YONGHUI SUPERSTORES(SH:601933) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-21 05:41Core Viewpoint - Yonghui Supermarket Co., Ltd. reported a significant decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, attributed to the closure of unprofitable stores and ongoing supply chain reforms [1][3][4]. Company Overview and Financial Indicators - Yonghui Supermarket's total revenue for the first half of 2025 was CNY 29.95 billion, a decrease of 20.73% compared to CNY 37.78 billion in the same period last year [3][6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of CNY 240.57 million, compared to a profit of CNY 275.31 million in the previous year [3][4]. - The company's net assets decreased by 6.07% to CNY 4.17 billion from CNY 4.44 billion at the end of the previous year [3][4]. - The total assets also saw a decline of 20.55%, dropping to CNY 33.96 billion from CNY 42.75 billion [3][4]. Business Performance Analysis - The company closed 227 unprofitable stores during the reporting period, which significantly impacted revenue [6][7]. - The gross profit margin for the reporting period was 20.80%, down 0.78 percentage points from the previous year [3][4]. - Online business revenue reached CNY 5.49 billion, accounting for 18.33% of total revenue, with a year-on-year reduction in losses of CNY 34.75 million [4][6]. - The company has implemented a "three accelerations" strategy to enhance online business, focusing on expanding into lower-tier cities, promoting profitable online store models, and improving service offerings through online channels [4][6]. Industry Context - The retail industry in China saw a total retail sales of consumer goods amounting to CNY 245.46 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.0% [4][6]. - Online retail sales reached CNY 74.30 billion, with a growth rate of 8.5%, indicating a shift in consumer purchasing behavior towards online platforms [4][6]. Operational Changes - The company has restructured its supply chain, signing contracts with 2,860 standard suppliers to enhance product quality and reduce costs [4][6]. - Yonghui has also optimized its logistics operations by consolidating 30 logistics centers into 18 logistics parks, improving distribution efficiency across 26 provinces [4][6]. - The company opened 4 new stores during the reporting period, bringing the total number of operational stores to 552, with plans for further expansion [4][6].