川宁生物（301301.SZ）12月11日在投资者互动平台表示，公司采用合成生物学技术生产肌醇，相较于 传统提取工艺，在菌种设计、发酵工艺等方面具备创新优势。目前该技术已实现产业化应用，具体成本 数据涉及商业机密，望您理解。肌醇作为公司合成生物学重点产品，已进入生产阶段。目前巩留合成生 物学基地处于产能爬坡期，具体产能数据及明年销量规划将根据市场订单情况动态调整。公司肌醇已获 得饲料添加剂许可证书，广泛应用于水产、禽畜饲料领域。基于商业保密原则及信息披露合规要求，具 体客户信息暂不便透露，敬请谅解。公司将持续推进合成生物学产业化进程，相关进展请关注公司法定 披露渠道。 （文章来源：每日经济新闻） 每经AI快讯，有投资者在投资者互动平台提问：近期关注到中国维生素产业发展高层论坛，川宁生物 继续推出肌醇（维生素B8）。采用生物技术合成替代传统提取方式成本是否有大幅降低。肌醇作为饲 料添加剂，获得了国内外饲料许可。现目前肌醇的价格如何？公司产能如何？预计明年销量如何？肌醇 在水产，禽畜饲料中的应用相当广泛，与公司合作的企业有哪些？ ...

Core Viewpoint - Huaheng Biological has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an "A+H" dual listing, with Huatai International as the sole sponsor. The company specializes in the research, production, and sales of bio-based products, holding the largest global market share for L-alanine and L-valine as of 2024. However, it faces significant challenges including declining product prices, sharply reduced profit margins, and intensified industry competition [1][2]. Financial Performance - From 2022 to 2024, Huaheng Biological's revenue is projected to grow from 1.419 billion to 2.178 billion yuan, indicating a strong growth trend. However, net profit is expected to drop from 319 million yuan in 2022 to 185 million yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 58.67%. In the first three quarters of 2025, revenue reached 2.194 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42.53%, but net profit still fell by 5.1% to 159 million yuan [2][3]. - The company's gross margin has significantly decreased from 40.4% in 2023 to 24.8% in 2024, and further down to 23.5% in the first three quarters of 2025, nearly halving from its peak [2][3]. Product Pricing and Market Dynamics - The decline in profitability is attributed to a comprehensive drop in market prices across nearly all product lines. For instance, the average price of amino acid products has fallen from 18,900 yuan per ton in 2022 to 15,000 yuan per ton in the first half of 2025, a decrease of over 20%. Specifically, the price of L-alanine dropped from 35,000 yuan per ton at the beginning of 2025 to 20,000 yuan per ton by mid-year, a decline of approximately 42.86% [3][4]. Supply and Demand Changes - The market's supply-demand dynamics have shifted significantly, with many sub-markets transitioning from high growth to stagnation. For example, the compound annual growth rate for valine is expected to drop from 60.2% (2020-2024) to 8.6% (2024-2030) and further to 3.4% (2030-2035). The inositol market is projected to experience nearly stagnant growth during the same period [4][5]. - The oversupply situation is exacerbated by rapid capacity expansion driven by high previous profits, alongside a slowdown in downstream demand due to macroeconomic factors. This has led to increased price competition [4][5]. Industry Competition and Strategic Shifts - Other companies in the industry are also expanding capacity, with significant new production planned for L-valine by competitors such as Yipin Biological and Jinhai Biological, which will further intensify competition [5][6]. - In response to the fierce competition in its core business, Huaheng Biological is attempting to pivot towards high-value beauty and personal care ingredients. However, this transition faces challenges due to the importance of patent barriers, brand effects, and channel control, areas where the company currently lacks strength [6][7].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Hold" [5] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 2.2 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 43%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company was 170 million yuan, a decrease of 1.3% year-on-year [1] - Despite weak price performance of main products, the increase in sales volume has contributed to revenue growth. The average price of valine was 14 yuan/kg, down 4.5% year-on-year, while tryptophan and arginine saw price declines of 29% and 25% respectively [2] - The company is optimizing product resource allocation and enhancing sustainable profitability through increased R&D investment in new products, including biobased materials [2][3] - The establishment of an AI digital laboratory aims to integrate AI technology into synthetic biology and company management, enhancing operational efficiency [3] - The company plans to issue overseas shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to support its globalization strategy and improve capital structure [3] Financial Summary - For 2025, the company expects net profits of 230 million yuan, 310 million yuan, and 360 million yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with adjustments made due to declining prices of some main products [3] - The projected revenue for 2025 is 3.16 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 44.98% [4] - The company’s EBITDA for 2025 is estimated at 495.79 million yuan, with a P/E ratio of 42.63 [4][10] Product and Market Strategy - The company is advancing projects in biobased materials and has initiated technical upgrades to existing production facilities to allow flexible production of various products [2] - The R&D expenditure for the first three quarters of 2025 was 110 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.58% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company is focusing on the commercialization of synthetic biology products, which are currently in a ramp-up phase of production, with improved order conditions compared to the previous year [1] Group 1: Synthetic Biology Products - The synthetic biology products currently in mass production include resveratrol, 5-hydroxytryptophan, ergothioneine, squalene, and inositol [1] - As of the third quarter of 2025, the revenue from synthetic biology products is projected to be 44.8 million yuan [1] - The company adheres to a dual-driven strategy of "biological fermentation + synthetic biology" to continuously optimize production processes [1] Group 2: Production Capacity