JONJEE(600872) 新浪证券·2025-05-23 06:34Core Viewpoint - After regaining minority equity in Chubang, Zhongju Gaoxin has not achieved the expected growth, with a significant decline in revenue and net profit in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2024, Zhongju Gaoxin reported revenue of 1.102 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 25.81%, and a net profit decline of 24.24% [1][2]. - The company's revenue decreased by 3.78% in 2023, with a further decline of 24.24% in Q1 2024 [2]. - The management expenses and sales expenses increased year-on-year, contributing to the accelerated decline in net profit [2]. Market Position and Competition - Zhongju Gaoxin is the worst-performing company among the four A-share listed companies primarily engaged in soy sauce production, excluding "ST Jiajia" [2]. - The soy sauce market in China reached a scale of 100.4 billion yuan in 2023, with a CAGR of 3.2% from 2018 to 2023, indicating a shift to a low-growth phase in the seasoning industry [4]. Company Governance Issues - The board of directors' election has been repeatedly postponed, raising concerns about the management's ability to maintain strategic stability and drive growth [1][5]. - The company has faced historical governance issues, including the investigation of former executives for breaching fiduciary duties [3][5]. Strategic Challenges - The company is experiencing challenges in its high-end strategy and R&D investment, lagging behind competitors in the "zero additives, reduced salt" trend [6]. - Zhongju Gaoxin's production capacity expansion plans, including a 1.275 billion yuan investment to upgrade its Zhongshan base, may lead to difficulties in absorbing new capacity amid stagnant sales [6].