SMEIC(SH:600835) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-23 22:57Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Mechanical and Electrical Company (600835) reported disappointing financial results for the first half of 2025, with significant declines in revenue and net profit compared to the previous year [1][3]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first half of 2025 was 9.438 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.41% year-on-year [1]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 491 million yuan, down 6.67% year-on-year [1]. - In Q2 2025, total revenue was 5.226 billion yuan, a decline of 9.47% year-on-year, with net profit of 287 million yuan, down 8.4% [1]. - Gross margin decreased to 15.4%, down 6.24% year-on-year, while net margin fell to 7.35%, down 5.41% [1]. - Total expenses (selling, administrative, and financial) amounted to 555 million yuan, representing 5.88% of revenue, an increase of 6.15% year-on-year [1]. Cash Flow and Assets - Operating cash flow per share was 0.47 yuan, a decrease of 29.1% year-on-year [1]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 2.1% to 13.633 billion yuan [1]. - Accounts receivable increased by 2.58% to 4.815 billion yuan, with accounts receivable to net profit ratio reaching 513.73% [1][5]. Changes in Financial Items - Accounts receivable decreased by 17.75% due to reduced payments settled by notes [2]. - Inventory decreased by 15.25% as inventory levels were reduced [2]. - Contract assets decreased by 16.78% as more assets reached collection conditions [2]. - Financial expenses increased by 29.41% due to reduced interest income [4]. Investment Insights - The company's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 6.47%, indicating average capital returns, with a historical median ROIC of 11.01% over the past decade [4]. - Analysts expect the company's performance in 2025 to reach 925 million yuan, with an average earnings per share of 0.9 yuan [5].