一心堂投资2400万元加码医养市场 净利润已连降两年

Core Viewpoint - YXTT plans to invest 24 million yuan to purchase five properties in Kunming, Yunnan, to develop its medical and elderly care business, which has become a significant part of its operations despite recent declines in net profit [2][3] Company Summary - YXTT's board has approved the purchase of properties for its medical and elderly care business, which is part of its strategic development plan [3] - The medical and elderly care segment has been a focus for YXTT for five years, with the establishment of Yunnan YXTT Medical and Elderly Care Service Co., Ltd. in June 2020 [3] - As of 2024, the medical and elderly care business ranks fourth among YXTT's seven main business segments [3] - YXTT's medical and elderly care services are supported by the Kunming Jinding Geriatric Hospital and the Jinding Mountain Nursing Home, forming a three-tiered integration model [3] Industry Summary - The medical and elderly care market in China reached 1.52 trillion yuan in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.65% [4] - By the end of 2023, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China approached 300 million, accounting for 21.1% of the total population, indicating a shift towards a moderately aging society [4] - Various stakeholders, including public medical institutions and private entities, are entering the medical and elderly care market, supported by government policies [5] - As of May 2024, there were 87,000 signed agreements between medical and elderly care institutions, with over 7,800 registered medical and elderly care institutions [5] - YXTT's net profit has significantly declined, with figures of 549 million yuan in 2023 and 114 million yuan in 2024, representing year-on-year decreases of 45.60% and 79.23% respectively [6]