2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-27 12:27Core Viewpoint - The long winter for the duty-free giant China Duty Free Group (CDFG) has not yet ended, as it faces significant challenges in revenue and profit due to a slowdown in consumer demand and industry cycles [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, CDFG reported revenue of 28.151 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 9.96%, and a net profit of 2.6 billion yuan, down 20.81% compared to the previous year, with profits shrinking over 51% from the peak in 2021 [1][2]. - The gross margin for CDFG was 32.77%, a decrease of 0.77 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin was 10.32%, down 1.34 percentage points [1]. - The company's gross profit for the first half of 2025 was 8.99 billion yuan, a decrease of 12.23% year-on-year, indicating significant pressure on profitability [2][3]. - In Q2 2025, the net profit fell by 32.21% year-on-year, and cash flow from operating activities decreased by 39.5% due to reduced sales revenue [3]. Market Dynamics - The duty-free shopping market in Hainan faced pressure, with total shopping amounts of 16.76 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, down 9.2% year-on-year, while the number of shoppers decreased by 26.2% [2]. - Despite the overall decline, CDFG's market share in Hainan increased by nearly 1 percentage point, maintaining a leading position with a market share of 82% [3]. Strategic Initiatives - CDFG is expanding its presence through a multi-faceted approach, including the opening of city duty-free stores in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, which combine various retail models [5][6]. - The company is also targeting the growing inbound tourism market, with a notable increase in foreign visitors, which is expected to boost shopping experiences [6]. - CDFG has successfully entered overseas markets, including operations in Hong Kong, Macau, and Vietnam, and is collaborating with domestic brands to enhance its international presence [7]. Historical Performance Trends - CDFG experienced significant fluctuations in performance over the past seven years, with net profit peaking at 9.65 billion yuan in 2021 before dropping to 5.04 billion yuan in 2022 due to the pandemic [4]. - The company saw a partial recovery in 2023 with a net profit of 6.71 billion yuan, but faced another decline in 2024, with profits dropping 36.5% to 4.26 billion yuan [4]. Market Outlook - Analysts predict that CDFG's net profit for 2025 could stabilize around 5.155 billion yuan, with a market capitalization estimate between 128.8 billion and 154.6 billion yuan, although some institutions have lowered profit expectations due to ongoing pressure in duty-free consumption [7].