株洲科能IPO：专科以下占76%的“科技企业”，债务1年激增77倍

Core Viewpoint - Zhuzhou Keno's debt has surged from 5.27 million to 405 million within a year, marking a staggering increase of 77 times, raising concerns about its IPO application on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, which is not aligned with its "technology" label [1][3]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Zhuzhou Keno from 2022 to 2024 was reported at 679 million, 609 million, and 787 million respectively, with net profits of 50.82 million, 43.04 million, and 70.82 million, indicating a potential recovery in 2024 [5]. - However, the company has a concerning cash flow situation, with a net cash flow from operating activities of -427 million over the same period, despite a total net profit of approximately 165 million [10][11]. Ownership and Governance Issues - The actual controllers of the company, Zhao Kefu and Tang Yan, have a 14-year history of shareholding proxy arrangements, raising questions about corporate governance and transparency [6][8]. - The company has signed performance-based agreements with all strategic investors except for Zhoushan Gaoshang, which could reactivate if the company fails to complete a qualified IPO by December 2026 [9]. Debt and Cash Flow Concerns - The asset-liability ratio increased dramatically from 10.27% in 2023 to 41.81% in 2024, significantly exceeding the industry average of 40.4% [15][16]. - The company’s interest-bearing debt constitutes 81.69% of total liabilities, indicating a high dependency on debt financing [16]. Inventory and Operational Efficiency - Inventory has surged from 156 million at the end of 2020 to 641 million by the end of 2024, a 420% increase, with inventory accounting for 52.74% of total assets [12][21]. - The inventory turnover days increased from 147.02 days in 2020 to 242.95 days in 2024, with a turnover rate dropping from 3.64 times to 1.45 times, well below the industry average of 3.02 times [12][14]. Research and Development - R&D expenditures from 2022 to 2024 were 29.81 million, 28.53 million, and 30.32 million respectively, with R&D expense ratios declining from 4.39% to 3.85%, falling below the implicit 5% threshold for Sci-Tech Innovation Board companies [30][31]. - The educational background of employees is concerning, with 76.02% holding a diploma or lower, which raises doubts about the company's technological capabilities [32]. Market Position and Risks - The company has a high customer concentration risk, with significant reliance on a few major clients, which could pose a threat to its business stability [37]. - The cyclical nature of the rare metal industry, coupled with the company's substantial debt, increases operational risks, especially in a potential downturn [24][26].