Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price based on the last closing price of 10.62 [1] Core Insights - The company's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 reached 1.042 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.38%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 161 million yuan, a decrease of 4.85% year-on-year. In Q3 2025 alone, revenue was 423 million yuan, up 17.76% year-on-year, and net profit was 101 million yuan, an increase of 116.40% year-on-year [4][5] - The core products continue to see significant growth, particularly in the swine vaccine segment, with sales of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines increasing by 50% year-on-year, and diarrhea vaccines seeing a 120% increase in revenue. The company is also making steady progress in developing new vaccines, including a novel mRNA vaccine for feline infectious peritonitis [5][7] Financial Performance Summary - The company forecasts revenues of 1.569 billion yuan for 2025, 1.851 billion yuan for 2026, and 2.073 billion yuan for 2027, with net profits projected at 283 million yuan, 320 million yuan, and 335 million yuan respectively. The corresponding EPS for these years is expected to be 0.25 yuan, 0.29 yuan, and 0.30 yuan, with PE ratios of 42.57, 37.67, and 35.91 respectively [5][7][9] - The gross margin is projected to be 54.00% in 2025, with a net profit margin of 18.03% [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company is experiencing a recovery in performance, with a focus on the orderly advancement of non-epidemic vaccine clinical trials. The revenue for Q1-Q3 2025 reached 1.042 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.38%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 161 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.85%. In Q3 alone, revenue was 423 million yuan, up 17.76% year-on-year, and net profit increased significantly by 116.40% year-on-year [2][3] - The company maintains its profit forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of 188 million yuan, 352 million yuan, and 508 million yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.17 yuan, 0.32 yuan, and 0.46 yuan. The current stock price corresponds to PE ratios of 65.4, 35.0, and 24.3 times for the respective years [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q1-Q3 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.042 billion yuan, a 7.38% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 161 million yuan, down 4.85% year-on-year. Q3 revenue was 423 million yuan, up 17.76% year-on-year, with net profit soaring by 116.40% year-on-year [2] - The company forecasts net profits of 188 million yuan in 2025, 352 million yuan in 2026, and 508 million yuan in 2027, with EPS projected at 0.17 yuan, 0.32 yuan, and 0.46 yuan respectively [2][3] Market Position and Growth - The company is expanding its market share in the competitive pig vaccine sector, with Q1-Q3 2025 sales of pig foot-and-mouth disease vaccines increasing by 50% year-on-year. The revenue from non-foot-and-mouth vaccines also saw significant growth, with diarrhea vaccine revenue up 120% year-on-year [3] - Direct sales channels for poultry vaccines showed strong performance, with a 40% year-on-year increase in direct sales revenue. The company is also expanding its international business, with revenue growth exceeding 16 million yuan in Q1-Q3 2025 [3] Research and Development - The company emphasizes stable operations and innovation in R&D, with R&D expenses of 96 million yuan in Q1-Q3 2025, a 9.08% increase year-on-year. The non-epidemic vaccine development is progressing, with the first clinical trial expected to begin by the end of December 2025 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The vaccine industry is showing significant growth in the first three quarters of the year, with various vaccine types, including circular, diarrhea, brucellosis, and cat trivalent vaccines, continuing to perform well [1][2] Vaccine Batch Issuance - In the first three quarters, most vaccine types have seen substantial year-on-year growth, with specific increases in pig vaccines such as foot-and-mouth disease (+9.1%), circular vaccine (+29.5%), pseudorabies vaccine (+27.0%), and swine fever vaccine (+17.7%) [1] - Poultry vaccines like avian influenza trivalent vaccine (+9.6%) and Newcastle disease vaccine (+12.4%) also showed stable growth, while brucellosis vaccine experienced a remarkable increase of +60.2% [1][2] - Pet vaccines, particularly domestic rabies vaccine (+22.8%) and domestic cat trivalent vaccine (+74.4%), have maintained high growth rates [1] Factors Driving Growth - The growth in pig vaccines is attributed to multiple factors, including farming profitability, increased pig slaughter rates, and the introduction of new products [2] - The poultry vaccine sector continues to grow steadily, while the brucellosis vaccine benefits from the