Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-05-08 00:07Core Viewpoint - The performance of major express delivery companies in China shows growth in revenue and net profit for 2024, but a divergence in Q1 2025 results, indicating varying strategies and market conditions among the companies [1][2]. Group 1: Company Performance - SF Express (顺丰控股) achieved a total revenue of 284.42 billion yuan in 2024, 1.7 times that of its competitors, with a net profit surpassing 10 billion yuan for the first time at 10.17 billion yuan [2]. - YTO Express (圆通速递) ranked second with a revenue of 69.03 billion yuan and a net profit of 4.01 billion yuan, while Yunda Express (韵达股份) and Shentong Express (申通快递) followed with revenues of 48.54 billion yuan and 47.17 billion yuan, and net profits of 1.91 billion yuan and 1.04 billion yuan respectively [2]. - In Q1 2025, SF Express continued to lead with a revenue of 69.85 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.9%, and a net profit of 2.33 billion yuan, up 16.87% [2]. Group 2: Competitive Dynamics - YTO Express maintained a high profit level in Q1 2025 with a revenue of 17.06 billion yuan, a 10.58% increase, but its net profit decreased by 9.15% to 857 million yuan [3]. - Shentong Express reported a significant net profit growth of 24.04% to 236 million yuan, driven by a low base effect and increased business volume [3][6]. - Yunda Express faced a decline in net profit by 22.15% to 321 million yuan, indicating a disconnect between revenue growth and profitability [3]. Group 3: Cost and Efficiency - YTO Express led in single-package net profit with 0.16 yuan, outperforming Yunda Express at 0.07 yuan and Shentong Express at 0.04 yuan, attributed to its digital management [4]. - In 2024, YTO Express's single-package transportation cost was 0.42 yuan, down 9.41%, and its operational efficiency improved significantly due to automation and technology [5]. - Shentong Express's business volume grew by 29.83% to 22.73 billion packages in 2024, but its net profit margin remained low at under 2%, highlighting ongoing challenges in profitability despite volume growth [7].