HIC(SZ:300873) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-26 23:08Core Viewpoint - Haichen Co., Ltd. reported mixed financial results for the first half of 2025, with revenue growth but a decline in net profit compared to the previous year [1]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 872 million yuan, an increase of 7.46% year-on-year [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 130 million yuan, down 13.3% from the previous year [1]. - In Q2 2025, total revenue was 472 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.17% [1]. - Q2 net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately 72.46 million yuan, a decrease of 22.07% year-on-year [1]. Key Financial Ratios - Gross margin improved to 26.72%, up 8.82% year-on-year [1]. - Net margin decreased to 15.67%, down 19.67% year-on-year [1]. - Total operating expenses (selling, administrative, and financial) amounted to 64.50 million yuan, representing 7.39% of revenue, an increase of 76.37% year-on-year [1]. Balance Sheet Highlights - Accounts receivable increased to 597.1 million yuan, a rise of 19.04% year-on-year, with accounts receivable to net profit ratio at 203.43% [1][4]. - Cash and cash equivalents stood at 1.732 billion yuan, up 3.28% year-on-year [1]. - Interest-bearing debt rose significantly to 576 million yuan, an increase of 74.97% year-on-year [1]. Investment Metrics - The company's return on invested capital (ROIC) for the previous year was 7.09%, indicating average capital returns [3]. - Historical median ROIC since listing is 14.21%, suggesting better investment returns in the past [3]. - Analysts project 2025 earnings to be around 323 million yuan, with an average earnings per share estimate of 1.4 yuan [4].