Core Viewpoint - Country Garden Services is shifting its focus towards the development and commercialization of self-developed cleaning robots to address rising labor costs and declining property management income amid a challenging market environment [1][9][22]. Group 1: Company Developments - Country Garden Services has successfully developed and scaled its cleaning robots, with over 130 units deployed across 17 projects in cities like Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai as of October 20 [1]. - The company plans to produce over 1,000 cleaning robots by the end of this year and aims to increase production to over 10,000 units next year, while also exploring external commercialization opportunities [1][14]. - The introduction of cleaning robots is expected to significantly reduce the reliance on human labor, potentially threatening the jobs of cleaning staff [15]. Group 2: Industry Context - The property management industry is experiencing a downturn, with many listed companies reporting declining profits due to rising labor costs and a decrease in property management fees [3][8]. - The average property fee collection rate for listed property management companies has been declining, from 92% in 2021 to an estimated 80% in 2024 [8]. - New regulations in various cities are leading to reduced property management fees, further straining the revenue of property management companies [8][9]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Country Garden Services has seen a significant drop in net profit margin, from 15.08% in 2021 to 4.26% in 2024, while service costs have surged from 19.59 billion to 33.48 billion [9][10]. - The company’s strategy has shifted from aggressive expansion to focusing on internal profit generation through technological advancements [9][18]. - The average salary of employees has been a major cost factor, with the proportion of employee compensation in service costs ranging from 47.19% to 53.73% from 2021 to 2024 [13].