FUSEN PHARM 2025 Loss Narrows to RMB11.78 million as Cost Controls Bite

Bulletin Express
Mar 31

FUSEN PHARM (01652) released its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Revenue and Profitability • Revenue fell 16.20% year on year to RMB273.37 million, reflecting weaker demand and price pressure in key products, notably Shuanghuanglian Injections (-38.50%). • Gross profit declined 32.50% to RMB109.80 million; gross margin compressed to 40.20% from 49.90% as selling prices fell faster than costs. • Loss attributable to shareholders narrowed sharply to RMB11.78 million, against a RMB188.78 million loss in 2024. Basic loss per share improved to RMB1.59 cents (2024: RMB25.50 cents).

Expense Dynamics • Research & development expense was cut to RMB13.29 million from RMB106.26 million after project reviews and optimisation. • Selling & distribution expense dropped 35.60% to RMB52.15 million; general & administrative expense decreased 12.20% to RMB44.97 million. • Net finance costs edged up to RMB20.34 million (2024: RMB18.84 million) on higher foreign-exchange losses and loan interest.

Investment Income • The Group’s 35.8%-owned joint venture, Jiangxi Yongfeng Kangde, swung to profit and contributed RMB19.49 million, versus a RMB26.66 million loss a year earlier. • Share of loss from associates amounted to RMB5.03 million; no further impairment was recorded on Weihai Rensheng.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity • Net current liabilities widened to RMB381.95 million (2024: RMB307.96 million). • Cash and cash equivalents stood at RMB83.84 million. • Interest-bearing debt totalled RMB300.28 million; gearing ratio improved to 83.90% from 103.90%. • The auditor highlighted material uncertainty over going-concern given an operating loss, large short-term borrowings (RMB293.28 million due within one year) and net current liabilities. Management is pursuing loan renewals (RMB114.50 million already extended to 2027), receivable collections and cost controls.

Operational Highlights • Five new products obtained regulatory approval; two have commenced sales. • Employee headcount reduced to 1,005 (2024: 1,131). • Disposal of subsidiary Henan Fusen Intelligent Energy for RMB73 million generated a RMB1.78 million gain.

Capital Commitments & Dividend • Outstanding contractual commitments were RMB234.45 million, mainly for R&D, government projects and equipment. • No final dividend was proposed for 2025 (2024: Nil).

Outlook Management expects sales stabilisation supported by core products, scalable contribution from recently approved drugs, and six to eight additional product launches targeted for 2026, alongside continued expense discipline.

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