Core Viewpoint - Qianwei Yangchu reported a slight decline in revenue and a significant drop in net profit for 2024, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability amidst rising sales expenses and declining gross margins in key product categories [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 1.868 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.71%, and a net profit of 82 million yuan, down 32.57% year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, operating revenue was 470 million yuan, reflecting a 1.5% year-on-year growth, while net profit continued to decline by 37.71% to 20 million yuan [1]. - The overall gross margin for 2024 was 23.38%, a slight decrease of 0.03% year-on-year [2]. Product Segment Performance - The main product categories include staple foods, snacks, baked goods, and frozen prepared dishes. The staple food segment generated 913 million yuan in revenue, down 6.88%, but with a gross margin increase to 26.97% [2]. - The snack segment saw a revenue decline of 13.79% to 438 million yuan, with a gross margin of 19.76%, down 0.39% [2]. - The frozen prepared dishes segment experienced significant growth, with revenue increasing by 273.39% to 141 million yuan and a gross margin of 14.87%, up 1.78% [2]. Sales Channel Analysis - Direct sales channels generated 808 million yuan, a 4.34% increase, but with a gross margin of 20.02%, down 0.99% [2]. - Distribution channels accounted for 1.05 billion yuan in revenue, a decrease of 6.04%, while the gross margin improved to 25.97%, up 0.91% [2][4]. Expense Trends - Sales expenses for 2024 reached 100 million yuan, a 13.33% increase, with a sales expense ratio of 5.40%, up 0.72 percentage points [5]. - In Q1 2025, sales expenses surged by 38.12% to 37 million yuan, resulting in a sales expense ratio of 8.01%, an increase of 2.12 percentage points [5].
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