GRIAM(SH:600206) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-05-01 12:21Core Viewpoint - Youyan New Materials Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Youyan New Materials") reported a significant turnaround in Q1 2025, achieving a profit of 67.38 million yuan, a dramatic increase of 14,698.12% compared to the same period last year, where the profit was only 45,540 yuan [2][7]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Youyan New Materials' revenue was 1.84 billion yuan, a decrease of 18.67% year-on-year [7]. - The total profit for Q1 2025 reached 49.18 million yuan, a staggering increase of 113,543.53% year-on-year [7]. - For the full year 2024, Youyan New Materials reported a revenue of 9.146 billion yuan, down 15.49% year-on-year, while the total profit plummeted by 93.56% to 16.89 million yuan [7]. Business Segments - Youyan New Materials has shifted its focus from semiconductor silicon materials to four main sectors: electric, magnetic, optical, and medical [2]. - The company has been heavily involved in the rare earth business, with revenue from rare earth materials reaching 2.437 billion yuan in 2024, a decline of 13.95% year-on-year [6]. Rare Earth Business Challenges - The rare earth segment has faced significant challenges, with a loss of 0.05% in gross margin in 2024, marking a decline of 7.5 percentage points [6]. - The company produced 5,398.78 tons of rare earth materials in 2023, generating revenue of 2.832 billion yuan, a decrease of 29.01% year-on-year [5]. Strategic Moves - Youyan New Materials reduced its stake in its subsidiary, Youyan Rare Earth New Materials Co., Ltd., from 88.72% to 45% in 2024, which contributed to a significant reduction in losses [2][7]. - The company is also exploring new opportunities in solid-state battery materials, focusing on solid electrolyte materials rather than solid-state batteries themselves [8].