Core Viewpoint - The report from CMB International initiates coverage on China Biopharmaceutical (01177) with a "Buy" rating, setting a target price of HKD 9.40 based on a 10-year DCF model with a WACC of 9.3% and a perpetual growth rate of 2.0% [1] Group 1: Financial Projections - Revenue is expected to grow by 11.4%/10.5%/9.6% in 2025E/26E/27E, while adjusted net profit is projected to increase by 12.2%/11.5%/10.5% during the same period [1] Group 2: Innovation and R&D - The company is significantly increasing its R&D investment, with an expected 17.6% of revenue allocated to R&D in 2024, up from 9.9% in 2019 [1] - By the end of 2024, the company will have received approval for 17 innovative drugs, with innovative product revenue accounting for 42% of total revenue, compared to 11% in 2015 [1] - The company has been actively engaging in License in transactions, averaging over 3 deals per year from 2019 to 2024, enhancing its innovative drug pipeline [1] Group 3: Product Pipeline and Market Potential - The company has several products with potential for overseas licensing collaborations, including TQC3721, Rovafixitinib, TQB2102, TQB3616, TQA2225, LM-108, LM-168, and LM-364 [1] - The innovative R&D focuses on four key areas: oncology, liver disease/metabolism, respiratory, and surgical/pain management, with a rich pipeline of innovative drugs [2] - Anlotinib has become a cornerstone product with 9 approved indications and 4 NDA submissions, further expanding its sales potential through combination therapies [2] Group 4: Biosimilars and Generic Drugs - The company has 7 approved biosimilars with a total market capacity of RMB 24 billion in 2024, and sales are expected to grow rapidly, particularly for the first generic version of Pertuzumab [3] - The chemical generic drug business has shown resilience during recent policy adjustments, with a projected revenue growth of 3.1% YoY in 2024 [3] - The impact of centralized procurement on generic drugs has largely dissipated, with the tenth batch of centralized procurement accounting for only 1% of the company's total revenue in 2024 [3]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for China Biopharmaceutical (01177.HK) with a target price of HKD 9.35, compared to the current price of HKD 6.71 [3][11]. Core Views - The company is expected to see a continuous increase in the proportion of innovative drugs, leading to a potential revaluation of its value [6][11]. - The company has a robust pipeline with over 90 innovative molecules in development, indicating significant growth potential [40][46]. - The transition from generic to innovative products is anticipated to enhance the company's revenue structure, with innovative product revenue expected to exceed 50% by 2025 and 60% by 2027 [9][11]. Financial Summary - Total revenue projections for 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are HKD 28,866 million, HKD 34,062 million, HKD 36,602 million, and HKD 39,674 million respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 50.1%, 12.3%, 9.1%, and 10.6% [2]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be HKD 3,500 million, HKD 3,932 million, HKD 4,288 million, and HKD 4,743 million for the same years, with corresponding growth rates of 50.1%, 12.3%, 9.1%, and 10.6% [2]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is expected to increase from HKD 0.19 in 2024 to HKD 0.25 in 2027 [2]. Company Overview - China Biopharmaceutical is a leading innovative research and development-driven pharmaceutical group in China, with a history of being recognized among the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies [6][15]. - The company has successfully transitioned to a focus on innovation since 2018, increasing its number of innovative products from 3 to 18, including 9 innovative drugs [23][40]. - The company’s revenue from innovative products has significantly increased, from 12% in 2018 to 41.8% in 2024, with plans to further increase this proportion in the coming years [9][25]. Pipeline and Product Development - The company has a rich pipeline with over 90 innovative molecules, with plans to launch an average of 5 innovative products annually over the next three years [40][41]. - The company’s innovative products are expected to have global competitiveness, with a focus on areas such as oncology, respiratory diseases, liver diseases, and pain management [10][40]. - The company aims to establish out-licensing as a key strategic goal starting in 2025, which is expected to become a recurring source of income and profit [10][46].