YONGHUI SUPERSTORES(SH:601933) 阿尔法工场研究院·2026-01-15 06:18Core Viewpoint - Yonghui Supermarket is not merely aiming to learn from Pang Donglai but is pursuing a more ambitious transformation strategy amidst ongoing financial losses and operational restructuring [2][3]. Group 1: Financial Performance and Losses - Yonghui Supermarket has announced a pre-loss for the fifth consecutive year, with a projected loss of 15.02 billion yuan for 2025, following a revenue decline of 22.21% to 42.43 billion yuan in the first three quarters [5]. - The company has accumulated losses of 9.5 billion yuan from 2021 to 2024, with a revenue drop from a peak of 93.2 billion yuan in 2020 to 67.57 billion yuan in 2024 [5]. - In 2025, Yonghui closed over 325 stores, reducing its total from a peak of 1,000 to 450, focusing on eliminating inefficient locations [5][6]. Group 2: Operational Restructuring and "Fat Transformation" - The "Fat Transformation" initiative, which began in June 2024, aims to optimize store operations by eliminating nearly 70% of low-efficiency products and introducing high-potential new items [6][7]. - The transformation has led to an average customer traffic increase of over 80% in remodeled stores, with over 60% of these stores achieving profitability exceeding their five-year peak [7][21]. - Despite these improvements, the overall financial performance remains under pressure, with a significant net loss reported in the first half of 2025 [7][21]. Group 3: Financing and Debt Management - Yonghui has proposed a 31.14 billion yuan private placement to fund store upgrades, logistics improvements, and to alleviate liquidity pressures [10][13]. - The financing plan has been adjusted from an initial target of 39.92 billion yuan, with a focus on upgrading 216 stores instead of 298 [10]. - The company's financial situation is precarious, with a debt ratio of 88.96%, significantly higher than its competitors, indicating substantial short-term repayment pressures [13][14]. Group 4: Strategic Changes and Leadership - In 2025, Yonghui initiated a major organizational restructuring led by Ye Guofu, focusing on a "433" reform plan aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and modernizing management [16][17]. - The company has adopted a "naked price direct procurement" model to improve supply chain efficiency, with a goal of increasing the proportion of self-branded products [17][21]. - The success of Yonghui's transformation strategy will depend on the effective execution of these changes and the ability to maintain service quality during rapid expansion [21].