Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of RMB 14.53 [7][9]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of RMB 2.078 billion for 1H25, a year-on-year decrease of 11.33%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 271 million, down 20.25% year-on-year. The second quarter showed a revenue of RMB 1.183 billion, down 12.16% year-on-year but up 32.14% quarter-on-quarter, indicating that revenue and profit met previous expectations [1][2]. - The company is experiencing a slow recovery in pricing, with overall gross margin under pressure. The gross margin for 1H25 was 40.5%, a decrease of 1.61 percentage points year-on-year [2][3]. - The company is maintaining a stable retail brand presence, which is expected to benefit from urban renewal and renovation demand in the second-hand housing market [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 1H25, the company's PPR/PE/PVC pipe business generated revenues of RMB 933 million, RMB 411 million, and RMB 290 million, respectively, with year-on-year declines of 13.04%, 13.28%, and 4.21%. The overall revenue decline is attributed to weak retail momentum and increased price competition in the plastic pipe industry [2]. - The net profit margin for 1H25 was 13.04%, down 1.46 percentage points year-on-year, but the decline in net profit margin for 2Q25 showed a narrowing trend [3]. Dividend Policy - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 1 per 10 shares (including tax), resulting in a payout ratio of approximately 58% [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been revised downwards by 20.39%, 15.67%, and 13.81%, respectively, with projected net profits of RMB 857 million, RMB 1.037 billion, and RMB 1.264 billion [5]. - The target price has been adjusted to RMB 14.53, based on a 27x PE valuation for 2025 [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The company is facing increasing pressure in the short term, but there are expectations for domestic demand policies to take effect [5] - The company reported a revenue of 895 million yuan in Q1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.20%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 114 million yuan, down 25.95% year-on-year [7] - The company is positioned as a leading retailer in the plastic pipe sector, benefiting from domestic demand policies and high dividend yields, which enhance its defensive attributes [7] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue forecast for 2023 is 6,378 million yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 8.27%, and is expected to recover to 6,612 million yuan in 2025, reflecting a growth of 5.51% [6] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 1,000 million yuan in 2025, with a growth rate of 4.92% [6] - Earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be 0.63 yuan in 2025, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.53 [6] Market Performance - The company’s gross margin for Q1 2025 was 40.45%, a decrease of 1.03 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to weak market demand and intensified competition [7] - Financial expenses increased significantly, with a growth of 84.16% year-on-year, mainly due to a decline in interest income [7] - Cash flow from operating activities improved significantly, with a net cash flow increase of 260 million yuan year-on-year, attributed to reduced raw material purchases [7] Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from infrastructure investments and an increase in market share in the retail sector, providing a performance safety net [7] - The projected net profit for 2025-2027 is 1,000 million, 1,102 million, and 1,219 million yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.63, 0.69, and 0.77 yuan [7] - The current stock price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 20, 18, and 16 for 2025-2027, indicating potential for value accumulation [7]