Mingteng International Corporation Inc. Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2023

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Mingteng International (Nasdaq: MTEN) reported its FY2023 financial results, emphasizing a 2.5% revenue growth to $8.23 million. Despite this, gross profit decreased by 15.1% to $3.32 million, and net income fell to $1.51 million from $2.13 million in FY2022. Basic and diluted EPS dropped to $0.30 from $0.43. The increase in revenue was driven mainly by mold production and machining services, while mold repair revenue saw a decline. Operating expenses increased slightly by 1.9%, owing to higher selling, R&D, and audit costs. The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1.06 million from $1.79 million, primarily due to higher investment in machinery and expanded labor costs.

Recent developments include their Nasdaq listing and a successful IPO, raising $4.83 million in gross proceeds.

Positive

• Total revenue increased by 2.5% to $8.23 million in FY2023.
• Revenue from machining services grew by 64.2% to $0.50 million.
• Operating expenses were controlled, increasing only by 1.9%.
• R&D investments increased by 28.1%, showing commitment to innovation.
• Successful Nasdaq listing and IPO raised $4.83 million.

Negative

• Gross profit decreased by 15.1% to $3.32 million.
• Net income declined to $1.51 million from $2.13 million.
• Basic and diluted EPS dropped to $0.30 from $0.43.
• Gross margin fell to 40.4% from 48.8%.
• Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1.06 million from $1.79 million.
• Cost of revenues increased by 19.5%, outpacing revenue growth.
• Revenue from mold repair declined by 4.6%.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Mingteng International Corporation Inc.'s financial results for fiscal year 2023 present a mixed bag for investors. While revenue saw a modest increase of 2.5% to $8.23 million, the gross profit declined by 15.1% to $3.32 million. The decline in gross margin from 48.8% to 40.4% is particularly concerning, suggesting that cost structures are not in line with revenue growth. This margin compression can be attributed to higher raw material, manufacturing and labor costs, as well as increased investment in new business areas like aluminum alloy pressure casting molds. Investors should monitor how the company manages these heightened costs and whether it can achieve better operational efficiencies in the coming quarters.

Earnings per share (EPS) decreased from $0.43 to $0.30, which might impact investor sentiment negatively. The company's cash position also weakened, with cash and equivalents dropping by $0.73 million to $1.06 million. The net income decline from $2.13 million to $1.51 million indicates that the company is struggling to convert revenue growth into bottom-line improvements. Additionally, the negative cash flow from financing activities implies that the company is using more cash than it is raising, which could be a red flag for liquidity in the long term.

On a positive note, the recent Nadaq listing and successful completion of the IPO could provide much-needed capital for growth initiatives, especially in R&D and potential acquisitions. Overall, while the company's strategic direction towards innovation and market expansion is commendable, the current financial metrics suggest a cautious approach for potential investors.

Market Research Analyst

The automotive mold industry in China has been experiencing significant growth, driven by increased demand for advanced manufacturing techniques and technology integration. Mingteng International’s focus on computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a strategic move that aligns well with industry trends. However, the decreased gross margins across all segments (mold production, mold repair and machining services) reflect operational inefficiencies that could hinder competitive positioning in this competitive market.

The company's expanded involvement in aluminum alloy pressure casting molds is a positive development, accounting for 23% of total mold production sales in 2023, up from 10% in 2022. This indicates strong growth potential in this niche market, but it also comes with initial higher costs due to external processing needs and increased labor costs. Successfully managing these costs while scaling up production will be key to maintaining profitability.

Investors should also take note of the company's proactive approach in mitigating risks related to upstream and downstream price fluctuations, which is important given the volatile nature of raw material prices. The focus on expanding overseas is another major growth avenue, leveraging its Nasdaq listing to access new capital and markets. However, the company must ensure that its operational efficiencies catch up with its growth strategies, or the benefits of these initiatives may not be fully realized.

