开源证券研报指出，西麦食品增长根基稳步夯实，利润弹性释放可期，维持"增持"评级。1月公司进入 春节旺季备货阶段，市场需求相对较好，为收入增长提供支撑，同时成本红利继续释放，有望驱动公司 盈利弹性充分兑现。2025年纯燕麦推出有机燕麦等高附加值产品表现较好，增长有所提速；复合燕麦在 老品升级和新品放量下，增速较快并贡献主要增量，预计2026年燕麦主业将继续稳扎稳打，保障收入基 本盘。同时，2025年公司积极推进大健康第二增长曲线发展，Q4推出药食同源粉，在部分区域实现较 好动销和回转表现，预计2026年全国市场铺开后，有望贡献显著增量，成为重要增长极。2025年公司线 上渠道保持较强增长势能，其中抖音渠道增速较为亮眼，并且在控费提效策略推动下，渠道盈利能力在 逐季改善。 ...

原材料成本延续下降，叠加费用率优化，看好2026 年利润弹性 2025 年受益于澳麦原材料成本下行，公司前三季度毛利率同比提升1.03pct。2026年澳洲燕麦供需格局 继续改善，预计原料价格将延续下行趋势，驱动公司毛利率稳步上行，叠加公司费用管控能力持续优 化，盈利弹性有望加速兑现。 2025 年纯燕麦推出有机燕麦等高附加值产品表现较好，增长有所提速；复合燕麦在老品升级和新品放 量下，增速较快并贡献主要增量，预计2026 年燕麦主业将继续稳扎稳打，保障收入基本盘。同时， 2025 年公司积极推进大健康第二增长曲线发展，Q4 推出药食同源粉，在部分区域实现较好动销和回转 表现，预计2026 年全国市场铺开后，有望贡献显著增量，成为重要增长极。 线上渠道高增延续，线下新兴渠道拓展较好 2025 年公司线上渠道保持较强增长势能，其中抖音渠道增速较为亮眼，并且在控费提效策略推动下， 渠道盈利能力在逐季改善；天猫、京东等传统电商平台亦维持稳健增速，预计2026 年线上渠道仍将延 续高增长态势。线下渠道保持稳步增长，传统商超因调改增速放缓，新兴渠道成为线下主要增长引擎， 零食量贩持续扩充品类和门店覆盖数量，O2O 增加 ...

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **Alcohol Industry**: The liquor sector, particularly Moutai, has experienced price fluctuations, dropping below 1,600 yuan due to year-end cash recovery. However, after the digestion of pessimistic sentiment, a buying opportunity may arise in the liquor sector [1][4]. - **Food and Beverage Sector**: This sector is expected to see a rebound due to low expectations and low holdings, with CPI recovery and micro-consumption data resonating with macroeconomic trends [1][5]. - **Light Industry**: Focus on export opportunities, with recommendations for companies like Leshushi (leading market share in Africa for sanitary products) and Jiangxin Home (successful expansion in Vietnam) [1][7]. - **Textile Manufacturing**: Overseas clothing demand remains strong, with U.S. retail growth outpacing wholesale. However, caution in procurement due to tariffs has led to low inventory levels [1][8]. - **Snack Industry**: The sector shows significant improvement in fundamentals, with increased store openings and enhanced terminal sales performance [1][9]. - **Pig Farming Industry**: Currently undergoing accelerated capacity reduction, with a notable decline in breeding sow inventory. The industry is facing deep losses, but policy guidance may elevate future pig price expectations [1][24]. Company-Specific Insights - **New Dairy Industry**: New Dairy's pure oat products show stable growth, with compound oat flakes growing rapidly. The company is expected to accelerate revenue in Q4 due to declining import prices [1][6]. - **Angel Yeast**: The company benefits from declining raw material costs, with steady revenue growth and improvements in domestic and overseas yeast operations [1][6]. - **XGIMI Technology**: Anticipated revenue growth from domestic market outsourcing and acquisitions, with expected increases in overseas revenue due to new product launches [1][13][14]. - **Snack Industry Companies**: Companies like Gu Ming and Hu Shang are expected to benefit from internal growth and product expansion, achieving significant same-store sales growth [1][22][23]. - **Pork Producers**: Companies with low-cost advantages and strong cash flow, such as Muyuan, Wens, and DeKang, are recommended for investment due to their resilience against cyclical downturns [1][24]. Additional Important Insights - **Market Trends**: The snack industry is projected to see further profit margin improvements due to stable competition and expanded procurement scales [1][12]. - **Investment Opportunities**: The planting sector is highlighted for its potential due to global agricultural supply-demand dynamics and the upcoming IPO of Syngenta, which may attract attention to the entire sector [1][26][27]. - **Retail Sector**: The hotel industry is recovering, with companies like Huazhu Group and Tongcheng Travel recommended for their strong performance driven by business travel demand [1][21]. This summary encapsulates the key insights and recommendations from the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the discussed industries and companies.

