2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-20 15:39Core 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][13]. Company Overview - Tongshifu has been deeply engaged in the copper cultural product sector for over a decade and ranks 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][3]. - 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 [1][6]. 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% [3][4]. - The second-largest competitor, speculated to be Hangzhou Zhubingren Copper Art Co., Ltd., achieved revenues of 4.85 billion yuan and 6.20 billion yuan in 2023 and 2024, respectively [4]. 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 [11]. - The company reported a revenue of 3.08 billion yuan and a net profit of 300 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [11]. Product Categories and Sales Channels - The core product category is copper cultural products, which contributed 95.4%, 96.3%, 96.6%, and 94.9% of total revenue from 2022 to the first half of 2025 [6][9]. - Online sales dominate the revenue stream, with online direct sales accounting for approximately 70% of total revenue during the same period [10][11]. Consumer Base and Branding - The target audience primarily consists of middle-aged men, leading to the nickname "the Bubble Mart for middle-aged consumers." Loyal customers are referred to as "Tongfen," and the company organizes an annual "Tongfen Festival" to engage them [1][15]. - The company has developed a range of sub-brands, including plastic trendy toys and silver cultural products, although these currently contribute less than 5% of total revenue [8][9]. Investment and Shareholding - The company has attracted significant investment from notable entities, including Xiaomi Group and Shunwei Capital, with Xiaomi-related holdings totaling approximately 22.95% [13][14]. - The founder, Yu Guang, remains the largest single shareholder with a 26.27% stake [13]. Industry Outlook - The domestic copper cultural product market 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, reaching 2.3 billion yuan by 2029 [16].