Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-04-29 17:28Core Viewpoint - The overall performance of A-share listed companies in 2024 remains stable, with a majority reporting profits despite a slight decline in total revenue and net profit compared to the previous year [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - As of April 29, 2024, 75.49% of A-share companies reported profits, with 3961 out of 5274 companies achieving profitability [1]. - Total revenue for A-share companies reached 69.77 trillion yuan, a decrease of 0.35% year-on-year, while net profit was 5.23 trillion yuan, down 0.81% from the previous year [1]. - Approximately 2986 companies reported revenue growth, accounting for 57% of those that disclosed annual reports, with 215 companies experiencing revenue increases exceeding 50% [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Performance - In 2024, 13 out of 31 primary industries saw year-on-year revenue growth, with non-bank financials, automotive, and electronics leading the way with growth rates of 16.06%, 13.15%, and 9.32% respectively [3]. - The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector saw significant profit increases, with companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs turning losses into profits, reporting net profits of 178.81 billion yuan and 92.30 billion yuan respectively [3]. Group 3: Research and Development Investment - A-share companies increased their R&D investments, totaling 1.55 trillion yuan in 2024, a 1.6% increase year-on-year [4]. - BYD led in R&D spending with 531.95 billion yuan, marking a 34.42% increase from the previous year [4]. Group 4: Top Companies - The top three companies by revenue in 2024 were Sinopec with 30,745.62 billion yuan, PetroChina with 29,379.81 billion yuan, and China State Construction with 21,871.48 billion yuan [2]. - The banking and insurance sectors dominated profitability, with the top ten companies by net profit including four major state-owned banks, led by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China at 365.86 billion yuan [2].