东方电缆2025年中报简析：增收不增利，公司应收账款体量较大

Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of 4.432 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, an increase of 8.95% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 26.57% to 473 million yuan [1][2] - The second quarter saw a significant decline in revenue, with total revenue of 2.285 billion yuan, down 17.13% year-on-year, and a net profit of 192 million yuan, down 49.56% [1][2] - The company's accounts receivable reached 3.504 billion yuan, representing 347.61% of the net profit, indicating a high level of receivables relative to profit [1][6] Financial Performance - Gross margin decreased to 18.26%, down 18.6% year-on-year, while net margin fell to 10.67%, a decline of 32.6% [1][2] - Total expenses (selling, administrative, and financial) amounted to 160 million yuan, accounting for 3.6% of revenue, an increase of 2.16% year-on-year [1][2] - Earnings per share dropped to 0.69 yuan, a decrease of 26.6% compared to the previous year, while operating cash flow per share increased by 48.51% to 1.04 yuan [1][2] Changes in Financial Metrics - Inventory increased by 69.91% due to higher stock levels of submarine cables and high-voltage cable products [3] - Contract assets rose by 45.05% due to expected warranty payments due within one year [2] - Short-term borrowings decreased by 100% as the company repaid due loans [2] Cash Flow and Debt - Net cash flow from operating activities increased by 48.51% due to higher receipts from operating transactions [3] - Net cash flow from financing activities decreased by 139.59% due to cash payments for bank loan repayments [4] - The company's cash assets are reported to be very healthy, indicating strong liquidity [5] Market Position and Investor Sentiment - The company's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 13.11%, indicating strong capital returns, although the historical median ROIC over the past decade is 13.58% [4] - Analysts expect the company's performance in 2025 to reach 1.614 billion yuan, with an average earnings per share forecast of 2.35 yuan [6] - Several funds have increased their holdings in the company, with the largest being GF High-end Manufacturing Stock A, which holds 7.8852 million shares [7]