Xianhe(SH:603733) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-12 07:33Core Viewpoint - The company Xianhe Co., Ltd. plans to invest approximately 11 billion yuan in a new integrated high-performance paper-based material project in Sichuan Province, which has raised market attention due to its significant scale and the company's rising debt levels [1][2]. Company Overview - Xianhe Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the domestic specialty paper industry, focusing on the research, production, and sales of high-performance paper-based functional materials, covering the entire industry chain from chemicals to environmental treatment [2]. Financial Metrics - The planned investment of 110 billion yuan represents 62% of Xianhe's market capitalization and 2.14 times its net assets [2]. - As of the first quarter of 2025, Xianhe's total liabilities reached 15.897 billion yuan, a more than fivefold increase from 2.585 billion yuan in 2020 [3]. - The company's debt-to-asset ratio has been rising, reaching 65.49% by the end of Q1 2025, significantly higher than the industry average [2][3]. Cash Flow and Profitability - Xianhe's financial expenses for 2024 were 236 million yuan, a tenfold increase from 20 million yuan in 2021, accounting for 23.51% of the net profit [3]. - The company's operating cash flow has been declining, with negative cash flow of 196 million yuan in Q1 2025 [3]. Production Capacity and Utilization - The new project will be implemented in phases, with a total planned capacity of 700,000 tons, which is 3.5 times the current production capacity [4]. - In 2024, Xianhe's production volume was 1.373 million tons, with sales of only 1.222 million tons, resulting in a capacity utilization rate of less than 70% [5]. Industry Context - The paper industry is currently facing overcapacity, with paper prices hitting a five-year low in 2024 [9]. - The Guangdong Provincial Paper Industry Association has called for a reduction in low-end capacity and an emphasis on quality improvement in the industry [9]. Recent Performance - From 2021 to 2024, Xianhe's fixed assets increased from 2.532 billion yuan to 8.453 billion yuan, while revenue grew from 6.017 billion yuan to 10.274 billion yuan, but the net profit decreased from 958 million yuan to 933 million yuan [10].