Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-05 15:57Core Viewpoint - Yihuatong's major asset restructuring plan has been terminated due to a lack of consensus among transaction parties, which raises concerns about the company's future opportunities in the hydrogen energy sector [1][2][8]. Company Performance - Yihuatong has experienced a continuous decline in performance, with losses accumulating to over 1 billion yuan from 2020 to 2024, marking five consecutive years of losses [3][5]. - In the first half of 2024, Yihuatong reported a revenue of 71.93 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 53.25%, and a net loss of 163 million yuan [9]. Market Conditions - The fuel cell industry is facing an overall decline in market demand, with a significant drop in production and sales of fuel cell vehicles in the first half of 2024, down 47.2% and 46.8% year-on-year, respectively [9]. - As of the end of 2024, the cumulative sales of fuel cell vehicles in China are approximately 24,000 units, falling short of the target of 50,000 units set for 2025 [9]. Strategic Challenges - Yihuatong's strategy to extend upstream in the hydrogen supply chain has encountered setbacks, particularly with the termination of the acquisition of Xuyang Hydrogen Energy, which was expected to enhance operational capabilities and reduce costs [7][8]. - The company has highlighted that high hydrogen production costs, insufficient hydrogen refueling stations, and a lack of demand are key challenges hindering the growth of the fuel cell market [9]. Financial Comparison - In contrast to Yihuatong, Xuyang Hydrogen Energy reported a revenue of 320 million yuan and a net profit of 23.14 million yuan in 2024, indicating a stronger financial position [6].