Broker Name: Lim & Tan Securities
Date of Report: 11 November 2025
Excerpt from Lim & Tan Securities report.
- Zixin Group Holdings is a vertically integrated sweet potato value chain operator in China, with a unique ecosystem covering seedling research, cultivation, food production, and agricultural waste recycling.
- The company is expanding into Hainan, an area five times larger than its current base, potentially more than doubling profits with support from the Chinese government.
- Zixin’s closed-loop model delivers higher efficiency, stronger margins, and supports national priorities on food security and sustainability.
- Valuation remains attractive, trading at significant discounts to sector peers, with a strong balance sheet and net cash position.
- Management has demonstrated confidence and alignment with shareholders by increasing their stake through share options, with proceeds funding expansion plans.
- The company’s main growth driver is high-margin processed snacks, leveraging proprietary technology and collaborations with major brands.
- Zixin’s circular economy initiative turns agricultural waste into animal feed, supporting China’s push for sustainability and reducing reliance on soymeal.
- The sweet potato industry is experiencing structural tailwinds from health trends, changing consumer preferences, and government support, with the sector expected to grow at a 3-6% CAGR.
- Zixin’s operations align closely with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on food security, land protection, technological modernization, and food source diversification.
- Key risks include S-Chip governance, reliance on China’s market/regulations, and execution risk for large-scale expansion.
Report Summary
- Zixin Group Holdings is set for strong growth driven by its vertically integrated sweet potato ecosystem, expansion into Hainan, and alignment with China’s food security priorities.
- The company trades at attractive valuations and is supported by a strong balance sheet, management commitment, and positive industry tailwinds.
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