Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-12 12:32Core Viewpoint - China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) subsidiary, China Shipbuilding Ocean and Defense Equipment Co., Ltd. (referred to as "China Shipbuilding Defense"), expects a significant increase in net profit for 2025, driven by improved product revenue and operational efficiency, as well as better performance from joint ventures and increased investment income [3][8]. Financial Performance - China Shipbuilding Defense anticipates a net profit attributable to shareholders of between 940 million yuan and 1.12 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 149.61% to 196.88% [3][8]. - The company's net profit after deducting non-recurring items is expected to be between 850 million yuan and 1.02 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 153.27% to 203.93% [3][8]. Growth Drivers - The growth in performance is attributed to two main drivers: 1. Steady improvement in ship product revenue and production efficiency, leading to better gross margins [3][8]. 2. Significant improvement in the performance of joint ventures, with increased dividend income from associated companies contributing to a substantial rise in investment income [3][8]. Company Background - China Shipbuilding Defense is a major shipbuilding enterprise under the China Shipbuilding Group, originally established as Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. It operates two main shipyards: Guangzhou Shipyard International and Huangpu Wenchong [3][8]. - The company was listed in both Shanghai and Hong Kong in 1993, becoming the first shipbuilding enterprise in China to achieve A+H share listing [3][8]. - In 2014 and 2015, China Shipbuilding Defense acquired two shipbuilding companies, completing the integration of high-quality shipbuilding assets in South China and enabling the listing of core domestic assets [3][8]. Technological Capabilities - The company possesses 11 provincial and national-level technology innovation platforms, including a national enterprise technology center and a post-doctoral research station, making it one of the most capable ship product development and design centers in South China [4][9]. - It is recognized as the first military-civilian integrated technology innovation demonstration base in Guangdong Province, holding core technologies and intellectual property rights in high-tech, high-value-added products such as feeder container ships, public service vessels, research vessels, and wind power installation platforms [4][9].