Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company has shown a slight increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 1.1%, while net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 7.2% [2] - The company plans to invest approximately 23 billion Indian Rupees (around 27.6 million USD) to establish a production base in an economic zone in India, with preliminary construction already underway [2][3] - The company has a strong market position as a leading global sports shoe manufacturer, benefiting from vertical integration and a significant share of the global sports brand market [5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company's revenue and net profit attributable to the parent company were 406 million USD and 171 million USD, respectively, with a year-on-year growth of 1.1% and a decline of 7.2% [2] - The second quarter of 2025 saw revenue and net profit of 203.1 million USD and 95 million USD, with a year-on-year decline of 0.35% in revenue but a 13.02% increase in net profit [2] - The company plans to distribute a dividend of 0.4 HKD per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 47.77% and an annualized dividend yield of 6.4% [2] Manufacturing Insights - The manufacturing segment's revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025 were 279.8 million USD and 155 million USD, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.2% and a slight decline of 0.3% in net profit [3] - The manufacturing gross margin and net margin were 17.7% and 5.5%, respectively, with a year-on-year decrease of 1.4 and 0.4 percentage points [3] - The company has increased its workforce to 292,300 employees, a 5.5% year-on-year increase, with manufacturing staff growing by 6.6% [3] Retail Business Performance - The retail segment experienced a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with figures of 915.9 million CNY and 188 million CNY, representing a year-on-year decrease of 8.26% and 44% [4] - The number of direct-operated stores decreased by 1.16% year-on-year to 3,408, with a closure of 40 stores since the end of 2024 [4] - Despite challenges, the company reported a robust growth of 16% in omni-channel revenue, with live streaming sales increasing by over 100% [4] Investment Recommendations - The company is expected to face short-term order pressures due to tariffs and inflation, but medium-term growth is anticipated as production capacity is expanded and orders recover [5] - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted downwards to 8.218 billion USD, 8.546 billion USD, and 8.822 billion USD, respectively, with net profit forecasts revised to 373.67 million USD, 414.02 million USD, and 450.05 million USD [5][7] - The company maintains a favorable valuation with a projected PE ratio of 7, 6, and 6 for 2025-2027, supporting the "Buy" rating [5][7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1][5]. Core Views - The company reported Q1 2025 revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders of $202.9 million and $7.6 million, respectively, showing a year-on-year growth of 1.3% and a decline of 24.2%, which was below market expectations [2]. - The decline in net profit was primarily due to uneven capacity utilization across manufacturing plants, inefficiencies in production, and rising labor costs due to increased hiring and wage inflation [2][3]. - The manufacturing ASP (Average Selling Price) turned positive after five consecutive quarters of decline, with Q1 2025 manufacturing revenue and net profit at $132.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.9% and a decline of 24.6% [3]. - The retail business saw a further decline in revenue in April 2025, with Q1 retail revenue and net profit at $51.07 million and $1.38 million, respectively, down 5.4% and 20.7% year-on-year [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 manufacturing gross margin, operating net margin, and net margin attributable to shareholders were 17.7%, 5.7%, and 4.8%, respectively, down 2.6, 2.7, and 2.0 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The company expects to maintain revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 at $8.69 billion, $9.09 billion, and $9.43 billion, while lowering net profit forecasts for the same period to $460 million, $520 million, and $560 million [5][7]. Market Position and Outlook - The company is positioned as a global leader in athletic shoe manufacturing, benefiting from a strong market share among top global sports brands and a vertically integrated supply chain [5]. - The company exports 29% to the U.S. and can cover tariffs through increased production capacity in Vietnam and Indonesia, with expectations of maintaining low to mid-single-digit growth in orders for the year [5]. - The report anticipates that despite short-term challenges from tariffs and inflation affecting consumer confidence, the company is likely to see growth driven by production expansion and positive price momentum [5].