楚天高速2025年中报简析：增收不增利

Core Insights - Chutian Expressway (600035) reported a revenue increase but a decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, with total revenue reaching 2.316 billion yuan, up 28.42% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 9.03% to 403 million yuan [1] - The second quarter showed a revenue of 1.101 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 33.98%, but net profit dropped by 22.16% to 126 million yuan [1] Financial Performance - The company's gross margin was 29.16%, down 32.76% year-on-year, and the net margin was 17.77%, down 31.19% year-on-year [1] - Total selling, administrative, and financial expenses amounted to 171 million yuan, accounting for 7.38% of revenue, a decrease of 31.38% year-on-year [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) was 0.25 yuan, down 10.71% year-on-year, while operating cash flow per share was 0.44 yuan, down 6.84% year-on-year [1] Investment Metrics - The company's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 5.86% last year, indicating generally weak capital returns, with a historical median ROIC of 7.22% over the past decade [2] - The net profit margin last year was 17.89%, suggesting high added value in products or services [2] Cash Flow and Debt - The cash flow situation is concerning, with cash and cash equivalents to current liabilities ratio at only 8.67% [3] - The interest-bearing debt ratio has reached 40.84%, indicating a significant level of debt [3]