Group 1 - Core viewpoint: WuXi AppTec is a leading integrated CRDMO provider, delivering efficient global services for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry through continuous internal and external development [2][13] - The company has a highly experienced management team with a global perspective and is implementing an H-share incentive trust plan to attract and motivate key talent [2][13] - The CRDMO integration is expected to see a slight revenue decline in 2024, but the performance in the first half of 2025 is anticipated to be strong [2][13] Group 2 - The CXO industry is experiencing robust growth due to the long development times, high costs, and low success rates of drug development, leading to a trend of specialization in the pharmaceutical R&D service sector [3][14] - The rapid release of demand in China's pharmaceutical market, along with the increasing trend of refined specialization and the promotion of hierarchical diagnosis and treatment, is driving the prosperity of the CRO industry [3][14] - Pharmaceutical companies' demands for cost control and efficiency improvements are pushing CMO companies to upgrade to CDMO enterprises, resulting in steady growth in the global CDMO market, particularly in China [3][14] Group 3 - WuXi Chemistry offers integrated services with strong capital requirements and high customer stickiness, creating high barriers for CRDMO one-stop services [4][15] - The R&D business has a strong research capability, continuously attracting high-quality molecules, with 621 new molecules added to the D&M pipeline from Q1 to Q3 of 2025, including 250 molecules transitioning from R to D [4][15] - The D&M business is steadily growing in areas such as API services, formulation services, analytical services, and global regulatory affairs support, with a total of 3,430 small molecule D&M pipeline projects expected by the end of September 2025 [4][15] Group 4 - WuXi Testing provides testing solutions, although revenue has fluctuated in recent years [5][16] - The WIND platform offers integrated laboratory analysis and testing services, helping clients shorten drug development timelines while continuously enhancing capacity and global business layout [5][16] - The company has divested its clinical CRO and SMO services, focusing on core business areas, which has been impacted by market pricing factors leading to revenue declines in Q1 to Q3 of 2025 [5][16] Group 5 - WuXi Biology offers comprehensive biological services and solutions, covering all stages of drug discovery and major disease areas, while continuously building capabilities related to new molecular types [6][17] - The company is strengthening its capabilities in drug discovery hotspots and proactively expanding overseas business to efficiently drive the CRDMO business model [6][17] Group 6 - Profit forecast: Under a neutral scenario, the company expects net profit attributable to shareholders to be 15.86 billion, 15.22 billion, and 17.63 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with EPS of 5.32, 5.10, and 5.91 yuan per share, respectively [7][18] - The corresponding PE for 2025 is projected to be 17.44 times, with an initial coverage rating of "Accumulate" [7][18]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for WuXi AppTec, with a target price of 137.75 CNY, based on a 29x PE for 2026 [3][5]. Core Insights - WuXi AppTec's revenue for Q3 2025 reached 12.06 billion CNY, reflecting a 15.3% year-on-year increase, with a net profit of 3.52 billion CNY, up 53.3% [10]. - The company has adjusted its revenue guidance for its continuing operations from 42.5-43.5 billion CNY to 43.5-44 billion CNY, indicating a growth rate adjustment from 13-17% to 17-18% [10]. - The company is focusing on its CRDMO business by divesting its clinical services, which accounted for a small portion of its revenue [10]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2025, the forecasted revenue is 44.76 billion CNY, with a projected net profit of 16.35 billion CNY, representing a 73% increase compared to the previous year [3][10]. - The gross margin is expected to improve to 45.6% in 2025, with a net margin of 36.5% [3][10]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents are projected to increase significantly, reaching 34.01 billion CNY by 2025 [13]. Segment Performance - WuXi Chemistry reported a revenue of 25.98 billion CNY for the first three quarters of 2025, a 29.3% increase, with significant growth in TIDES revenue [10]. - The U.S. market contributed 22.15 billion CNY in revenue, marking a 31.9% increase, while European revenue grew by 13.5% [10]. Valuation Metrics - The report provides a comparison of WuXi AppTec's valuation metrics with peers, indicating a PE ratio of 17.2 for 2026, which is competitive within the industry [11]. - The report highlights a projected net asset return (ROE) of 24.1% for 2025, reflecting strong profitability [13]. Market Context - The report notes that the pharmaceutical R&D services market is experiencing high demand, which is expected to continue driving WuXi AppTec's growth [10]. - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing trend of outsourcing in the pharmaceutical industry [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for WuXi AppTec, with a target price of 137.75 CNY, reflecting a 29x PE for 2026 [3][5]. Core Insights - WuXi AppTec's revenue for Q3 2025 reached 12.06 billion CNY, representing a 15.3% year-on-year increase, with a net profit of 3.52 billion CNY, up 53.3% [10]. - The company has adjusted its revenue guidance for continuous operations from 42.5-43.5 billion CNY to 43.5-44 billion CNY, indicating a growth rate increase from 13-17% to 17-18% [10]. - The company is focusing on its CRDMO business by divesting its clinical services, which accounted for only 3.5% of revenue in the first three quarters [10]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 have been revised to 44.76 billion CNY, 50.39 billion CNY, and 57.07 billion CNY, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 16.35 billion CNY, 14.19 billion CNY, and 16.58 billion CNY [3][4]. - The gross margin is expected to improve to 45.6% in 2025, with net profit margins projected at 36.5% [4][10]. - The company reported a significant increase in backlogged orders, reaching 59.88 billion CNY, up 41.2% year-on-year, indicating strong future revenue potential [10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for WuXi AppTec is maintained as "Buy" for both A and H shares [6][7]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 39.24 billion RMB for 2024, a decrease of 2.7% year-on-year, but a growth of 5.2% year-on-year when excluding COVID-19 impacts, which aligns with expectations [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 was 9.45 billion RMB, down 1.6% year-on-year, while the adjusted non-IFRS net profit was 10.58 billion RMB, a decrease of 2.5% year-on-year [1]. - The company has seen a significant increase in its order backlog, with expectations for accelerated growth in 2025-2026, leading to a positive outlook [1][2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, revenue increased by 6.9% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 90.6% year-on-year, driven by improved operational efficiency and favorable exchange rate fluctuations [1]. - The company’s gross margin improved to 43.5% in Q4 2024 from 40.9% in Q4 2023 [1]. Order Backlog and Growth Prospects - As of the end of 2024, the order backlog reached 49.31 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 47.0% [2]. - The TIDES segment showed remarkable growth, with order backlog increasing by 104% year-on-year [2]. Segment Performance - WuXi Chemistry reported a revenue of 29.05 billion RMB in 2024, a slight decrease of 0.4% year-on-year, but a growth of 11.2% year-on-year when excluding COVID-19 impacts [3]. - The CDMO segment generated 17.87 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4% when excluding COVID-19 impacts [3]. Profitability Forecast - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is 11.79 billion RMB, 13.56 billion RMB, and 16.74 billion RMB, representing year-on-year growth rates of 24.8%, 14.95%, and 23.5% respectively [5]. - The company’s target prices are set at 89.42 RMB for A shares and 100.99 HKD for H shares, based on a sum-of-the-parts valuation [5][6]. Valuation - The company is valued at 258.24 billion RMB for A shares and 291.66 billion HKD for H shares, reflecting adjustments due to changes in the DDSU segment [11].