Core Viewpoint - Ximai Foods, as a leading domestic oat brand, benefits from the trend of health-oriented consumption, with a continuous upward shift in growth since its listing [1] - Compared to overseas markets, there is significant room for improvement in the penetration rate of oats in China, with a solid base in pure oats and rapid growth in composite oat products through innovation [1] - The company is actively expanding into new channels such as O2O, community group buying, and emerging platforms like Douyin, demonstrating superior operational efficiency compared to peers [1] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 1.696 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.34%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 132 million yuan, up 21.90% [2] - In Q3 2025, revenue reached 547 million yuan, growing 18.92% year-on-year, with a net profit of 51 million yuan, an increase of 21.00% [2] Product Growth and Innovation - The revenue from pure oats in Q3 grew by 15%, driven by the contribution of organic oats, while composite oats maintained over 20% growth [3] - The company continues to innovate by introducing health-oriented ingredients into composite oat products, benefiting from the health consumption trend [3] - New products such as high-protein oat porridge and organic high-protein oat flakes were launched in October, expected to accelerate revenue growth in 2026 [3] Cost and Profitability - In Q3 2025, the company's gross margin improved by 0.93 percentage points to 43.75%, mainly due to lower raw material costs and an upgraded product mix [4] - The selling expense ratio decreased by 1.85 percentage points to 27.11%, reflecting effective cost control during the off-season [4] - The net profit margin increased by 0.14 percentage points to 9.31%, with a significant rise in the non-recurring net profit margin by 3.25 percentage points to 8.99% [4] Future Outlook - The company is expected to experience a rapid release of performance in 2026, with projected revenues of 2.33 billion, 2.78 billion, and 3.27 billion yuan for 2025-2027, representing year-on-year growth of 22.7%, 19.7%, and 17.4% respectively [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to reach 178 million, 236 million, and 300 million yuan for the same period, with growth rates of 33.4%, 32.9%, and 27.0% [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The company demonstrated strong revenue resilience in Q3, with revenue growth of 18.9% year-on-year, reaching 5.5 billion yuan, and net profit growth of 21.0%, amounting to 0.5 billion yuan. The performance exceeded expectations, leading to a maintained profit forecast for 2025-2027 [3][4] - The company is focusing on product structure upgrades and multi-channel expansion, with significant growth in online sales, particularly on platforms like Douyin, which is expected to exceed 50% growth [4][5] - Cost reductions and effective expense management have contributed to an increase in net profit margin, which rose to 9.31% in Q3, up 0.14 percentage points year-on-year [6] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported revenue of 1.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.3%, and a net profit of 0.5 billion yuan, up 21.9% year-on-year. The forecast for net profit for 2025-2027 is 1.7 billion yuan, 2.3 billion yuan, and 2.8 billion yuan, representing year-on-year growth rates of 30.3%, 31.7%, and 23.6% respectively [3][7] - The gross margin for Q3 was 43.75%, an increase of 0.92 percentage points year-on-year, driven by cost reductions [6][11] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected to be 0.78 yuan, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 26.9, 20.4, and 16.5 for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [3][7] Business Development - The company is actively advancing its health product line, with new products expected to launch soon, which could provide a new growth curve [5] - The company has successfully launched a series of health food products, receiving positive sales feedback, indicating strong market acceptance [5]

