利元亨回复监管问询：订单量下降导致2024年业绩下滑

Core Viewpoint - Liyuanheng (688499.SH) reported a significant increase in losses for 2024, with a net profit loss of 1.044 billion yuan, a 455% increase from the previous year's loss of 188 million yuan, and a revenue decline of 50.30% to 2.482 billion yuan, primarily due to reduced demand in the domestic new energy market and extended delivery cycles [2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Liyuanheng achieved a revenue of 2.482 billion yuan, a decrease of 50.30% year-on-year, and a net profit loss of 1.044 billion yuan compared to a loss of 188 million yuan in the previous year [3]. - The company's gross profit margin for 2024 was 7.77%, down 18.67 percentage points from the previous year [3]. - In Q1 2025, Liyuanheng showed signs of recovery with a revenue of 715 million yuan, a 6% decline year-on-year, and a net profit of 12.82 million yuan, reversing the loss from Q1 2024 [4]. Market Conditions - The decline in performance is attributed to a slowdown in the domestic new energy market, a decrease in order volume, and extended delivery and acceptance cycles [3][7]. - Increased competition in the power lithium battery equipment market has led to price concessions during bidding, further impacting revenue and gross margin [3]. Order and Client Dynamics - As of May 31, 2025, Liyuanheng had an order backlog of 4.921 billion yuan, with a significant portion coming from well-known domestic and international lithium battery manufacturers [4]. - The proportion of consumer lithium equipment orders increased to 32.21%, reflecting a recovery in demand in the consumer electronics market [4][5]. Accounts Receivable Issues - As of December 31, 2024, Liyuanheng's accounts receivable amounted to 1.602 billion yuan, with the top five clients accounting for 71.53% of this total [6]. - The aging of accounts receivable is concerning, with 54.93% of the balance being overdue by 1-2 years, leading to a higher bad debt provision of 3.65 billion yuan [6][8]. Financial Strategy and Measures - To address liquidity issues, Liyuanheng increased bank borrowings, resulting in financial expenses of 99.58 million yuan in 2024, a 50.62% increase from 2023 [8]. - The company has implemented measures to improve cash flow, including establishing a communication mechanism with clients to expedite payment processes [8].