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Key Financial Data

1. W&T Offshore's operating revenue totaled RMB1.20345 million as of December 31, 2024, a 9.06% YoY decrease, indicating the company's struggle with reduced revenue.

2. The decline in revenue may be attributed to factors such as weak market demand, declining operational efficiency, increased competition, special events, and adjustments in sales strategies.

Peer Comparison

1. Industry-wide analysis: The revenue of the offshore drilling industry is affected by factors such as oil and gas price fluctuations, environmental policies, and international relations. If the overall industry revenue decreases, it may reflect the deterioration of the industry environment. According to the 2024 market trend, global offshore oil and gas exploration and development investment is expected to maintain growth, showing the industry's resilience to some extent despite W&T Offshore's poor performance.

2. Peer evaluation analysis: Compared with peers, W&T Offshore's revenue decline is significant. CNOOC's revenue reached RMB22.53 billion in the first half of 2024, up 19.4% YoY, while Offshore Oil Engineering's revenue in 2023 was RMB30.752 billion, up 4.75% YoY. In comparison, W&T Offshore's market competitiveness appears weaker, and it may need to adjust its strategies to cope with the competitive pressure.

Summary

W&T Offshore's revenue decline reflects the company's challenges under the influence of multiple internal and external factors. Although the overall industry may maintain growth in the next few years, the company's own operations and market position need further improvement.

Opportunities

1. Global offshore oil and gas exploration and development investment is expected to continue growing, providing an opportunity for the company to enhance its market share.

2. The company's deepwater exploration has achieved remarkable results, and its capital expenditure is expected to reach the highest level in 2025. W&T Offshore can consider increasing its investment in deepwater drilling.

3. Oil and gas prices are fluctuating at high levels, which is expected to boost the overall industry's prosperity. W&T can take advantage of this opportunity to enhance the market appeal of its services and products.

Risks

1. Weak market demand may continue to affect revenue, and it is necessary to closely monitor market changes.

2. Intensified competition within the industry, with other companies experiencing significant growth, requires W&T to take effective measures to enhance its competitiveness.

3. Special events (such as policy changes, natural disasters) may again have a negative impact on the company's operations, and it is necessary to establish an emergency management mechanism to reduce potential risks.