TKGF(SH:601233) 市值风云·2025-06-23 10:02Core Viewpoint - The leading company in the polyester filament industry, Tongkun Co., Ltd. (601233.SH), is currently in a "broken net" state despite reporting significant revenue growth and profit increases in 2024, indicating underlying industry challenges and low profitability [2][3][26]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Tongkun Co. achieved a revenue of 101.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23%, with a net profit of 1.2 billion yuan, up 51%, and a non-recurring net profit of 900 million yuan, up 105%, reflecting a low net profit margin of only 1.2% [3][4][26]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 19.4 billion yuan, a decrease of 8% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 5% to 600 million yuan, indicating seasonal demand fluctuations [19][20]. Industry Overview - The polyester filament industry is characterized by weak demand, with domestic textile and apparel retail growth under pressure due to high base effects from 2023, leading to inventory pressures [6][7][26]. - In 2024, the domestic per capita clothing consumption expenditure grew by 2.8%, while retail sales of clothing, shoes, and textiles saw a mere 0.3% increase, reflecting a slowdown in consumer spending [7][26]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The polyester filament export volume decreased by 2.5% in 2024, primarily due to reduced exports to India following new BIS certification requirements [7][26]. - The industry is expected to eliminate 200-250 million tons of outdated capacity between 2024 and 2025, potentially leading to negative growth in effective capacity [9][12]. Competitive Landscape - Tongkun Co. has increased its production capacity from 4.6 million tons in 2017 to 13.5 million tons in 2023, holding a market share of 27%, while its competitor, Xinfengming, has also expanded significantly [11][12]. - The industry is nearing the end of its expansion phase, with new capacity primarily concentrated in leading companies like Tongkun and Xinfengming, limiting overall industry growth [11][12]. Financial Risks - The company's debt ratio reached 65.9% in Q1 2025, with a significant portion of short-term debt, raising concerns about liquidity risks in the coming months [24][25]. - The interest coverage ratio was only 0.6 times in 2024, indicating weak ability to cover interest expenses, while operating cash flow turned negative in Q1 2025, highlighting the impact of industry cyclicality on cash flow [24][25][26]. Future Outlook - The recovery of the industry’s profitability will depend on the pace of demand recovery and the effectiveness of capacity consolidation among leading firms [26].