Core Viewpoint - Shengruan Technology, despite its independence from Sinopec, still relies heavily on Sinopec for over half of its revenue, facing scrutiny over financial compliance as it pursues an IPO [2][3][7]. Group 1: Customer Dependency - Shengruan Technology ranks high in the smart energy solutions market, but from 2022 to 2024, Sinopec contributed over 50% of its revenue each year, with the top five customers accounting for over 70% of total revenue [3][19]. - The revenue contribution from Sinopec for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 was 64.9%, 51.4%, and 51.6% respectively, indicating a persistent reliance on a single major client [20]. Group 2: Financial Governance Concerns - The company has faced multiple accounting errors and audit changes from 2021 to 2023, leading to regulatory warnings, and the Beijing Stock Exchange has raised concerns about the compliance of gross margin and revenue recognition [4][11]. - Shengruan Technology has changed its accounting firm multiple times, which has raised questions about its financial management practices [11]. Group 3: Cash Flow and Debt Pressure - Accounts receivable have risen to several hundred million yuan, with a cash flow crunch evident as the average collection period for receivables reached 1,663 days [5][20]. - By early 2025, the company is projected to have only about 67 million yuan in cash, insufficient to cover short-term liabilities of 233 million yuan [6]. Group 4: Market Position and Financial Performance - Shengruan Technology is the second-largest independent player in China's smart energy solutions market, with a market share of 2.3% in 2024, and is the only independent service provider among the top five in the smart oilfield solutions market, holding a 1.9% market share [14][15]. - The company's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 was 391 million yuan, 502 million yuan, and 525 million yuan respectively, showing a significant slowdown in growth from 28.4% in 2023 to approximately 4.7% [16][17]. Group 5: Structural Issues - The company’s total assets and liabilities have shown fluctuations, with total assets at 685 million yuan and total liabilities at 353 million yuan in 2024, resulting in a debt-to-asset ratio of 51.6% [18]. - The high concentration of revenue from a few clients and the slow expansion of new business lines pose significant risks to the company's financial stability [21].

Company Overview - Shengruan Technology has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) as its sole sponsor [1] - The company is the largest independent solution provider in China's smart oil and gas field solutions market, holding a market share of 4.9% [1] - Shengruan Technology is recognized as the only representative in the energy sector among the 49 national-level cross-industry industrial internet platforms [1] Financial Performance - The company's revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected at 15.9% from 2022 to 2024, while net profit CAGR is expected to be 25.66% [1] - In the first four months of 2025, revenue growth slowed to 4.07%, and net losses expanded to 20 million yuan, primarily due to product delivery cycles and revenue recognition issues [1] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of 67 million yuan [1] Business Segments - Shengruan Technology offers solutions across three main areas: smart energy solutions (65.4% of revenue), intelligent manufacturing solutions (9.6%), and smart city solutions (25%) [2] - The smart energy solutions segment includes six categories, such as oil and gas exploration and production solutions [2] - The smart city solutions segment has seen significant growth, with a 112.8% increase in revenue in 2025, contributing to a 25% revenue share [3] Market Position and Industry Growth - The smart energy solutions market in China is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.1%, reaching a market size of 32.4 billion yuan by 2024 and 66.9 billion yuan by 2029 [7] - Shengruan Technology holds a second-place market share of 2.3% in the smart energy solutions sector, while leading the independent solutions market in smart oil and gas with a 4.9% share [7] - The intelligent manufacturing and smart city solutions markets are also projected to grow steadily, with significant potential for expansion [8] Profitability and Cost Management - The company's gross margin has declined, with a gross margin of 24.6% in the first four months of 2025, down 6.3 percentage points year-on-year [5] - The gross margin for the smart energy solutions segment decreased from 42.7% to 26.9%, a drop of 15.8 percentage points [5] - Despite the decline in gross margin, the company has effectively controlled expenses, leading to an increase in net profit margin from 9.6% in 2022 to 11.3% in 2024 [6]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Shengruan Technology, is seeking to relist on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after a previous failure, highlighting its position as a leading independent provider of smart oil and gas field solutions in China, with a market share of 4.9% [1] Company Performance - Shengruan Technology's revenue is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% from 2022 to 2024, while net profit is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.66% during the same period [1] - In the first four months of 2025, revenue growth slowed to 4.07%, and the company reported a net loss of 0.2 billion RMB, primarily due to product delivery cycles and revenue recognition issues [1] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of 0.67 billion RMB [1] Business Segments - The company operates in three main business segments: smart energy solutions (65.4% of revenue), smart manufacturing solutions (9.6%), and smart city solutions (25%) [2] - The smart energy solutions segment has shown steady growth from 2022 to 2024, but revenue significantly declined in 2025, dropping from 85.9% to 65.4% of total revenue [2] - The smart city solutions segment experienced a remarkable growth of 112.8% in 2025, increasing its revenue share by 12.8 percentage points [3] Financial Metrics - The company's gross margin has been declining, with a gross margin of 24.6% in the first four months of 2025, down 6.3 percentage points year-on-year [6] - The gross margin for the smart energy solutions segment fell from 42.7% to 26.9%, a decrease of 15.8 percentage points [6] - Despite the decline in gross margin, the