Vanward(SZ:002543) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-04-26 17:33Core Viewpoint - Guangdong Vanward New Electric Co., Ltd. reported growth in revenue and net profit for the year 2024, but a significant decline in net cash flow from operating activities raises concerns for investors [1] Financial Performance Analysis - Revenue for 2024 reached 7.342 billion yuan, a 20.29% increase from 6.104 billion yuan in 2023 [2] - The life water heating business generated 3.503 billion yuan, up 5.13%, accounting for 47.71% of total revenue; kitchen appliance revenue surged to 3.332 billion yuan, a 41.96% increase, making it a key growth driver [2] - Domestic sales amounted to 4.534 billion yuan, a 10.23% increase, while export sales rose significantly by 41.43% to 2.663 billion yuan, indicating successful overseas market expansion [2] Profitability and Cost Management - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 658 million yuan, a 15.73% increase from 568 million yuan in 2023; net profit excluding non-recurring items was 656 million yuan, up 8.45% [3] - Basic earnings per share increased by 15.79% to 0.88 yuan [3] - Sales expenses rose to 754 million yuan, a 35.54% increase, driven by higher marketing costs to expand market share [3] - Management expenses increased by 11.59% to 224 million yuan, reflecting higher employee compensation and depreciation [3] - Research and development expenses reached 289 million yuan, a 25.23% increase, supporting the company's "product-driven" strategy [3] Cash Flow Analysis - Net cash flow from operating activities was 618 million yuan, a substantial decrease of 52.32% from 1.296 billion yuan in 2023, primarily due to increased cash payments for goods and services [4] - Net cash flow from investing activities was -582 million yuan, compared to 15.4877 million yuan in the previous year, reflecting increased investment in global expansion [4] - Net cash flow from financing activities was -571 million yuan, slightly higher than -475 million yuan in the previous year, mainly due to increased debt repayments [4] Research and Talent Investment - Research and development investment totaled 289 million yuan, representing 3.93% of revenue, with ongoing projects in various product areas enhancing competitiveness [5] - The number of R&D personnel increased by 3.52% to 794, with a higher proportion of staff holding bachelor's and master's degrees, indicating improved team quality [6]