Core Insights - The "specialized and innovative" small giants are accelerating, with hidden champions in niche industries increasing their market share [1] - As of August 27, 2025, 192 out of 273 listed companies on the North Exchange have released their semi-annual reports, with a profitability rate of approximately 87.5% [1] - The majority of profitable companies are concentrated in the machinery equipment (24%), automotive (11%), electric power equipment (10%), and basic chemicals (10%) sectors [1] Revenue Performance - Nine companies on the North Exchange achieved revenue exceeding 1 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with 150 companies surpassing 100 million yuan [3] - The top three companies by revenue are: - Innoway: 3.55 billion yuan - Tongli Co., Ltd.: 3.17 billion yuan - Yingtai Biotechnology: 2.97 billion yuan [4] Profitability - Three companies reported a net profit exceeding 100 million yuan, while 22 companies had a net profit over 50 million yuan [5] - Jinbo Biological, a leading company in the medical beauty and functional skincare sector, reported a net profit of 392 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 26.65% [6][7] Growth Rates - Among the 22 companies that doubled their profits, Shibi Bai reported a staggering net profit growth of nearly 60 times, achieving a net profit of approximately 29.23 million yuan [9] - The company attributed its success to increased sales driven by government subsidies and improved internal management, leading to enhanced product quality and profit margins [9] Industry Trends - The machinery equipment sector has a high representation among the profitable companies, with Tongli Co., Ltd. being one of the notable firms with a market capitalization of approximately 10.31 billion yuan [9] - Tongli Co., Ltd. is actively advancing in the fields of new energy and autonomous driving, having delivered seven electric non-road dump trucks for a project in Mongolia [10]