GEM(SZ:002340) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-29 01:14Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of 33.2 billion yuan in 2024, marking an 8.75% year-on-year increase, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.02 billion yuan, up 9.19% year-on-year [1] - Despite significant progress in new energy materials and urban mining operations, the company faced operational pressure as revenue and net profit declined sequentially in the fourth quarter [1][8] New Energy Materials Business - The new energy materials segment showed strong performance with an average capacity utilization rate exceeding 95%, significantly above the industry average [4] - The total shipment of ternary precursor materials for power batteries reached 189,000 tons, a 5% increase year-on-year, maintaining a top two position globally [4] - Sales of nickel-rich high-voltage ternary precursors grew by 66% to 44,000 tons, indicating the company's leading position in high-voltage precursor technology [4] - Cobalt oxide sales reached 20,664 tons, an 88% increase, capturing over 25% of the global supply, and the company achieved a 102% year-on-year growth in cathode material shipments [4] - Despite strong performance, the fourth quarter saw a 19.2% and 69.9% sequential decline in revenue and net profit, respectively, highlighting short-term market demand fluctuations [4] Urban Mining Operations - The urban mining segment experienced significant growth, particularly in battery recycling and tiered utilization, with revenue from battery recycling rising substantially [5] - The company recycled and dismantled 35,930 tons of power batteries, a 31% increase, equivalent to 4.31 GWh, which is a 41% year-on-year growth [5] - Lithium carbonate recovery exceeded 4,000 tons, with a growth rate of over 44% and a lithium recovery rate surpassing 95% [5] - Tungsten recovery reached 6,486 tons, a 39% increase, and cobalt product sales grew by 76% to 12,557 tons, maintaining over 50% of the global market share for ultra-fine cobalt powder [6] - The scrap vehicle business also saw significant growth, with total recovery reaching 280,000 tons, a 133% increase [6] - However, the fourth quarter net profit for this segment declined by 20.95%, indicating short-term profitability challenges [6] Nickel Resource Development - The company achieved a global output of 51,677 tons of nickel metal, a 91% year-on-year increase, and established a nickel resource capacity of 150,000 tons per year in Indonesia [7] - The company ranks among the top three globally in MHP nickel production capacity, with 110,000 tons controlled and 40,000 tons in joint ventures [7] - The company successfully launched the world's first 1,168m³ high-pressure hydrometallurgical reactor, achieving world-class operational and product quality metrics while significantly reducing carbon emissions [7] - Despite these advancements, the fourth quarter saw a 1250.90% sequential decline in non-recurring net profit, indicating ongoing profitability pressures in this segment [7] Summary - The company achieved revenue and net profit growth in 2024 through its dual-driven strategy in new energy materials and urban mining operations [8] - However, the performance fluctuations in the fourth quarter reveal operational pressures that the company must address to enhance profitability and navigate increasing market competition and economic uncertainties [8]