Tech Expert

Mingteng International’s increased investment in R&D and technology, specifically in CAD and CAM, is a vital step for long-term success. These technologies enable more precise and efficient mold design and manufacturing processes, which can considerably enhance product quality and reduce production cycle times. The company’s commitment to innovation is evident from the 28.1% increase in R&D expenses, aimed at broadening its market reach and developing new product lines.

However, the financial results indicate that these technological investments have yet to translate into proportional financial gains. For example, while the revenue from machining services saw a significant increase of 64.2%, the overall gross profit has declined. This suggests that the company needs to fine-tune its implementation and utilization of these advanced technologies to achieve better cost efficiencies and optimize production processes.

The focus on aluminum alloy pressure casting molds is a smart move, considering the growing demand for lightweight and durable materials in the automotive industry. Yet, the initial high costs of entering this segment have impacted profitability. The key challenge for Mingteng will be to streamline its manufacturing processes and reduce reliance on external processing services to enhance its margins in this segment.

WUXI, China, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mingteng International Corporation Inc. (Nasdaq: MTEN) (the "Company" or "Mingteng International"), an automotive mold developer and supplier in China, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Mr. Yingkai Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mingteng International, remarked, "We are delighted to present our financial results for fiscal year 2023. The automotive mold industry in China has witnessed remarkable dynamism in recent years, characterized by a convergence of challenges and opportunities stemming from heightened market demands, technological advancements, intense competition, and uncertain international trade trends. We endeavor to navigate market challenges effectively and enhance profitability by implementing our growth strategies. Specifically, we have strengthened our partnerships with key long-term customers and sustained our efforts to expand within the mold market. Additionally, we have prioritized consistent yet substantial investments in research and development (R&D), harnessing emerging innovative technologies such as computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Furthermore, we remain vigilant regarding concentration risks, capitalizing on opportunities in the favorable market landscape to continually broaden our customer base."

Mr. Xu continued, "Looking ahead, we remain committed to our established core business strategy, with a heightened focus on mitigating risks associated with fluctuating upstream and downstream prices. More importantly, we are actively exploring opportunities for overseas business expansion. In this regard, our listing on Nasdaq has unlocked a realm of opportunities and prosperity for us, bolstering our capital funding capabilities to support business expansion, R&D initiatives, potential acquisitions, and ultimately, the creation of enhanced shareholder value in the future."

Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights

• Total revenue was $8.23 million in the fiscal year 2023, an increase of 2.5% from $8.03 million in the fiscal year 2022.
• Gross profit was 3.32 million in the fiscal year 2023, compared to $3.91 million in the fiscal year 2022.
• Gross margin was 40.4% in the fiscal year 2023, compared to 48.8% in the fiscal year 2022.
• Income from operations was $1.74 million in the fiscal year 2023, compared to $2.36 million in the fiscal year 2022.
• Net income was $1.51 million in the fiscal year 2023, compared to $2.13 million in the fiscal year 2022.
• Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.30 in the fiscal year 2023, compared to $0.43 in the fiscal year 2022.

Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenue was $8.23 million in the fiscal year 2023, an increase of 2.5% from $8.03 million in the fiscal year 2022. The increase was primarily due to increases in the revenue from mold production and machining services, and partially offset by the decrease in revenue from mold repair. After consideration of the impact of rising exchange rates, total revenue increased by 7.4% or 2.5 million in RMB base currency.

		For the Year Ended March 31,
		2023						2022
($ millions)		Revenue		Cost of Revenue		Gross Margin		Revenue		Cost of Revenue		Gross Margin
Mold production		6.64		4.15		37.5 %		6.58		3.65		44.5 %
Mold repair		1.08		0.42		61.6 %		1.14		0.30		73.7 %
Machining services		0.50		0.27		46.0 %		0.31		0.10		68.7 %
Total		8.23		4.83		40.4 %		8.03		4.05		48.8 %

Revenue from mold production was $6.64 million in the fiscal year 2023, which increased by 0.8% from $6.58 million in the fiscal year 2022. Despite the adverse impact of exchange rate fluctuations, mold production volume and revenues still represented a slight increase, this indicates that Wuxi Mingteng Mould Technology Co., Ltd. ("Wuxi Mingteng Mould") maintains long-term relationships with major customers and continues to open up the mold market in the fiscal year 2023. In addition, Wuxi Mingteng Mould entered the aluminum alloy pressure casting mold business in the fiscal year 2022. Revenue from this product has experienced rapid growth in the fiscal year 2023, which accounted for 23% and 10% of our total mold production sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Currently, Runxingtai (Changzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. has become a key customer for the future growth of this business.

