Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by the lithium battery electrolyte industry, particularly focusing on the financial performance of Shida Shenghua, which is experiencing significant losses due to market conditions and operational issues [1][4][5]. Group 1: Company Performance - Shida Shenghua expects a net loss of 52 million to 60 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a decrease of 90.06 million to 98.06 million yuan compared to the same period last year, representing a year-on-year decline of 236.64% to 257.66% [1][3]. - The company has seen a continuous decline in net profit over the past three years, with year-on-year decreases of 24.42%, 97.90%, and 12.32% from 2022 to 2024, with 2024's net profit only being 18.44% of 2022's [4][5]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The electrolyte market has been facing a downturn, with average sales prices for ternary electrolytes dropping from 30,000 yuan per ton at the beginning of 2024 to a low of 23,000 yuan per ton, and lithium iron phosphate electrolytes from 22,000 yuan per ton to 20,000 yuan per ton [4]. - The average price of various electrolytes is currently below 20,000 yuan per ton, marking a low point for the past three years [4]. Group 3: Operational Challenges - Shida Shenghua's production facilities in Wuhan are still in the customer introduction phase, leading to lower output and higher fixed costs, which have negatively impacted the company's net profit [3][7]. - The company has a total production capacity of 300,000 tons of electrolytes in Dongying and 200,000 tons in Wuhan, with the Dongying facility operating stably while the Wuhan facility is expected to start production in mid-2024 [7]. Group 4: Strategic Partnerships - Shida Shenghua has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with CATL, expecting to supply 100,000 tons of electrolytes, which could positively impact the company's performance if fully executed [7][8]. Group 5: Industry Outlook - The electrolyte sector is anticipated to enter a critical phase of capacity clearing between 2025 and 2027, with an expected improvement in supply-demand dynamics as outdated capacities exit the market [8]. - Companies in the sector need to manage costs effectively and innovate product technologies to maintain competitiveness during market fluctuations [8].