Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-04-24 13:01Core Viewpoint - Traditional manufacturing companies are facing a "mid-life crisis" amid the wave of transformation and upgrading in the manufacturing industry, with many struggling to adapt and maintain profitability [2][12]. Company Summaries Standard Shares (600302.SH) - Standard Shares reported a revenue of 446 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 11.95%, and a net loss attributable to shareholders of 153 million yuan, although this was an improvement from a loss of 196 million yuan in the previous year [3][4]. - The company has experienced continuous losses, with net profit attributable to shareholders declining for four consecutive years and non-recurring net profit being negative for 13 years [4][12]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to intense market competition in the sewing equipment industry, leading to a drop in sales [3][12]. - The main business segments include industrial sewing machines and parts manufacturing, with the industrial sewing machine segment generating 345 million yuan in revenue, down 14.97% year-on-year [3][12]. - Standard Shares has attempted to pivot towards supply chain business but faced setbacks, leading to a significant reduction in this segment's revenue [7][12]. - The company aims to transform from a single sewing equipment supplier to a comprehensive solution provider in the environmental and apparel sectors, although no substantial progress has been reported [13][15]. Dagang Holdings (300103.SZ) - Dagang Holdings reported total revenue of 155 million yuan in 2024, a decline of 39% year-on-year, with a net loss of 115 million yuan, worsening from a loss of 109 million yuan in 2023 [8][11]. - The company has also faced challenges, with its two main business segments, high-end road equipment and urban road smart operation, seeing revenue declines of 18.46% and 45.11%, respectively [11][12]. - Dagang Holdings has been attempting to diversify by acquiring a new energy company, aiming to enter the renewable energy sector, which generated 31.6 million yuan in revenue, accounting for 20.37% of total revenue [11][15]. - The company has experienced five consecutive years of losses, with a cumulative loss exceeding 500 million yuan since 2022 [11][12]. - Dagang Holdings plans to focus on high-end equipment charging, battery swapping, and overseas market expansion, particularly in Southeast Asia, to seek new growth opportunities [15][17]. Industry Insights - The challenges faced by Standard Shares and Dagang Holdings reflect broader issues within the traditional manufacturing sector, including shrinking market share and stagnant revenue growth due to increased competition and changing market dynamics [12][17]. - The textile industry is under pressure from low-cost competition in Southeast Asia and saturated domestic demand, while the transportation infrastructure investment is also declining, impacting the performance of companies in this sector [12][17]. - Both companies exhibit weak technological accumulation and insufficient strategic focus, raising questions about how traditional industries can navigate through economic cycles [17].