重组两年，这家环保陕企走出“谷底”？

Core Viewpoint - The capital story of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd. (referred to as "China Energy Conservation") and its core listed platform, Energy Conservation Environment (300140.SZ), has experienced significant ups and downs, with a notable turnaround in 2023 due to a major restructuring in the waste incineration power generation sector, leading to a return to profitability after four consecutive years of losses [2][6][12]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a net profit of 6.05 billion yuan, a decrease of 14.49% year-on-year, while its operating revenue fell by 3.67% to 59.19 billion yuan [12][21]. - The company's non-recurring net profit reached 5.88 billion yuan, marking a substantial increase of 166.65% compared to the previous year [12][21]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a significant loss, with a net profit loss of 583.9 million yuan, attributed to various impairment losses and asset disposals [12][15]. Group 2: Business Segments - The solid waste treatment segment accounted for over 80% of the company's revenue, becoming the core pillar of its performance, while the environmental equipment segment's revenue declined by 40% year-on-year [6][16][19]. - The company processed a total of 2,015,870 tons of solid waste in 2024, including 1,921,560 tons of municipal waste, generating 5.365 billion kWh of green electricity [16][21]. - The environmental equipment segment's revenue was only 2.19 billion yuan, representing just 3.70% of total revenue, with a negative gross margin of -34.65% [16][19]. Group 3: Market Position and Challenges - The company has become a leading player in the domestic waste incineration power generation industry, managing over 40 waste incineration projects with a daily processing capacity exceeding 50,000 tons [6][11]. - Despite the turnaround, the company faces challenges such as increasing accounts receivable, which rose to 51.09 billion yuan, representing 16.75% of total assets, and a receivable-to-revenue ratio that increased from 65% to 77% [21][22]. - The introduction of a new PPP mechanism is expected to attract more private enterprises into the sector, leading to intensified competition in new projects [21][23].