沃森生物净利再降李云春累套现40亿 研发投入占营收24.82%海外收入增98%

Core Viewpoint - Watson Bio, a well-known domestic vaccine company, is facing significant pressure on its operating performance, with efforts to find a breakthrough amid declining revenues and profits [2][3] Financial Performance - In 2024, Watson Bio reported revenue of 2.821 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of over 30% [2][7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 142 million yuan, with a decline exceeding 60% year-on-year [2][7] - The company experienced a continuous decline in both revenue and net profit in 2023, with revenue and net profit dropping by 19.12% and 42.44% respectively [3][7] Market Challenges - The decline in performance is attributed to intensified domestic market competition and a decrease in product sales revenue [3][8] - The price drop in the bid for the dual HPV vaccine and ongoing pressure on the sales of the nine-valent HPV vaccine have contributed to the challenges [3][8] International Business Growth - Despite domestic challenges, Watson Bio's overseas business revenue reached approximately 570 million yuan in 2024, marking a year-on-year growth of 98% [3][10] - The average compound annual growth rate of overseas revenue over the past three years is 105% [10] Research and Development Focus - In 2024, the company invested 700 million yuan in R&D, accounting for 24.82% of its revenue, maintaining a focus on innovation [4][12] - The R&D investment has decreased from 1.053 billion yuan in 2022 to 911 million yuan in 2023 [13] Stock Performance and Shareholder Returns - Since the peak in 2021, Watson Bio's stock price has seen a decline of 88% [15] - The company has distributed a total of 403 million yuan in cash dividends since its listing, with an average dividend payout ratio of 11.89% [15]