Crown Advanced Material (SH:688560) 3 6 Ke·2025-08-21 12:04Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is facing a severe downturn, leading to significant losses for companies like Mingguan New Materials, which reported a 36.85% year-on-year decline in revenue and a net loss of 52.71 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [1][2]. Company Summary - Mingguan New Materials, established in 2007 and listed on the A-share market in December 2020, specializes in solar cell backsheets and various composite film materials [1]. - The company's sales volume of photovoltaic module encapsulation materials decreased by 16% year-on-year, resulting in a revenue drop of 39% to 350 million yuan [1]. - The net cash flow from operating activities significantly worsened, showing a net outflow of 166 million yuan compared to a net inflow of 61 million yuan in the same period last year, marking a 373.16% decline [1]. Industry Summary - The photovoltaic encapsulation film industry is experiencing widespread profitability challenges, with major players like Foster, Swick, and Tianyang New Materials also reporting significant declines in revenue and profits [4][5]. - Foster, the industry leader with over 50% market share, anticipates a 49.05% year-on-year decrease in net profit for the first half of 2025, attributed to oversupply and intensified market competition [5][6]. - The overall market environment for photovoltaic products is complex and uncertain, with predictions of only 10% growth in the global photovoltaic market for 2025, while profitability remains difficult to forecast due to various influencing factors [6].