FangDa Carbon(SH:600516) Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-08-15 19:05Group 1 - At least seven companies have announced plans to invest over 1 billion RMB in securities since 2025, with Liou Co., Fangda Carbon, Qipilang, Tapai Group, Lianfa Co., Xiantan Co., and Zhejiang Yongqiang among them [1] - Fangda Carbon plans to invest up to 2.4 billion RMB of its own funds in securities, with the ability to roll over funds and reinvest returns within this limit [1] - Fangda Carbon has experienced a significant decline in profits, with net profit dropping from 5.526 billion RMB in 2018 to only 46 million RMB in 2024, indicating a severe downturn in financial performance [1][2] Group 2 - In the first half of this year, Fangda Carbon's net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to decrease by 65.13% to 70.93%, with a non-recurring net profit of only around 1 million RMB, indicating a risk of losses [2] - The company attributes its poor performance to macroeconomic conditions, reduced market demand, and intensified competition, raising concerns about the wisdom of investing billions in securities at this time [2] - Fangda Carbon's past stock investments have led to significant non-operating losses, with figures of -197 million RMB, -226 million RMB, and 115 million RMB in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, highlighting the volatility and risks associated with such strategies [2] Group 3 - To mitigate risks associated with stock investments by listed companies, regulatory bodies should establish clear guidelines on investment limits and require full disclosure of investment rationale and risk management [3] - Companies should focus on their core business and treat investments as a supplementary strategy, developing sound decision-making and risk control mechanisms to avoid speculative behavior [3] - Investors are encouraged to assess the competitiveness and sustainability of a company's core business rather than being misled by short-term fluctuations in investment returns [3]