2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-20 10:22Core Viewpoint - The company, Hangzhou Tongshifu Cultural Creative (Group) Co., Ltd., known as "Tongshifu," has achieved nearly 600 million yuan in revenue from copper cultural products and is now pursuing an IPO in Hong Kong after an unsuccessful attempt to list on the A-share market in 2024 [1][10]. Company Overview - Tongshifu has been deeply engaged in the copper cultural product sector for over a decade, ranking first in the Chinese market with a market share of approximately 35.0% in total revenue and 44.1% in online revenue as of December 31, 2024 [1][2]. - The company's main brand, "Tongshifu," has generated significant revenue from copper cultural products, contributing 4.80 billion yuan, 4.88 billion yuan, 5.51 billion yuan, and 2.93 billion yuan from 2022 to the first half of 2025, accounting for over 90% of total revenue during these periods [1][5]. Market Position - The copper cultural product market in China is highly concentrated, with the top three players holding over 71.9% of the market share. Tongshifu leads with a market share of 35.0% [2]. - The second-largest competitor, speculated to be Hangzhou Zhubingren Copper Art Co., Ltd., has a market share of 31.8% and reported revenues of 4.85 billion yuan and 6.20 billion yuan for 2023 and 2024, respectively [3]. Revenue and Profitability - From 2022 to 2024, Tongshifu's revenues were approximately 5.03 billion yuan, 5.06 billion yuan, and 5.71 billion yuan, with net profits fluctuating from 570 million yuan in 2022 to 440 million yuan in 2023, and then increasing to 790 million yuan in 2024 [9]. - The average selling price of copper cultural products has decreased over the same period, attributed to a shift in consumer preference towards lower-priced small-sized SKUs [6][7]. Product Diversification - The company is expanding its product range beyond copper cultural products to include plastic trendy toys, silver cultural products, and gold cultural products, although these sub-brands currently contribute less than 5% of total revenue [7]. - Notable product lines include the copper gourd series and the Great Sage series, generating approximately 130 million yuan and 108 million yuan, respectively [8]. Sales Channels - Online sales are a significant revenue source for Tongshifu, with direct online sales contributing 3.55 billion yuan, 3.54 billion yuan, 4.03 billion yuan, and 2.15 billion yuan from 2022 to the first half of 2025, maintaining around 70% of total revenue [9]. Investment and Shareholding - The company has attracted investments from notable entities, including Xiaomi Group and Shunwei Capital, with Xiaomi holding a 9.56% stake and Shunwei Capital holding 13.39% [10][11]. - The founder, Yu Guang, remains the largest shareholder with a 26.27% stake [11]. Industry Outlook - The market for copper cultural products is projected to grow from 1.1 billion yuan in 2019 to 1.6 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7% expected from 2024 to 2029, although the total market size is anticipated to reach only 2.3 billion yuan by 2029, indicating limited growth potential for capital investment [14].