and Orders - The synthetic biology base is still in the capacity ramp-up phase [1] - There has been an improvement in order conditions compared to the same period last year [1] - The company is actively promoting the commercialization process of synthetic biology products [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company is focusing on the commercialization of synthetic biology products, with a dual strategy of "biological fermentation + synthetic biology" to optimize production processes and improve order conditions compared to the previous year [1] Group 1: Synthetic Biology Products - Current mass-produced synthetic biology products include red yeast rice, 5-hydroxytryptophan, ergothioneine, squalene, and inositol [1] - By the third quarter of 2025, the revenue from synthetic biology products is projected to reach 44.8 million yuan [1] Group 2: Production Capacity and Strategy - The synthetic biology base is still in the capacity ramp-up phase this year [1] - The company is committed to continuously optimizing production processes and actively promoting the commercialization of synthetic biology products [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Tianfeng Securities highlights that Jindawei's main business includes health products, coenzyme Q10, and vitamin series, with a projected revenue of 1.728 billion yuan in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.5%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 247 million yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 90.1% [1] Group 1: Company Performance - The health product market is continuously expanding, driven by increasing health consumption demand [1] - In the short term, the company expects stable growth in coenzyme Q10 and a surge in domestic demand for its health product brand, Duote Beisi, indicating a continuation of high growth in H1 2025 [1] - For the medium to long term, the company has a clear growth path, leveraging its synthetic biology technology platform to incubate high-value new products like EPA, potentially replicating the success of coenzyme Q10 [1] Group 2: Investment and Growth Projections - The company plans to use funds from convertible bonds for the expansion and renovation of coenzyme Q10 production, as well as projects for 30,000 tons of allulose and 5,000 tons of inositol, which are expected to provide new growth points for performance [1] - The brandization of the company's health products is also undergoing continuous upgrades and implementation [1] - Projected net profits attributable to the parent company for 2025-2027 are estimated at 440 million, 650 million, and 790 million yuan, with growth rates of 29%, 47%, and 22% respectively [1] Group 3: Valuation and Market Position - The company is compared to peers such as Tongrentang and Ruoyuchen, with a PEG ratio of 1.1 for 2026, corresponding to a PE of 35X [1] - The target market value is set at 15.7 billion yuan, with a target price of 25.7 yuan, maintaining a "buy" rating [1]

Group 1 - The company currently offers inositol as its vitamin product and plans to launch additional vitamin and amino acid products in the future [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with expectations of a stock price increase of over 15% relative to the industry index in the next six months [5][20]. Core Viewpoints - The company is advancing its "Bio + AI" strategy to build a multi-dimensional product system, which includes amino acids, vitamins, and bio-based new material monomers. This diversification is expected to enhance profitability and growth potential as new products are gradually launched and technical upgrades are completed [9][10][11]. - The company reported a revenue of 1.489 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 46.54%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 115 million yuan, a decrease of 23.26% year-on-year [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - **Revenue Growth**: The projected revenue for 2025 is 2.617 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 20.1%. The revenue is expected to continue growing to 3.098 billion yuan in 2026 and 3.591 billion yuan in 2027 [1][11]. - **Net Profit**: The net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to be 240 million yuan in 2025, recovering to 298 million yuan in 2026 and 381 million yuan in 2027, with corresponding growth rates of 26.6%, 24.3%, and 27.6% respectively [1][11]. - **Profitability Ratios**: The return on equity (ROE) is expected to improve from 7.2% in 2024 to 12.2% in 2027, indicating a recovery in profitability [1][11]. - **Earnings Per Share (EPS)**: The EPS is projected to be 0.96 yuan in 2025, increasing to 1.19 yuan in 2026 and 1.52 yuan in 2027 [1][11]. Cash Flow and Financial Health - The net cash flow from operating activities in the first half of 2025 was 75 million yuan, a decrease of 9.93% year-on-year. The net cash flow from investing activities was -261 million yuan, an increase of 40.91% year-on-year, primarily due to reduced cash payments for fixed assets and intangible assets [3]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were 379 million yuan, a decrease of 3.63% year-on-year [3]. Market Conditions and Product Pricing - The overall gross profit margin for the first half of 2025 was 24.11%, a decline of 7.49 percentage points compared to the same period in 2024. This decline is attributed to rising costs of amino acids and vitamins, as well as a decrease in the prices of certain products [2][4]. - The price of L-alanine dropped approximately 42.86% from early 2025 to the end of June 2025, which has exerted pressure on the company's performance [4]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on enhancing its research and development capabilities, particularly in the integration of AI technology within its operations. This initiative aims to improve production efficiency and product quality, thereby supporting sustainable growth [10].

