Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-08-18 05:57Core Viewpoint - Baiyunshan (600332) reported a decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, attributed to insufficient demand, intensified industry competition, and ongoing policy impacts [1] Financial Performance - Baiyunshan achieved operating revenue of 41.835 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.93%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.516 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.31% [1] - The company's non-recurring net profit was 2.206 billion yuan, down 5.78% year-on-year [1] Segment Performance - The traditional pharmaceutical segments, including traditional Chinese medicine, chemical drugs, and Daan medicine, saw significant revenue declines: - Traditional Chinese medicine revenue fell by 20.12% to 3.246 billion yuan - Chemical drug revenue decreased by 5.85% to 1.994 billion yuan - Daan medicine revenue dropped by 15.23% to 5.241 billion yuan [2] - In contrast, the health segment, led by Wanglaoji herbal tea, reported revenue of 7.023 billion yuan, a growth of 7.42% [2] - The commercial segment maintained stability with a revenue increase of 4.25% to 29 billion yuan [2] Cash Flow and Financing - Operating cash flow remained negative, worsening from -2.037 billion yuan to -3.397 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 66.79% [2] - To alleviate cash flow pressure, the company increased financing activities, achieving a net cash flow from financing of 1.918 billion yuan, up 222.36% [2] R&D and Sales Expenses - Baiyunshan reduced R&D expenses by nearly 30%, totaling 285 million yuan, a decrease of 27.06% [2] - Sales expenses were reported at 3.028 billion yuan, a slight decline of 2.92%, significantly exceeding R&D costs [2] Capital Operations and Dividends - Baiyunshan accelerated capital operations, completing the acquisition of Caishantang and increasing its portfolio of time-honored brands to 13 [3] - The company maintained a generous dividend policy, proposing a cash dividend of 0.4 yuan per share, totaling approximately 650 million yuan [3] - Over the past five years, Baiyunshan's average dividend payout ratio has remained above 30% [3] Quarterly Performance - In Q2 2025, Baiyunshan reported a revenue of 19.361 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.99%, and a net profit of 695 million yuan, up 17.48% [3]