Core Viewpoint - Poly Developments has faced significant financial pressure in 2023, with a 13% decline in stock price and a notable drop in profitability, indicating a shift in its operational dynamics and market challenges [2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Poly Developments reported a revenue of 568.65 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30.65%, but experienced a total profit loss of 0.6 billion yuan, with a net profit loss of 7.82 billion yuan, reflecting a nearly 300% decline [3][5]. - The company's net profit margin has been severely impacted, with a 75.31% year-on-year decrease in net profit attributable to shareholders, and a 76.76% drop in net profit after deducting non-recurring items [2][3]. Project and Cost Dynamics - The shift in development models and high project costs from previous land acquisitions have contributed to the current financial strain, with a reported 10 billion yuan loss from non-consolidated projects [5][10]. - The average land acquisition cost has surged from 0.68 million yuan per square meter in 2021 to 2.08 million yuan per square meter by the end of 2024, a 205.88% increase, while the average selling price has only risen by 12.15% during the same period [11]. Market Position and Strategy - Despite financial pressures, Poly Developments has maintained an aggressive land acquisition strategy, securing 290 million square meters of new floor area at a cost of 603 billion yuan, primarily in core cities [5][6]. - The company remains a leader in the industry with a sales volume of 201.7 billion yuan and a sales area of 10 million square meters in the first three quarters of 2025 [5][6]. Structural Challenges - The share of minority shareholders in net profit has increased significantly, with the ratio of minority shareholder losses surpassing the net profit attributable to the parent company, indicating a fundamental shift in profit distribution [7][9]. - The overall gross profit margin has decreased to 13.4%, down 2.5 percentage points year-on-year, highlighting the ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability amidst rising costs and market fluctuations [10].