Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the company, highlighting optimism regarding the launch of innovative products and overseas expansion [1]. Core Insights - The company's revenue faced short-term pressure due to the consumption environment, with Q3 2025 revenue at RMB 570 million, down 21.3% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders at RMB 300 million, down 34.6% year-on-year [2][8]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, total revenue was RMB 1.86 billion, a decrease of 21.5% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 1.09 billion, down 31.1% year-on-year [2][8]. - The company has strong R&D capabilities and is focusing on the acquisition of South Korea's REGEN, which is expected to significantly contribute to revenue and profit in 2026 [3][10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a net profit margin of 52.4%, down 12.1 percentage points year-on-year [2][8]. - The expense ratios increased due to profitability pressure, with sales expense ratio at 11.0% (+2.1 pp), administrative expense ratio at 4.9% (+0.2 pp), and R&D expense ratio at 10.1% (+3.3 pp) for the first three quarters of 2025 [2][9]. Strategic Developments - The proposed acquisition of an 85% stake in REGEN for USD 190 million is expected to enhance the company's product portfolio with two marketed products: AestheFill and PowerFill [3][10]. - The company has also received approval for its minoxidil liniment, which will further enrich its product matrix [3][10].

Core Viewpoint - The company experienced a revenue decline in Q1 2025 due to a high base from the previous year, but showed slight sequential growth compared to Q4 2024, indicating a gradual recovery in consumer spending [1] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 660 million yuan, a decrease of 17.9% year-on-year, but a slight increase of 1.5% quarter-on-quarter from 650 million yuan in Q4 2024 [1] - The gross margin remained relatively stable at 93.9%, with operating expense ratios increasing due to a decline in revenue and new R&D investments [1] - The net profit for Q1 2025 was 440 million yuan, down 15.9% year-on-year, but the net profit margin improved to 66.9%, an increase of 1.6 percentage points, primarily due to significant gains from fair value changes in investments and increased other income [1] Acquisition and Growth Potential - The company announced plans to acquire 85% of South Korean REGEN for 190 million USD, which is expected to significantly contribute to revenue and profit starting in 2026 [2] - REGEN reported revenue of 72.23 million yuan and net profit of 29.5 million yuan for the first nine months of 2024, with plans to expand production capacity [2] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company forecasts revenues of 3.3 billion yuan and 3.6 billion yuan for 2025 and 2026, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 9.2% and 9.1% [3] - Projected net profits for the same years are 2.02 billion yuan and 2.18 billion yuan, with growth rates of 3.1% and 7.7% [3] - The target price is set at 299.47 yuan per share, reflecting a price-to-earnings ratio of 45x for 2025 and 42x for 2026, emphasizing the company's strong brand and channel advantages [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [1][2][16]. Core Views - The company experienced a revenue decline of 17.9% year-on-year in Q1 2025 due to a high base effect, with revenue reported at RMB 660 million. However, there was a slight quarter-on-quarter growth of 1.5% compared to Q4 2024 [3][11]. - The gross margin remained stable at 93.9%, while operating expenses increased due to higher sales, administrative, and R&D expense ratios [12]. - Non-recurring gains offset the revenue decline, leading to a net profit of RMB 440 million, down 15.9% year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 66.9% [13]. - The company is planning to acquire 85% of South Korean company REGEN, which is expected to significantly contribute to revenue and profits starting in 2026 [14][16]. - Revenue and net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 are projected at RMB 3.30 billion and RMB 3.60 billion, and RMB 2.02 billion and RMB 2.18 billion respectively, indicating year-on-year growth of 9.2% and 9.1% for revenue, and 3.1% and 7.7% for net profit [15][16]. Financial Summary - For 2025, the company is expected to achieve revenue of RMB 3.30 billion and net profit of RMB 2.02 billion, with respective growth rates of 9.2% and 3.1% [15]. - The projected diluted EPS for 2025 is RMB 6.67, with a P/E ratio of 26 [5][9]. - The company maintains a strong gross profit margin of 94.6% for 2025, with a projected return on equity (ROE) of 20.6% [5][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [2][5][16]. Core Views - The company experienced a revenue decline of 17.9% year-on-year in Q1 2025 due to a high base effect, with revenue reported at RMB 660 million. However, there was a slight quarter-on-quarter growth of 1.5% compared to Q4 2024 [3][11]. - The gross margin remained stable at 93.9%, while operating expenses increased due to higher sales, administrative, and R&D expense ratios, leading to an overall operating expense ratio increase of 3.9 percentage points [12]. - Non-recurring gains offset the revenue decline, resulting in a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 440 million, down 15.9% year-on-year, but with a net profit margin improvement to 66.9% [13]. - The company is planning to acquire 85% of South Korean company REGEN for USD 190 million, which is expected to significantly contribute to revenue and profits in 2026 [14][16]. - Revenue projections for 2025 and 2026 are RMB 3.30 billion and RMB 3.60 billion, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 9.2% and 9.1% [15][16]. Financial Summary - The company reported a revenue of RMB 3,026 million for 2024, with projections of RMB 3,304 million for 2025 and RMB 3,603 million for 2026, indicating a consistent growth trajectory [9]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be RMB 2.02 billion in 2025 and RMB 2.18 billion in 2026, reflecting year-on-year growth of 3.1% and 7.7% [15][16]. - The company maintains a high gross profit margin of 94.6% for 2025, with a projected decline to 93.6% by 2026 [9].