Robust GPM Offset Pressure
发布时间:2026-05-14 来源:华泰证券
Petpal Pet Nutrition has released its 2025 annual report and 1Q26 results.Revenue reached RMB1,449mn in 2025(-12.67%YoY),with attributable net profit of RMB116mn(-36.52%YoY)and recurring net profit of RMB113mn(-37.53%YoY).Both 2025 revenue and profit missed our estimates(RMB1,510mn and RMB163mn,respectively),largely due to greater-than-we-expected tariff and FX headwinds,as well as elevated start-up costs at the New Zealand staple production line.In 1Q26,revenue came in at RMB351mn,up 6.66%YoY,while attributable net profit fell 63.70%YoY to RMB8.07mn.We remain positive on the continued scaling of the domestic proprietary brand and narrowing losses in the staple food business.Maintain BUY.
Gross margin rally cushioned earnings
Revenue and attributable net profit both declined in 2025,falling 12.67%and 36.52%YoY,respectively.Breaking this down:1)Overseas sales declined 15.08%YoY to RMB1,164mn,as continued adjustments to US tariff policy prompted more cautious ordering from key clients,leading to apullback in ODM volumes.2)Domestic sales edged down 1.21%YoY to RMB285mn.Within this,direct sales stood out,rising 49.22%YoY to RMB185mn,driven by higher investment in online direct-to-consumer channels for proprietary brands,with flagship stores on Tmall and Douyin delivering strong growth.Overall gross margin expanded 2.44pp to 31.86%,bucking the revenue trend.This was largely attributable to improved operating efficiency at overseas plants in Vietnam and Cambodia,alongside raw material cost optimization and aproduct mix shift towards higher-margin categories—partially offsetting the top-line impact.
1Q rev.growth steady;FX losses&New Zealand plant dragged
Revenue breakdown:We estimate domestic sales grew around 10%YoY,while overseas sales rose 5-10%YoY.Profit was pressured by acombination of factors:1)Gross margin fell 1.0pp YoY and 3.6pp QoQ to 27.6%,largely due to currency headwinds;2)Depreciation,amortization and other costs tied to the New Zealand plant’s ramp-up continued to drag on consolidated earnings;3)Financial costs surged YoY,reflecting asharp increase in FX losses amid RMB appreciation.
New Zealand production launch drove cost increase
Administrative expenses rose 17.39%YoY to RMB137mn in 2025,due to elevated costs during the initial production phase at the New Zealand staple food line.Key details:1)The 40ktpa premium pet staple food project in New Zealand has entered commercial operation,but remains in the capacity ramp-up stage.High depreciation,amortization and local labor costs during this early phase meant the core operating entity,New Zealand Natural Pure,posted afull-year loss of RMB66.22mn,weighing heavily on consolidated profit.2)Capacity utilization has yet to reach full levels,keeping unit fixed costs elevated,with economies of scale yet to materialize.Financial costs surged 346.26%YoY,reflecting aRMB13.12mn YoY swing from FX gains to losses on RMB exchange rate movements.R&D expenses rose 13.86%YoY,driven by increased investment in staple food R&D.
Earnings forecasts and valuation
Given tariff and FX uncertainties,we lower our revenue forecasts and raise expense ratio assumptions,trimming our 2026/2027 attributable net profit forecast to RMB156/199mn(down 22%/16%from previous).We introduce a2028 profit forecast of RMB233mn,implying EPS of RMB0.63/0.80/0.94.Based on the 2026E peer average valuation of 23x PE on Wind consensus and factoring in the growth potential of the company's proprietary brand and alikely recovery in ODM orders,we assign a2026 target PE of 33x,lowering our target price to RMB20.79(from RMB21.78,previously based on 33x 2025E PE).