Group 1: Company Performance - Lao Poo Gold (6181 HK) is expected to see a net profit increase of 279% year-on-year for 1H25, reaching between RMB 2.2 billion and RMB 2.3 billion[1] - Revenue for the same period is projected to be between RMB 12 billion and RMB 12.5 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 241% to 255%[1] - The net profit margin is anticipated to be between 17.8% and 19%, up from 16.7% in the previous year[1] Group 2: Market Expansion - As of June 30, 2025, Lao Poo Gold will have a total of 41 stores, with 36 in mainland China, 4 in Hong Kong and Macau, and 1 in Singapore[2] - The company plans to open 5 new stores in 1H25, accelerating its expansion compared to a net increase of 7 stores in 2024[2] - New stores are strategically located in prime business districts, enhancing customer experience and brand value[2] Group 3: Market Trends - Despite a 26% increase in gold prices in 1H25, Lao Poo Gold only raised product prices by 5% to 12% in February 2025[1] - The expected P/E ratio for the stock in 2025 is 34 times, indicating strong market confidence[2] - The overall market indices show significant year-to-date gains, with the Hang Seng Index up 27.4% and the China Enterprises Index up 25.9%[3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report highlights that Chow Tai Fook (6168 HK) is a leading jewelry brand in China's lower-tier markets, with a revenue growth forecast from RMB 3.1 billion in FY22 to RMB 5.7 billion in FY24, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36% [1] - The net profit is expected to increase from RMB 575 million to RMB 706 million during the same period, with a CAGR of 10.8% [1] - Chow Tai Fook ranks 6th in total merchandise transaction volume among all gold jewelry companies in China, with a market share of 6.2%, and ranks 10th in revenue with a market share of 1.0% [1] Group 2 - The online business has become a key growth driver, with online revenue expected to double from RMB 1.1 billion in FY22 to RMB 2.3 billion in FY24, achieving a CAGR of 46.1% [1] - By FY24, online sales are projected to account for 40% of total revenue, the highest among leading jewelry companies [1] - Chow Tai Fook has established flagship stores on major e-commerce platforms like JD.com and Tmall, while also expanding into emerging platforms such as Pinduoduo, Douyin, and Kuaishou [1] Group 3 - The company operates 4,129 stores as of the end of 2024, with nearly 98% being franchise stores, allowing for rapid expansion at low costs [2] - Chow Tai Fook's franchise model grants franchisees significant operational autonomy, including direct procurement from authorized suppliers and the ability to tailor product offerings based on local market demands [2] - The service fee from franchisees is expected to account for 14.8% of total revenue in FY24, contributing 54% to gross profit [2] Group 4 - Chow Tai Fook's supply chain is efficient and stable, with an average partnership of 8 years with its top five suppliers, and has adopted an outsourcing production model since April 2022 to further optimize supply chain efficiency [2] - All products must undergo quality testing before sale, regardless of whether they are sourced directly from authorized suppliers or through company channels [2] Group 5 - Despite facing short-term operational pressures due to high gold prices and competition from low-priced products in the Shenzhen jewelry wholesale market, Chow Tai Fook is expected to maintain steady growth due to its strong e-commerce performance, brand appeal in lower-tier markets, and franchisees' understanding of local consumer preferences [4] - The stock is currently valued at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18 times for FY24, which is considered reasonable compared to peers, given its superior growth potential [4]