国家统计局：1-7月全国规模以上工业企业利润下降1.7%

Core Insights - The total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size in China from January to July reached 40,203.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% [1] - The profit performance varied significantly across different types of enterprises, with state-owned enterprises experiencing a 7.5% decline, while foreign and private enterprises saw a profit increase of 1.8% [1][8] - The mining industry faced a substantial profit drop of 31.6%, while the manufacturing sector reported a profit growth of 4.8% [1][2] Financial Performance Overview - From January to July, the total operating revenue of industrial enterprises was 78.07 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.3%, while operating costs increased by 2.5% to 66.80 trillion yuan [2][11] - The operating profit margin was recorded at 5.15%, down by 0.21 percentage points compared to the previous year [2][3] - By the end of July, total assets of these enterprises amounted to 183.67 trillion yuan, a 4.9% increase year-on-year, with total liabilities at 106.26 trillion yuan, up 5.1% [2][3] Industry-Specific Profit Trends - Key industries such as the agricultural and food processing industry saw a profit increase of 14.5%, while the automotive manufacturing sector only grew by 0.9% [2][15] - The coal mining and washing industry experienced the most significant decline, with profits down by 55.2% [2][15] - The electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry reported a profit growth of 11.7%, indicating strong performance in this sector [2][17] Efficiency Metrics - The average accounts receivable period for industrial enterprises was 69.8 days, an increase of 3.7 days year-on-year, indicating a potential slowdown in cash flow [3][14] - The inventory turnover days for finished goods stood at 20.5 days, slightly up by 0.2 days compared to the previous year [3][14] - The cost per 100 yuan of operating revenue was 85.57 yuan, an increase of 0.24 yuan year-on-year, reflecting rising operational costs [3][14]