Tai Mei Ti A P P·2025-10-31 04:44Core Insights - The recent failure of Qunxing Toys in the computing power rental sector marks another setback for traditional companies attempting to diversify into this field, highlighting the challenges faced by many A-share companies in pursuing new growth avenues amidst stagnating core businesses [1][2]. Industry Overview - The surge in generative AI since 2024 has led to an exponential increase in demand for computing power, creating a rapidly growing market that many A-share companies are eager to enter as they seek new growth opportunities [2][10]. - A diverse range of companies, from toy manufacturers to construction firms, have announced their entry into the computing power rental business, driven primarily by the need to overcome growth bottlenecks in their core operations [2][3]. Company Examples - Qunxing Toys reported a nearly 500% year-on-year revenue increase in 2024 but still faced significant losses, prompting its entry into the computing power sector through a planned acquisition of a computing service provider [2]. - Hainan Huatie, previously focused on construction equipment rental, announced a significant investment of 10 billion in computing power and secured a contract worth nearly 3.7 billion, indicating a strong push for transformation [3]. - Lianhua Holdings, despite facing losses in its computing power business, managed to achieve a breakeven point in the first half of 2025, although it still contends with rising interest expenses [7]. Market Reactions - The capital market has responded positively to announcements related to computing power, with stock prices of companies involved in this sector experiencing significant increases following such news [4][6]. - However, as the initial excitement wanes, a clear differentiation is emerging among companies based on their actual performance and the sustainability of their computing power ventures [6][11]. Future Outlook - The computing power rental market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 53% over the next three years, with the market size expected to reach 1,346 EFlops by 2027, supported by national strategic initiatives [10][12]. - Despite the promising outlook, the industry presents high barriers to entry, including the need for stable supply chains, strong operational capabilities, and effective financial management [11][12].