HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

In recent years, the national policy has provided great support for the development of private healthcare providers. Meanwhile, due to the consumption upgrade, residents have raised their requirements on the level of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), leading to a growing demand for middle and high-end services from providers. Therefore, some private healthcare providers have developed rapidly by taking advantage of the large market demand and favorable policy support, and are heading for IPO. On June 10, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gushengtang-cayman-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33503:1" rel="noopener">Gushengtang (GUS HK), </a>a leading neo-TCM healthcare provider, formally submitted its application for listing on the main board of the HKEX. This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the business and the concerns of the Company.

In recent years, the national policy has provided great support for the development of private healthcare providers. Meanwhile, due to the consumption upgrade, residents have raised their requirements on the level of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), leading to a growing demand for middle and high-end services from providers. Therefore, some private healthcare providers have developed rapidly by taking advantage of the large market demand and favorable policy support, and are heading for IPO. On June 10, Gushengtang (GUS HK), a leading neo-TCM healthcare provider, formally submitted its application for listing on the main board of the HKEX. This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the business and the concerns of the Company.

Pre-IPO Gushengtang - Optimistic About Future Development

Chengdu Quanyuantang Pharmacy Chain / Equity Capital Markets

Since the beginning of 2021, the boom of pharmaceutical e-commerce seems to be continuing. Some leading online pharmacies/retail pharmacies are heading for IPOs. On June 9th, 2021, the leading omni-channel smart retail pharmacy <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chengdu-quanyuantang-pharmacy-chain-joint-stock-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33478:1" rel="noopener">Chengdu Quanyuantang Pharmacy Chain (QPC HK)</a> submitted the listing application to the HKEX. As a representative of the innovative retail pharmacy in recent years, Quanyuantang held its ground under the "stress test" in the pandemic this year. Also because Quanyuantang is among the first batch of market participants launching online retail pharmacies in China, the news of its IPO caught the market's attention. So, how about this Company? This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the business, and the concerns of Quanyuantang.

Since the beginning of 2021, the boom of pharmaceutical e-commerce seems to be continuing. Some leading online pharmacies/retail pharmacies are heading for IPOs. On June 9th, 2021, the leading omni-channel smart retail pharmacy Chengdu Quanyuantang Pharmacy Chain (QPC HK) submitted the listing application to the HKEX. As a representative of the innovative retail pharmacy in recent years, Quanyuantang held its ground under the "stress test" in the pandemic this year. Also because Quanyuantang is among the first batch of market participants launching online retail pharmacies in China, the news of its IPO caught the market's attention. So, how about this Company? This insight mainly analyzed the industry characteristics, the business, and the concerns of Quanyuantang. 

Pre-IPO Quanyuantang Pharmacy Chain - Can Quanyuantang Find Its Own Place in the Fierce Competition?

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Industry viewpoints:<ul>
<li>The National Health Commission and three other departments issued new document to promote the coordinated development of TCM and western medicine.</li>
<li>After the completion of the volume-based purchase (VBP) of chemical drugs commonly used in clinical practice, biosimilar drugs and Chinese patent medicine will gradually be included in the framework of the VBP.</li>
<li>The National Health Commission of PRC issued relevant policies and continued emphasis on the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, which is expected to promote the rapid development of the autoimmune disease diagnosis market in China.</li>
</ul>Company news:News about the updated progress on drugs of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innovent-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27452:1" rel="noopener">Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innocare-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28355:1" rel="noopener">InnoCare Pharma Ltd (9969 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cstone-pharmaceuticals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27882:1" rel="noopener">CStone Pharmaceuticals (2616 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a>. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 0.8%, while CSI 300 decreased 3.03% over the same period of time.Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Industry viewpoints:
The National Health Commission and three other departments issued new document to promote the coordinated development of TCM and western medicine.
After the completion of the volume-based purchase (VBP) of chemical drugs commonly used in clinical practice, biosimilar drugs and Chinese patent medicine will gradually be included in the framework of the VBP.
The National Health Commission of PRC issued relevant policies and continued emphasis on the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, which is expected to promote the rapid development of the autoimmune disease diagnosis market in China.
Company news:News about the updated progress on drugs of Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK), InnoCare Pharma Ltd (9969 HK), CStone Pharmaceuticals (2616 HK) and Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK). Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 0.8%, while CSI 300 decreased 3.03% over the same period of time.Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

1. Industry viewpoints:<ul>
<li>In the aspect of Chinese patent medicines, the main varieties of proprietary Chinese medicine are expected to be the first to be included in VBP, and medicines of stable quality are a higher priority.</li>
<li>Chemiluminescence is in the stage of rapid growth and the trend of intensive procurement of IVD consumables could drive import substitution.</li>
<li>The wellness tourism market has a good development environment and a huge growth potential.</li>
</ul>2. Company news:News about the updated progress of COVID-19 vaccine and new drugs from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cansino-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27739:1" rel="noopener">CanSino Biologics Inc (6185 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/innovent-biologics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27452:1" rel="noopener">Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/antengene-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29705:1" rel="noopener">Antengene (6996 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akeso-biopharma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28830:1" rel="noopener">Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK)</a>.3. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 8.2%, while CSI 300 decreased 7.65% over the same period of time. 4. Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

1. Industry viewpoints:
In the aspect of Chinese patent medicines, the main varieties of proprietary Chinese medicine are expected to be the first to be included in VBP, and medicines of stable quality are a higher priority.
Chemiluminescence is in the stage of rapid growth and the trend of intensive procurement of IVD consumables could drive import substitution.
The wellness tourism market has a good development environment and a huge growth potential.
2. Company news:News about the updated progress of COVID-19 vaccine and new drugs from CanSino Biologics Inc (6185 HK), Innovent Biologics Inc (1801 HK), Antengene (6996 HK), and Akeso Biopharma Inc (9926 HK).3. Market review:Last week, stock price for healthcare sector in A share decreased 8.2%, while CSI 300 decreased 7.65% over the same period of time. 4. Risk disclosure:Policy risk, R&amp;D risk, Company risk and COVID-19 risk.

Quality-first, Business-perspective Strategy, Urbem (HK) Limited

Steven Chen

Quality-first, Business-perspective Strategy

Equity Bottom-Up

Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>We tend to avoid turnarounds as they seldom turn;</li>
<li>But Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine can be a rare case in our opinion;</li>
<li>We see the company as being a wide-moat compounding machine, highly hopeful of delivering superior returns on capital when its business condition normalizes (sooner or later);</li>
<li>Simultaneously, the valuation of the share makes sense for alpha-seeking investors with a double-digit hurdle rate.</li>
</ul>


We tend to avoid turnarounds as they seldom turn;
But Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine can be a rare case in our opinion;
We see the company as being a wide-moat compounding machine, highly hopeful of delivering superior returns on capital when its business condition normalizes (sooner or later);
Simultaneously, the valuation of the share makes sense for alpha-seeking investors with a double-digit hurdle rate.


Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine: A Turnaround Worth A Look

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Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets Chinese traditional medicines and medicinal wines.  The Company also operates pharmaceutical retail businesses and provides consulting services.

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Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine can be a rare turnaround case in our opinion, thanks to its wide moat and compounding capability.

Steven Chen

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