have shown promising growth, with online GMV doubling in July and August. Brands like An Min You and Ji Fang have seen significant increases in GMV, with An Min You reaching approximately 20 million yuan in August [4]. - The company emphasizes a performance-driven organizational structure and talent support, which are crucial for its transition to a multi-brand, multi-category platform. The company is also actively expanding into Southeast Asia [5].

Group 1 - The company reported a robust revenue growth of 17.29% year-on-year, achieving an operating income of 4.108 billion yuan in H1 2025 [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company reached 524 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 30.65% year-on-year [1] - The gross margin for H1 2025 was 75.52%, a slight decrease of 0.99 percentage points, while the net profit margin improved by 1.74 percentage points to 13.52% [1] Group 2 - The main brand, Han Shu, generated revenue of 3.344 billion yuan in H1 2025, marking a 14.3% increase, with significant sales from the Hong Man Yao and X Peptide series [2] - The second brand, Newpage, saw a remarkable revenue growth of 146.5% year-on-year, reaching 397 million yuan, achieving its annual sales target for 2024 [2] - The company is actively enhancing its online sales strategy, with self-operated online channels generating 3.421 billion yuan in revenue, a 24.6% increase, and accounting for 83.3% of total revenue [2] Group 3 - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 1.025 billion yuan, 1.286 billion yuan, and 1.566 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 32, 26, and 21 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong performance for H1 2025, with revenue of 4.11 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.3%, and a net profit of 560 million yuan, up 34.7% year-on-year, falling within the upper range of previous forecasts [1][2]. Revenue Breakdown - The multi-brand matrix continues to grow, with online revenue increasing by 20.1% year-on-year in H1 2025. By brand, revenue for 韩束, Newpage 一页, 红色小象, 一叶子, and other brands were 3.34 billion, 400 million, 160 million, 90 million, and 120 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of +14.3%, +146.5%, -8.7%, -29.0%, and +2.9% [1]. - By channel, online and offline revenues were 3.81 billion and 270 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of +20.1% and -10.6% [1]. - By segment, skincare, maternal and infant care, and other categories generated revenues of 3.42 billion, 560 million, and 130 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of +10.2%, +65.0%, and +124.3% [1]. Profitability Metrics - The net profit margin increased by 1.7 percentage points year-on-year to 13.5%. The gross margin for H1 2025 was 75.5%, down 1 percentage point year-on-year, while the expense ratio was 63.2%, up 0.03 percentage points [2]. Brand Performance - The main brand 韩束 showed steady growth, maintaining the top position in beauty brands on Douyin, with GMV growth of +15.5% on Douyin and +26.1% on Tmall. Star products like 红蛮腰 sold over 15 million units, and the X 肽 series generated over 200 million yuan in sales [2]. - The Newpage 一页 brand rapidly expanded, targeting skincare products for ages 0-18, with significant sales during the 618 shopping festival, achieving GMV growth of +190% on Douyin and +106% on Tmall [2]. Brand Portfolio Expansion - The company has a robust pipeline of brands across multiple segments, including a sensitive skin care brand in collaboration with 昆药集团, a high-end skincare brand 聚光白, and a high-end anti-aging brand TAZU. Additionally, it is preparing to launch IP co-branded products in maternal and infant care and new hair care and makeup brands [3]. Profit Forecast and Investment Rating - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 1.11 billion, 1.41 billion, and 1.76 billion yuan for 2025-2027, representing year-on-year growth of 42.3%, 26.5%, and 24.8% respectively. The latest closing price corresponds to PE ratios of 30, 24, and 19 times for the respective years, maintaining a "buy" rating [3].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong revenue and profit growth for the first half of 2025, with a 17.3% increase in revenue and a 30.6% increase in net profit attributable to shareholders, indicating robust operational performance and market positioning [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 4.11 billion RMB and a net profit of 520 million RMB in the first half of 2025, with an EPS of 1.32 RMB [1]. - The gross margin decreased by 1 percentage point to 75.5%, while the expense ratio remained stable at 63.2% [2]. - Inventory increased by 7.2% year-on-year to 680 million RMB, with inventory turnover days decreasing by 5 days to 249 days [2]. - Operating net cash flow grew significantly by 77.5% to 390 million RMB [2]. Brand and Product Development - The main brand, Han Shu, maintained its leading position on the Douyin platform, ranking first among beauty brands and expanding its product line with new offerings [3]. - The company is actively pursuing a multi-brand strategy, launching new brands in various categories, including skincare, maternal and infant care, and cosmetics [3]. - New brands such as An Min You for sensitive skin and a high-end anti-aging brand TAZU are in development, alongside collaborations with well-known IPs for maternal and infant products [3]. Market Strategy and Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from its multi-brand strategy, which is anticipated to inject new growth momentum and enhance operational efficiency and profit margins [4]. - Profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been adjusted upward to 1.16 billion RMB, 1.47 billion RMB, and 1.83 billion RMB, respectively, reflecting confidence in the company's growth trajectory [4].

