Vatti(SZ:002035) Da Zhong Ri Bao·2025-09-17 07:02Core Viewpoint - Vatti Holdings is facing dual challenges of declining consumer trust and performance growth, with a significant drop in both revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025, alongside a surge in product quality complaints [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Vatti Holdings reported total revenue of 2.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.71%, and a net profit of 272 million yuan, down 9.19% [2][3]. - Operating cash flow fell from 226 million yuan in the same period last year to 175 million yuan, a decline of 22.86% [3]. - This marks the first time in five years that both revenue and net profit have declined simultaneously for the company [2]. Product Performance - Revenue from kitchen appliances showed a mixed performance: range hood revenue decreased by approximately 10% to 1.17 billion yuan, while water heater revenue dropped by 20.7% to 520 million yuan; gas stove revenue remained stable with a slight increase of 2% to 730 million yuan [4][5]. - Traditional kitchen appliances (range hoods, stoves, water heaters) accounted for 86.53% of Vatti's revenue, while emerging categories like integrated stoves and dishwashers contributed less than 13% [4]. Market Context - The overall kitchen appliance market in China saw a retail growth of 3.9% in the first half of 2025, which is below the average growth rate of the broader home appliance market at 9.2% [6]. - Vatti's market share stands at 10.03%, placing it third behind leading brands with around 17% market share [13]. Quality Complaints - Vatti has faced a total of 1,375 complaints, with 20 new complaints in the past month, primarily concerning product quality defects and inadequate after-sales service [7][10]. - Issues reported include repeated product failures and discrepancies between product functionality and advertising claims [9][10]. Strategic Challenges - Vatti is pursuing a high-end strategy, launching new products aimed at enhancing brand positioning, but faces challenges due to intense price competition in the industry [12]. - Despite claims of increased sales in high-end products, the average prices of key products have reportedly declined [12]. - The company's investment in research and development was only 1.16 billion yuan, representing 4.14% of total revenue, while sales expenses reached 7.02 billion yuan [10].