Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][6]. Core Views - In the short term, the cotton sock business is expected to see better orders in H2 2025 compared to H1 due to changes in customer ordering patterns. The seamless segment is anticipated to improve further with increased production capacity in Vietnam and new customer acquisitions. Long-term prospects remain positive with a focus on key customers, strong R&D, and cost reduction efforts, leading to stable growth in cotton socks and potential for the seamless segment to become a growth driver [2][5][6]. - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 300 million, 330 million, and 370 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting a year-on-year change of -6%, +7%, and +13%. The corresponding price-to-earnings ratios are expected to be 11, 11, and 9 times, with a dividend yield of 5.3% based on a 60% payout ratio [2][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For H1 2025, the company reported revenues of 1.17 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.2%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 14.5% to 142 million yuan. In Q2 alone, revenues were 610 million yuan, with a net profit of 82 million yuan, reflecting a decline of 1.5% and 2.2% year-on-year respectively. The dividend payout ratio for H1 reached 61% [4][5]. Business Segments - **Cotton Socks**: Revenue is expected to remain stable, with profit margins anticipated to improve sequentially. The demand is steady, but the timing of orders from key customers has impacted revenue growth. H2 is expected to see better performance due to the peak ordering season and improved order certainty from some customers [5][6]. - **Seamless Segment**: Revenue is projected to grow steadily, supported by effective management and high-priced product shipments. The profitability is expected to improve as the Vietnamese production base stabilizes and customer structure optimizes [5][6].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking the first coverage of the stock [6]. Core Views - The company has shown a narrowing decline in net profit in Q2 compared to Q1, with expectations for improvement in the cotton sock business in the second half of the year [6]. - The company is actively expanding its customer base while maintaining existing clients amidst global consumption challenges and fluctuating trade policies [6]. - The management's confidence is reflected in high dividend payouts and share buybacks, indicating a positive outlook for future performance [6]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company reported total revenue of 1.171 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.19%, while net profit was 142 million yuan, down 14.46% year-on-year [6]. - The cotton sock business faced short-term pressure, with revenue of 839 million yuan, a decrease of 0.7% year-on-year, and net profit of 109 million yuan, down 19% year-on-year [6]. - The seamless business showed stable growth, with revenue of 332 million yuan, up 2.6% year-on-year, and net profit of 32 million yuan, up 6% year-on-year [6]. - The gross profit margin for the first half of 2025 was 28.17%, a decrease of 0.72 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased labor costs [6]. - The report forecasts total revenue for 2025 to be 2.66 billion yuan, with a projected net profit of 311.59 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 4.10% [6]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to maintain a high dividend payout ratio of 61% and has plans for share repurchases [6]. - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is 0.88 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.06 based on the current price [6]. - The report anticipates net profits of 312 million yuan, 354 million yuan, and 403 million yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 11, 10, and 9 [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company's 1H25 performance slightly underperformed expectations due to uncertainties from U.S. tariff policies and weak end-consumer demand, leading to a revenue of 1.171 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.19%, and a net profit of 142 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 14.47% [1][2] Financial Performance - 1H25 revenue was 1.171 billion yuan, with a net profit of 142 million yuan, reflecting a decline in profit margins due to increased costs and reduced orders from major brands [1] - The gross profit margin decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 28.2% in 1H25, influenced by rising management and sales expenses, as well as increased asset impairment losses [2] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.25 yuan per share, corresponding to a payout ratio of 62.5% [1] Business Segments - The sock business revenue in 1H25 was approximately 839 million yuan, down 0.7% year-on-year, with net profit declining by 19% to 109 million yuan, resulting in a profit margin of about 13% [1] - The seamless business saw a revenue increase of 2.6% to 332 million yuan, with net profit rising by 6% to 32 million yuan, achieving a profit margin of around 10% [1] Cash Flow and Inventory - As of 1H25, inventory increased by 4.7% to 706 million yuan, while accounts receivable decreased by 1.2% to 511 million yuan, indicating a longer inventory turnover period of 149.2 days [2] - Operating cash flow improved significantly, increasing by 147% year-on-year to 252 million yuan, indicating strong cash flow [2] Future Outlook - The company expects better sock sales in the second half of the year due to concentrated orders from key clients and stable performance in the seamless business [3] - The company is actively exploring new clients and implementing smart manufacturing and cost-reduction strategies despite weak overseas consumer demand [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been reduced by 21% and 24% to 296 million yuan and 318 million yuan, respectively, reflecting the impact of weak overseas demand [4] - The target price has been adjusted down by 14.4% to 10.42 yuan, with a potential upside of 8.11% compared to the current stock price [4]

Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of 1.171 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 0.19% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 142 million yuan, a decrease of 14.46% compared to the previous year [1] - The gross profit margin was 28.17%, down 2.5% year-on-year, while the net profit margin decreased by 14.62% to 12.11% [1] - Total expenses (selling, administrative, and financial) amounted to 138 million yuan, representing 11.82% of revenue, an increase of 15.72% year-on-year [1] Cash Flow and Assets - The company reported a significant increase in operating cash flow per share, which rose by 158.08% to 0.71 yuan [1] - The accounts receivable accounted for 157.25% of the net profit, indicating a high level of receivables relative to profit [1][4] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at 340 million yuan, a slight increase of 0.36% [1] Investment and Financing - The company has made a new investment in Hangzhou Chip Union Semiconductor Company [2] - The construction in progress increased by 95.84%, attributed to the investment in the Vietnam project [2] - The company’s long-term borrowings increased significantly by 5495.72%, indicating a rise in debt financing [3] Fund Holdings - The largest fund holding shares in the company is Tianhong Cloud Life Preferred Mixed A, with 406,000 shares, which has seen a decrease in holdings [5] - The fund's current scale is 90 million yuan, with a net value of 1.1733 as of August 7, reflecting a 23.36% increase over the past year [5]