Baosteel(SH:600019) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-11-02 23:26Core Viewpoint - Baosteel Co., Ltd. (600019.SH) continues to maintain its leading position in the domestic steel industry, reporting significant growth in net profit despite a decline in revenue [1][6]. Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, Baosteel achieved operating revenue of over 230 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 4% [1][6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached nearly 8 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of about 35%, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items exceeded 8 billion yuan, growing by approximately 46% [1][6]. - The average selling price of major products was 4,211 yuan/ton, down 362 yuan/ton compared to the same period last year [3][7]. Market Dynamics - The steel industry remains under pressure, yet Baosteel's profits have surged due to a smaller decline in steel prices compared to raw material prices [3][7]. - The company has seen a steady increase in sales of differentiated products and has expanded its export sales, with export orders reaching 5.169 million tons, a 10.9% increase year-on-year [4][9]. Operational Efficiency - Baosteel has focused on optimizing its product structure and enhancing operational efficiency, leading to a significant increase in cash flow management [5][10]. - The net operating cash flow for the first three quarters was 30.843 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 97.23%, marking the highest level for the same period since 2019 [10][11]. Research and Development - The company has intensified its core technology development, with 1,027 patent applications filed in the first three quarters of 2025 [5][12]. - R&D investment reached 2.534 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.30% [14].