Core Viewpoint - Guohai Securities report indicates that Ximai Foods achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 81 million yuan in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.46% [1] - The company maintains its leading position in the Chinese oat grain market, focusing on the aging population and health economy trends [1] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Ximai Foods reported a net profit of 27 million yuan, up 25.16% year-on-year [1] - Revenue breakdown for H1 2025: pure oats 421 million yuan (+13.24%), compound oat flakes 556 million yuan (+27.6%), cold oat flakes 86 million yuan (+27.2%), and others 46 million yuan (-33.20%) [1] - The fastest revenue growth was seen in high-margin compound oat flakes, which now account for 48% of total revenue, indicating an optimized product structure [1] Market Position and Trends - Ximai Foods has over 20 years of experience in the oat grain market and continues to lead in this sector in China [1] - The oat grain market is expected to expand alongside the aging population and increasing health awareness among younger consumers, providing growth opportunities for the industry [1] - The company is extending its product line into the health sector, tapping into larger market segments [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's total operating revenue for H1 2025 reached 1.149 billion, a year-on-year increase of 18.07%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 81 million, up 22.46% year-on-year [7] - The revenue growth accelerated in Q2 2025, driven by strong downstream demand, indicating significant growth potential for the company [7] - The company is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% in revenue from 2025 to 2027, with profit elasticity anticipated due to cost reductions in 2025 [7] Financial Summary - Total operating revenue projections are as follows: 1,896 million in 2024, 2,255 million in 2025, 2,581 million in 2026, and 2,884 million in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 20.16%, 18.91%, 14.49%, and 11.72% respectively [1][8] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 133 million in 2024, 180 million in 2025, 229 million in 2026, and 276 million in 2027, with corresponding growth rates of 15.36%, 35.38%, 26.75%, and 20.83% [1][8] - The latest diluted EPS is projected to be 0.60 in 2024, 0.81 in 2025, 1.02 in 2026, and 1.24 in 2027 [1][8] - The company’s P/E ratios are expected to be 40.46 in 2024, 29.89 in 2025, 23.58 in 2026, and 19.52 in 2027 [1][8]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.896 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.16%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 133 million yuan, up 15.4% year-on-year [1] - The company experienced a decline in gross margin due to high raw material costs and new factory production, with a gross margin of 37.37% in Q4 2024, down 8.29 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The company is focusing on optimizing product structure and diversifying channels, with significant growth in composite oats and other processed products [4] Financial Performance - For Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 463 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.04%, and a net profit of 25 million yuan, up 8.22% year-on-year [1] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 656 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.93%, and a net profit of 55 million yuan, up 21.17% year-on-year [1] - The gross margin for Q1 2025 was 43.65%, a slight decrease of 0.05 percentage points year-on-year [2] Cost and Expense Management - The company adjusted its expense rhythm, resulting in a decrease in expense ratio to 31.89% in Q4 2024, down 11.21 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The selling expense ratio for Q4 2024 was 24.02%, down 12.33 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The net profit margin for Q1 2025 was 8.32%, an increase of 0.36 percentage points year-on-year [3] Product and Channel Strategy - The company is increasing its focus on composite oats and other deep-processed products, with revenue growth of nearly 30% for composite oats and over 170% for protein powder [4] - The company is expanding into new channels, with snack wholesale growth close to 50% and new retail channel GMV sales exceeding 100 million yuan, up 35% year-on-year [4] - The company anticipates improved profit elasticity due to a decrease in raw material prices and an increase in the use of new materials in Q2 [4] Future Outlook - The company projects revenues of 2.290 billion yuan, 2.741 billion yuan, and 3.309 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 20.78%, 19.69%, and 20.73% respectively [4] - Expected net profits for 2025-2027 are 177 million yuan, 220 million yuan, and 270 million yuan, with corresponding year-on-year growth rates of 33.17%, 24.23%, and 22.33% [4]

Macro Analysis - The upcoming National People's Congress (NPC) is expected to maintain an economic growth target of around 5%[11] - Key focuses include boosting consumption, fiscal and monetary policy coordination, and structural reforms to improve the business environment[11] - Five major industry themes for 2025 are identified: AI and AI+, quality consumption, new urbanization, infrastructure overseas, and food security[11] Market Impact - The NPC is anticipated to establish industry trends with policies supporting AI and AI+ as the most significant trends for 2025[16] - Enhancing consumer sentiment and happiness is a core policy concern, with current consumption performance being relatively weak[16] - The transition from old to new economic drivers will take time, with price rather than volume being a key factor influencing major asset changes in 2025[16] Investment Highlights - Jiufeng Energy (605090.SH) shows steady growth in clean energy with LNG domestic sales increasing, and the company’s gross profit per ton is improving[17] - Solid growth in the traditional Chinese medicine sector is noted for Guoshengtang (02273.HK), with a CAGR of 26.2% from 2018 to 2023[21] - Ximai Food (002956.SZ) has seen a steady increase in revenue, with a 5-year CAGR of 13.1% despite profit fluctuations[24] Risk Considerations - Risks include potential underperformance of policy support, slower-than-expected economic recovery, and competition in various sectors[7][12][30]