Core Viewpoint - The company Jinlongyu, once valued at nearly 800 billion yuan, is currently facing significant challenges including declining performance, a trust crisis, and difficulties in strategic transformation [1][8]. Financial Performance - As of December 2025, Jinlongyu's stock price has plummeted by 78.08% from its peak, resulting in a market value loss exceeding 600 billion yuan [1][8]. - In 2024, the company's net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 12.14% to 2.502 billion yuan, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items dropped by 26.42% to 972 million yuan [1][8]. - The company's operating revenue for 2024 was 238.866 billion yuan, a decrease of 5.03%, marking two consecutive years of decline [1][8]. - Financial derivatives contributed significantly to profits, with 1.787 billion yuan from derivative operations accounting for 71.42% of net profit [1][8]. Market Dynamics - In the second quarter of 2025, Jinlongyu reported an operating revenue of 56.603 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 4.19%, and a net profit of 0.774 billion yuan, down 21.11% [2][9]. - The company's raw material costs constitute 89.30% of operating costs, heavily influenced by international market prices, which are subject to geopolitical and exchange rate fluctuations [2][9]. Operational Efficiency - The company's production capacity utilization rates are low, with oilseed crushing at 47.35%, oil refining at 45.19%, and oil filling at 31.78% [3][10]. - Six out of ten fundraising projects have been delayed, including significant projects in Qingdao and Kunming, pushing completion dates to 2027 [3][10]. Trust Issues - Jinlongyu's public image has been damaged by legal issues, including a court ruling against its subsidiary for contract fraud, resulting in a compensation of 1.881 billion yuan, which is nearly 80% of its 2024 net profit [4][11]. - Consumer trust has declined, with 465 distributors exiting and online negative ratings rising to 7.3% [4][11]. Strategic Transformation - The company is attempting to diversify its product offerings, with its sesame oil achieving a market share of 29.1%, but this segment alone cannot offset overall revenue declines [5][12]. - Jinlongyu is exploring new business areas such as plant-based meat and central kitchens, but market feedback has been cautious due to low consumer awareness and acceptance [5][12]. Future Outlook - The challenges faced by Jinlongyu reflect structural changes in the consumer industry, where demand for staple goods remains stable but growth potential is limited [7][13]. - To overcome these challenges, the company needs to enhance supply chain resilience, innovate products, and rebuild consumer trust, particularly in food safety [7][13].
千亿金龙鱼从巅峰到困境的跌宕之路