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告别董宇辉后的10个月,东方甄选交出成绩单
创业邦·2025-08-29 03:23

Core Viewpoint - New Oriental, the parent company of Dongfang Zhenxuan, has recently navigated a public relations crisis regarding CEO Zhou Chenggang's alleged regulatory investigation, which was quickly refuted by the company and Zhou himself [6][9][11]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, New Oriental reported a net revenue of 4.4 billion RMB, a 32.7% decline from 6.5 billion RMB in the previous year [11][12]. - The net profit from continuing operations dropped significantly from 249 million RMB to 6.2 million RMB [11][12]. - Administrative expenses increased by 22.5% to 485 million RMB, largely due to the separation from Hui Tongxing and associated costs [15]. Strategic Transition - The company has undergone a strategic transformation, focusing on self-operated products and supply chain development after separating from Hui Tongxing [14][15]. - The decision to split was driven by the need to concentrate resources on core business areas, reduce reliance on a single top influencer, and mitigate potential public relations risks [14][15]. - Excluding the impact of Hui Tongxing, the net profit from continuing operations actually increased by 30% to 135 million RMB, indicating improved profitability in core business [16]. Market Response - Following the strategic changes, New Oriental's stock price has seen significant recovery, closing at 36.3 HKD per share, a 307% increase from the low of 8.92 HKD when Zhou Chenggang left [17]. Product Strategy - In the fiscal year 2025, the total GMV for self-operated products and live e-commerce reached 8.7 billion RMB, with self-operated products accounting for approximately 43.8% of total GMV [21][22]. - The company has expanded its product offerings from 488 to 732 SKUs, focusing on daily consumer goods and household items, enhancing user engagement and loyalty [22]. - Despite a decrease in total gross profit from 1.7 billion RMB to 1.4 billion RMB, the gross margin improved from 25.9% to 32.0%, indicating a more profitable self-operated product model [25]. Challenges Ahead - New Oriental's core product categories remain primarily agricultural, which typically have lower profit margins and higher spoilage rates, posing challenges to overall profitability [27]. - There is still room for improvement in supply chain efficiency, particularly in regional and front warehouses, as well as in reducing logistics costs for fresh produce [27][28]. - Compared to international membership retail giants like Sam's Club and Costco, New Oriental lacks offline experience and high-end brand development, which are crucial for long-term success [28].