Market Performance - The new materials sector experienced a decline this week, with the new materials index falling by 0.31%, underperforming the ChiNext index by 2.67% [1][2] - Over the past five trading days, the synthetic biology index decreased by 0.51%, semiconductor materials dropped by 4.74%, and specialty chemicals fell by 1.54%. In contrast, biodegradable plastics saw a slight increase of 0.02%, while industrial gases declined by 1.20%. Battery chemical products surged by 13.36% [1][2] Price Tracking - Amino acids prices showed the following changes: valine at 12,750 CNY/ton (-1.92%), arginine at 22,900 CNY/ton (-1.08%), tryptophan at 39,500 CNY/ton (-4.82%), and methionine at 22,050 CNY/ton (-0.68%) [3] - Prices for biodegradable materials remained stable: PLA (FY201 injection grade) at 17,800 CNY/ton, PLA (REVODE201 blow film grade) at 17,200 CNY/ton, PBS at 17,800 CNY/ton, and PBAT at 9,850 CNY/ton [3] - Vitamin prices were as follows: Vitamin A at 64,000 CNY/ton (unchanged), Vitamin E at 64,500 CNY/ton (-1.53%), Vitamin D3 at 227,500 CNY/ton (unchanged), calcium pantothenate at 40,500 CNY/ton (unchanged), and inositol at 26,000 CNY/ton (unchanged) [3] - Industrial gases and wet electronic chemicals prices remained unchanged: UPSSS grade hydrofluoric acid at 11,000 CNY/ton and EL grade hydrofluoric acid at 5,600 CNY/ton [3] - In the plastics and fibers category, carbon fiber remained at 83,750 CNY/ton (unchanged), polyester industrial yarn at 8,500 CNY/ton (-2.30%), and aramid at 102,700 CNY/ton (+17.62%). The export average price for polyester tire cord fabric in July was 16,353 CNY/ton (-0.61%) [3] Investment Opportunities - The DAC project has been included in Shanghai's 2025 key technology research and development plan, highlighting opportunities in domestic DAC adsorbents and equipment [4] - The recognition and strong support from various government levels for DAC technology mark a significant milestone in addressing climate change and promoting green energy development [5] - The establishment of a thousand-ton demonstration project will provide valuable engineering data and operational experience for future commercial projects, potentially enhancing DAC product performance and reducing capture costs [5] - Companies to watch for key adsorbent materials and related equipment include Blue Sky Technology, Jianlong Micro-Nano, Xizhuang Co., China Energy Construction, GCL-Poly, and United Water [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company has announced a delay in the "Malic Acid Co-production Tryptophan Project," extending the expected operational date from 2025 to October 2026 due to project implementation and investment progress considerations [5][6][7]. Fundraising and Investment Project Overview - The company raised approximately RMB 699.99 million through a private placement of 21,122,510 shares at RMB 33.14 per share, with net proceeds after expenses amounting to RMB 683.81 million [1][2]. - The total planned investment for the projects was adjusted from RMB 700 million to RMB 683.81 million, with specific allocations for projects detailed in a table [2][3]. Fund Usage and Project Status - As of June 30, 2025, the company has fully utilized the raised funds for the "Succinic Acid Co-production Valine/Inositol Project" and the "Malic Acid Co-production Tryptophan Project," with investment ratios exceeding 100% for both projects [4]. - The company has established a special account for the management of the raised funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements [2][3]. Delay Reasons and Impact - The delay in the "Malic Acid Co-production Tryptophan Project" is based on the need for technical upgrades to production equipment and alignment with market demand [5][6]. - The company asserts that the delay will not affect the project's investment direction, implementation entity, or method, and it does not pose any risk to shareholder interests [6][7]. Approval and Compliance - The board of directors and the supervisory board have approved the delay, and the decision complies with relevant regulations and internal governance [7][8].