CFHI(SH:601106) Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-06-13 19:28Core Viewpoint - China First Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (the company) received an inquiry letter from the Shanghai Stock Exchange regarding its annual report disclosure, particularly focusing on accounts receivable and contract assets, which are significant factors in the company's financial performance and potential risks [1][2]. Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets - The company's accounts receivable at the end of the period amounted to 7.323 billion yuan, with a cumulative provision for bad debts of 3.811 billion yuan, and a current period provision for bad debts of 1.091 billion yuan, which is a major reason for the company's losses this year [2][3]. - The company has provided detailed disclosures regarding the top ten accounts receivable, including transaction details, amounts, and collection status, as well as the credit management mechanisms in place [3][4]. - The company has classified its customers into categories based on their nature and size, applying different bad debt provision policies accordingly [15][16]. - The company reported a contract asset balance of 5.231 billion yuan at the end of the reporting period, with a cumulative provision for bad debts of 0.094 billion yuan, representing only 1.8% of the total contract assets [2][15]. Inventory - The company's inventory balance at the end of 2024 was 8.630 billion yuan, an increase of 6.44% year-on-year, with a provision for inventory impairment of 0.378 billion yuan, which has also contributed to the company's losses [19][20]. - The increase in inventory is attributed to the long production cycles of the company's products and a decrease in orders, leading to higher levels of unfinished products [20][22]. - The company has provided detailed disclosures regarding the specific situations of inventory that exceeded normal production cycles, including reasons for delays and impairment provisions [23][24]. Gross Margin - The company's gross margin for major products has declined significantly compared to the previous year, with specific declines noted in various product categories, which is a primary reason for the company's losses [31][32]. - The decline in gross margin is attributed to high fixed costs, strategic losses on certain products, and price adjustments throughout the year [32][34]. - The company has provided a breakdown of gross margin changes by product category, highlighting the impact of market conditions and operational challenges [34][36].