TAIJI GROUP(SH:600129) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-04-11 02:29Core Viewpoint - After the acquisition by China National Pharmaceutical Group in 2021, Taiji Group experienced significant profit growth, but in 2024, the company faced a dramatic decline in revenue and net profit, raising concerns about its future performance and compliance issues [1][5]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Taiji Group reported revenue of 12.386 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 20.72%, and a net profit of 26.6527 million yuan, down 96.76% year-on-year [1]. - The company had previously set a target of achieving 50 billion yuan in revenue by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, but the current performance indicates a significant gap from this goal [1][8]. Tax Compliance Issues - Taiji Group's subsidiaries, Southwest Pharmaceutical and the Chinese Herbal Medicine Company, are required to pay approximately 100 million yuan in back taxes and penalties, which may further pressure the company's financial performance [2]. - Tax compliance is critical for participation in national procurement, and any decline in credit ratings due to tax issues could affect the subsidiaries' ability to win bids [2][4]. Product Performance and Market Challenges - The core product, Huoxiang Zhengqi Oral Liquid, saw a 35.34% decline in sales volume in 2024, with production halved by 51.2% [6]. - The inventory of Huoxiang Zhengqi has been increasing significantly over the past three years, indicating potential market demand issues [6][7]. - Other product lines also faced challenges, with sales of Compound Acetaminophen Tablets dropping by 54.7% [8]. Research and Development Concerns - Taiji Group's R&D efforts have stagnated, with only 10 new production approvals and 4 clinical approvals in the past decade, raising concerns about the company's ability to develop new competitive products [7]. - The company has spent approximately 620 million yuan on R&D over three years, which is less than 1/20 of its sales expenses during the same period [7].