SITI(SZ:000563) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-05-18 13:40Core Viewpoint - The trust industry is experiencing significant pressure on profitability, with a notable decline in revenue and profit margins, indicating a period of transformation and adjustment within the sector [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the total revenue of 57 disclosed trust companies fell to 632.41 billion yuan, a decrease of approximately 125 billion yuan or 16.49% compared to the previous year [2][3]. - The total profit for the industry dropped nearly 30% to 315.54 billion yuan, with net profit at 257.58 billion yuan, reflecting a decline of 25.76% year-on-year [2][3]. - The average revenue per trust company was 11.09 billion yuan, down over 2 billion yuan from 2023, with only 25 companies reporting positive revenue growth [3][4]. Industry Segmentation - The industry is witnessing a "Matthew Effect," where the gap between leading and lagging companies is widening, with some companies experiencing significant revenue declines [4][5]. - Notably, Jilin Trust reported an extraordinary revenue increase of 88 times, primarily due to substantial investment gains [3][4]. - Conversely, companies like Wukuang Trust saw their revenue drop significantly, falling from the top ten to the bottom ranks due to losses in net interest income and investment returns [4][5]. Business Structure and Transformation - Trust business revenue totaled approximately 444 billion yuan, down about 7%, while proprietary business revenue fell nearly 33% to less than 188 billion yuan [9][13]. - The decline in both trust and proprietary business revenues indicates challenges in the traditional business model, with many companies facing a "gap" in returns due to the contraction of high-yield non-standard businesses [9][13]. - The industry is undergoing a transformation, with a focus on asset service trusts and family trusts, as companies seek to adapt to regulatory changes and market demands [15][16]. Risk Management and Asset Scale - The total trust asset scale surpassed 27 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 26.64%, although 11 companies experienced a reduction in asset scale [14]. - The top 20 trust companies hold nearly 74% of the total industry assets, indicating challenges for smaller institutions in expanding their business [14]. - Companies are actively working on risk resolution, particularly in the real estate and urban investment sectors, with varying degrees of success in managing existing risks [15][16].