西子健康：年入超16亿元VS 99%收入靠线上，“成也抖音，忧也抖音”?

Industry Overview - The health and nutrition food industry in China is experiencing significant growth, with retail sales increasing from RMB 297.9 billion in 2020 to an expected RMB 405.7 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. By 2029, the market is projected to reach RMB 645.2 billion, with a CAGR of 9.7% [1]. Company Profile - Xizi Health, established in 2013, is a leading player in the sports nutrition food sector in China, focusing on the research, production, and sales of sports nutrition products. The company operates four major brands: FoYes, fiboo, Guben Diary, and HotRule, covering various product categories such as whey protein powder, creatine, functional gummies, and energy supplements [2][3]. Marketing Strategy - Xizi Health employs a data-driven marketing strategy, utilizing online traffic operations and customized strategies for different brands and sales channels. The company has built an efficient multi-channel sales network centered on direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, which has allowed it to effectively reach consumers [3]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue has shown substantial growth, with figures of RMB 1.447 billion in 2023, RMB 1.692 billion in 2024 (up 16.9% year-on-year), and RMB 1.609 billion in the first nine months of 2025 (up 23.0% year-on-year). The net profit also increased, reaching RMB 94 million in 2023, RMB 149 million in 2024, and RMB 118 million in the first nine months of 2025, with growth rates of 58.5% and 1.9% respectively [4]. Cost Structure - Despite high revenue growth, Xizi Health faces challenges related to rising marketing expenses, which increased from RMB 473 million in 2023 to RMB 756 million in the first nine months of 2025. The sales expense ratio rose from 32.7% in 2023 to 47% in the first nine months of 2025, impacting profit margins [5]. Cash Flow and Operational Efficiency - The company's operating cash flow has declined from RMB 270 million in 2023 to RMB 66 million in the first nine months of 2025, indicating that high growth has come at the cost of significant working capital usage [6]. Strategic Transition - Xizi Health has successfully transitioned from third-party brand operations to a self-owned brand model, with self-owned brand revenue increasing from RMB 614 million in 2023 to RMB 1.498 billion in 2024, a growth of 144.0%. By the first nine months of 2025, this revenue further increased to RMB 1.567 billion, up 38.7% year-on-year [7]. Revenue Concentration - The company's revenue is highly concentrated in online channels, with online sales accounting for approximately 99.4% in 2023, 99.0% in 2024, and 98.9% in the first nine months of 2025. Notably, Douyin (TikTok) is a critical revenue source, contributing 45.5% to 62.8% of total sales during the same periods [8].