HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Event-Driven

China Traditional Chinese Medicine / Event-Driven

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Co. Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells medicine and pharmaceutical products in China.

China Traditional Chinese Medicine (570 HK)

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<li>Some investors have concerns that the privatization may fail. We also noticed that Morgan Stanley raised China TCM's target price to HK$5.4. However, the privatization of China TCM seems “mandatory”.</li>
<li>At this stage, some background information is worth the attention, which will help investors better understand the logic behind this privatization and thus resolve the "confusion".</li>
<li>According to regulatory requirements, it's expected that both CNPGC and Taiji will integrate resources in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution sectors, so as to solve horizontal competition issue between the two.</li>
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Some investors have concerns that the privatization may fail. We also noticed that Morgan Stanley raised China TCM's target price to HK$5.4. However, the privatization of China TCM seems “mandatory”.
At this stage, some background information is worth the attention, which will help investors better understand the logic behind this privatization and thus resolve the "confusion".
According to regulatory requirements, it's expected that both CNPGC and Taiji will integrate resources in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution sectors, so as to solve horizontal competition issue between the two.


China TCM (570.HK) Update - Despite Doubts, This Privatization Seems “Mandatory”

Equity Bottom-Up

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical / Equity Bottom-Up

Shijiangzhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Co Ltd develops, produces and sells Chinese patent medicine. The Company's major products include Tongxinluo capsules, Shensongyangxin capsules, Lotus Qingwen capsules, Qili Qiangxin capsules and Bazi Bushen capsules.

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical (002603 CH)

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<li>Due to the overvaluation of pharmaceutical companies in the primary market, only foreign markets are able to “digest” such high valuation. So, various promising drugs are acquired by foreign investors.</li>
<li>The field of RDC/RLT has attracted our attention, which could become the next hot area. Since nuclides are the most important bottleneck, domestic related enterprises will usher in opportunities.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shijiazhuang-yiling-pharmaceutical-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16040:1" rel="noopener">Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical</a>’s performance would continue to be under pressure in 24H1 but would rebound in 24H2 after “destocking”. Valuation/share price have not yet bottomed out. Don’t rush to bottom-fish.</li>
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Due to the overvaluation of pharmaceutical companies in the primary market, only foreign markets are able to “digest” such high valuation. So, various promising drugs are acquired by foreign investors.
The field of RDC/RLT has attracted our attention, which could become the next hot area. Since nuclides are the most important bottleneck, domestic related enterprises will usher in opportunities.

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical’s performance would continue to be under pressure in 24H1 but would rebound in 24H2 after “destocking”. Valuation/share price have not yet bottomed out. Don’t rush to bottom-fish.


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Equity Capital Markets

Ximalaya operates as an audio sharing platform. The Company provides audiobooks, music, variety entertainment programs, news, and other audio contents. Ximalaya also provides technical consulting services.

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<li>The key to Ximalaya turning losses into profits is not the outstanding performance in revenue side, but rather the effective cost control. The Company seems to have encountered growth bottleneck.</li>
<li>To achieve long-term stable profits, it’s necessary to continuously optimize content quality, improve user experience, and expand paying user scale, but Ximalaya has shown "signs of fatigue" in this regard. </li>
<li>AI technology brings big room for imagination, but the question here is how much would truly translate into a leap in financial performance? Ximalaya’s valuation could be lower than peers.</li>
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The key to Ximalaya turning losses into profits is not the outstanding performance in revenue side, but rather the effective cost control. The Company seems to have encountered growth bottleneck.
To achieve long-term stable profits, it’s necessary to continuously optimize content quality, improve user experience, and expand paying user scale, but Ximalaya has shown "signs of fatigue" in this regard. 
AI technology brings big room for imagination, but the question here is how much would truly translate into a leap in financial performance? Ximalaya’s valuation could be lower than peers.


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Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group  / Equity Bottom-Up

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Company Limited operates as a pharmaceutical company. The Company manufactures and sells anti-infectives, anti-neoplastic agents, diabetes drugs, and other products. Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group markets its products throughout China.

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<li>Hansoh’s performance in 2023 beat expectations, which was mainly driven by collaboration revenue. Revenue proportion of innovative drug business made breakthrough and has become the major performance driver.</li>
<li>Ameile’s future revenue growth is critical to Hansoh, but it faces increasing competition. EGFR/c-MET BsAb represents the future trend. If HS-20117 is successful, then the story of EGFR would continue.</li>
<li>In 2024, Hansoh is expected to receive an upfront payment of US$185 million from GSK. According to the management, revenue is expected to have double digit growth this year.</li>
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Hansoh’s performance in 2023 beat expectations, which was mainly driven by collaboration revenue. Revenue proportion of innovative drug business made breakthrough and has become the major performance driver.
Ameile’s future revenue growth is critical to Hansoh, but it faces increasing competition. EGFR/c-MET BsAb represents the future trend. If HS-20117 is successful, then the story of EGFR would continue.
In 2024, Hansoh is expected to receive an upfront payment of US$185 million from GSK. According to the management, revenue is expected to have double digit growth this year.


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Mao Geping Cosmetics / Equity Capital Markets

Mao Geping Cosmetics Co., Ltd. is a cosmetics manufacturing company. The Company researches, produces, and markets lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, blush, and other products. Mao Geping Cosmetics also manufactures and sells makeup tools.

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<li>MAO GEPING relies heavily on flagship brand MAOGEPING, with over-reliance risks on single brand.The strategy of focusing more on offline sales channels makes it appear less up-to-date with the times.</li>
<li>Different from most brands, the influence of MAO GEPING largely comes from its founder, Mr. Maogeping, who if reduces his holdings, could have a negative impact on the Company's business/prospects.</li>
<li>Solely relying on marketing and promotion to drive performance growth is not a long-term solution.Lack of core technology and product innovation would limit MAO GEPING’s future development in fierce competition.</li>
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MAO GEPING relies heavily on flagship brand MAOGEPING, with over-reliance risks on single brand.The strategy of focusing more on offline sales channels makes it appear less up-to-date with the times.
Different from most brands, the influence of MAO GEPING largely comes from its founder, Mr. Maogeping, who if reduces his holdings, could have a negative impact on the Company's business/prospects.
Solely relying on marketing and promotion to drive performance growth is not a long-term solution.Lack of core technology and product innovation would limit MAO GEPING’s future development in fierce competition.


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Over 15 years' experience in both finance and healthcare, covering clinic operations, investment and equity research in both China and overseas.

Xinyao (Criss) Wang
HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

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Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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​Ximalaya's path to profitability is from effective cost control, but it seems hard to address growth bottlenecks. AI technology may offer...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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​Driven by collaboration revenue/breakthrough in innovative drug business, Hansoh's 2023 results beat expectations. But Ameile’s future growth...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Pre-IPO Mao Geping Cosmetics - Potential Risks Behind High Gross Margins

Despite high gross margin, ​MAO GEPING's heavy reliance on its flagship brand and founder could pose risks. Lack of innovation and over-reliance on...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Some investors have concerns that the privatization may fail, but China TCM's privatization seems "mandatory", which will lead to spin-off...

Ximalaya's path to profitability is from effective cost control, but it seems hard to address growth bottlenecks. AI technology may offer...

Driven by collaboration revenue/breakthrough in innovative drug business, Hansoh's 2023 results beat expectations. But Ameile’s future growth...

Despite high gross margin, MAO GEPING's heavy reliance on its flagship brand and founder could pose risks. Lack of innovation and over-reliance on...