Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-22 15:38Core Insights - The A-share listed paper companies in China reported a significant decline in revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, with total revenue of 91.647 billion yuan and total profit of only 64 million yuan, indicating a challenging operating environment for the industry [1][4][13] Revenue Summary - A total of 27 listed paper companies reported revenues exceeding 2 billion yuan, with 19 companies achieving revenues over 10 billion yuan, representing 70.37% of the total [4] - The revenue of the top two companies, Sun Paper and Shanying International, was 19.113 billion yuan and 13.842 billion yuan respectively, while Chenming Paper's revenue dropped to 2.107 billion yuan due to production line maintenance [4][5] - 14 companies experienced revenue growth, accounting for 51.85% of the total, a decrease from 64.29% in the previous year [5] Profit Summary - The total profit for the 27 listed paper companies was only 64 million yuan, a drastic drop from 4.385 billion yuan in the same period last year, with 24 companies remaining profitable [8][9] - Sun Paper led the profit rankings with 1.78 billion yuan, while 10 companies reported profits exceeding 100 million yuan, a decrease of one company compared to the previous year [8][9] - 15 companies saw a decline in net profit, with 3 companies experiencing losses, the most significant being ST Chenming with a net loss of 3.858 billion yuan [9][10] Industry Trends - The paper industry is facing a "ice-fire two重天" situation, with production increasing but profits declining due to supply-demand imbalances and high costs [13] - The production of mechanical paper and paperboard in China increased by 3.2% in the first half of 2025, but the revenue for the paper and paper products industry decreased by 2.3% [13] - Leading companies like Sun Paper and Xianhe Co. are focusing on integrated operations to mitigate cost pressures and enhance profitability [13][14]