Macro Economic Overview - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the use of more proactive fiscal policies to support employment and foreign trade, and to improve people's livelihoods [3][4] - Recent policies focus on industrial internet applications and the development of new energy sectors, indicating a shift towards digitalization and innovation [3][4] Fixed Income Market - As of August 2025, the total bond custody amount reached 174.54 trillion yuan, with a net increase of 15,060.06 million yuan, indicating a slight decrease in growth compared to previous months [9][10] - The leverage ratio in the bond market slightly increased to 106.88%, reflecting a cautious optimism in the market [13][14] Pharmaceutical Industry - The pharmaceutical sector is entering a new growth phase driven by innovation and optimization of centralized procurement, with major companies like Heng Rui Pharmaceutical and China Biologic Products showing robust revenue growth [17][18] - The recent adjustments in the national medical insurance directory are expected to benefit innovative drugs, leading to potential rapid growth for companies involved [18][19] Non-Bank Financial Sector - The performance of non-bank financial companies is primarily driven by property and equity investments, with significant contributions from the property insurance sector [21][22] - The net profit growth of listed insurance companies improved in the first half of 2025, largely due to the profitability of property insurance [21][24] Agricultural Sector - The price of white feather chicken increased due to supply disruptions and rising demand, with the average selling price reaching 7.17 yuan/kg in August 2025 [30][31] - The egg market faces pressure from high production capacity, limiting the potential for price increases despite some upward movement in prices [32][33] Machinery Industry - The valuation of global robotics companies is being redefined, with Figure's recent funding round valuing the company at 39 billion USD, indicating a bullish outlook for the robotics sector [37][38] - Key components in robotics are expected to see significant valuation increases, with potential PE ratios reaching 200 times as the industry matures [38][39] Consumer Services Sector - The upcoming National Day holiday is expected to boost travel bookings, with a steady increase in pre-booking trends observed [42][45] - The tea and coffee sector continues to show strong performance, with leading brands expanding their market presence despite some overall industry slowdowns [43][45] Real Estate and Construction - China Overseas Property is experiencing growth in both scale and profitability, with projected net profits increasing from 16.1 billion yuan in 2025 to 19.6 billion yuan by 2027 [47][48] - The company is focusing on high-quality expansion and has seen a significant increase in managed area and new contract signings [49][50] Electronics Industry - The domestic high-power server power supply market is growing, with companies like Oulu Tong positioned as leaders in this space, benefiting from the rise of AI applications [51][52] - The demand for higher power server supplies is expected to increase, with new products in development to meet the needs of advanced AI servers [53]

Macro Strategy - The report highlights that government bonds support the improvement of social financing, while an active stock market boosts M2 growth, downplaying the negative growth in monthly loans [1][16] - In July 2025, new social financing reached 1.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 389.3 billion yuan year-on-year, with government bond financing being a major contributor [16][17] - The M2 growth rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 8.8% in July 2025, driven by an active stock market and improved fiscal spending [16][17] Fixed Income Analysis - The report discusses the comparative value of non-ETF component bonds in the sci-tech bond market, suggesting a shift towards these bonds for better liquidity and potential inclusion in ETF [1][18] - The analysis indicates that the credit spreads of non-ETF component bonds are generally higher than those of ETF component bonds, suggesting a larger selection of bonds with compression potential [1][19] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the performance of sci-tech bonds in the context of market fluctuations and the potential for future inclusion in ETFs [1][19] Industry Insights - The "anti-involution" policy is compared to the supply-side reform, indicating a shift in focus towards new industries such as renewable energy, semiconductors, and high-end equipment [2][22] - The report notes that the current economic environment shows signs of structural and institutional overcapacity, particularly in emerging industries like photovoltaics and lithium batteries [2][22] - The analysis suggests that the "anti-involution" policy aims to enhance quality development rather than merely reducing capacity, with a focus on market-driven measures [2][22] Company Recommendations - Jinlang Technology is projected to benefit from increased demand in Europe and