Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-05-07 03:11Core Viewpoint - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) continues to play a crucial role in supporting technological innovation in China amid a complex economic environment in 2024, focusing on high-quality development in key industries such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, innovative pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing [1] Group 1: Company Performance - In 2024, STAR Market companies achieved a total operating revenue of 1,422.17 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.24%, with nearly 70% of companies reporting revenue growth [2] - The net profit for the year reached 47.52 billion yuan, with 50% of companies experiencing profit growth, and 32 companies turning losses into profits [2] - Private enterprises, which account for over 80% of STAR Market companies, showed resilience and vitality, with 154 companies doubling their revenue post-listing and 70 companies achieving doubled or turned profitable net income [2] Group 2: Innovation and R&D - STAR Market companies increased their R&D investment, with total R&D expenditure reaching 168.08 billion yuan in 2024, exceeding net profit by 2.5 times, and a year-on-year growth of 6.4% [7] - The median R&D intensity among STAR Market companies was 12.6%, leading all A-share sectors, with 107 companies maintaining an R&D intensity above 20% for three consecutive years [7] - A total of 20 companies listed under the fifth set of standards have made significant progress, with 18 achieving core product launches and 16 companies reporting revenues exceeding 100 million yuan [3] Group 3: Market Reforms and Financing - Recent capital market reforms, including the "STAR Market Eight Articles" and "Merger and Acquisition Six Articles," have enhanced the adaptability and inclusiveness of the STAR Market, facilitating high-quality industrial integration [4] - The STAR Market has seen 100 new industry mergers and acquisitions since June 2024, with disclosed transaction amounts exceeding 24.7 billion yuan [4] - Eight companies have disclosed refinancing plans under the new "light asset, high R&D investment" criteria, with a total financing scale exceeding 17.5 billion yuan [5] Group 4: International Expansion and Competitiveness - Over 80% of STAR Market companies focus on core products aimed at import substitution and self-control, with over 380 companies achieving international advanced levels in their products or technologies [8] - In 2024, STAR Market companies reported total overseas revenue of 430.36 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, with 173 companies experiencing over 30% growth in overseas revenue [8] - High-margin products are increasingly penetrating global markets, with the median gross margin for overseas sales reaching 40.8% [8]