YKA(300999) 每日经济新闻·2025-03-24 06:28Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, primarily due to falling product prices despite an increase in sales volume for certain products [1][2]. Revenue and Profit Performance - In 2024, the company achieved an operating revenue of 238.87 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.03%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.50 billion yuan, down 12.14% year-on-year [1]. - The decline in revenue was attributed to a drop in prices of key products like soybean and soybean oil, which outweighed the revenue contribution from increased sales volume [1]. Product Price Fluctuations - The gross margin for the company's two main businesses saw a slight increase, but the revenue from the feed raw materials and oil technology business, which accounts for about 40% of total revenue, decreased significantly by 10.37%, amounting to a reduction of 10.61 billion yuan [1][2]. - Despite a 10.32% increase in sales volume for feed raw materials, the profitability of the feed raw materials industry was squeezed due to weak domestic soybean prices and cautious purchasing by downstream feed and livestock enterprises [2]. Business Segment Analysis - The kitchen food business, which includes rice, flour, and oil, experienced a rise in sales volume but a slight decline in profit due to underperformance in retail channels and increased competition [2]. - The flour business faced losses in the first half of 2024 due to lower-than-expected market demand and fluctuating by-product prices, although the company expects improvement in the second half of the year [2]. Investment Projects and Future Strategy - The company has 81 production bases and is constructing new ones in strategic locations to reduce costs, but 10 investment projects have not met expected returns due to market demand and competition challenges [3]. - The company remains committed to its long-term development strategy in China, focusing on expanding its food and agricultural product businesses and reducing production, logistics, and marketing costs [3][4]. Innovation and R&D - The company is increasing its R&D investment, which grew by 2.41% to 274 million yuan, focusing on upgrading plant protein and grain product applications, as well as key technologies in condiments [4]. - Plans for 2025 include developing more functional and high-quality food products in response to consumer demand for healthier and diversified edible oils [4].