Revenue from mold repair was $1.08 million in the fiscal year 2023, which decreased by 4.6% from $1.14 million in the fiscal year 2022. The order volume of mold repair in the fiscal year 2023 has actually increased by 10% compared to the same period in 2022, and after considering the adverse effect from the exchange rate fluctuation, the revenue from mold repair maintained relatively stable. In addition, certain delivered products had not yet received the customer's confirmation of acceptance notice, and this portion of the revenue totaling $65,890 will be recognized after passing the acceptance inspection in the future.

Revenue from machining services was $0.50 million in the fiscal year 2023, which increased by 64.2% from $0.31 million in the fiscal year 2022. The increase was mainly due to the Company's improvement in the production capacity in the second half of year 2023.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was $4.83 million in the fiscal year 2023, which increased by 19.5% from $4.05 million in the fiscal year 2022. The cost of revenues mainly comes from raw material costs, manufacturing costs and labor costs. The revenues had not increased significantly, the reasons that costs growth has far exceed the growth of revenues as follows:

• First is the increase in the investment in machinery and equipment in the fiscal year 2023 and 2022.
• Second, Wuxi Mingteng Mould entered the aluminum alloy pressure casting mold business in the fiscal year 2022. As a new entrant in the aluminum alloy pressure casting mold business, Wuxi Mingteng Mould does not have the ability to handle the whole manufacturing process and needed to purchase outside processing services, the cost of outside processing increased by $250,948.
• Last, in order to promote the future development of the aluminum alloy pressure casting mold business and machining service and expand production capacity, Wuxi Mingteng Mould hired more production labor in the fiscal year 2023, which lead to an increase in labor cost by approximately $285,835 compared with the same period in the fiscal year 2022.

Gross Profit

Gross profit was $3.32 million in the fiscal year 2023, which decreased by 15.1% from $3.91million for fiscal year 2022. Gross profit margin was 40.4% for fiscal year 2023, compared to 48.8% for fiscal year 2022.

Gross margins for mold production, mold repair and machining services were 37.5%, 61.6%, and 46.0%, respectively, for fiscal year 2023, compared to 44.5%, 73.7%, and 68.7%, respectively, for fiscal year 2022.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $1.58 million in the fiscal year 2023, which increased by 1.9% from $1.55 million in the fiscal year 2022.

• Selling expenses were $153,213 in the fiscal year 2023, which increased by 15.6% from $132,542 in the fiscal year 2022, primarily due to the Company continuing to open up the mold market, which lead to an increase in business entertainment expenses and travel expenses.
  
  
• General and administrative expenses were $797,140 in the fiscal year 2023, which decreased by 14.0% from $926,786 in the fiscal year 2022, primarily due to a) the validity period for the accrual of social security and housing provident funds under the laws of the PRC for the fiscal year 2020 and 2021 has expired on December 31,2023, which should be written off in the fiscal year 2023, led to the decrease of $273,885 in 2023 compared to 2022; b) payment for audit fees of $290,000 in the fiscal year 2023, increased by $62,259 from $227,741 in the fiscal year 2022; and c) the increase of consulting fee in the fiscal year 2023 by $26,305 compared with the same period in 2022; and d) the increase of entertainment expenses in the fiscal year 2023 by $57,799 compared with the same period in 2022.
  
  
• Research and development expenses were $630,752 in the fiscal year 2023, which increased by 28.1% from $492,526 in the fiscal year 2022. This increase was mainly attributable to the increase in R&D raw material consumption by $133,661 in 2023 due to the Company increased efforts in R&D in order to expand the market.

