HONGLU(SZ:002541) 光大证券研究·2025-08-26 23:06Core Viewpoint - The company reported mixed financial results for the first half of 2025, with revenue growth but significant declines in net profit and adjusted net profit [3]. Financial Performance - In 25H1, the company achieved revenue of 1.06 billion, net profit attributable to shareholders of 290 million, and adjusted net profit of 240 million, representing year-on-year changes of +2%, -33%, and +1% respectively [3]. - For 25Q2, the company reported revenue of 570 million, net profit of 150 million, and adjusted net profit of 120 million, showing year-on-year declines of -3%, -33%, and -17% respectively [3]. Production and Sales - The company experienced a double-digit year-on-year growth in production and sales, with a total production of 2.36 million tons in 25H1, up 12% year-on-year, and sales of 2.24 million tons, up 11% year-on-year [4]. - In 25Q2, production was 1.31 million tons, an 11% increase year-on-year, with a sales volume of 1.25 million tons, reflecting a 9% year-on-year growth [4]. Profitability Pressure - The company's gross profit per ton in the steel structure business was 370 yuan/ton in 25H1, a decrease of 65 yuan year-on-year; in 25Q2, it was 362 yuan/ton, down 79 yuan year-on-year and 19% quarter-on-quarter [5]. - The adjusted net profit per ton was 106 yuan/ton in 25H1, down 11 yuan year-on-year, and 99 yuan/ton in 25Q2, down 31 yuan year-on-year and 16% quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to the decline in gross profit per ton [5]. R&D Investment - The company's R&D expenses totaled 310 million in 25H1, with an R&D expense ratio of approximately 3%, a decrease of 0.26 percentage points year-on-year; the R&D expense per ton was 138 yuan, down 25 yuan year-on-year [6]. - In 25Q2, the R&D expense per ton was 149 yuan, showing a slight year-on-year decrease of 4 yuan but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 23% [6]. Other Business Performance - Revenue from other businesses, primarily from scrap steel sales, was 330 million in 25H1, a slight decrease of 4% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 71%, up 3.7 percentage points year-on-year [7]. - Other income was approximately 100 million in 25H1, down 140 million year-on-year, mainly due to a reduction in government subsidies during the reporting period [7].