AHB(SH:688639) IPO日报·2025-09-30 13:18Core Viewpoint - Anhui Huaheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Huaheng Bio) is facing a "revenue growth without profit" dilemma, with its market value having dropped by 57% from its peak [2][7]. Company Overview - Established in 2005, Huaheng Bio focuses on synthetic biology technology, primarily engaged in the research, production, and sales of amino acids, vitamins, and bio-based new material monomers, applicable in personal care, functional foods, and nutrition [5]. - The company was listed on the New Third Board in August 2014 and delisted in February 2018. It subsequently went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board in April 2021, raising 625 million yuan at an initial price of 23.16 yuan per share [6]. Financial Performance - Revenue has shown consistent growth, reaching 14.19 billion yuan in 2022, 19.38 billion yuan in 2023, and 21.78 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.67% over the first three years [9]. - The company reported a net profit of 4.49 billion yuan in 2023, but this plummeted by 57.8% to 1.9 billion yuan in 2024, with a further decline of 23.26% to 1.15 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [10]. Cost and Profitability Issues - The decline in net profit is attributed to rising costs, with sales costs increasing by 41.7% in 2024 compared to 2023, alongside heightened competition and increased operational expenses [10]. - The gross profit margin has decreased from 38.7% to 24.8% during the reporting period, with a further drop to 23.5% in the first half of 2025 [11]. Market Position - Amino acid products are the primary revenue source, accounting for 69.3% to 82.2% of total revenue during the reporting period [12]. - Huaheng Bio holds the leading global market share in the L-alanine and L-valine segments, despite being approximately one-third the size of its competitor, Kasei Bio, which reported revenues of 29.58 billion yuan in 2024 [12].