通威股份狂飙的债务与消逝的千亿市值

Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with Tongwei Co., Ltd. experiencing significant financial pressure and a decline in market value, dropping from a peak of over 1 trillion yuan to 826.1 billion yuan as of May 13, 2025 [1][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Tongwei reported a revenue of approximately 919.94 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 33.87%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately -70.39 billion yuan, marking the company's first annual net loss since its listing [3][5]. - For Q1 2025, the company recorded a revenue of about 159.33 billion yuan, down 18.58% year-on-year, with a net profit of approximately -25.93 billion yuan, indicating a worsening financial situation [4][5]. Debt and Financial Pressure - As of the end of 2024, Tongwei's long-term borrowings reached 558 billion yuan, with short-term borrowings increasing from approximately 18.78 billion yuan to 35.31 billion yuan in Q1 2025 [6][7]. - The company's financial expenses rose significantly, with Q1 2025 financial costs reaching 6.71 billion yuan, including interest expenses of about 7.11 billion yuan [6]. Asset and Liquidity Position - As of the end of Q1 2025, Tongwei had approximately 291.46 billion yuan in cash and cash equivalents, up from 164.48 billion yuan at the end of 2024 [8][9]. - The company is seeking to enhance its financial structure by introducing strategic investors, aiming to raise up to 100 billion yuan for its subsidiary, Sichuan Yongxiang Co., Ltd. [9]. Industry Context - The photovoltaic sector is undergoing a "cold winter," characterized by overcapacity, intense price competition, and declining profitability, which is reflected in Tongwei's financial struggles [5][10]. - The industry is expected to enter a "淘汰赛" (elimination round) phase, focusing on high-quality competition rather than rapid growth [10].