Net Income

Net income was $1.51 million for fiscal year 2023, compared to $2.13 million for fiscal year 2022.

Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.30 in the fiscal year 2023, compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.43 in the fiscal year 2022.

Financial Condition

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.06 million, compared to $1.79 million as of December 31, 2022.

Net cash provided operating activities was $1.30 million in the fiscal year 2023, compared to $2.85 million in the fiscal year 2022.

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.76 million in the fiscal year 2023, compared to $1.43 million in the fiscal year 2022.

Net cash used in financing activities was $1.25 million in the fiscal year 2023, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $0.17 million in the fiscal year 2022.

Recent Development

The Company's ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on April 18, 2024, under the ticker symbol "MTEN." On April 22, 2024, the Company completed its initial public offering (the "Offering") of 1,050,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per ordinary share. On May 10, 2024, the underwriters of the Offering have exercised their over-allotment option in full to purchase an additional 157,500 ordinary shares at the public offering price of US$4.00 per share. The gross proceeds were $4.83 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses payable by the Company.

About Mingteng International Corporation Inc.

Based in China, Mingteng International Corporation Inc. is an automotive mold developer and supplier that focuses on molds used in auto parts. The Company provides customers with comprehensive and personalized mold services, covering mold design and development, mold production, assembly, testing, repair and after-sales service. With its production plant located in Wuxi, China, the Company aims to build a systematic solution for automobile mold services and create a personalized and integrated "Turnkey Project" for customers. The Company's main products are casting molds for turbocharger systems, braking systems, steering and differential system, and other automotive system parts. The Company also produces molds for new energy electric vehicle motor drive systems, battery pack systems, and engineering hydraulic components, which are widely used in automobile, construction machinery and other manufacturing industries. For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://ir.wxmtmj.cn/. 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may" or other similar expressions. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results, and encourages investors to read the risk factors contained in the Company's final prospectus and other reports its files with the SEC before making any investment decisions regarding the Company's securities. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Mingteng International Corporation Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@wxmtmj.cn 

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

 

MINGTENG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
		As of December 31,
		2023				2022
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,056,236			$	1,793,323
Accounts receivable, net			3,517,632				2,429,450
Notes receivable			471,166				785,574
Advances to suppliers			388,110				240,620
Other receivables			12,344				5,287
Inventories, net			1,217,045				1,061,226
Total current assets			6,662,533				6,315,480
Non-current Assets
Property and equipment, net			3,335,187				2,647,165
Deferred tax assets, net			-				6,143
Lease right-of-use assets, net			-				549,684
Deferred offering costs			715,771				550,368
Total non-current assets			4,050,958				3,753,360
Total Assets		$	10,713,491			$	10,068,840
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Short-term loans		$	282,378			$	1,364,041
Accounts payable			1,053,215				718,322
Other payables			47,982				48,745
Advance from customers			401,935				61,229
Payroll payable			474,629				515,999
Taxes payable			519,299				800,977
Amounts due to related parties			240,309				316,039
Current portion of lease liabilities			-				100,565
Total current liabilities			3,019,747				3,925,917
Non-current Liabilities
Long-term payable			-				69,034
Deferred tax liabilities			246,893				-
Total non-current liabilities			246,893				69,034
Total Liabilities			3,266,640				3,994,951
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders' Equity:
Ordinary shares (Par value US$0.00001 per share, 5,000,000,000 shares   authorized, 5,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023   and 2022)			50				50
Additional paid-in capital			897,308				897,308
Statutory reserves			465,572				465,572
Retained earnings			6,466,293				4,959,591
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)			(382,372)				(248,632)
Total shareholders' equity			7,446,851				6,073,889
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity		$	10,713,491			$	10,068,840

 

 

