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Financial Performance

Based on the provided financial data, United-Guardian's total operating revenue in December 2024 was RMB247.67 million, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 5.01% from RMB260.70 million in December 2023. This decline indicates a weakening sales performance in the company's 2024 fiscal year.

Key Financial Data

1. A year-on-year decrease of approximately 5.01% in total operating revenue reflects challenges in sales.

2. R&D expenses increased to RMB131.06 million, from RMB110.16 million in 2023, which may affect short-term profitability.

3. Sales of some product lines decreased, especially pharmaceutical products affected by supply disruptions, down 5%.

4. Sales of medical lubricants grew by 16%, partially offsetting the decline in other products.

5. Uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment and intensified competition affected consumer purchasing intentions.

Industry Comparison

1. Industry-wide analysis: The industry in which United-Guardian operates faced certain growth pressure in 2024, despite gradual recovery in some niche markets, the overall performance still faced challenges. In contrast to its revenue decline, companies like SGS Group in the industry achieved 7.1% organic growth during the same period, indicating the industry's overall operations remain robust.

2. Peer evaluation analysis: If the revenue growth of the same period of the industry companies, the performance of UG would be more unsatisfactory. For example, if the sales of the competitor in the pharmaceutical product field maintained growth while UG decreased due to supply disruptions, it may lead to the erosion of UG's market share.

Summary

United-Guardian's revenue decline is mainly affected by intensified competition, declining product demand, and uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment. Although some product lines such as medical lubricants grew, overall sales performance was poor, indicating that the company needs to adjust its market strategy and product layout.

Opportunities

1. Enhance market competitiveness through further optimization of product lines and quality improvement.

2. Leverage the growth trend of medical lubricants to expand market share.

3. Strengthen R&D investment to develop new products to meet market changes.

4. Explore emerging markets, especially in international business, to find new growth opportunities.

Risks

1. Intensified competition may lead to further decline in profitability.

2. Macroeconomic fluctuations and policy risks may affect the stability of total operating revenue.

3. Supply chain issues may again affect the sales of key products.

4. Exchange rate fluctuations may lead to foreign exchange losses in international business, affecting overall financial performance.