Core Viewpoint - The company expects a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by optimized channel and brand structures, leading to better-than-expected profit margins. Group 1: Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company forecasts revenue for 1H25 to be between 4.09 billion and 4.11 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.8% to 17.3% [1] - The expected net profit for 1H25 is projected to be between 540 million and 560 million yuan, indicating a year-on-year growth of 30.9% to 35.8% [1] - The anticipated net profit margin for 1H25 is 13.4%, calculated based on the midpoint of the profit forecast [1] Group 2: Brand and Product Performance - The Han Shu brand has successfully expanded its product lines, with the proportion of its main product series decreasing to over 60%, while the share of secondary products has increased to approximately 15% [1] - Newpage continues to show strong growth, with a GMV increase of over 140% across major platforms in 1H25 [1] - The company is also seeing growth in its new brands, such as Anminyou and Hongse Xiaoxiang, which are progressing well [1] Group 3: Profitability and Channel Optimization - Han Shu has optimized its channel structure, resulting in a significant improvement in profit margins, with the proportion of GMV from Douyin decreasing by 30 percentage points to 20% [2] - The overall profit margin for the company is expected to improve by 1.6 percentage points year-on-year to 13.4% due to the increased share of higher-margin brands like Newpage [2] Group 4: Future Growth and Brand Expansion - The company plans to continue expanding its brand matrix, having launched new brands in May and August, with further launches planned for the second half of 2025 [3] - The long-term strategy includes focusing on six major brands across skincare, hair care, and maternal and infant products over the next three years [3] - The company aims to establish a multi-brand, multi-category cosmetics group, indicating a broad growth potential in the market [3] Group 5: Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company has raised its net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 by 13% each, now estimating 1.13 billion and 1.39 billion yuan respectively [3] - The current stock price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 27x for 2025 and 22x for 2026, with a target price increase of 15% to 98 HKD, suggesting a 20% upside potential [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company has released a positive earnings forecast, expecting significant revenue growth in the first half of the year, with profits expected to exceed revenue growth substantially [1][2] Group 1: Earnings Forecast - The company anticipates revenue between 4.09 billion and 4.11 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 16.8% to 17.3% [1] - Profit is expected to be between 540 million and 560 million yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 30.9% to 35.8% [1] - The net profit margin for the first half is projected to be between 13.1% and 13.7%, indicating a significant improvement [1] Group 2: Growth Drivers - The revenue growth is primarily driven by the main brand, Han Shu, and the rapid growth of the infant and child brand, Yi Ye [1] - The company has adjusted its reliance on Douyin for sales, leading to a maintained industry-leading position for Han Shu in Douyin sales [1] - The market has underestimated the company's operational capabilities in the high-cost performance sector and its flexible cooperation model [1] Group 3: Long-term Growth Potential - The company is one of the few local cosmetics groups with a mature multi-brand and multi-category development strategy [2] - The main brand, Han Shu, is expected to maintain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 20% over the next three years [2] - The mid-to-high-end infant brand, Yi Ye, is projected to grow by over 100% this year, with a future CAGR of over 50% [2] - New brands and product lines, such as the hair care brand Ji Fang and skincare brand ATISER, are expected to contribute to future growth [2] Group 4: Earnings Adjustment - The earnings forecast has been adjusted, with expected earnings per share for 2025-2027 being 2.71, 3.42, and 4.19 yuan respectively [2] - A target price of 97.72 HKD has been set for 2025, based on a 33 times price-to-earnings ratio [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][5][10] Core Views - The company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth, with projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 at 2.71, 3.42, and 4.19 RMB respectively, reflecting an upward adjustment from previous estimates [2][10] - The target price is set at 97.72 HKD, based on a 33x price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for 2025 [2][10] - The company has demonstrated strong performance in the first half of the year, with revenue growth driven by its main brand, Han Shu, and the rapid expansion of its infant brand, Yi Ye [9][10] Financial Information Summary - Revenue (in million RMB) is projected to grow from 4,191 in 2023 to 12,350 in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 56.6%, 62.1%, 24.7%, 22.3%, and 19.2% respectively [4][12] - Operating profit is expected to increase from 414 million RMB in 2023 to 1,739 million RMB in 2027, with significant growth rates of 308.5% in 2023 and 67.8% in 2024 [4][12] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to rise from 461 million RMB in 2023 to 1,669 million RMB in 2027, with growth rates of 213.5% in 2023 and 69.4% in 2024 [4][12] - The gross margin is projected to improve from 72.1% in 2023 to 76.7% in 2027, while the net margin is expected to increase from 11.0% to 13.5% over the same period [4][12] Market Performance - The company's stock has shown strong absolute performance, with a 165.8% increase over the past 12 months [6] - The stock price as of August 6, 2025, was 87.75 HKD, with a 52-week high of 90.9 HKD and a low of 28.84 HKD [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of HKD 100.00 [5] Core Views - The company is expected to see significant revenue growth in the first half of 2025, with projected revenue between RMB 4.09 billion and RMB 4.11 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.8% to 17.3%. Net profit is anticipated to be around RMB 540 million to RMB 560 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 30.9% to 35.8% [5][6] - The growth in revenue and profit is primarily driven by the multi-category layout of the Han Shu brand and substantial growth in the Newpage brand, which focuses on infant skincare [5][6] - The company is expected to maintain its competitive advantage in its price segment and expand its product categories, leveraging its multi-brand matrix for new opportunities [5][8] Financial Projections - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2024: RMB 6,793 million (+62.08%) - 2025E: RMB 8,502 million (+25.16%) - 2026E: RMB 10,422 million (+22.59%) - 2027E: RMB 12,668 million (+21.55%) [4] - Net profit projections are: - 2024: RMB 781.21 million (+69.42%) - 2025E: RMB 1,020 million (+30.53%) - 2026E: RMB 1,283 million (+25.86%) - 2027E: RMB 1,559 million (+21.51%) [4] - The expected EPS for the upcoming years is: - 2024: RMB 1.96 - 2025E: RMB 2.56 - 2026E: RMB 3.22 - 2027E: RMB 3.92 [4] Market Performance - In the first half of 2025, Han Shu's online GMV reached RMB 5.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19%, ranking fourth among domestic brands [6] - The brand's performance on the Douyin platform showed a significant increase in GMV, achieving RMB 456 million in July 2025, a year-on-year growth of 68.7% [6] - The Newpage brand also demonstrated strong growth, with GMV of RMB 341 million in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 128% [6][8]