Venture(US:VEMLY) Ge Long Hui·2025-10-14 14:16Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen Tian Su Measurement and Testing Co., Ltd. is preparing for its IPO after a challenging review process, with significant involvement from its controlling shareholder, Gong Tianbao, who holds 69.31% of the shares [1][2]. Company Overview - Tian Su Measurement was established in June 2009 and is headquartered in Longgang District, Shenzhen. It is a national, comprehensive independent third-party measurement and testing service provider, focusing on calibration, testing, and certification services [2]. - The company serves various industries, including biomedicine, automotive, new energy, rail transit, energy and electricity, light industry, and equipment manufacturing [3]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025 was reported as 597 million, 726 million, 800 million, and 409 million respectively, with net profits of 84.39 million, 101 million, 111 million, and 55.58 million [3]. - For the first nine months of 2025, the expected revenue is projected to be between 635 million and 650 million, indicating a year-on-year growth of approximately 9.89% to 12.49% [4]. Business Segmentation - In 2024, calibration services are expected to account for over 85% of the company's main business, while testing services, particularly in new energy battery testing, will make up less than 15% [3]. - The gross profit margins for the main business during the reporting periods were 52.67%, 53.86%, 53.40%, and 51.56%, indicating a relatively high level but with some risk of decline [4]. Industry Context - The measurement and testing industry in China has seen its market size grow from 206.5 billion in 2016 to 487.6 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.34% [7]. - The revenue of calibration institutions has increased from 5.668 billion in 2016 to 11.604 billion in 2024, with a compound growth rate of 9.37% [8]. - The industry is experiencing a trend towards concentration, with larger institutions benefiting from branding and internationalization opportunities [9]. Competitive Landscape - Tian Su Measurement's main competitors include Guangdian Measurement and the China National Institute of Metrology. In 2024, the company achieved a market share of approximately 5.91% in the calibration segment, slightly lower than the leading competitor [10]. - The company faces challenges such as high sales expense ratios compared to R&D expenses, which raises concerns about its focus on marketing over research and development [10].