Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-31 22:32Core Viewpoint - The increasing focus on investment returns by listed companies is highlighted, particularly in the context of their activities in the secondary market, with notable examples including Jiangsu Guotai, Seven Wolves, and Huasheng Tiancheng [1][20]. Group 1: Jiangsu Guotai - Jiangsu Guotai plans to use up to 12 billion yuan of idle funds for entrusted wealth management and up to 1.83 billion yuan for securities investment, which is significant given its market capitalization of approximately 13-14 billion yuan and revenue of 18.6 billion yuan in the first half of the year [1]. - The amount allocated for wealth management is nearly equal to the company's market value, while the securities investment is close to one-tenth of its revenue, indicating a substantial proportion [1]. - The company's securities investment results have been underwhelming, with a cumulative fair value change of -71.96 million yuan, leading to a perception of poor investment capability [1]. Group 2: Seven Wolves - Seven Wolves reported a revenue of 1.375 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decline of 5.93%, and a net profit of 160 million yuan, down 13.93% [4]. - The total number of stores decreased, with 847 direct (including joint venture) stores and 875 franchise stores, totaling 1,722, indicating a downward trend [5]. - The company's online and offline sales both declined, with franchise sales revenue dropping by 28.77% to 270 million yuan and online sales revenue decreasing by 5.27% to 489 million yuan [7]. - Seven Wolves' trading financial assets increased slightly from approximately 1.9 billion yuan to 1.956 billion yuan, with total financial assets reaching 2.397 billion yuan, an increase of about 54 million yuan [8]. - The total amount of securities investment reached 1.85 billion yuan, with fair value changes contributing over half of the company's total profit [9][10]. Group 3: Huasheng Tiancheng - Huasheng Tiancheng achieved a revenue of 2.262 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 5.11%, and a net profit of 140 million yuan, marking a turnaround from losses [15]. - The company’s investment income of 238 million yuan significantly exceeded its net profit, with the largest contribution coming from the stock of Tailin Micro, which saw a price increase of approximately 45% [18]. - Huasheng Tiancheng's investment strategy emphasizes collaboration with invested companies, aiming for synergy rather than purely financial returns [20].