Asia, with a forecasted net profit growth of 68% in 2025 [8] - Upme Holdings is expected to achieve significant profit growth through its multi-brand strategy, with a projected net profit increase of 42.3% in 2025 [9] - Nasda is recognized as a leading domestic printer manufacturer, with a focus on enhancing competitiveness through R&D investments [10]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the retail industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights the strong performance of domestic brands in the skincare and cosmetics sectors on platforms like Douyin, with significant market share gains [5][25][28] - The report emphasizes the importance of emotional consumption trends driving growth in various retail segments, particularly in jewelry, cosmetics, and offline retail [30][31] Summary by Sections Retail Market Overview - The retail industry index decreased by 2.22% during the week of July 28 to August 1, 2025, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 1.28 percentage points [7][14] - The professional chain segment showed the largest increase among retail sub-sectors, while the jewelry sector led the year-to-date performance with a 25.38% increase [17][20] Key Industry Dynamics - In July, Douyin's skincare brand Han Shu ranked first, with domestic brands occupying 15 out of the top 20 spots in the skincare category [25][28] - The cosmetics sector also saw domestic brands excel, with 19 out of the top 20 positions in the makeup category, driven by cushion products and other high-demand items [28][29] Investment Recommendations - Investment focus areas include: - **Jewelry**: Recommend brands with differentiated product offerings like Laopuhuang and Chaohongji [30][33] - **Offline Retail**: Highlight companies like Yonghui Supermarket and Aiyingshi that are adapting to consumer trends [30][31] - **Cosmetics**: Emphasize domestic brands with strong market positions such as Maogeping and Pola [31][32] - **Medical Aesthetics**: Focus on companies with unique product lines like Aimeike and Kedi-B [31][32] Company-Specific Insights - **Laopuhuang**: Achieved revenue of 8.506 billion yuan (+167.5%) and a net profit of 1.473 billion yuan (+253.9%) in FY2024, with strong growth expected in H1 2025 [32] - **Yonghui Supermarket**: Reported a revenue of 17.479 billion yuan (-19.3%) and a net profit of 148 million yuan (-80.0%) in Q1 2025, with ongoing transformation efforts [32] - **Maogeping**: Recorded a revenue of 3.885 billion yuan (+34.6%) and a net profit of 881 million yuan (+33.0%) in FY2024, indicating strong brand momentum [32]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the cosmetics and medical beauty industry [2]. Core Insights - The cosmetics and medical beauty sector underperformed the market during the week of June 27 to July 4, 2025, with the Shenwan Beauty Care Index declining by 0.6% and the Shenwan Cosmetics Index down by 1.5% [3][4]. - Domestic brands such as Maogeping and others showed significant growth, with some achieving over 50% growth in June, which is expected to positively impact Q2 performance [3][9]. - The report highlights a strong performance from leading domestic brands during the 618 shopping festival, with a notable increase in sales momentum post-event [9][10]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The Shenwan Beauty Care Index decreased by 0.6%, while the Shenwan Cosmetics Index fell by 1.5%, indicating weaker performance compared to the Shenwan A Index [4]. - The personal care products index saw a slight increase of 0.7%, but still lagged behind the Shenwan A Index by 0.4% [4]. Key Company Performance - Expected performance for major companies in Q2 includes: - Upbeauty: Revenue and net profit expected to grow by 16% and 25% respectively [11]. - Marubi: Anticipated revenue and net profit growth of 22% and 28% [11]. - Proya: Projected revenue and net profit growth of 10% and 15% [11]. - Maogeping: Expected revenue and net profit growth of 38% and 35% [11]. - Ruifeng: Anticipated growth of 70% and 75% in revenue and net profit respectively [11]. - Juzhibio: Expected growth of 25% and 20% in revenue and net profit [11]. Market Trends - The report notes a robust recovery in consumer demand, with a 4.1% year-on-year increase in retail sales for cosmetics in the first five months of 2025 [20]. - The domestic market is seeing a shift with local brands gaining market share, as evidenced by the performance of brands like Proya and Maogeping during major shopping events [34]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: - Upbeauty, Proya, and Marubi for their comprehensive brand matrices and growth potential [15]. - Maogeping and Juzhibio for their strong positioning in niche markets [15]. - Attention is advised for Shanghai Jahwa, Betaini, and Huaxi Biological for potential growth [15]. E-commerce Insights - Data from Douyin indicates significant growth for domestic brands, with Han Shu achieving a GMV of 7.2 billion yuan, reflecting a 53% year-on-year increase [16]. - The overall GMV for domestic brands in June reached over 50% growth, indicating a strong market presence [9][16].