ENERGY TECHNOLOGY(SZ:002812) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-15 09:45Core Viewpoint - Enjie Co., Ltd. is facing unprecedented challenges despite being the global leader in the separator industry for seven consecutive years, with a significant decline in revenue and a net loss reported for the first time since its listing [1][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Enjie reported revenue of 10.164 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 15.6%, and a net loss of 556 million yuan [1][4]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, revenue increased by 27.85% to 9.543 billion yuan, but the net loss was still 86.32 million yuan, with the gross margin dropping to 15.9%, down from over 40% previously [5]. - The separator industry is experiencing a price war, with a significant drop in prices due to oversupply and raw material price fluctuations [5]. Industry Context - In the first half of 2025, China's separator production reached 13.94 billion square meters, a year-on-year increase of 53.2%, with Enjie maintaining a market share of over 30% [5]. - Prices for wet separators decreased by 19.4% for 7um and 15.7% for 7+2+1um, while dry separators saw a price increase of 6% [2][5]. Strategic Intent - Enjie aims to capitalize on the growth of wet separator production by acquiring Zhongke Hualian, which has established significant production capacity and is expanding further [6]. - The acquisition is expected to optimize costs through supply chain integration, allowing Enjie to directly procure equipment and reduce production line debugging time [6]. - Zhongke Hualian's technological advancements in new materials will support Enjie's positioning in the solid-state battery market [6]. Challenges - Zhongke Hualian has reported continuous losses over the past three years, with a net loss of 191 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, necessitating close monitoring of its technology transfer and production capacity [6]. - Enjie faces challenges related to overseas operational costs and uncertainties in the solid-state battery technology pathway, which may impact its global strategy [6].