5家上市企业“争宠”：境外收入是大头，天元净利润连续下滑

Core Insights - The domestic pet industry in China has surpassed 300 billion yuan, with major listed companies in the pet food sector showing positive performance driven by the increasing number of pet-owning households and the expansion of the pet economy [2][11] - Several leading companies achieved historic performance milestones in 2024, including Guobao Pet, which reported a record net profit, and Zhongchong Co., which saw both revenue and profit reach new highs since its listing [2][5] - Despite rapid growth, the domestic pet industry is still in its developmental stage compared to international markets, leading companies to implement a "dual circulation" strategy to strengthen brand building and expand domestic market channels [2][11] Company Performance - Five listed pet food companies, Guobao Pet, Zhongchong Co., Tianyuan Pet, Petty Co., and Lusi Co., showed overall revenue growth, but significant disparities in profitability were noted [3][5] - Guobao Pet led the revenue rankings with 5.244 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.22%, while Zhongchong Co. followed with 4.464 billion yuan, up 19.15% [4][5] - Guobao Pet also topped the net profit chart with 642 million yuan, significantly higher than Zhongchong Co.'s 394 million yuan, indicating a narrowing profit gap between the two leading companies [5][10] Profitability Trends - Tianyuan Pet experienced a 54.16% decline in net profit to 46 million yuan, marking it as the only company with a profit decrease among the five [10][11] - Petty Co. reported an extraordinary net profit growth of 1742.81%, but this was largely due to recovering from previous losses, highlighting the impact of prior financial performance on current results [6][10] - Lusi Co. maintained a steady growth trajectory, recording revenue and profit increases, although its growth rates were lower than those of its competitors [8][10] International Market Dependency - The overseas market remains a critical revenue source for most domestic pet companies, with many reporting a decline in the proportion of overseas revenue but still relying heavily on it for profitability [11][12] - Petty Co. had the highest overseas revenue proportion at 82.63%, while Zhongchong Co. also showed significant reliance with 68.33% of its revenue coming from international markets [12][13] - Companies are increasingly aware of the risks associated with international trade and are focusing on building domestic brands and expanding local market presence to mitigate these risks [16][23] Brand Development and Competition - The emphasis on proprietary brands is growing, with Guobao Pet reporting that 67.59% of its revenue came from its own brand products, reflecting a shift towards brand competition in the pet food market [17][20] - Zhongchong Co. has also increased its investment in research and development, indicating a commitment to enhancing its proprietary brand offerings [21][22] - The competitive landscape is evolving, with domestic brands gaining market share and positioning themselves for future growth amid a rapidly expanding market [20][23]