ongoing launch of new products [2] Veterinary Drug Raw Materials - As of October 22, the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Index (VPI) stands at 69.29, reflecting a 0.1% increase from the end of September and a 6.4% increase year-on-year [3] - The VPI index has shown a positive trend in October, with an average of 69.33, marking a 0.9% increase from September [3][4] Price Trends and Market Dynamics - The price of veterinary raw materials has been on the rise due to tightened supply and increased demand from large orders, particularly for products like tylosin [4] - The overall price increase in veterinary raw materials is driven by a combination of cost factors, corporate strategies, and market demand [4] Investment Recommendations - The industry is gradually recovering from a downturn, with a focus on undervalued companies that exhibit both elasticity and certainty [5] - Companies that have shown strong performance typically possess innovative qualities in product development, marketing strategies, or capital operations [6] - Recommended companies for investment include Ruipu Biological (300119.SZ), Kexin Biological (688526.SH), and others [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the majority of vaccine varieties have experienced significant year-on-year growth from January to August, particularly in the pet vaccine sector, with domestic rabies vaccine and cat trivalent vaccine increasing by 16.8% and 78.9% respectively [1][2] - In the pig vaccine category, the economic product circular vaccine and mandatory vaccines such as pseudorabies and swine fever vaccines have shown rapid growth, attributed to sustained breeding prosperity and increased pig inventory [1][3] - The VPI index for veterinary raw materials has rebounded by approximately 2.1% by the end of September, following a three-month decline, driven by supply-side tightening and large downstream orders [4][5] Group 2 - The report highlights that the growth in vaccine issuance is supported by multiple factors including breeding prosperity, inventory growth, disease prevalence, and the introduction of new products [3][6] - The increase in prices for veterinary raw materials is primarily due to supply-side changes and improved market competition, with specific products like florfenicol benefiting from a more favorable supply environment [5][6] - The industry is gradually emerging from a downturn, with a focus on undervalued companies that exhibit both elasticity and certainty, suggesting a positive outlook for the sector [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the animal health industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [81]. Core Insights - The animal health industry is gradually emerging from a low point, with a focus on undervalued companies that exhibit both elasticity and certainty. The report highlights that the ongoing internal competition has led to a market cleanup, with a recovery in the prices of veterinary raw materials and significant improvements in the year-on-year issuance of various vaccine types [70][71]. - The report emphasizes the importance of innovation in companies that have performed well, whether through product innovation, marketing strategies, or capital operations, which is reflected in their financial performance [70][71]. Summary by Sections Vaccine Issuance - In the first eight months of the year, most vaccine types showed significant year-on-year growth, particularly in swine vaccines such as foot-and-mouth disease vaccine (+11.0%), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome vaccine (+38.1%), and others. The report notes that the cat tri-vaccine saw a remarkable increase of +78.9% [10][11][9]. - The report indicates that the growth in vaccine issuance is driven by multiple factors, including the continued prosperity of farming, increased livestock inventory, disease outbreaks, and the introduction of new products [11][10]. Veterinary Raw Materials - As of September, the Veterinary Price Index (VPI) was reported at 69.22, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 2.0% and a year-on-year increase of 8.7%. This marks the first month-on-month increase after three consecutive months of decline [56][59]. - The report highlights that the price of various veterinary raw materials has improved, with significant increases in the prices of products like tiamulin and florfenicol, driven by supply constraints and increased demand [56][59]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies that are undervalued yet possess strong growth potential, such as RuiPu Biological, KeQian Biological, and others. It notes that the competitive landscape is shifting, with larger companies outperforming smaller ones, indicating a potential for market consolidation in the future [70][71].