JSCN(SH:600959) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-21 10:09Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Cable is undergoing a business transformation to reduce reliance on traditional cable TV services, focusing on developing data services and ten other value-added businesses to create a diversified business ecosystem [1][4]. Financial Performance - Jiangsu Cable's revenue peaked at 8.095 billion in 2017 but has been in decline since, with growth rates of only 1.55%, 0.63%, and 1.22% from 2021 to 2023 [2][4]. - In 2024, the company reported revenue of 7.98 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.04%, and a net profit of 365.4 million, up 7.46% [2][3]. - The non-recurring profit for 2024 was 2.056 billion, despite a 31.49% year-on-year increase, indicating ongoing reliance on non-recurring gains [2][3]. Dependency on Non-Recurring Gains - In 2024, non-recurring gains totaled 570 million, 1.28 times the total profit, highlighting the company's weak core business profitability [3]. - Non-recurring gains from government subsidies and asset management contributed significantly to the overall profit, with operating income from external sources reaching 444 million [3]. Decline of Traditional Business - The traditional cable TV business, which once accounted for nearly 70% of revenue, has seen continuous decline, with maintenance fees dropping by 6.43% and digital service fees by 25.71% in 2024 [4][5]. - Revenue from traditional services fell from 4.81 billion in 2021 to 4.14 billion in 2024, reducing its revenue share from 64.48% to 51.89% [5]. New Business Development - New business segments, including data services, have shown growth, with revenue increasing from 699 million in 2020 to 1.525 billion in 2024 [5][6]. - Other new initiatives, such as smart engineering projects, also contributed positively, with revenue rising from 778 million in 2022 to 1.086 billion in 2024 [5]. Cash Flow and Financial Pressure - By the end of 2024, accounts receivable surged to 1.708 billion, a 32.82% increase, indicating cash flow pressure due to delayed payments from clients [7][8]. - The company's cash flow from operating activities dropped by 54.52%, from 2.408 billion to 1.095 billion, exacerbating financial strain [8].