Core Viewpoint - The article raises concerns about the authenticity of the financial performance of Wolong Electric Drive, questioning whether its revenue growth is inflated due to significant contributions from trade business and potential conflicts of interest with major clients [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Wolong Electric Drive's revenue for 2022-2024 is projected to be approximately 14.266 billion, 15.567 billion, and 16.247 billion respectively, with net profits of about 839 million, 553 million, and 832 million [3]. - The company shows a pattern of "rising revenue but fluctuating profits," with other business revenues increasing significantly from 840 million in 2022 to 2.052 billion in 2024, representing a rise from 5.9% to 12.6% of total revenue [3][4]. Business Segments - The main business segments include explosion-proof electric drive systems, industrial electric drive systems, and HVAC electric drive systems, contributing 28.9%, 25%, and 28.3% of revenue respectively in 2024 [2][3]. - The company ranks first in the global market for explosion-proof electric drive systems with a market share of 4.5% [2]. Trade Business Concerns - The trade business has raised red flags, with significant revenue generated from related parties, leading to questions about potential self-dealing and inflated performance [2][5]. - Trade business revenues were reported at 917 million, 1.009 billion, and 336 million from 2021 to 2023, indicating a fluctuating trend [5][6]. Accounting Issues - The company has faced accounting errors due to the method of revenue recognition, leading to adjustments in reported figures for previous years [12]. - A significant accounting error adjustment was announced in June 2024, affecting multiple financial reports and indicating a shift from net to gross revenue recognition [12]. Regulatory and Legal Issues - Wolong Electric Drive has been implicated in a financial fraud case involving a previously sold subsidiary, raising concerns about the integrity of its financial disclosures [15][16]. - The company has faced regulatory scrutiny, with warnings issued to its executives for failing to disclose significant financial discrepancies related to the fraud case [15][16]. Client Relationships - Major clients in the trade business include subsidiaries of the controlling shareholder, raising concerns about the independence of these transactions [9][10]. - The trade business aims to leverage collective purchasing power to benefit smaller enterprises in the electric motor supply chain, but the effectiveness and transparency of this strategy are questioned [11].