JAC(SH:600418) 3 6 Ke·2025-08-28 07:41Core Viewpoint - Jianghuai Automobile reported a significant decline in both revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with a net loss of 7.73 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year drop of 356.89% [2][4]. Financial Performance - The company achieved operating revenue of 193.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 9.1% compared to the same period last year [2][3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -7.73 billion yuan, a decline of 356.89%, the largest drop in several years [2][3]. - The net profit after excluding non-recurring items was -9.16 billion yuan, a decrease of 1096.63% from the previous year [2][3]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was -3.15 billion yuan, a significant drop from 60.6 million yuan in the same period last year [12]. Sales and Production - Total vehicle sales for the first half of 2025 were 190,600 units, down 7.54% year-on-year, with passenger vehicle sales at 66,000 units, a decline of 16.12% [4][5]. - The average price of passenger vehicles sold was approximately 75,000 yuan, showing minimal increase from 73,000 yuan in 2024 [13]. Investment and R&D - Jianghuai Automobile has heavily invested in the high-end intelligent electric vehicle project, "Zun Jie," with over 10 billion yuan allocated for a new super factory and related developments [7][9]. - R&D expenses for the first half of 2025 reached 2.216 billion yuan, an increase of 34.47% year-on-year, accounting for 11.44% of operating revenue [12]. Market Context - The decline in performance is attributed to increasing international competition and challenges in the export market, alongside the ongoing ramp-up of production capacity for high-end electric vehicles [4][6]. - Despite the poor financial results, the Zun Jie S800 model has received over 10,000 pre-orders, indicating potential future revenue, although these orders have not yet impacted current financial results [11][13].