Core Viewpoint - Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. reported its first financial results post-IPO, showing a revenue increase but a decline in net profit due to specific non-recurring factors [2][3]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Zhongce Rubber achieved operating revenue of 21.855 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.02%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.322 billion yuan, down 8.56% [2][3]. - Excluding a one-time gain from land disposal in the previous year, the profit performance remained stable compared to the previous year [4]. - Domestic revenue reached 11.867 billion yuan, up 23.73%, while overseas revenue was 9.924 billion yuan, an increase of 11.89% [3]. Business Operations - The company faced supply shortages for its main products, particularly in the all-steel tire segment, which showed strong demand across various market segments [3]. - The Thai and Indonesian factories contributed significantly to overseas revenue, with the Thai factory generating 3.785 billion yuan and a net profit of 499 million yuan [3]. Financial Indicators - As of the reporting period, net assets attributable to shareholders were 22.927 billion yuan, a 31.18% increase from the end of 2024, primarily due to IPO fundraising [4]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was 12.3915 million yuan, a significant decrease of 99.13% year-on-year, attributed to increased cash outflows for goods and services [4][5]. Industry Context - The tire industry is currently under pressure, with several companies reporting declines in net profit due to high raw material costs and intense competition [6]. - Zhongce Rubber is not alone in facing these challenges, as competitors like Sailun and Windforce also reported significant profit declines [6]. Research and Development - Zhongce Rubber increased its R&D expenditure to 732 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a 2.98% year-on-year increase, and has consistently invested in R&D over the years [7][8]. - The company is expanding its R&D efforts into high-end specialty areas, including a recent patent for self-repairing lunar rover tires [8]. Future Outlook - Analysts have a positive outlook for Zhongce Rubber, projecting net profits of 4.006 billion yuan, 4.745 billion yuan, and 5.068 billion yuan for 2025 to 2027, respectively [8].
中策橡胶披露上市后首份中报：上半年净利下降8.56％，海外主营业务同比增长11.89％