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Core Viewpoint - DJI's entry into the smart cleaning market with its first robot vacuum, ROMO, intensifies competition against existing players like Ecovacs and Roborock, who have adopted contrasting strategies in their market approaches [1] Company Strategies - Ecovacs adopts a cautious expansion strategy focused on profit retention, while Roborock prioritizes revenue growth over profitability to capture market share [1][2] - Roborock's strategy has led to a significant increase in revenue, with a 79% year-on-year growth to 7.9 billion yuan, narrowing the revenue gap with Ecovacs to the lowest level in history [1] Financial Performance - Roborock's profit has declined by over 40%, with negative operating cash flow of -0.823 billion yuan, marking its worst performance in six years [1] - In contrast, Ecovacs' operating cash flow has increased nearly fivefold, with total profit almost double that of Roborock [1] Cost Management - Roborock's sales expenses surged by 145% to 2.165 billion yuan, significantly impacting its profitability, while Ecovacs managed to keep its cost growth below revenue growth [3] - Ecovacs' overall gross margin slightly increased to 49.7%, while Roborock's gross margin fell sharply from 53.8% to 44.6% [3][4] Market Dynamics - Roborock's entry into the floor washing machine market has contributed to its revenue growth but has also diluted its overall gross margin due to lower margins in that segment [4] - In 2024, Roborock's revenue from floor washing machines is expected to grow nearly 100%, while its robot vacuum revenue is projected to increase by about 34% [4] Market Share and Investor Sentiment - Roborock surpassed Ecovacs in global shipments in 2024, achieving a market share of 19.3% in Q1 2025, while Ecovacs held 13.6% [4] - Despite Ecovacs showing positive growth in multiple profit indicators, investors seem to favor Roborock's aggressive growth strategy, as evidenced by a 24.5 yuan increase in its stock price shortly after its earnings report [5]