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Core Viewpoint - The controversy surrounding the authenticity of "pre-made dishes" has led to a significant trust crisis in the industry, impacting companies like Guolian Aquatic Products, which has seen its stock price decline and financial performance worsen amid ongoing losses [1][7]. Company Overview - Guolian Aquatic Products has been in a continuous loss cycle since 2019, with net losses expanding to 7.42 billion yuan in 2024 and 5.4 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking it as one of the longest-loss companies in the aquatic processing industry [7][8]. - The company has shifted its business focus from a full industry chain model to primarily water product processing, with 94.8% of its revenue in 2024 coming from aquatic food products [5][6]. Financial Performance - As of September 26, 2025, Guolian Aquatic Products' stock closed at 3.63 yuan, down 0.55%, with a trading volume of 30.42 million shares and a total transaction amount of 1.11 billion yuan [1]. - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 16.51 billion yuan, with a net loss of 5.4 billion yuan, a staggering increase of 3180.5% compared to the same period last year [1][7]. Industry Context - The "pre-made dishes" controversy has raised significant concerns about consumer rights and product quality, prompting government agencies to accelerate the establishment of national standards for pre-made dishes [9]. - Guolian Aquatic Products has engaged with industry associations to help formulate standards, indicating its proactive approach to navigating the regulatory landscape [9][10]. Operational Challenges - The company faces severe inventory management issues, with a reported inventory balance of 25.65 billion yuan and a significant increase in inventory turnover days to 332 days, far exceeding the industry standard of 90 days [7][8]. - The decline in gross margins across all product lines has been notable, with aquatic food gross margins dropping by 17.05% in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year [8].