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九联科技(688609) - 2024 Q4 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - The net profit attributable to the shareholders of the company for 2024 is -141,826,099.59 RMB, indicating a loss for the year[5] - The distributable profit of the parent company as of December 31, 2024, is 141,583,977.66 RMB, with no cash dividends or stock bonuses planned due to the negative net profit[5] - The company's operating revenue for 2024 reached ¥2,508,196,326.17, representing a 15.54% increase compared to ¥2,170,825,898.09 in 2023[23] - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was a loss of ¥141,826,099.59, an improvement from a loss of ¥199,188,021.03 in the previous year, marking a 28.80% reduction in losses[23] - The net cash flow from operating activities was ¥79,335,473.27, a significant recovery from a negative cash flow of ¥199,520,218.51 in 2023[23] - The total assets increased by 23.48% to ¥3,693,596,222.92 from ¥2,991,305,253.84 in 2023[23] - The basic earnings per share for 2024 was -¥0.2871, an improvement from -¥0.4038 in 2023[24] - The weighted average return on net assets improved to -14.81%, up by 2.69 percentage points from -17.50% in 2023[24] - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 34.88% year-on-year, primarily due to a significant reduction in operating net profit loss compared to the same period last year[25] - The net cash flow from operating activities was 79.34 million RMB, turning from negative to positive, mainly due to an increase in cash received from sales and a decrease in cash paid for goods and services[25] Corporate Governance and Risk Management - The company has not identified any significant risks that could materially affect its operations during the reporting period[3] - The company has not engaged in any non-operating fund occupation by controlling shareholders or related parties[7] - There are no violations of decision-making procedures regarding external guarantees[8] - The company has received a standard unqualified audit report from Zhongshun Zhonghuan Accounting Firm[4] - The board of directors has confirmed the authenticity, accuracy, and completeness of the annual report[3] - The company does not have any special arrangements for corporate governance[8] - The report includes a forward-looking statement risk disclaimer, indicating that future plans and strategies do not constitute a commitment to investors[6] Research and Development - The company's R&D expenditure as a percentage of operating revenue decreased to 6.92% from 7.51% in the previous year[24] - The company is focusing on optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing smart manufacturing capabilities to support growth[24] - The company is actively investing in new technologies such as 5G vehicle regulations and video AI analysis to ensure the advancement of mainstream products and the incubation of new products[35] - The company has participated in the formulation of 1 international standard, 10 national standards, 1 industry standard, and 2 group standards, emphasizing its commitment to technological innovation[34] - The company aims to enhance its domestic capabilities through resource integration and supply chain optimization, focusing on building a fully domestic ecosystem[34] - The company is committed to continuous R&D investment to strengthen its core networking technology and maintain its competitive edge in the market[38] - The company has developed 16 core proprietary technologies that enhance its competitive edge in various business areas[107] - The company’s core general technologies cover multiple business fields, ensuring universal competitive advantages[107] - The company is focusing on smart manufacturing technologies as a key area of research and development[107] Market and Product Development - The company attributed revenue growth to increased market share in smart home gateway products and successful delivery of smart energy photovoltaic projects[24] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence through new product offerings and technological advancements[24] - By the end of 2024, the company achieved a market share of over 9 million smart set-top boxes in China Mobile, driven by technological innovation and quality service[36] - The smart home gateway market in 2024 is characterized by significant technological advancements and ecosystem integration, with mainstream manufacturers adopting Wi-Fi 7 standards supporting 46Gbps bandwidth[37] - The company has made substantial progress in the cellular IoT module sector, achieving breakthroughs in smart metering, smart homes, and smart cities, thereby enhancing its market influence and share[39] - The Harmony operating system products, including cameras and smart routers, are being commercialized across various verticals such as energy, finance, and education, leveraging the increasing demand for domestic applications[40] - The company is actively developing new products such as all-optical networking terminals and Wi-Fi 7 routers to meet market demands and improve product technology[37] - The company is focusing on AI-driven solutions in smart city projects, enhancing its offerings in urban safety monitoring and social governance[41] - The integration of 5G technology and gigabit broadband is expected to significantly boost the development potential of smart homes and smart cities, with a notable increase in user demand across provinces[42] - The company is advancing its international strategy by expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and deepening customer collaborations[39] Sales and Revenue - The total telecom business revenue reached 1.74 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.2%[72] - The total revenue reached 276.3 billion yuan, an increase of 5.5% year-on-year, with the telecommunications business revenue share rising from 15.6% to 15.9%[73] - Emerging business revenue, including cloud computing, big data, mobile IoT, and data centers, was 434.8 billion yuan, up 10.6%, increasing its share from 21.6% to 25%[73] - The total number of fixed internet broadband access users reached 670 million, with a net increase of 33.52 million users in the year[73] - Users with access rates of 100 Mbps and above reached 636 million, with a net increase of 34.33 million, accounting for 94.9% of total users[73] - The company reported a revenue of 2,500 million with a growth rate of 153.26% in the latest quarter, indicating strong performance in its operations[127] Supply Chain and Production - The company has established a comprehensive supply chain integration capability, ensuring a steady supply of complex hardware and software components[136] - The company has maintained stable partnerships with telecom operators across over 20 provincial-level administrative regions, enhancing its market presence[137] - The company plans to increase investment in R&D for new technologies such as HarmonyOS, robotics, and information security, which may lead to higher future losses if market recovery is slow[140] - The company is actively seeking a second growth curve by increasing investment in operational services and market expansion[164] - The company’s long-term investments increased by 33.91% to 20,449,066.30 RMB, reflecting strategic growth initiatives[176] Technology and Innovation - The company has developed an OpenHarmony-based image capture and processing technology, enabling end-to-end domestic production for smart cameras, which supports WAPI security protocol and facilitates rapid self-organizing networks[109] - The Cat1 communication PSM technology allows Cat1 modules to quickly enter deep sleep mode and wake up efficiently, significantly reducing power consumption during standby[109] - The company has introduced a 110-inch ultra-high-definition professional display technology, which integrates 8K, 5G, and HDR capabilities, aimed at high-end home theaters and commercial advertising displays[109] - The WiFi 6 technology can theoretically provide access rates of up to 2.4Gbps, supporting multiple 8K video streams and enhancing user experience with EasyMesh intelligent networking[109] - The NB-IoT low-power wide-area network technology is widely applied in various vertical industries, including smart agriculture and asset tracking, emphasizing low cost and high capacity[110] - The company is advancing a 5G front-haul semi-active system solution that enhances operational capabilities and reduces costs compared to traditional systems[110] Challenges and Risks - The company is facing risks from a competitive bidding market for smart terminal products, leading to declining sales prices and gross margins[140] - The company faces risks from rising raw material prices, particularly semiconductor chips, which could impact production costs and overall profitability[144] - The accounts receivable at the end of 2024 amounted to CNY 99,736.70 million, representing 41.90% of current assets and 27.00% of total assets, highlighting potential bad debt risks[145] - The inventory value stood at CNY 50,595.42 million, accounting for 21.26% of current assets, which poses a risk of inventory write-downs[145] Future Outlook - Future guidance indicates a continued emphasis on innovation and market expansion to drive growth[128] - The company plans to expand its cooperation with telecom operators in 2024, which is expected to increase procurement from key suppliers[168] - The company is committed to improving user experience in digital home communication and multimedia entertainment, with a focus on advanced technologies in video analysis and IoT communication[199] - The company will promote the HarmonyOS ecosystem by investing in related hardware and software products, leveraging the growth of domestic operating systems[199] - The company is developing a smart city platform and expanding into renewable energy solutions to support national carbon neutrality goals[199]