Recovery Trend Visible in Cosmetics Business
发布时间:2026-01-27 来源:华泰证券
Fujian Green Pine’s wholly-owned subsidiary Nox Bellcow, China’s leading cosmetics OEM player, has faced persistent growth pressure since 2022 due to industry headwinds and declining overseas wet wipe orders, recording consecutive losses in 2022/2023. The business has shown a marked recovery since 3Q24 – revenue growth turned positive and accelerated sequentially, with 4Q25 YoY growth further improving to 20.2%. In addition, margin expansion has been achieved through an optimized product mix, operational efficiency improvements, and reduced depreciation pressure. Executing its “client & product focus” strategy, Green Pine has returned to a healthy growth trajectory. We expect continued market share consolidation backed by its diverse client base spanning international brands, domestic leaders, and emerging players. Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
Significant earnings recovery in 2025
The company’s profit alert guided for full-year 2025 revenue of ~RMB2,218mn (+14.3% YoY) with an attributable net profit of RMB130-165mn (+138-202% YoY). This implies 4Q25 revenue of ~RMB665mn (+20.2% YoY) – the first quarter since 1Q21 to achieve >20% YoY growth, demonstrating a sustained acceleration from 3Q25’s 16.6% growth. For 4Q25, the attributable net profit reached RMB19-54mn (-16% to +137% YoY; 4Q24: RMB23mn). According to the profit alert, the recovery was driven by: 1) rebounding domestic cosmetics demand boosting orders; 2) deepened execution of the “client & product focus” strategy through customer mix optimization, product competitiveness enhancement, cost control, and asset efficiency improvements. Prudent capex management also reduced depreciation pressure, further expanding profit margins.
Multi-tier client portfolio with competitive advantages
Nox Bellcow’s client portfolio spans: 1) global brands (P&G, Unilever, Shiseido, Estée Lauder, Sephora, etc.); 2) domestic leaders (Shanghai Jahwa, Proya, etc.); and 3) emerging digital-native brands (Grain Rain, Little Dream Garden, Florasis, Yatsen, etc.). This diverse, tiered client structure provides stable business foundation through economic cycles, supporting sustainable long-term growth.
Enhanced up-downstream integration supports innovation
Green Pine has established long-term partnerships with global ingredient suppliers including BASF, Chemyunion, Hallstar, DSM-Firmenich, Croda, and Bloomage Bio, while engaging in project-level collaborations with select premium suppliers. In 2025, it advanced new ingredient development – the second proprietary ingredient (camellia nitidissima flower extract) completed NMPA filing in December 2025, following 1H25 launches of royal jelly peptide anti-ageing series, micro-water glow oil mask, and NBC fractional laser freeze-dried series 2.0. Its industrial portfolio spanning cosmetic ingredients and testing has enhanced supply-chain efficiency and comprehensive competitiveness, in our view.
Earnings forecasts and valuation
We project attributable net profits of RMB144/182/220mn for 2025/2026/2027. Given the iFind consensus 2026E PE of 25x for the company’s peers, we maintain a premium valuation at 30x 2026E PE (vs the previous 25x 2025E PE), considering its clear recovery trajectory with YoY revenue acceleration, and continued margin improvement. Our new target price is RMB10.64 (previous: RMB6.25). Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
Risks: weaker industry recovery than we expect; subdued downstream demand; intensifying market competition.