ANHUI ZHONGDING(SZ:000887) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-11-25 00:11Core Insights - Zhongding Co., Ltd. has identified humanoid robots as a core strategic business for future development and has advanced its collaboration with Fourier Intelligent Technology [1][2] - The strategic cooperation aims to enhance the development of components such as harmonic reducers, planetary reducers, tactile sensors, lightweight skeletons, and hollow cup motors [1][2] Company Overview - Zhongding Co., Ltd. has been in the air suspension system business since the 1990s and has continuously improved its product assembly technology, holding core technologies in niche markets [5] - The company has entered the humanoid robot sector, focusing on related component assembly business, particularly in harmonic reducer technology [5][8] Financial Performance - Zhongding's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 was 14.91 billion, 17.24 billion, and 18.85 billion CNY, reflecting year-on-year growth of 16.02%, 15.63%, and 9.33% respectively [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same years was 969 million, 1.13 billion, and 1.25 billion CNY, with year-on-year growth of 2.04%, 16.78%, and 10.63% respectively [6] - In the first three quarters of 2025, Zhongding achieved a revenue of 14.56 billion CNY, a slight increase of 0.41%, and a net profit of 1.31 billion CNY, marking a significant growth of 24.26% [6] Research and Development - Zhongding's R&D expenses from 2022 to 2024 were 661 million, 783 million, and 845 million CNY, with year-on-year growth rates of 15.44%, 18.42%, and 7.97% respectively [7] - In the first three quarters of 2025, R&D expenses reached 748 million CNY, an increase of 11.38%, accounting for over 5% of the revenue during the same period [8] - The company holds 1,304 independent intellectual property rights, including 259 foreign patents and 206 Chinese invention patents [8] Strategic Partnerships - Zhongding has signed strategic cooperation agreements with companies like Shenzhen Zhongqing Robot Technology Co., Ltd. and Efort Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. to enhance its core advantages in humanoid robot component assembly [6] - The company is also collaborating with Shenzhen Zhujidi Power Technology Co., Ltd. to develop a complete industrial chain for robot manufacturing and OEM business [6]