huasi(SZ:002494) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-04-16 23:00Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of 502 million yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.11% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 22.22 million yuan, a significant increase of 270.9% compared to the previous year [1] - The fourth quarter showed a revenue of 158 million yuan, a decline of 2.74% year-on-year, but the net profit for the same period surged by 316.47% to 19.45 million yuan [1] Financial Performance - Gross margin for 2024 was 28.04%, down 7.57% year-on-year, while net margin improved to 4.43%, up 237.69% [2] - Total expenses (selling, administrative, and financial) amounted to 100 million yuan, accounting for 19.95% of revenue, a decrease of 6.89% [2] - Earnings per share increased to 0.06 yuan, a rise of 272.17% from the previous year [2] Cash Flow and Receivables - The net cash flow from operating activities increased by 295.91%, attributed to higher sales collections and increased tax payments [3] - Accounts receivable represented 185.64% of the net profit, indicating a significant amount of outstanding payments [5] Inventory and Debt - Inventory increased by 20.4% due to the return of previously auctioned materials and anticipation of higher sales [4] - Interest-bearing debt rose by 29.80% to 184 million yuan, reflecting an increase in short-term borrowings [2][4] Business Model and Returns - The company's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 1.81%, indicating weak capital returns in recent years [5] - The cumulative financing since the company's listing reached 1.527 billion yuan, with total dividends of 75.23 million yuan, resulting in a low dividend financing ratio of 0.05 [5]