税务“黑天鹅”冲击利润，中国天楹去年增收降利，豪赌新能源资金受考

Core Viewpoint - China Tianying (000035.SZ) is facing performance challenges in 2024, with revenue growth accompanied by a significant decline in net profit, primarily due to a tax payment of approximately 183 million yuan related to its Spanish subsidiary, Firion, which is a legacy issue from the acquisition of Urbaser S.A.U. [1][4] Financial Performance - In 2024, China Tianying achieved revenue of 5.667 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.46%, but the corresponding net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 16.99% to 280 million yuan [2] - The company's performance in the second half of 2024 significantly impacted annual results, with revenue of 3.018 billion yuan in the second half, a mere 2.83% increase, and a net profit loss of 80.09 million yuan, a decline of 146% [2] Tax Issues and Historical Context - The tax adjustment for the overseas subsidiary led to a substantial increase in tax expenses, eroding profits. Firion, which was acquired in 2016, faced a tax reassessment that required it to repay 23.7843 million euros (approximately 183 million yuan) [3][4] - China Tianying sold Urbaser in 2021 for 10.937 billion yuan, which had previously contributed significantly to its revenue and profit, with Urbaser's revenue being about eight times that of China Tianying at the time of acquisition [4][5] Financial Pressure and Debt - The acquisition of Urbaser resulted in a goodwill of 5.6 billion yuan and a high debt ratio, reaching 75% in 2020, which has constrained the company's financing capabilities [5] - As of the end of Q1 2024, China Tianying had cash reserves of 1.218 billion yuan, but short-term borrowings and current liabilities totaled 3.866 billion yuan, indicating significant financial pressure [10] New Energy Investments - Following the divestiture of Urbaser, China Tianying has focused on the new energy sector, with substantial investments in various projects, including a total investment of approximately 16.95 billion yuan in a hydrogen energy project in Heilongjiang [7][8] - The company has seen a continuous increase in construction projects, with a total of 2.369 billion yuan in ongoing projects by the end of 2024, primarily in the new energy sector [8] Revenue Composition - In 2024, traditional environmental services, including power supply and waste management, generated revenue of 2.447 billion yuan, accounting for 43.18% of total revenue, while construction and urban sanitation services contributed 1.011 billion yuan and 1.046 billion yuan, respectively [10]