Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Insights - The company exceeded market expectations in H1 2025 with revenue, net profit, and operating cash flow of $1.229 billion, $98 million, and $155 million respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 12.4%, 16.8%, and 255.4% [2] - The company plans to expand its customer base in Europe in the second half of 2025, which is expected to drive future growth [3] - The company declared a dividend of 16.3 HK cents per share for H1 2025, up from 13.8 HK cents in H1 2024, with a payout ratio of 60% and an annualized dividend yield of 5.4% [2] Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved a gross margin of 19.7%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year, primarily driven by improved production efficiency in leisure and underwear segments [4] - The net profit margin for H1 2025 was 8.0%, up 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, with stable administrative and R&D expenses [4] - The company’s inventory increased by 18.51% year-on-year to $352 million, leading to an increase in inventory turnover days by 4 days to 59 days [5] Growth Strategy - The company aims to leverage growth opportunities in Europe and Asia, with a focus on expanding its customer base and establishing new production facilities [3][6] - The company’s revenue forecast for 2025 is set at $2.813 billion, with net profit expected to be $235 million, corresponding to an EPS of $0.08 [7] - The company is expected to benefit from the recovery of denim and underwear customer segments, as well as the growing demand in the women's sports market [6][7] Valuation Metrics - The projected PE ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 9, 8, and 7 respectively, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [7] - The company’s revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 13.91% from 2025 to 2026 [9]