ESTUN AUTOMATION(002747) 长江商报· Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-06-05 23:33Core Viewpoint - Estun, a leading domestic industrial robot company, plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its global strategy, accelerate overseas business development, and improve its international brand image [1][2][3] Financial Performance - In 2024, Estun reported a revenue of 4.009 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.83%, and a net loss of 810 million yuan, marking the first loss since its IPO [1][9] - The company's overseas revenue was 1.37 billion yuan in 2024, down 14.1% year-on-year, accounting for approximately 34.2% of total revenue [4][9] - The gross margin for 2024 was 32.66%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous year [4] Historical Context - Estun was listed on the A-share market in March 2015, with revenues and net profits increasing from 483 million yuan and 51.19 million yuan in 2015 to 1.461 billion yuan and 101 million yuan in 2018 [6] - The company achieved its highest revenue and net profit post-IPO in 2022, with figures of 3.881 billion yuan and 166 million yuan, respectively [8] Recent Challenges - In 2023, Estun's performance declined again, leading to the significant losses reported in 2024 [9] - The company attributed its losses to lower-than-expected revenue, increased operating expenses, and challenges faced by its subsidiaries, which resulted in goodwill impairment totaling 345 million yuan [9][10] Future Plans - Estun aims to expand its global business, focusing on markets in Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, particularly targeting opportunities with leading domestic clients in the new energy and lithium battery sectors [3][9]