Core Viewpoint - Heng Rui Pharmaceutical is positioned as a leading domestic innovative pharmaceutical company, focusing on R&D, production, and promotion of high-quality drugs, with significant growth potential despite market concerns about future growth [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Established in 1970, Heng Rui specializes in oncology, metabolism, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, respiratory diseases, and neuroscience [1]. - The company has achieved leading performance and market capitalization in the domestic pharmaceutical sector [1]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The peak impact of centralized procurement for generic drugs has passed, with only two products, Sevoflurane and Iodine-131, still facing procurement risks, which are expected to have limited impact [1]. - The company is actively promoting its formulation export business, which is anticipated to become a new growth point for its generic drug operations [1]. Group 3: Innovation and R&D - Since 2021, the company has seen a peak in the commercialization of its innovative pipeline, with a total of 11 products expected to be approved from 2021 to 2024, including drugs with significant market potential [2]. - The projected revenue from innovative drugs for 2025-2027 is expected to reach 15.3 billion, 19.2 billion, and 24 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 20% from 2024 to 2027 [2]. Group 4: Internationalization - The company is enhancing its internationalization efforts, having initiated 20 clinical trials overseas by mid-2025, and is actively seeking partnerships with leading global pharmaceutical companies [2]. - The licensing of innovative drugs to external parties is expected to become a regular business practice, significantly enhancing the company's global influence and industry recognition [2]. Group 5: Financial Projections - Projected revenues for Heng Rui Pharmaceutical from 2025 to 2027 are estimated at 34.573 billion, 37.735 billion, and 43.314 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 23.5%, 9.1%, and 14.8% respectively [3]. - The expected net profit attributable to the parent company for the same period is forecasted to be 9.999 billion, 11.109 billion, and 12.821 billion yuan, with growth rates of 57.8%, 11.1%, and 15.4% respectively [3].

Core Viewpoint - Heng Rui Medicine is positioned as a leading domestic innovative pharmaceutical company, focusing on research, production, and promotion of high-quality drugs, with significant growth potential driven by innovation and internationalization [3][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - Established in 1970, Heng Rui Medicine specializes in oncology, metabolism, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, respiratory diseases, and neuroscience [3]. - The company has achieved leading performance and market capitalization in the domestic pharmaceutical sector, despite concerns about future growth [3]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The peak impact of centralized procurement for generic drugs has passed, with only two products, Sevoflurane and Iodine-131, still facing procurement risks, which are expected to have limited effects [3][4]. - Heng Rui is actively promoting its formulation export business, which is anticipated to become a new growth point for its generic drug operations [3]. Group 3: Innovation and R&D - From 2021 to 2024, Heng Rui is expected to receive approvals for 11 innovative products, including promising drugs like Hecuqipar and Darsylin [4]. - The company’s innovative drug revenue is projected to reach 15.3 billion, 19.2 billion, and 24 billion yuan in 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 20% from 2024 to 2027 [4]. Group 4: Internationalization Strategy - Heng Rui's internationalization has evolved from initial formulation exports to overseas clinical trials and licensing agreements, enhancing its global influence [4]. - By mid-2025, the company has initiated 20 clinical trials overseas and is seeking collaborations with leading global pharmaceutical companies [4]. Group 5: Financial Projections - Revenue projections for Heng Rui are 34.57 billion, 37.73 billion, and 43.31 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 23.5%, 9.1%, and 14.8% respectively [5]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 9.999 billion, 11.109 billion, and 12.821 billion yuan for the same years, with growth rates of 57.8%, 11.1%, and 15.4% respectively [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform" with a target price set for leading stocks [3][4]. Core Insights - The innovative drug sector is experiencing fluctuations, but several catalysts are anticipated, including academic conferences, business development achievements, and negotiations for medical insurance [2]. - The National Medical Insurance Administration has updated the data on innovative drugs included in the medical insurance directory, showing rapid hospital admissions for several newly included domestic innovative drugs [2][22]. Summary by Sections Weekly New Drug Market Review - From August 4 to August 10, 2025, the top five companies in the new drug sector by stock price increase were: Beihai Kangcheng (+73.1%), Jiahe Biotech (+39.0%), Gilead