Goldman Sachs raises CSPC (01093. HK) target price to 13.5 yuan, buy rating
AAFN2021-05-25
Goldman SachsPublish a report, willCSPC PharmaceuticalThe net profit forecast for each year from 2021 to 2023 is raised by 7.6%, 4.2%, and 5.9% respectively. Based on the classified and aggregated valuation method, the target price is raised from 12.5 yuan to 13.5 yuan, and the rating is buy, including the valuation of innovative drugs from 111 billion yuan to 85.9 billion yuan to reflect the impact of new drug price cuts. However, the valuation of generic drugs is raised from 24 billion yuan to 52 billion yuan, because as more new generic drugs gain market share through volume procurement, the growth prospects of related businesses will improve. Considering the price increase during the epidemic, the valuation of APIs was raised from 14 billion yuan to 23 billion yuan. Goldman Sachs pointed out that CSPC's first quarter sales were 6.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.9%, slightly higher than expected, mainly due to the rapid growth of new products after price cuts and the strong oncology product portfolio. Even if the product price is reduced, the profit margin in the first quarter has expanded significantly, and the gross profit margin has expanded by 3.1 percentage points year-on-year to 77%. It is estimated that the annual research and development expenses will reach 3.4 billion yuan to support the accelerated clinical progress. (ha/da) ~ Aastock Financial News Website: www.aastocks.comDisclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.