WOLONG ELECTRIC(SH:600580) Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-09-19 14:15Core Viewpoint - Wolong Electric Drive Group Co., Ltd. (Wolong Electric) is pursuing a dual listing in Hong Kong amid a surge in "robot concept stocks," despite a slowdown in revenue growth and challenges in meeting annual operational targets [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - Wolong Electric's revenue growth has been declining, with projected growth rates of 9.12%, 4.37%, and 0.66% for the years 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025, respectively [2][3]. - The company's revenue figures for 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 are 14.266 billion yuan, 15.567 billion yuan, 16.247 billion yuan, and 8.031 billion yuan, with growth rates of 4.15%, 9.12%, 4.37%, and 0.66% [3][4]. - Wolong Electric has frequently failed to meet its annual operational targets, with significant discrepancies between planned and actual revenue and net profit figures [4][5]. Inventory Management - The company's inventory levels from 2022 to the first half of 2025 are 3.268 billion yuan, 3.405 billion yuan, 3.617 billion yuan, and 3.478 billion yuan, with inventory turnover days remaining relatively stable at around 105 days [4][5]. Business Segments - Wolong Electric's main business segments include electric motor and control system solutions, with the three core segments—explosion-proof electric drive systems, industrial electric drive systems, and HVAC electric drive systems—accounting for 89.1% of total revenue in the first half of 2025 [5][6]. - Revenue growth for the explosion-proof and industrial electric drive systems has shown significant declines, with growth rates of 13.2% and 11.8% in 2023, dropping to 0.19% and 0.08% in 2024, respectively [6]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on expanding its overseas market presence while deepening its domestic market engagement through a "three-thirds" strategy, which includes enhancing OEM business and accelerating distribution efforts [6][7]. - Wolong Electric has divested from its renewable energy business to concentrate on its core electric motor and control business, aiming to improve financial structure and operational efficiency [7][8]. Robotics Business - Wolong Electric has been investing in the robotics sector since 2010, with plans to enhance its capabilities in intelligent robotics and has established a dedicated innovation center for humanoid robots [8][9]. - Despite early entry into the robotics market, the revenue contribution from this segment remains low, with figures of 2.5%, 2.6%, 2.8%, and 2.7% for the years 2022 to the first half of 2025 [9][10].