YKA(300999)2025-03-26 13:28Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of CNY 238.87 billion, a decrease of 5.03% compared to 2023 [14] - The total profit amounted to CNY 3.66 billion, reflecting a growth of 7.05% year-on-year [15] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 2.50 billion, down 12.14% from the previous year [14] - The net profit after excluding non-recurring items was CNY 972.27 million, a decline of 26.42% [14] Market Insights - The decline in profits in the kitchen food retail channel was influenced by the prices of rice and wheat, despite a positive impact from falling soybean prices [2][3] - The company anticipates improved performance across various segments in 2025, driven by increased consumer confidence in the Chinese economy [3] Business Development - The central kitchen business is progressing well, with plans for further investment as the domestic economy improves [3][11] - The company is focusing on high-end product development, including health-oriented products like DAG oil and low GI products, which are expected to perform well in the market [3][11] Distribution and Sales Channels - The number of distributors increased by approximately 8% year-on-year, attributed to ongoing channel expansion efforts [3] - The company is leveraging both traditional and new retail channels, including e-commerce and social commerce, to enhance market penetration [7][8] Financial Ratios and Cash Flow - As of December 31, 2024, the total assets were CNY 225.06 billion, down 5.64% from the previous year [18] - The net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 66.53% to CNY 4.99 billion [19] - The current ratio improved slightly to 1.18, while the quick ratio decreased to 0.72 [20]