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the animal health industry, expecting it to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [79]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant growth in vaccine approvals for circular, pseudorabies, and diarrhea vaccines, with notable year-on-year increases [7][8]. - The animal drug raw material market shows a continued strong performance in macrolide products, with price indices reflecting a structural differentiation among various products [52][53]. - The overall demand for animal health products is expected to recover, driven by improved profitability in the breeding sector and the introduction of new products [68][69]. Summary by Sections Vaccine Approvals - In April, major vaccine varieties for pigs showed substantial year-on-year growth, with circular vaccine up by 71.2%, pseudorabies vaccine by 73.3%, and diarrhea vaccine by 220% [7][8]. - Cumulative data from January to April indicates most vaccine types experienced significant growth, particularly in pig vaccines, with circular vaccine up by 52.3% and pseudorabies vaccine by 48.2% [8][9]. Raw Material Prices - As of the end of April, the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Index (VPI) was 69.2, reflecting a 5.6% increase from the previous month and a 13.4% increase year-on-year [52][53]. - Prices for macrolide products such as Tylosin, Tylvalosin, and Tilmicosin have shown strong performance, with increases of 10.1%, 17.6%, and 15.4% respectively compared to the end of March [53][54]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates a stable upward trend in the demand for animal health products, supported by a robust breeding sector and ongoing product innovation [68][69]. - The competitive landscape is expected to lead to a dual recovery in performance and valuation for the sector, with a focus on larger companies that can leverage their financial strength and product diversity [69][70]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Reap Bio, Kexin Bio, and others, which are well-positioned to benefit from the anticipated market recovery [68][70].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the industry, suggesting a potential upside of over 15% relative to benchmark indices [4]. Core Insights - The swine industry shows stable breeding profits, with a focus on capacity reduction logic. The average price of external three yuan pigs was 15.0 CNY/kg, up 2.1% week-on-week, while the average weight of pigs sold was 128.6 kg, down 0.2% [19][20]. - The beef industry is at an inflection point, with strong price performance continuing. The average price of calves was 28.2 CNY/kg, up 2.1%, and the average price of fattened cattle was 25.8 CNY/kg, up 0.7% [23][30]. - The white chicken market is affected by ongoing avian influenza, with significant impacts on breeding stock and prices. The average price of white feather broiler chicks was 2.8 CNY/chick, up 9.5% [31][34]. - The animal health sector is seeing a recovery in demand as breeding supply stabilizes, with a notable increase in the issuance of vaccines [48][49]. Summary by Sections Swine Industry - The average price of external three yuan pigs was 15.0 CNY/kg, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 2.1%. The average weight of pigs sold was 128.6 kg, down 0.2%. The price of 15 kg external three yuan piglets was 668 CNY/head, with a slight decrease of 0.05% [19][21]. - Supply pressure remains stable, with normal sales rhythms from large producers and limited sales from smallholders. The demand side shows increased activity from secondary breeding, but overall consumption remains weak [20][21]. - The report recommends companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and New Hope Liuhe for investment [20]. Beef Industry - The beef breeding industry is entering a capacity release phase, with the earliest signs of a price bottom forming. The report anticipates a potential recovery in the industry by late 2025 or early 2026 [23][30]. - The average wholesale price of beef was 61.4 CNY/kg, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2% [29][30]. - Recommended companies include Fucheng Co. and Guangming Meat Industry, focusing on integrated breeding and sales [23]. Poultry Industry - The average price of white feather broiler eggs was 1.6 CNY/egg, up 2.0%, while the average price of white feather broilers was 3.7 CNY/kg, up 2.2% [31][34]. - The report highlights the impact of avian influenza on breeding imports, particularly from the U.S. and New Zealand, which has been suspended for over three months [31][32]. - Recommended companies include Yisheng Livestock and He Feng Food [31]. Animal Health Sector - The demand for animal health products is expected to recover as breeding supply stabilizes. The issuance of vaccines has shown significant increases, particularly for swine diseases [48][49]. - The report recommends companies like Kexin Biological and Zhongmu Biotechnology, which are positioned to benefit from the recovery in the animal health market [49].