SINOHYTEC(SH:688339) Zhong Guo Chan Ye Jing Ji Xin Xi Wang·2025-11-28 00:25Core Viewpoint - The hydrogen fuel cell industry is facing significant challenges, with major companies like Yihuatong reporting substantial revenue declines and net losses, indicating a broader market demand slump and an immature industrial chain [1][2][4]. Revenue Performance - Yihuatong reported a revenue of approximately 104 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 67.31%, with a net loss of about 311 million yuan, an increase of 20.66% year-on-year [2]. - In Q3 2025, Yihuatong's revenue was approximately 31.58 million yuan, down 80.6% year-on-year, with a net loss of about 148 million yuan [2]. - Other leading companies in the hydrogen sector also reported revenue declines, such as Guohong Hydrogen Energy with a 55.7% decrease in revenue and Reshaping Energy with a 9.9% decrease [3]. Industry Challenges - The hydrogen energy sector is still in its early commercial stage, facing high technical barriers and insufficient economic viability, which hampers large-scale development [1][4]. - The production and sales of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have significantly lagged behind pure electric vehicles, with production in June 2025 dropping by 81.5% and sales by 76.4% year-on-year [4]. - The hydrogen refueling infrastructure remains underdeveloped and costly, indicating a need for continued policy support to facilitate growth [4][5]. Policy Support - The "subsidy-for-award" policy for fuel cell vehicles, initiated in 2021, is set to conclude this year, leading to expectations for new supportive policies from the government [5]. - Industry experts suggest that ongoing support is crucial for overcoming current bottlenecks, including the need for subsidies and incentives to enhance the economic viability of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles [5]. Collaborative Efforts - Despite the challenges, companies are actively pursuing technological innovation and market expansion. For instance, Yihuatong signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Pengfei Group to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology [6]. - Other companies are also exploring international markets, such as Guofu Hydrogen Energy's partnership in Chile to establish a local assembly line for electrolyzers [6]. Future Outlook - Analysts believe that with continued policy support, technological breakthroughs, and improved collaboration within the industry, the hydrogen sector could overcome its commercialization bottlenecks and achieve significant growth [6][7].