2026 年 01 月 07 日 优然牧业(09858.HK) 原奶周期与牛肉周期共振，龙头牧场利 润弹性可期 奶周期：26 年原奶价格有望触底反转，利好牧场利润弹性释放 到 25 年 12 月，原奶价格较 21 年 8 月的最高点下跌幅度达到 31%， 下行时间已近 4 年半。我们预计 26 年原奶周期将触底反转，原奶价 格即将开启新一轮上行周期：①成母牛群老化淘汰：我国上一轮奶牛 扩群主要集中在 20、21、22 年，而我国奶牛的平均可利用产奶胎次 在 2-3 胎，到 26 年上一轮投产的奶牛将逐步进入产奶末期，面临自 然淘汰。且近两年社会中小牧场为抗现金流压力淘汰了较多犊牛及育 成牛，导致牛群老化，到 26 年预计成母牛群的自然淘汰及老化将驱 动奶牛供给去化持续。②大包粉过期去库：我国国产大包粉保质期普 遍在 1-1.5 年，而我国主要的集中喷粉来自于 24 年及 25 年上半年， 预计到 26 年大包粉将因过期而加速去库，促进更多新鲜原奶的消耗。 ③乳制品国产替代加速：25-26 年我国乳制品深加工产能逐步投产， 干乳制品的国产替代将消化多余原奶。优然牧业作为我国牧场龙头， 原奶价格的触底反转将增厚其 ...

Investment Rating - Industry rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Viewpoints - The short-term rebound in raw milk prices does not change the ongoing destocking trend, but a price turning point is anticipated [1] - After significant destocking, beef cattle prices are gradually recovering, with September average prices reaching 25.99 CNY/kg, up 10.7% from the beginning of the year [2] - The rise in beef cattle prices is positively impacting the prices of cull cows, which in September averaged 19.33 CNY/kg, up 19.2% year-to-date [3] Summary by Sections 1) Raw Milk Price Analysis - Despite a short-term price rebound due to holiday stocking and school milk demand, overall prices remain below cost levels, leading to continued industry losses and destocking [1] - The September cow inventory decreased by 0.18% month-on-month, with a cumulative reduction of approximately 8% [1] 2) Beef Cattle Price Analysis - The average price of beef cattle in September was 25.99 CNY/kg, reflecting a 10.7% increase since the start of the year and a 15.6% increase from previous lows [2] - The average price of calves rose to 32.42 CNY/kg, marking a 39% increase from the lowest point in 2024 [2] 3) Impact of Beef Prices on Dairy Companies - The increase in beef cattle prices has led to a rise in cull cow prices, which is expected to improve the financial performance of dairy companies [3] - The trend of narrowing losses from cull cows is likely to continue for an extended period due to the long replenishment cycle in the beef industry [3] 4) Investment Recommendations - The core logic of the sector remains unchanged, with expectations for a price turning point and attractive valuations [4] - Recommended stocks include: Yuran Dairy, China Shengmu, Aoyuan Group, Modern Dairy, and Tianrun Dairy for dairy; and China Shengmu, Guangming Meat, and Fucheng Co. for beef [4]