Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, attributed to lower market demand, with a slight improvement in the second quarter [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In 1H25, revenue decreased by 11% year-on-year to 13.6 billion, and net profit fell by 40% to 560 million [1] - In 2Q25, revenue showed a 6% year-on-year decline but increased by 28% quarter-on-quarter to 7.6 billion, while net profit decreased by 38% year-on-year but rose by 93% quarter-on-quarter to 370 million [1] Group 2: Business Development Trends - The company is experiencing marginal improvement in its civil construction business and is expanding its overseas market presence [2] - In 1H25, revenue from retail, engineering, and direct sales channels decreased by 7%, 5%, and 28% respectively, totaling 5.1 billion, 6.3 billion, and 2 billion [2] - The engineering and retail channels now account for approximately 84% of total revenue, with civil construction revenue growing over 10% year-on-year in 2Q25 [2] - The company is leveraging its waterproofing business to develop a nationwide channel network, with non-waterproof products like powder achieving rapid growth [2] - The company has successfully completed initial production trials at its Malaysia facility and signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Construmart in Chile [2] Group 3: Margin and Cost Management - The company's overall gross margin decreased by 3.8 percentage points year-on-year to 25.4% in 1H25, primarily due to price reductions in engineering and civil construction products [3] - In 2Q25, the gross margin improved by 3 percentage points quarter-on-quarter to 26.7%, driven by the first round of price increases in construction products and a higher proportion of high-margin civil construction projects [3] - The company is expected to continue improving its gross margin in 2H25 as price increases for civil construction projects are implemented [3] Group 4: Cash Flow and Expense Management - The company has been focusing on reducing costs, resulting in a marginal improvement in net operating cash flow, which was -400 million in 1H25, an improvement from -1.3 billion in the same period last year [4] - The expense ratio for 1H25 was 17%, down by 1.5 percentage points year-on-year, with reductions in sales, management, and R&D expenses [4] - The impact of credit impairment on profit was 430 million in 1H25, with a reduction to 290 million in 2Q25, leading to an operating profit margin of approximately 8.6% after adjusting for impairment [4] Group 5: Earnings Forecast and Valuation - Due to slightly lower-than-expected demand, the company has adjusted its shipment volume assumptions but maintains the 2025 EPS forecast at 0.55 yuan [5] - The 2026 EPS forecast has been reduced by 11% to 0.75 yuan, with the current stock price corresponding to 23x and 17x P/E for 2025 and 2026 respectively [5] - The company maintains an outperform rating with a target price of 16 yuan, implying a potential upside of 28% based on 29x and 21x P/E for 2025 and 2026 respectively [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, attributed to market demand downturn and intense price competition, but is optimistic about potential profit recovery in the second half of the year due to price increases in the waterproof products sector [1][5]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 13.569 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 10.84%, and a net profit of 564 million yuan, down 40.16% year-on-year [1][2]. - Q2 2025 revenue was 7.614 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.64%, with net profit at 372 million yuan, down 37.52% year-on-year [1][2]. Channel Structure - The company’s revenue from retail, industrial channels, and direct sales in H1 2025 was 5.059 billion yuan, 6.347 billion yuan, and 2.036 billion yuan, with respective year-on-year growth rates of -6.98%, -5.26%, and -28.01% [2]. - Retail and industrial channels accounted for 84% of total revenue in H1 2025, with retail channel revenue share increasing by 1.54 percentage points [2]. Product Performance - Revenue from waterproof membranes, coatings, mortar, and engineering construction in H1 2025 was 5.513 billion yuan, 3.946 billion yuan, 1.996 billion yuan, and 849 million yuan, with respective year-on-year growth rates of -8.84%, -17.11%, -6.24%, and -32.34% [3]. - The gross margins for waterproof membranes, coatings, and mortar were 22.60%, 36.54%, and 26.59%, showing declines compared to the previous year [3]. International Expansion - The company achieved overseas revenue of 576 million yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 42.16%, contributing to 4.25% of total revenue [3]. - The company is actively pursuing international supply chain and channel development, including a planned acquisition of 100% of Chilean building materials supermarket Construmart S.A. [3]. Cost and Cash Flow Management - The overall gross margin for H1 2025 was 25.40%, down 3.82 percentage points year-on-year, while the Q2 gross margin was 26.71%, up 2.97 percentage points from Q1 [4]. - The company reported a net cash outflow of 396 million yuan from operating activities in H1 2025, an improvement of 932 million yuan compared to the previous year [4]. Price Adjustment Strategy - In response to industry pressures, the company announced price increases for waterproof products ranging from 3% to 10% starting July 8, 2025, aiming to improve profitability in H2 2025 [5]. - The company anticipates that the recent price adjustments will help stabilize the competitive landscape and enhance profit margins moving forward [5]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company projects revenues of 25.436 billion yuan, 26.554 billion yuan, and 27.833 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, with expected net profits of 1.227 billion yuan, 1.439 billion yuan, and 1.696 billion yuan, indicating significant growth in net profit by 1033.91% in 2026 [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Buy-A" with a 6-month target price of 13.77 CNY, compared to the current stock price of 12.03 CNY [4]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 13.569 billion CNY in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.84%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 564 million CNY, down 40.16% year-on-year. The decline is attributed to market demand downturn and intense price competition [1][2]. - The company is experiencing a continuous optimization of its channel structure, with retail and engineering channels accounting for 84% of total revenue in H1 2025. Retail channel revenue share increased by 1.54 percentage points [2]. - The company is actively responding to industry price competition by raising prices on certain waterproof products, which is expected to improve profitability in the second half of 2025 [8]. Revenue Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 135.69 billion CNY, with a quarterly breakdown showing Q1 and Q2 revenues down 16.71% and 5.64% year-on-year, respectively. The decline in Q2 was less severe compared to Q1 [1]. - Revenue from retail, engineering, and direct sales channels in H1 2025 was 50.59 billion CNY, 63.47 billion CNY, and 20.36 billion CNY, with respective year-on-year growth rates of -6.98%, -5.26%, and -28.01% [2]. Product and Regional Analysis - In H1 2025, revenue from waterproof membranes, coatings, mortar, and engineering construction was 5.513 billion CNY, 3.946 billion CNY, 1.996 billion CNY, and 849 million CNY, with respective growth rates of -8.84%, -17.11%, -6.24%, and -32.34% [3]. - The company achieved overseas revenue of 576 million CNY in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 42.16%, with ongoing construction of overseas bases and plans to acquire a 100% stake in Chilean building materials supermarket Construmart S.A. [3]. Profitability and Cash Flow - The overall gross margin for H1 2025 was 25.40%, a decrease of 3.82 percentage points year-on-year. The gross margin for Q2 2025 was 26.71%, an increase of 2.97 percentage points from Q1 [4]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of 396 million CNY in H1 2025, which was an improvement compared to a net outflow of 932 million CNY in the same period last year [8]. Future Outlook - The company forecasts revenues of 25.436 billion CNY, 26.554 billion CNY, and 27.833 billion CNY for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with expected net profits of 1.227 billion CNY, 1.439 billion CNY, and 1.696 billion CNY, indicating significant growth in net profit in 2025 [9].

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