Sciences (+30.3%), Heyu Biotech (+21.1%), and Hengrui Medicine (+15.3%). The top five companies with the largest declines were: Hutchison China MediTech (-13.8%), Frontier Biotech (-13.4%), Yifang Biotech (-11.7%), Haichuang Pharma (-9.9%), and Maiwei Biotech (-9.2%) [1][16]. Recommended Stocks to Watch - The report suggests focusing on potential overseas licensing opportunities for significant products, including differentiated GLP-1 assets from companies like Zhongsheng Pharma, Kangyuan Pharma, and Gilead Sciences. Additionally, upgraded PD-1 products from Kangfang Biotech and others are highlighted [2][22]. Key Analysis of the New Drug Industry - The report notes that several innovative drugs newly included in the medical insurance directory are rapidly entering hospitals, with notable growth in hospital admissions for drugs such as Zaiqiang Pharma's recombinant thrombin and Hengrui Medicine's Tazemetostat [2][22][23]. New Drug Approval and Acceptance Status - This week, three new drug applications were approved, including Adalimumab injection from Wuhan Biological Products Research Institute, Dulaglutide injection from Shandong Boan Biotech, and Evinacumab injection from Xi'an Janssen [28][29]. Additionally, four new drug applications were accepted, including Trastuzumab injection from Amgen and others [28][30]. Clinical Application Approval and Acceptance Status - A total of 55 new drug clinical applications were approved this week, while 31 new drug clinical applications were accepted [10][31].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market for innovative drugs has seen significant gains, with companies like Bohan Bio rising over 17%, and other firms such as Sihuan Pharmaceutical and Sanofi Biotech also experiencing substantial increases [1] - Various ETFs related to innovative drugs have also performed well, with multiple funds rising over 2% and others over 1.5% [1][3] Group 2 - Recent updates from the National Healthcare Security Administration indicate that several new innovative drugs have been rapidly entering hospitals, with a focus on those included in the medical insurance directory by May 2025 [5][6] - Notable drugs showing fast hospital admission growth include those from Kangfang Biotech and Shanghai Yizhong, among others [6] Group 3 - Citigroup's research report highlights a significant increase in market interest in the healthcare sector, particularly in innovative drugs, with expectations for the CXO sector to gain attention due to improved fundamentals and attractive valuations [7] - The report also mentions that WuXi AppTec's revenue for fiscal year 2024 is projected to reach 39.24 billion RMB (approximately 5.4 billion USD), with a growth forecast of 10%-15% for 2025 [7] Group 4 - According to CICC's research, China's innovative drug sector is transitioning into a phase of gradual innovation, gaining international competitiveness [8] - The report emphasizes that the domestic innovative drug industry is expected to reach a turning point by 2025, shifting from capital-driven growth to profit-driven growth [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Leading the Market - A" [9] Core Insights - The report highlights that several newly included innovative drugs in the medical insurance directory are rapidly entering hospitals, with significant growth in the number of drugs entering hospitals by the end of May 2025 compared to April 2025 [2][22] - The report notes that the new drug sector has shown a strong performance, with notable increases in stock prices for companies such as Beihai Kangcheng (114.5%), Frontier Biotech (41.4%), and Junsheng Tai (29.4%) during the week of July 7 to July 13, 2025 [1][18] Summary by Sections Weekly New Drug Market Review - From July 7 to July 13, 2025, the top five companies in the new drug sector by stock price increase were Beihai Kangcheng (114.5%), Frontier Biotech (41.4%), Junsheng Tai (29.4%), Kaituo Pharmaceutical (20.7%), and Yongtai Biotech (20.1%) [1][18] - The top five companies by stock price decrease were Yiming Anke (-19.4%), Shenzhou Cell (-13.4%), Ascentage Pharma (-10.0%), Lepu Biotech (-8.9%), and Rongchang Biotech (-8.8%) [1][18] Key Analysis of the New Drug Industry - The National Medical Insurance Administration updated the hospital admission data for innovative drugs included in the medical insurance directory as of the end of May 2025, indicating rapid hospital admissions for several newly included domestic innovative drugs [2][22] - Notable drugs with fast admission growth included Kangfang Biotech's Cardunilumab and Ivorisumab, Shanghai Yizhong's Paclitaxel Micelle, and Zecjin Pharmaceutical's Recombinant Human Thrombin [2][22] New Drug Approval and Acceptance Status - Four new drug or new indication applications were approved this week, including Ascentage Pharma's Lisatoclax tablets and Zhejiang Tianyuan's quadrivalent influenza virus split vaccine [26][27] - Ten new drug applications were accepted, including Dali Yingjie’s Docetaxel Injection and Zhaoke Pharmaceutical's Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops [26][28] Clinical Application Approval and Acceptance Status - This week, 43 new drug clinical applications were approved, and 20 new drug clinical applications were accepted [4][28]