ECOVACS(SH:603486) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-04-30 11:06Core Viewpoint - Ecovacs Robotics has shown significant revenue growth but struggles with net profit recovery, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability amidst intense competition in the robotic vacuum industry [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Ecovacs achieved a revenue of 16.542 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.71%, and a net profit of 806 million yuan, up 31.70% [1]. - The first quarter of 2025 reported a revenue of 3.858 billion yuan, reflecting an 11.06% year-on-year growth, with a net profit of 475 million yuan, marking a 59.43% increase [1]. - Since 2020, Ecovacs has consistently increased its revenue from 7.234 billion yuan to 16.542 billion yuan over four years, more than doubling its revenue [1]. - However, net profit has not returned to the peak level of 2021, with 2024's net profit at 806 million yuan, less than half of the 2.010 billion yuan recorded in 2021 [1]. Market Competition - The robotic vacuum industry is becoming increasingly competitive, prompting Ecovacs to enhance marketing efforts and adopt low-price strategies to boost sales [2]. - Price reductions have been significant, with the price of the Ecovacs X1 OMNI dropping from 5,999 yuan in June 2022 to 4,299 yuan by the 2024 Spring Festival, a nearly 40% decrease [2]. Asset Impairment - In 2024, Ecovacs recorded an asset impairment loss of 362 million yuan, a 53.60% increase from 168 million yuan in 2023 [3]. Growth Drivers - Revenue growth is attributed to effective trade-in policies, a multi-category strategy, and global expansion [4]. - The retail market for robotic vacuums grew significantly, with a 41.1% increase in retail sales to 19.36 billion yuan and a 31.7% increase in retail volume to 6.036 million units [4]. - Ecovacs and its high-end brand, Tineco, generated a combined revenue of 16.143 billion yuan, accounting for 97.59% of total revenue [4]. International Expansion - Ecovacs has seen rapid growth in overseas markets, particularly in window cleaning robots and lawn mowers, with overseas revenue for window cleaning robots increasing by 214.8% and lawn mowers by 186.7% [4]. - Total overseas revenue for Ecovacs and Tineco reached 6.808 billion yuan, a 12.6% increase year-on-year, representing 42.2% of brand business revenue [4]. Competitive Position - Ecovacs is competing with Roborock for the top position in the robotic vacuum market, but Roborock currently has a superior net profit margin [5][6]. - Roborock reported a revenue of 11.945 billion yuan in 2024, a 38.03% increase, with a net profit of 1.977 billion yuan, showing a slight decline of 3.64% but maintaining a net profit margin of 16.5% [6]. - Since 2021, Ecovacs' net profit margin has decreased from 15.39% to 4.87% in 2024, highlighting the need for improved profitability strategies [6].