Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on 康龙化成 (300759 CH) with a "Buy" rating and a target price of 38.08 RMB, indicating a potential upside of 21.7% from the current price of 31.30 RMB [1][3]. Core Insights - 康龙化成 is recognized as a leading integrated CXO service provider in China, benefiting from the growing global demand for pharmaceutical R&D outsourcing. The company offers end-to-end services across the entire drug development lifecycle, positioning itself to capitalize on the increasing outsourcing needs in the pharmaceutical industry [1][7]. - The report highlights the company's strategic expansion into small molecule CDMO, clinical development, and large molecule & cell and gene therapy (CGT) sectors, creating a comprehensive one-stop CXO platform that reduces operational risks and costs for clients [7]. - The company is expected to see revenue growth of 14.2% in 2025, 14.8% in 2026, and 16.3% in 2027, with adjusted net profit growth projected at 12.3%, 17.8%, and 18.7% for the same years [7][8]. Financial Summary - For FY23A, 康龙化成 reported sales revenue of 11,538 million RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 12.4%. The adjusted net profit for the same period was 1,903 million RMB, reflecting a growth of 3.8% [2][11]. - The company’s sales revenue is projected to reach 14,022 million RMB in FY25E, with a corresponding adjusted net profit of 1,804 million RMB, indicating a year-on-year increase of 12.3% [2][11]. - The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for FY25E is estimated at 1.01 RMB, with a forward P/E ratio of 30.8 times [2][11]. Shareholder Structure - The shareholder structure indicates that 19.3% of the shares are held by Hong Kong investors, while the actual controller holds 17.7% [4]. Stock Performance - The stock has shown a 1-month absolute return of 8.6% and a 6-month return of 15.1%, outperforming the market in these periods [5].