Juewei Food (SH:603517) Xin Jing Bao·2025-11-06 00:37Core Viewpoint - The company "Juewei Foods," once a leader in the duck neck market, is experiencing its worst operational downturn since its IPO in 2017, with significant declines in revenue and net profit in 2024 and 2025 [2][3]. Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, Juewei Foods reported a revenue of approximately 4.26 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of about 280 million yuan, down 36.07% [3]. - The company's revenue in 2024 was 6.26 billion yuan, reflecting a 13.84% decline compared to 2023, while net profit fell to 227 million yuan, a decrease of 34.04% [3]. - The gross profit margin for Juewei Foods' processed food sales showed fluctuations, with 2024's revenue from this segment at approximately 5.22 billion yuan, down 13.67% year-on-year [4]. Store Operations - The number of stores has significantly decreased, with Juewei Foods operating 10,606 stores as of early October 2025, down from 15,950 at the end of 2023 [2][7]. - The company is facing challenges in its store expansion model, which previously contributed to revenue growth [6][7]. Investment and Cash Flow - Juewei Foods has reported a net cash flow from operating activities of approximately 602 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, a decline of 34.88% year-on-year [7][8]. - The company's accounts receivable increased by 20% to about 230 million yuan, indicating a potential risk in credit policies [8]. - Investment returns have been poor, with cumulative losses exceeding 370 million yuan from 2022 to 2024 [9][10]. Regulatory Issues - The company has faced regulatory scrutiny, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission launching an investigation into its financial disclosures, leading to penalties and a change in stock designation to "ST Juewei" due to financial irregularities [10][11].