Jiahe Foods(SH:605300) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-06-06 02:38Group 1: Company Overview - Jiahe Foods specializes in the research, production, and sales of powdered oils, coffee, plant-based products, and others, with powdered oils being its core product [2][3] - The revenue from powdered oils accounted for over 70% from 2020 to 2022, although it dropped below 70% in 2023, generating a historical high of 1.926 billion yuan [2] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The new tea beverage industry has shifted towards stock competition, requiring brands to innovate raw materials for differentiation, while consumer preferences have evolved towards higher quality [3] - The market share of powdered oils is being pressured as tea brands prefer to eliminate powdered oils as a marketing strategy due to health concerns [3] Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2024, Jiahe Foods experienced a significant decline in powdered oil revenue, dropping by 39.82% to 1.159 billion yuan, with overall revenue decreasing by 18.68% to 2.31 billion yuan and net profit halving by 67.43% to 83.9372 million yuan [1][3] - The first quarter of 2024 saw a dramatic net profit drop of 91.46% to 3.9064 million yuan, attributed to rising costs and declining sales [1] Group 4: Product Performance - Powdered oil production and sales volumes fell by 36.73% and 36.99% respectively in 2024, with inventory levels decreasing by 7.07% [4] - The coffee business is expected to become a second growth driver, with plans to invest 750 million yuan in expansion, aiming for significant production capacity in various coffee products [8] Group 5: Cost and Profitability - The gross margin for the coffee business improved to 16.26% in 2024, but remains lower than the 20.51% margin for powdered oils [9] - Sales expenses surged by 75.14% to 156 million yuan in 2024, significantly impacting profitability, with management indicating a need to control overall expense ratios [10]