Longi(SH:601012) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-26 11:23Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry, once seen as a "golden track" for new energy, has become highly competitive and challenging, with companies like Yingfa Ruineng Technology Co., Ltd. emerging as potential leaders through rapid technological iteration and capacity adjustment [2][3]. Company Overview - Yingfa Ruineng recently relocated its headquarters to Yibin, Sichuan, and submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming for a mainboard listing [3]. - According to its prospectus, Yingfa Ruineng is the third-largest specialized manufacturer of N-type TOPCon solar cells globally, holding a market share of 14.7% [3]. - The company has been recognized as a national-level "specialized and innovative" small giant enterprise and has appeared on the GEI China Unicorn list for both 2023 and 2024 [3]. Financial Performance - Yingfa Ruineng's revenue for 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first four months of 2025 were approximately RMB 56.43 billion, RMB 104.94 billion, RMB 43.59 billion, and RMB 24.08 billion, respectively [12][15]. - The net profit figures for the same periods were RMB 3.5 billion, RMB 4.1 billion, a loss of RMB 8.64 billion, and RMB 3.55 billion [12][15]. - The company experienced a significant revenue drop of 58.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year, alongside a substantial net loss [22][24]. Product Transition - Yingfa Ruineng initially focused on P-type PERC solar cells, which contributed revenues of RMB 54.7 billion, RMB 96.46 billion, and RMB 6.02 billion from 2022 to 2024, respectively [14]. - The company successfully transitioned to N-type TOPCon solar cells, achieving rapid growth in revenue from RMB 7.44 billion in 2023 to RMB 23 billion in the first four months of 2025 [19][22]. - The average selling price of N-type TOPCon cells decreased from RMB 0.44 per watt in 2023 to RMB 0.32 per watt in early 2025 [22][23]. Strategic Partnerships - Yingfa Ruineng has a close partnership with Longi Green Energy, which serves as both a major customer and supplier, and they have established a joint venture [3][30]. - The company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Longi Green Energy for a project to produce 16 GW of HPBC solar cells, with Longi committing to purchase a significant portion of the production capacity [25][27]. Operational Challenges - The company has faced challenges with inventory management, as its inventory surged from RMB 2.65 billion in 2022 to RMB 13.46 billion in early 2025, indicating a fourfold increase [31]. - Yingfa Ruineng's total liabilities rose from RMB 45.12 billion in 2022 to RMB 84.45 billion by early 2025, reflecting increased financial pressure [31][34]. Future Outlook - The company's future competitiveness will depend on its ability to maintain technological leadership, manage working capital effectively, and reduce debt levels [35]. - Yingfa Ruineng is actively pursuing new technologies and products in the solar cell sector, particularly focusing on the xBC solar cell technology [25][36].