24潮·2025-06-22 14:49Core Viewpoint - The Chinese lithium battery industry, particularly in power and energy storage, is undergoing intense competition and financial decline, with significant drops in net profits projected for 2023 and 2024 [1][2]. Financial Indicators - The "deducted non-recurring net profit" for 100 lithium battery listed companies is projected to decline from 189.4 billion yuan in 2022 to 53.8 billion yuan in 2024, representing a decrease of 51.67% and 41.21% in 2023 and 2024 respectively [1][2]. - Excluding CATL, the decline in "deducted non-recurring net profit" is even more severe, with reductions of 68.08% and 82.84% for the same periods [1]. - The "cash-debt difference" for these companies worsened significantly, showing -34.4 billion yuan in 2022 and -120.6 billion yuan in 2023 [2]. - The "fixed asset acquisition depreciation difference" is still positive but shows signs of shrinkage, decreasing from 171.4 billion yuan in 2022 to 87.6 billion yuan in 2024, with a notable decline of 18.09% and 37.62% in 2023 and 2024 respectively [2]. Company Analysis - In 2024, only 11 lithium battery listed companies maintained positive values across all three key indicators, indicating their potential for sustainable development [3]. - Conversely, 10 companies showed negative values across all three indicators, suggesting significant challenges to their sustainability [4]. Performance Rankings - The top companies by "deducted non-recurring net profit" in 2024 include CATL (449.93 million yuan), Salt Lake Co. (44.01 million yuan), and Huayou Cobalt (37.95 million yuan) [13]. - Companies with negative "deducted non-recurring net profit" include Andar Technology (-6.85 million yuan) and Wumart New Energy (-5.57 million yuan) [8]. Industry Outlook - The severe internal competition and financial health of companies are critical factors for survival in the lithium battery industry, with maintaining a positive cycle in the three core dimensions being essential for sustainable growth [12].