Core Viewpoint - Haotong Technology, a representative enterprise in the non-ferrous metal industry, reported a decline in revenue but an increase in profit for the first half of 2025, indicating a mixed performance amidst operational challenges [1][5]. Financial Performance - The company achieved an operating revenue of 1.347 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 22.13%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 85 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.97% [1]. - The net profit margin improved from 4.41% in the first half of 2024 to 6.29%, and the gross profit margin increased from 6.11% to 7.37% [3]. Operational Challenges - Inventory turnover days increased to 138.30 days, up 48.49% year-on-year, indicating a decline in inventory management efficiency [5]. - The net cash flow from operating activities turned negative at -138 million yuan, compared to a positive 450 million yuan in the same period of 2024, highlighting pressure on cash flow [5]. - The debt-to-asset ratio rose to 60.81%, an increase of 15.44 percentage points year-on-year, suggesting a heavier debt burden [5]. Institutional Holdings - As of the first half of 2025, the number of institutions holding Haotong Technology's stock decreased to 5, down from 39 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a cautious outlook from institutional investors [8]. - The company's market capitalization peaked at 13.6 billion yuan on July 16, 2021, and the current market cap is 4.448 billion yuan, indicating a need for a 205.79% increase in stock price to reach its historical high [8].