证券时报·2025-08-29 08:14Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic industry is facing significant losses across the supply chain, with major manufacturers reporting substantial deficits in their financial results for the first half of the year [1][4][6]. Financial Performance - The top five manufacturers in terms of module shipments reported a combined loss of approximately 160 billion yuan in the first half of the year [1][6]. - JinkoSolar reported a revenue of 31.83 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 32.63%, with a net loss of 2.91 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase in losses of 342.4% [4]. - Longi Green Energy's revenue was 32.81 billion yuan, down 14.83% year-on-year, with a net loss of 2.57 billion yuan, a reduction in losses of 26.61% compared to the previous year [4]. - Trina Solar and JA Solar both reported significant revenue declines and net losses, with Trina Solar's revenue at 31.06 billion yuan (down 27.72%) and a net loss of 2.92 billion yuan (up 654.47%) [4]. - Tongwei Co. achieved a revenue of 40.51 billion yuan, down 7.51%, with a net loss of 4.96 billion yuan, an increase in losses of 58.35% [5]. Cash Flow Health - Cash flow has emerged as a critical indicator of survival for photovoltaic companies, with several firms reporting improvements in cash flow despite overall losses [8][9]. - TCL Zhonghuan reported a net cash flow from operating activities of 523 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 308.4% [9]. - Trina Solar's net cash flow was 1.843 billion yuan, with a second-quarter figure of 2.679 billion yuan [9]. - However, companies like Daqo New Energy reported negative cash flow, with a net cash flow of -1.608 billion yuan [9]. Industry Pricing and Competition - The photovoltaic industry is undergoing a "reverse involution" movement, with a reduction in low-price sales and fierce competition [1][10]. - Regulatory bodies have initiated measures to combat low-price, disorderly competition, emphasizing the need for quality improvement and the orderly exit of outdated production capacity [11]. - Recent trends indicate a recovery in prices across various segments of the supply chain, with manufacturers expressing hope for prices to stabilize above cost levels [11][12].