YTO(SH:600233) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-29 14:30Core Viewpoint - YTO Express reported a revenue of 69.033 billion yuan for 2024, marking a year-on-year growth of 19.67%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 4.012 billion yuan, up 7.78% [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, YTO Express's express delivery business volume reached 26.573 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 25.32%, surpassing the industry average growth rate by 3.8 percentage points [1] - For Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 17.060 billion yuan, a 10.58% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of 0.857 billion yuan [1] - The average revenue per express delivery piece decreased to 2.30 yuan in 2024, down 4.86% from 2.41 yuan in the previous year [3][4] Business Segmentation - Domestic time-sensitive products generated a revenue of 5.975 billion yuan, while international express and parcel services saw a revenue decline of 5.58% to 126 million yuan [2] - Value-added services contributed 252.945 million yuan, with a gross margin of 53.16%, and freight forwarding services generated 3.759 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 22.51% [2] Cost Management - The cost per express delivery piece decreased to 2.09 yuan, down 4.04% from the previous year, with significant reductions in transportation and operational costs [4][5] - The company reported a nearly 12% increase in the number of packages per vehicle and a nearly 10% improvement in labor efficiency by the end of 2024 [5] Strategic Initiatives - YTO Express is focusing on embracing artificial intelligence and advancing smart development, particularly in international business, which has shown limited growth [3][9] - The company plans to enhance its domestic and international networks and improve core services in international express, freight, and supply chain management [8][10] Industry Context - The express delivery industry is experiencing intense price competition, with YTO Express's single-piece revenue declining alongside competitors [6][7] - The industry is shifting towards high-quality development, emphasizing service quality over mere cost advantages [6][7]