Core Viewpoint - The aggressive expansion strategy of the company has led to significant profit erosion, with a drastic decline in net profit for 2024, marking a historical low since its listing [1][5]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a net profit of 114 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 79.23%, continuing a trend of declining profits for the second consecutive year [1][5]. - The company's revenue for 2024 was 18 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 3.57% compared to the previous year [5]. - The company experienced a decline in net profit and revenue in 2023, with net profit dropping to 549 million yuan, a decrease of 45.6% year-on-year [5]. Expansion Strategy - The company has adopted a "land grab" strategy, opening over 1,000 new stores annually, with a total of 11,498 stores as of December 31, 2024 [4][5]. - The company plans to continue expanding its store presence in the Sichuan-Chongqing region while optimizing existing stores rather than significantly increasing the number of new stores [6]. Business Segments - The company derives 71.88% of its revenue from pharmaceutical retail, amounting to 12.938 billion yuan, while wholesale revenue accounts for 22.71% [3]. - The company is investing 24 million yuan in real estate to enhance its medical and elderly care business, which is seen as a strategic move in response to the growing elderly care market [2][3]. Market Trends - The elderly care market in China is expanding, with a market size of 12 trillion yuan in 2023, expected to reach 30 trillion yuan by 2035 [2]. - The company is integrating medical, rehabilitation, nursing, and elderly care services to create a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem [2][3].