Core Viewpoint - BGI Genomics, a leading gene testing company in China, reported its first annual loss since its IPO in 2017, with a net profit of -9.03 billion yuan in 2024, marking a significant decline from a profit of 20.9 billion yuan in 2020 [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, BGI Genomics' revenue was 38.67 billion yuan, a decrease of 11.1% year-on-year, and its net profit turned negative for the first time since listing [2][3]. - The company's Q1 2024 revenue was 6.72 billion yuan, down 18.18% year-on-year, with a net loss of 52.7 million yuan, a decline of 524.87% [2]. - Revenue has halved compared to its peak of 83.97 billion yuan in 2020 [3]. Business Segments - BGI Genomics operates five main business segments: reproductive health services (29.7%), tumor and chronic disease prevention services (16.16%), infection prevention services (1.88%), multi-omics big data services (17.26%), and precision medicine testing services (34.37%) [3]. - Only the tumor prevention service segment saw a revenue increase of 19.02% in 2024, while all other segments experienced declines, with infection prevention services plummeting by 85.91% [3]. Strategic Adjustments - The company is undergoing strategic adjustments, including the closure of some overseas laboratories due to unfavorable market conditions, leading to a 48.47 million yuan impairment provision for these assets [4]. - BGI Genomics has increased its R&D investment to 6.77 billion yuan in 2024, a 10.20% increase, representing 17.51% of total revenue [4]. Industry Context - The gene testing industry is facing intense competition and price wars, with 19 out of 39 listed companies in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) sector reporting losses in the past year [6]. - BGI Genomics' gross margin for genomic applications was 41.81% in 2024, down 7.9% year-on-year, with a significant drop in the gross margin for precision medicine testing services by 12.82% [6][7]. Future Outlook - Despite current challenges, there are growth opportunities in personalized tumor prevention services and domestic reproductive health services due to China's large population base [8]. - The company is exploring AI applications in its services, having developed its own AI model, GeneT, for testing analysis, and is collaborating with major hospitals and laboratories [8]. Market Performance - BGI Genomics' stock price has significantly declined from its peak of 194.2 yuan per share in 2020, closing at 46.88 yuan per share as of April 28, 2024, with a total market capitalization of 194.94 billion yuan [9].