A-Zenith(SH:603389) Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-11-14 10:31Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the dramatic rise in stock price of ST Yanzhen, a furniture company, which increased approximately tenfold within seven months despite ongoing financial losses and a warning of potential delisting [1][5][6]. Company Overview - ST Yanzhen, primarily engaged in mid-to-high-end furniture products, has faced significant challenges since 2020, including store closures and continuous performance declines, leading to multiple warnings of potential delisting [1][3]. - The company was officially marked as "ST Yanzhen" in April 2023 after reporting negative net profit for 2024 [1][3]. Stock Performance - From April 8, 2025, to November 11, 2025, ST Yanzhen's stock price surged by 1024.04%, with the stock experiencing 15 instances of abnormal trading fluctuations [1][5]. - The stock price rose from a low of 4.45 yuan per share to a peak of 50.02 yuan per share, resulting in a market capitalization exceeding 125 billion yuan [5][6]. Shareholder Changes - The controlling shareholder, Shanghai Yanzhen Investment Co., announced a significant change in control, planning to transfer approximately 30% of the company's shares for 448 million yuan [3][4]. - Following the acquisition by Wu Tao and his associates, who gained a 50.47% stake, the stock price began to rise significantly [3][4]. Strategic Shift - ST Yanzhen is undergoing a strategic transformation, including a planned acquisition of a 51% stake in Guangxi Zirconium Industry for 55.449 million yuan, marking its entry into the mineral sector [4][5]. - The company aims to optimize its equity structure and enhance its operational capabilities through this transformation [4][6]. Industry Trends - Other furniture companies facing financial difficulties, such as Dongyi Risheng, have also seen stock price increases following similar cross-industry investments, raising questions about the motivations behind these acquisitions [2][7]. - The trend of furniture companies being acquired by firms from unrelated industries suggests a potential strategy for these companies to leverage new capital and resources to stabilize and grow [2][9]. Market Implications - The rapid stock price increases of these companies have led to skepticism in the market regarding the sustainability of such valuations, especially given their ongoing financial struggles [5][7]. - Analysts suggest that these acquisitions may serve as a means for the acquiring companies to enter the A-share market through "backdoor listings," capitalizing on the low valuations of struggling firms [9][10].