公司简介 公司前身是1984年在宜昌成立的食用酵母基地，2000年在上交所上市。目前在全球共建有16家酵母工 厂，2024发酵总产能超45万吨，酵母产品在国内市占率近55%，产销量亚洲第一。全球市占率超20%， 产品远销170多个国家和地区，目前全球市占率第二。 投资逻辑 利润端：成本高位回落、资本开支已过小高峰，27年净利率有望修复至10%+：1）公司核心原材料糖蜜 约占比总成本25-30%，受供需错配影响价格持续3年高涨，对毛利造成显著冲击。公司自22年开始自建 水解糖产能，目前可替代30%糖蜜原材料。同时伴随着上游扩产、粮食作物价格下行，25Q1-Q3毛利率 顺利实现2.3pct修复，我们预计25/26年新榨季成本有望进一步下降至1000元/吨，对应毛利率有望改善 1pct。2）十四五期间伴随着国内扩产及项目搬迁，23/24年折旧费用7.1/8.1亿元，占主业成本比重约 10%。参照近年来产能设计较为宽裕（24年产能/销量分别为45/41万吨），我们认为十五五初期产能建 设速度有望放缓，且产能投放结构持续优化，海外自产自销模式下利润率有望改善。 盈利预测、估值和评级 预计公司25-27年归母净利润分别为 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and it is maintained [1] Core Views - The company is positioned well in the yeast industry, benefiting from an improved competitive landscape, structural growth in global demand, and alleviated cost pressures. The yeast industry has undergone a consolidation phase, with smaller players exiting the market, leading to a more rational competition among leading firms [4][5] - The company has established a strong moat through its scale advantages and technological accumulation, maintaining reasonable profit levels in bidding processes and avoiding vicious competition [4] - The company is expected to achieve double-digit revenue growth in the coming years, with significant profit elasticity and long-term investment value [5][14] Company Overview - The latest closing price is 41.81 yuan, with a total market capitalization of 363 billion yuan and a circulating market capitalization of 358 billion yuan. The company has a total share capital of 8.68 billion shares, with a circulating share capital of 8.57 billion shares [3] - The company has a debt-to-asset ratio of 47.8% and a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.97 [3] Industry Dynamics - The yeast industry has seen rapid capacity expansion followed by a consolidation phase due to ongoing cost pressures and changing market demands. The competitive landscape is stabilizing as leading companies focus on quality, service, and technology rather than price wars [4][5] - The global yeast production capacity exceeds 2.1 million tons, with the company ranking among the top three players in the industry, holding over 20% of the global market share [4] Domestic Market Performance - The domestic market has reached a bottom and is showing signs of weak recovery, with the company enhancing its distribution channels and dealer systems to improve market penetration [8] - The demand for natural, healthy, and functional food ingredients is growing, which, combined with the exit of smaller competitors, is expected to lead to a rebound in the company's domestic business [8] International Market Strategy - The company's overseas business is a key growth driver, maintaining rapid double-digit growth since 2022. The company aims to increase its revenue share from international markets through comprehensive product sales and channel penetration in emerging markets [6][7] - The company has established local operations in various regions, including Egypt and Russia, to enhance market presence and operational efficiency [6][7] Cost Management - The company is benefiting from a decline in molasses prices, which are expected to continue decreasing, leading to improved profit margins [9] - The company is actively developing hydrolyzed sugar replacement technology, which is anticipated to further enhance cost efficiency and product applications [9] Financial Projections - The company forecasts revenue growth of 12.19%, 10.75%, and 9.46% for the years 2025 to 2027, with projected net profits of 16.51 billion yuan, 19.17 billion yuan, and 22.01 billion yuan respectively [14][16] - The earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be 1.90 yuan, 2.21 yuan, and 2.54 yuan for the same period, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 22, 19, and 16 [14][16]