Core Viewpoint - The company, Langzi Co., Ltd. (002612), is accelerating its expansion in the fashion industry and medical beauty sector through both organic growth and acquisitions, with a recent announcement to acquire a controlling stake in Chongqing Milan Baiyu Cosmetic Surgery Hospital for nearly 100 million yuan [2][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Langzi's subsidiary, Beijing Langzi Medical Management Co., plans to acquire 67.5% of Chongqing Milan Baiyu for 92.475 million yuan, based on an assessed value of 137 million yuan for the entire hospital [3][4]. - Chongqing Milan Baiyu is a specialized medical beauty hospital with a total operating area of 5,600 square meters, located in a prime area of Chongqing [3][4]. - The hospital has a comprehensive treatment capability and has obtained the necessary medical licenses to operate in the medical beauty sector [4]. Group 2: Financial Projections - The hospital's projected revenues for 2024 and Q1 2025 are 148 million yuan and 38 million yuan, with net profits of approximately 5.15 million yuan and 4.02 million yuan, respectively [4][5]. - Future revenue forecasts from 2025 to 2027 predict revenues of 111 million yuan, 157 million yuan, and 168 million yuan, with net profits of 5.09 million yuan, 9.73 million yuan, and 11.66 million yuan, respectively [5]. Group 3: Market Potential - The medical beauty industry in China is experiencing rapid growth, with a projected annual compound growth rate of 10%-15% from 2024 to 2027 [6]. - The current market penetration rate in China is only 4-5%, indicating a potential for 2-5 times growth compared to markets like the U.S. and South Korea [6]. - Langzi has established a diversified business ecosystem in the fashion industry, including 42 medical beauty institutions, and aims to expand its national footprint [6][7]. Group 4: Strategic Approach - Langzi employs a "cultivation and acquisition" model, initially investing in medical beauty funds to identify and nurture potential acquisition targets before making direct purchases [8][10]. - The company has participated in the establishment of multiple medical beauty funds to facilitate this strategy, ensuring that acquired institutions are well-managed and profitable before integration [8][10]. - Langzi has developed a comprehensive management system for medical beauty institutions, enhancing its ability to replicate successful operational models across its acquisitions [10].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that Langzi Co., Ltd. experienced a decline in revenue but a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, with total revenue of 2.788 billion yuan, down 4.30% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 274 million yuan, up 64.09% year-on-year [2] - The fashion women's clothing segment enhanced brand strength through new product launches and digital transformation initiatives, achieving a total online payment amount of 1.65 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30% [2] - In the medical aesthetics sector, the company focused on safety and quality, with 8 medical institutions receiving TUV-SQS certification and 5 obtaining 5A hospital qualifications, while also establishing 7 medical aesthetics acquisition funds with a total scale of 2.837 billion yuan [3][4] Group 2 - The company optimized its supply chain management, achieving a procurement rate of 91.5% in the medical aesthetics business, with a significant increase in the procurement rates of main materials and auxiliary materials [4] - Langzi Co., Ltd. reduced costs effectively, with a procurement price reduction rate of 9.1% [4] - The company expanded its medical aesthetics business nationwide, operating 42 medical beauty institutions by the end of the first half of the year, with a focus on community-based services [4]

Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved total revenue of approximately 1.399 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.77% [2] - Gross profit margin was 59.72%, an increase of 0.38 percentage points compared to the same period last year [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately 61 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.12% [2] - Net profit after deducting non-recurring items was approximately 73 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.89% [2] - Net cash flow from operating activities was approximately 174 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 23.43% [2] - Basic earnings per share were 0.2153 yuan, an increase of 5.13% year-on-year [2] - Return on equity was 3.36% [2] - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were approximately 8.004 billion yuan, a growth of 0.41% from the end of the previous year [3] - Net assets attributable to shareholders were approximately 2.883 billion yuan, an increase of 3.42% from the end of the previous year [3] Business Segment Performance - Medical beauty segment revenue was approximately 670 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.22% [3] - Medical beauty segment gross profit was approximately 369 million yuan, a decrease of 8.58% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin of 55.05% [3] - Women's clothing segment revenue was approximately 504 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.74% [3] - Women's clothing segment gross profit was approximately 325 million yuan, with a gross profit margin of 64.51%, an increase of 0.15 percentage points year-on-year [3] - Infant and child segment revenue was approximately 221 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 8.52% [3] - Infant and child segment gross profit was approximately 137 million yuan, with a gross profit margin of 62.28%, an increase of 1.78 percentage points year-on-year [3] Brand Performance - Milan Baiyu achieved revenue of approximately 302.62 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 8.74% [4] - Jingfu Medical achieved revenue of approximately 125.20 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.13% [4] - Hanchen Medical achieved revenue of approximately 97.93 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.43% [4] - Wuhan Wuzhou achieved revenue of approximately 47.55 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.11% [4] - Changsha Yamei achieved revenue of approximately 40.70 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 28.61% [4] - Zhengzhou Jimei achieved revenue of approximately 25.68 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 16.26% [4] Inventory and Operations - As of Q1 2025, total inventory for women's clothing was approximately 646 million yuan, a decrease of 4.75% from the end of the previous year [5] - The net amount of inventory goods was approximately 512 million yuan, a decrease of 7.45% from the end of the previous year [5] - The structure of inventory improved in Q1 2025 [5]

Core Viewpoint - The medical beauty industry is facing significant challenges, with "difficult operations" becoming a consensus within the sector [1]. Company Performance - Langzi Medical Beauty Group, despite being a listed large chain, is struggling with performance growth. In 2024, the company reported revenue of 5.691 billion yuan, a slight decline from the previous year, and in Q1 2025, revenue further decreased to 1.399 billion yuan, down 7.77% year-on-year. The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 73.2755 million yuan, a decrease of 6.89% [2]. - The company initially focused on mid-to-high-end women's clothing but faced challenges due to the rise of e-commerce and foreign luxury brands. Despite attempts to diversify into children's clothing, revenue and profit continued to decline [4][5]. - From 2013 to 2015, revenue fell from 1.379 billion yuan to 1.144 billion yuan, and net profit dropped from 204 million yuan to 33 million yuan [5]. Strategic Expansion - Langzi entered the medical beauty market in 2016 through strategic investments and acquisitions, including the purchase of the Korean medical beauty service group DMG and several brands [6][12]. - The company adopted an aggressive acquisition strategy, acquiring multiple medical beauty institutions from 2017 to 2024, aiming to become a leading player in the domestic medical beauty sector [6][8]. Revenue Contribution - By 2024, the medical beauty segment contributed 49% of Langzi's revenue and 45% of its gross profit, surpassing the original women's clothing and children's business contributions [8]. - Despite the successful transition to medical beauty, the expected high growth has not materialized, with the medical beauty segment's revenue growth only at 3.47% year-on-year in 2024 [9]. Profitability Concerns - The gross profit margin for the medical beauty business was 54.42%, lower than the women's clothing (63.45%) and children's business (61.76%) [9]. - The company’s net profit in 2024 was only slightly higher than in 2013, indicating that the transition has not significantly improved profitability [9][10]. Financial Risks - Langzi's goodwill reached 1.781 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 64% of its net assets, raising concerns about potential impairment risks [13]. - The company faces short-term debt pressures, with 1.323 billion yuan in short-term debt and only 555 million yuan in cash, resulting in a cash-to-short-term-debt ratio of 0.42 [15]. Market Outlook - The medical beauty industry is experiencing intensified competition and slowing growth, compounded by economic challenges and underwhelming consumer recovery [17].