财富FORTUNE·2025-07-22 04:03Core Insights - The 2025 Fortune China 500 list reveals the latest trends in the development of China's largest companies, with total revenue for the listed companies reaching $14.2 trillion in 2024, a decrease of approximately 2.7% compared to the previous year [2] - The list indicates that the threshold for annual revenue to be included in the ranking is about $3.62 billion, down about 3% from last year [2] - The top three companies are State Grid Corporation, China National Petroleum Corporation, and Sinopec, with revenues of $548.4 billion, $412.6 billion, and $407.5 billion respectively [2][8] Company Performance - State Grid Corporation remains the top company for three consecutive years, focusing on energy security and low-carbon transformation [10] - The most significant revenue growth was seen in Seres, which increased its ranking by 235 places, achieving over 300% revenue growth and turning a profit for the first time [3][28] - Internet companies like JD.com, Alibaba, Tencent, and Pinduoduo showed continued growth, with Pinduoduo's revenue reaching $3.94 billion, a 59% increase year-on-year [3][14] - Bilibili made its debut on the list, becoming the only new internet company, and achieved adjusted net profit for the first time after years of losses [4][67] Profitability and Financial Metrics - The top ten most profitable companies include five commercial banks and two state-owned oil companies, with TSMC, Tencent, Alibaba, and Ping An also making the list [5] - TSMC reported a net profit of $36.1 billion, ranking fourth, while Tencent's net profit grew over 65% to exceed $26.9 billion [5] - The highest net profit margin was held by Kweichow Moutai, with a margin exceeding 49%, while Ctrip was the only internet company in the top ten for net profit margin, exceeding 32% [5] Industry Trends - The metal products industry had the highest number of companies on the list, with 55 companies generating a total revenue of $1.27 trillion [6] - The real estate sector continues to struggle, with nine out of the ten companies on the loss list being real estate firms, indicating ongoing liquidity pressures [6] - The renewable energy sector, particularly companies like Sungrow Power Supply, has shown resilience, achieving significant profits despite industry-wide challenges [34] Notable Rankings - The ranking of leading companies reflects a mix of state-owned enterprises and private firms, with no mainland private companies in the top ten [2] - Companies like NIO and XPeng also saw significant ranking improvements, indicating a competitive landscape in the electric vehicle sector [3] - The list highlights the importance of innovation and strategic partnerships, as seen with Seres' collaboration with Huawei [3][28]