SINO BIOPHARM(01177) 第一上海证券·2024-09-29 10:37Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 3.79, indicating a potential upside of 15.0% from the current price of HKD 3.30 [3][4]. Core Insights - The company is entering a harvest period for its innovative transformation, with a focus on oncology and a gradual improvement in product value [2]. - The risk from centralized procurement has been largely mitigated, and the company continues to see growth in its innovative products, achieving a revenue of HKD 158.7 billion in the first half of 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.1% [2][3]. - The oncology segment generated revenue of HKD 53.6 billion, up 19.5%, accounting for 33.8% of total revenue [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company reported a gross profit of HKD 130.3 billion, with a gross margin of 82.1%, reflecting an increase of 11.5% [2]. - Research and development expenses amounted to HKD 25.8 billion, a rise of 10.9%, with an expense ratio of 17% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached HKD 30.2 billion, a significant increase of 139.7%, while the adjusted net profit was HKD 15.4 billion, up 14.0% [2]. Product Pipeline and Innovation - The company has accelerated its innovation efforts, focusing on four key areas: oncology, liver disease, respiratory, and surgical analgesia [3]. - In the first half of the year, the company received approval for three innovative drugs and one biosimilar, enhancing its product offerings [3]. - The oncology pipeline is particularly strong, with multiple drugs in clinical research and expected approvals that will drive future revenue growth [3]. Market Position and Valuation - The company has a market capitalization of HKD 620.1 billion and has issued 18.79 billion shares [4]. - The report uses a discounted cash flow (DCF) model for valuation, with a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 9.4% and a perpetual growth rate of 3% [3].