Group 1 - The proportion of listed companies reporting final losses in China reached 24% for the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 1 percentage point compared to the same period last year, marking the worst performance since 2002 [2] - Approximately half of the real estate and photovoltaic companies reported losses, indicating a significant impact from weak domestic demand and overcapacity on the economy [2] - The number of companies with declining profits has been on a steady rise since 2017, with over 30% of companies reporting profit declines in 2025 [4] Group 2 - Vanke, a major real estate developer, reported a final loss of 28 billion yuan for the first nine months, the largest loss among listed companies in China, contributing to a total loss of 64.7 billion yuan across 100 real estate firms [5] - In the automotive sector, 6 out of 21 manufacturers reported final losses, with a total net profit decrease of 10%, despite new car sales reaching 24.36 million units, a 13% year-on-year increase [5][6] - The semiconductor industry is one of the few sectors showing strong performance, with a profit growth rate of 50% in various areas such as foundry, design, and manufacturing equipment, significantly up from 23% the previous year [6] Group 3 - The weak real estate market has contributed to a "negative wealth effect," leading to reduced consumer spending, with profits in the commercial and retail sectors down by 35% and food industry profits down by 5% [6] - Overall net profit for approximately 5,300 companies increased by 2% compared to the previous year, but this is still about 10% lower than the peak in the first nine months of 2022 [6] - Both central and local governments in China are facing increasing debt, making it challenging to stimulate domestic demand significantly [6]
中国1~9月亏损企业出现上升