eDiagnosis(SZ:002932) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-04-27 22:40Core Viewpoint - Mingde Biological's 2024 annual report indicates a significant decline in revenue and profitability, highlighting challenges in maintaining operational efficiency and profitability in its core business [2][9]. Business Overview - The total operating revenue for Mingde Biological in 2024 was 350 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 53.3%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 74.52 million yuan, down 0.54% year-on-year. The non-recurring net profit was -140 million yuan, a decline of 12.74% year-on-year, indicating weakened profitability in core operations [2]. Quarterly Performance - In the fourth quarter, the operating revenue was 124 million yuan, a slight increase of 0.68% year-on-year. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was -6.42 million yuan, an increase of 90.88% year-on-year, while the non-recurring net profit was -101 million yuan, up 40.45% year-on-year. Despite slight revenue growth in Q4, the overall annual performance remained poor [3]. Expenses and Profitability Ratios - In 2024, the combined expenses (selling, administrative, and financial) accounted for 45.72% of total revenue, an increase of 46.59% year-on-year. The gross profit margin was 53.89%, down 0.71% year-on-year, and the net profit margin was 7.59%, a decrease of 17.82% year-on-year. The significant rise in expense ratio and decline in profitability ratios reflect challenges in cost control and profit enhancement [4]. Main Revenue Composition - The main revenue sources for the company include in vitro diagnostic products and solutions (220 million yuan, 62.89%), third-party medical testing (65.75 million yuan, 18.78%), and agency business (64.17 million yuan, 18.33%). Among these, third-party medical testing has the highest gross profit margin at 88.05%, while the agency business has the lowest at 26.38% [5]. Key Financial Indicators - Cash and cash equivalents stood at 494 million yuan, down 51.37% year-on-year. Accounts receivable totaled 764 million yuan, a decrease of 36.79% year-on-year. Interest-bearing debt was 7.30 million yuan, down 76.39% year-on-year. The net asset value per share was 25.06 yuan, down 3.31% year-on-year, and the operating cash flow per share was -0.37 yuan, a decline of 121.67% year-on-year. Earnings per share were 0.33 yuan [10]. Development Review and Future Outlook - Mingde Biological focuses on the R&D, production, and sales of in vitro diagnostic reagents and instruments, as well as providing information solutions for critical care and third-party medical testing services. The company plans to optimize its existing product line and launch more innovative products in the next three years, particularly in pathogen diagnosis, cardiovascular disease diagnosis, and infectious disease diagnosis. Additionally, the company aims to enhance its medical information technology and third-party medical testing services to improve comprehensive service capabilities [7].