company has managed to optimize its expense ratios, leading to an increase in net profit margin from 9.6% in 2022 to 11.3% in 2024 [6] Industry Outlook - The smart energy solutions market in China is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.1%, reaching a market size of 32.4 billion RMB by 2024, and is projected to reach 66.9 billion RMB by 2029 [7] - The smart city solutions market is also significant, with a projected market size of 2.83 trillion RMB in 2024 and a CAGR of 16.3% [7] - Shengruan Technology holds a leading position in the smart energy solutions market, ranking second with a market share of 2.3% among the top five players [8] Competitive Position - The company faces challenges as its growth rate is lagging behind the industry average, indicating a potential decline in competitive strength [8] - The company has a high customer concentration, with the top five customers contributing over 70% of revenue, which poses risks to revenue stability [5] - The company's financial health is under pressure, with a high accounts receivable ratio, as 91.4% of revenue in 2024 was tied up in receivables [8]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Shengruan Technology, is seeking to relist on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after a previous failure, highlighting its position as a leading independent provider of smart energy solutions in China, with a market share of 4.9% in the smart oil and gas field solutions market [1] Company Performance - Shengruan Technology's revenue is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9% from 2022 to 2024, while net profit is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.66% during the same period [1] - In the first four months of 2025, revenue growth slowed to 4.07%, and the company reported a net loss of 0.2 billion RMB, primarily due to product delivery cycles and revenue recognition issues [1] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of 0.67 billion RMB [1] Business Segments - The company operates in three main business segments: smart energy solutions (65.4% of revenue), smart manufacturing solutions (9.6%), and smart city solutions (25%) [2] - The smart energy solutions segment has shown steady growth from 2022 to 2024, but revenue significantly declined in 2025, causing its revenue share to drop from 85.9% to 65.4% [2] - The smart city solutions segment experienced a remarkable growth of 112.8% in 2025, increasing its revenue share by 12.8 percentage points [3] Financial Metrics - The company’s gross margin has been declining, with a gross margin of 24.6% in the first four months of 2025, down 6.3 percentage points year-on-year [6] - The gross margin for the smart energy solutions segment decreased from 42.7% to 26.9%, a drop of 15.8 percentage points [6] - Despite the decline in gross margin, the company has managed to optimize its expense ratios, leading to an increase in net profit margin from 9.6% in 2022 to 11.3% in 2024 [6] Industry Outlook - The smart energy solutions market in China is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.1%, reaching a market size of 32.4 billion RMB by 2024, and is projected to reach 66.9 billion RMB by 2029 [7] - The smart city solutions market is also significant, with a projected market size of 2.83 trillion RMB by 2024 and a CAGR of 16.3% [7] - Shengruan Technology holds a leading position in the smart energy solutions market, ranking second with a market share of 2.3% in 2024, while maintaining the top position in the independent smart oil and gas field solutions market [8] Customer Concentration - The company has a high customer concentration, with the top five customers contributing over 70% of revenue, which was 73.5% in the first four months of 2025 [5] - The reliance on a limited number of customers poses a risk, but stable relationships have allowed the company to negotiate higher revenue shares [5]

Core Viewpoint - Shandong Shengruan Technology Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming for a main board listing, with Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) as the sole sponsor. This marks the company's second attempt to list in 2023 after previously withdrawing its application for the Beijing Stock Exchange in August 2024 [2] Company Background - Shengruan Technology was established in 1993, originally as part of the Sinopec Group. It became an independent entity in 2002 and has since developed into a digital solution provider for various industries, including oil and gas, offering intelligent manufacturing solutions across 12 sectors and supporting 88 industrial application scenarios [2][3] Business Model - The company operates three main business models: 1. Smart energy solutions for large and medium-sized energy enterprises in the oil and gas sector 2. Intelligent manufacturing solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers in vertical industries such as petrochemicals and automotive parts 3. Smart city solutions for public management institutions [3] Market Position - Shengruan Technology is recognized as one of the top five independent solution providers in China's smart oil and gas solutions market, ranking second in the independent smart energy solutions sector. The company has completed approximately 5,000 smart energy projects and has expanded its services to other major energy companies in China and parts of the Middle East [5][8] Financial Performance - The company's revenue has shown consistent growth from 391 million RMB in 2022 to 525 million RMB in 2024, with profits increasing from 37.6 million RMB to 59.3 million RMB during the same period. However, the gross profit margin has been declining, from 41.4% in 2022 to 24.6% in the first four months of 2025 [8][10] Revenue Breakdown - The smart energy solutions segment is the primary revenue driver, contributing 75.2% of total revenue in 2022, which decreased to 65.4% in the first four months of 2025. The company also faces high customer concentration, with the top five customers accounting for over 70% of total revenue in recent years [10][12] Future Plans and Use of Proceeds - Shengruan Technology plans to use the funds raised from the IPO to enhance existing solutions, advance R&D, expand its sales network, and explore strategic investments and acquisitions in oil and gas fields. The focus is on strengthening technical capabilities and expanding market reach, aligning with the digital transformation trends in the energy sector [13]