Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-23 10:22Core Viewpoint - Huada Beidou, a provider of Beidou navigation positioning chips, has officially submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 19, 2023, marking a significant step in its growth strategy [2]. Company Overview - Established in 2016, Huada Beidou specializes in the design and provision of chips, modules, and related solutions supporting Beidou and other major GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) [6][12]. - The company is recognized as a national-level "specialized and innovative" small giant enterprise [6]. - Huada Beidou's main shareholders include BYD with a 4.12% stake and Zhuhai Gree Venture Capital with a 3.536% stake [11][16]. Market Position - According to data from Zhaoshang Consulting, Huada Beidou is projected to rank sixth globally and second domestically in GNSS chip and module shipments in 2024, with an estimated shipment volume of 16.1 million units and a market share of 4.8% [6][9]. - The company ranks fourth globally and first domestically in the dual-frequency high-precision RF baseband integrated GNSS positioning chip and module shipment volume, with a global market share of approximately 10.5% [9][10]. Financial Performance - Huada Beidou has not yet achieved profitability, with revenues of RMB 6.98 billion, RMB 6.45 billion, RMB 8.40 billion, and RMB 4.03 billion for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the first half of 2025, respectively [19]. - The company reported net losses of RMB 0.93 billion, RMB 2.89 billion, RMB 1.41 billion, and RMB 0.64 billion for the same periods [19]. - Research and development expenses have been significant, totaling RMB 1.03 billion, RMB 1.10 billion, RMB 1.18 billion, and RMB 0.42 billion over the same timeframe, representing 14.7%, 17.0%, 14.1%, and 10.4% of total revenue, respectively [19]. Product Development - Huada Beidou has launched several key products, including the HD9310 series supporting full-system, multi-frequency RTK centimeter-level high precision and the HD814X series characterized by dual-core architecture and low power consumption [19]. - The company’s product lines include standard precision products, high precision products, and Beidou short message communication chips, catering to various applications in consumer electronics, smart driving, and IoT [26][30]. Customer Base - The company serves a diverse customer base, including manufacturers and distributors of GNSS chips and modules, with a total of 216, 235, 229, and 125 customers from 2022 to the first half of 2025 [33][34]. - The top five customers contributed 45.0%, 46.3%, 38.6%, and 48.6% of total revenue during the same periods, indicating a concentrated customer base [34].