XinPengWei 2025 Annual Report Analysis: Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company Rises by 67.34%, Operating Cash Flow Drops by 95.45%

Operating Revenue: Emerging Markets Drive Double-Digit Growth

Coretronic Microelectronics achieved 1.143 billion yuan in operating revenue in 2025, an 18.47% year-over-year increase. The revenue growth was mainly driven by strong performance in emerging markets and new product categories:

• Emerging markets (servers/communications/industrial motors光储充/new energy vehicles) saw approximately 50% YoY growth;
• New product categories (DC-DC, Drivers, Digital PMIC, Power Devices, Power Modules) grew about 39% YoY.

From the product structure perspective:

Industrial control power chips had the fastest revenue growth and highest gross margin, becoming the core driver of the company’s revenue increase. Meanwhile, revenue from standard power chips declined, possibly due to market competition and changes in demand structure.

Net Profit: Non-Recurring Gains Boost Net Profit, Deducting Non-Recurring Items Declines

Significant Increase in Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company, Non-Recurring Gains Contribute Significantly

The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company in 2025 was 186 million yuan, a substantial 67.34% YoY increase, mainly due to:

1. Revenue growth in emerging markets and new product categories boosting core profitability;
2. In September 2025, the company sold a 1.67% stake in Xinlian Jicheng via “90% shares + 10% cash,” with the 90% share consideration increasing the company’s fair value change gains by 80.21 million yuan. This non-recurring income was a key factor in the net profit surge.

Deducted Non-Recurring Profit Declines 23.59%, Main Business Profitability Under Pressure

Net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 55.87 million yuan, down 23.59% YoY, indicating that core profitability faced pressure, mainly due to increased R&D investment and higher management expenses eroding profits.

Earnings Per Share: Fluctuates in Line with Net Profit

Basic Earnings Per Share

In 2025, basic EPS was 1.45 yuan/share, up 66.67% YoY, roughly matching the growth rate of net profit attributable to parent, reflecting increased profit per share for ordinary shareholders.

Diluted EPS (Deducting Non-Recurring Items)

Diluted EPS was 0.43 yuan/share, down 24.56% YoY, consistent with the decline in deducted non-recurring net profit, showing the true performance after excluding non-recurring gains and losses.

Expenses: Management Expenses Surge, R&D Continues to Increase

Total operating expenses in 2025 were 334 million yuan, up 14.58% YoY, with specific changes as follows:

Selling Expenses: Shrinking Scale

Selling expenses decreased by 9.63%, mainly due to reduced marketing costs, possibly reflecting a strategic shift towards focusing on core clients and high-value markets.

Management Expenses: Significant Increase

Management expenses rose 60.39%, mainly driven by higher management salaries and increased equity incentive costs, indicating greater investment in talent motivation and management team development.

R&D Expenses: Continued High Investment

R&D expenses reached 258.28 million yuan, accounting for 22.60% of operating revenue, up 14.22% YoY. The company continues to increase R&D investment mainly for new product development and technological iteration. This is also a key reason for the decline in deducted non-recurring net profit but lays a foundation for long-term technological competitiveness.

Financial Expenses: Turned Positive

In 2024, financial expenses were -6.8952 million yuan; in 2025, they turned positive to 1.9558 million yuan, mainly due to decreased interest income, reflecting lower cash management returns.

R&D Team: Expansion and Salary Increase

As of the end of 2025, R&D personnel totaled 299, an increase of 22 from the previous year, accounting for 69.86% of total employees. R&D team expansion continues. R&D personnel total compensation was 158 million yuan, up 13.54% YoY, with average salaries rising from 503,500 to 529,600 yuan. The company attracts and retains core R&D talent through higher salaries and equity incentives, supporting technological innovation.

Cash Flow: Sharp Drop in Operating Cash Flow, Improvement in Investment and Financing Cash Flows

Net Cash from Operating Activities: Drastically Down 95.45%

In 2025, net cash flow from operating activities was only 1.845 million yuan, a sharp decrease of 95.45% YoY. This was mainly due to an increase in client payment bank acceptance bills during the period. Despite revenue growth, cash collection quality declined, weakening the support of operating cash flow for core business. Attention is needed on subsequent collections and cash flow improvement measures.

Net Cash from Investing Activities: Significantly Narrowed

Net cash flow from investing activities was -118 million yuan, compared to -574 million yuan in the previous year, a substantial narrowing. This was mainly due to increased redemption of wealth management products during the period, easing investment cash outflows.

Net Cash from Financing Activities: Turned Positive

Net cash flow from financing activities was 123 million yuan, compared to -3.115 million yuan in the previous year. This was mainly due to proceeds from employee stock option exercises and the absence of share repurchases in 2025, leading to increased cash inflows from financing activities and an improved cash flow structure.

Potential Risks

Core Competitiveness Risks

2. Technology Upgrade and Iteration Risks:** The integrated circuit design industry advances rapidly. If the company fails to accurately grasp industry technological trends or cannot keep pace with technological updates, it may face technical bottlenecks in chip development, affecting competitiveness and sustainable growth.

3. New Product R&D Failure Risks:** R&D expenses accounted for 22.60% of revenue in 2025. If market demand changes significantly or the company fails to develop products that meet customer needs, previous R&D investments may not be recovered.

4. Core Technology Leakage Risks:** Chip design schemes are vulnerable to imitation by competitors. Intellectual property infringement could impact product pricing and technological advantages.

Operational Risks

2. Market Competition Intensification Risks:** The domestic power semiconductor market is still dominated by European and American companies, with many domestic IC design firms. Market competition is fierce. If competitors increase investment, the company’s market share and sales could be squeezed, affecting profitability.

3. Customer Certification Failure Risks:** Chips need to pass customer testing and certification before mass supply. Failure to pass could prevent sales, lead to loss of customers, and impact revenue and market share.

4. Product Quality Risks:** Industry standards for defect rates are increasing. If R&D or management issues lead to product quality problems, customer loss and brand damage could occur.

5. Supplier Concentration Risks: The top five suppliers accounted for 85.77% of procurement during the period. If supplier capacity becomes tight, raises prices, or ceases supply, the company could face supply shortages or increased costs, impacting profitability.

Industry Risks

The global integrated circuit industry is cyclical and closely tied to economic cycles. Sharp macroeconomic fluctuations or downturns could reduce demand and affect company operations.

Macroeconomic Environment Risks

Ongoing international trade frictions and adverse changes in the global trade environment could increase transaction costs along the supply chain, impacting company operations.

Actual Controller Control Risks

The actual controller, Zhang Lixin, holds 24.15% of the shares. If he uses his controlling position to interfere in company decisions or profit distribution, it could harm other shareholders’ interests.

Executive and Senior Management Compensation: Growth in Core Management Salaries

Chairman’s Pre-Tax Compensation

Chairman Zhang Lixin received a pre-tax total of 1.1078 million yuan during the period. He reduced his holdings by 2,589,396 shares during the year. Compensation levels are generally aligned with company size and industry standards.

General Manager’s Pre-Tax Compensation

General Manager Yi Yangbo’s pre-tax total was 1.2264 million yuan, with an additional 150,000 shares acquired through stock incentives, reflecting active talent incentives.

Vice President’s Pre-Tax Compensation

Vice President Li Haisong’s pre-tax total was 1.3428 million yuan, with an additional 90,000 shares through stock incentives, indicating a relatively high level of compensation aligned with responsibilities.

Chief Financial Officer’s Pre-Tax Compensation

CFO Yi Huimin’s pre-tax total was 1.0973 million yuan, with an additional 90,000 shares via stock incentives, highlighting the importance of financial management and capital operations.

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