MINGTENG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2023				2022
Revenues		$	8,225,911			$	8,026,764
Cost of revenues			(4,834,521)				(4,046,514)
Sales tax			(67,557)				(67,147)
Gross profit			3,323,833				3,913,103
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses			153,213				132,542
General and administrative expenses			797,140				926,786
Research and development expenses			630,752				492,526
Total operating expenses			1,581,105				1,551,854
Income from operations			1,742,728				2,361,249
Other income (expenses):
Government subsidies			129,138				92,832
Interest income			4,459				2,171
Interest (expense)			(59,477)				(53,991)
Other income, net			34,440				58,311
Total other income, net			108,560				92,832
Income before income taxes			1,851,288				2,460,572
Provision for income taxes			(344,586)				(327,384)
Net income		$	1,506,702			$	2,133,188
Comprehensive income
Net income		$	1,506,702			$	2,133,188
Foreign currency translation (loss)			(133,740)				(479,845)
Total comprehensive income		$	1,372,962			$	1,653,343
Earnings per share
– Basic and diluted		$	0.30			$	0.43
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
– Basic and diluted			5,000,000				5,000,000

 

 

MINGTENG INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2023				2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income		$	1,506,702			$	2,133,188
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating      activities:
Depreciation and amortization			404,881				272,237
Amortization of right-of-use-assets			97,095				158,180
(Recovery of) provision for doubtful accounts			(5,079)				17,606
Deferred tax liability (benefits)			254,224				(4,304)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment			648				-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			(1,129,372)				(489,078)
Notes receivable			302,846				(294,440)
Advance to suppliers			(151,983)				(223,562)
Other receivables, net			(35,657)				760,209
Inventories, net			(174,399)				194,674
Accounts payable			348,641				224,538
Advance from customers			343,470				(34,598)
Other payables			-				50,474
Payroll payable			(32,932)				166,388
Taxes payable			(269,691)				354,593
Amounts due to related parties			(70,819)				(348,333)
Principal payments under operating lease obligations			(88,586)				(85,075)
Net cash provided by operating activities			1,299,989				2,852,697
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment			(761,792)				(1,439,365)
Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment			-				6,558
Net cash (used in) investing activities			(761,792)				(1,432,807)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net (repayment of) proceeds from short-term loans			(1,064,321)				743,376
Shareholder contribution			-				148,675
Dividends			-				(352,123)
Payments of offering costs			(172,179)				(144,000)
Principal payments under finance lease obligations			(12,488)				(230,372)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities			(1,248,988)				165,556
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(26,296)				(99,156)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(737,087)				1,486,290
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year			1,793,323				307,033
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year		$	1,056,236			$	1,793,323
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid		$	59,477			$	53,991
Income taxes paid		$	205,761			$	101, 459

 

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FAQ

What is the revenue growth for Mingteng International (MTEN) in FY2023?

Mingteng International's total revenue grew by 2.5% to $8.23 million in FY2023.

How did Mingteng International (MTEN) perform in terms of net income in FY2023?

Mingteng International's net income fell to $1.51 million in FY2023, compared to $2.13 million in FY2022.

What was Mingteng International's (MTEN) gross profit in FY2023?

The gross profit for Mingteng International in FY2023 was $3.32 million, a decrease from $3.91 million in FY2022.

What is Mingteng International's (MTEN) basic and diluted EPS for FY2023?

Mingteng International reported a basic and diluted EPS of $0.30 for FY2023, down from $0.43 in FY2022.

What were Mingteng International's (MTEN) cash and cash equivalents at the end of FY2023?

Mingteng International had cash and cash equivalents of $1.06 million as of December 31, 2023.

How much did Mingteng International (MTEN) raise from its recent IPO?

Mingteng International raised $4.83 million from its IPO.

What are the key areas where Mingteng International (MTEN) saw revenue growth in FY2023?

Mingteng International saw revenue growth primarily in mold production and machining services.

How did Mingteng International's (MTEN) gross margin change in FY2023?

Mingteng International's gross margin decreased to 40.4% in FY2023 from 48.8% in FY2022.