ZKH Group Limited Announces First Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
ZKH Group , a leading MRO procurement service platform in China, announced its unaudited financial results for Q1 2024, ending March 31. GMV declined slightly by 1% to RMB 2.35 billion. Net revenues decreased by 4% to RMB 1.86 billion, attributed to a focus on high-quality revenues and lower seasonal demand. Gross profit increased by 1% to RMB 334.1 million, with gross margin improving to 18%. The number of customers rose by 29% to over 46,000. Operating loss narrowed by 12.1% to RMB 129.6 million. The net loss decreased by 7.1% to RMB 90.9 million, and non-GAAP adjusted net loss reduced by 50% to RMB 43.5 million. The company invested in smart warehousing facilities and streamlined operations for long-term growth.
- Gross profit increased by 1% to RMB 334.1 million.
- Gross margin improved by 89.5 basis points to 18%.
- Number of customers increased by 29% to 46,135.
- Operating loss narrowed by 12.1% to RMB 129.6 million.
- Net loss decreased by 7.1% to RMB 90.9 million.
- Non-GAAP adjusted net loss reduced by 50% to RMB 43.5 million.
- Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 8.8% to RMB 164.1 million.
- Fulfillment expenses decreased by 12.2% to RMB 97.3 million.
- GMV declined by 1% to RMB 2.35 billion.
- Net revenues decreased by 4% to RMB 1.86 billion.
- Net product revenues decreased by 4.9% to RMB 1.78 billion.
- Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 24.9% from 24.7%.
- General and administrative expenses increased by 16.3% to RMB 162.4 million.
Insights
Analyzing ZKH Group Limited's first quarter 2024 results reveals a mixed financial performance. Net revenues decreased by
On the positive side, the company showed an increase in gross profit by
Despite a 7.1 % reduction in net loss, the non-GAAP adjusted net loss was halved, indicating substantial improvement when excluding non-recurring expenses like share-based compensation. This is a positive indicator that the company's ongoing operations are becoming more profitable over time.
Short-term investors might be concerned about the decline in GMV by Platform and net product revenues, while long-term investors could view the improving gross margin and reduced operating losses as signs of a potentially stabilizing business with prospects for future growth.
The report shows that while ZKH Group Limited's GMV decreased marginally by
The company experienced a significant uptick in the number of customers by
Additionally, the emphasis on automated warehousing and plans to upgrade additional facilities indicate a strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiency and fulfillment capabilities. This can potentially result in more savings and an optimized supply chain, ultimately benefiting the bottom line.
While immediate financial metrics present a mixed picture, the company’s strategic investments and growing customer base provide a solid foundation for future growth. Investors should watch how these factors translate into improved financial performance in subsequent quarters.
First Quarter 2024 Operational and Financial Highlights
in thousand RMB, except for number of customers, percentage and basis points ("bps") | First Quarter | ||
2023 | 2024 | Change | |
GMV[1] | 2,372,911 | 2,348,640 | -1.0 % |
GMV by Platform | |||
ZKH Platform | 2,208,760 | 2,137,614 | -3.2 % |
GBB Platform | 164,151 | 211,026 | 28.6 % |
GMV by Business Model | |||
Product Sales (1P) | 1,839,184 | 1,775,732 | -3.5 % |
Marketplace (3P) | 533,727 | 572,908 | 7.3 % |
Number of Customers | 35,760 | 46,135 | 29.0 % |
ZKH Platform | 26,973 | 31,706 | 17.5 % |
GBB Platform | 8,787 | 14,429 | 64.2 % |
Net Revenues[2] | 1,938,760 | 1,860,409 | -4.0 % |
Gross Profit | 330,798 | 334,076 | 1.0 % |
% of Net Revenues | 17.1 % | 18.0 % | 89.5bps |
Operating Loss | (147,418) | (129,614) | -12.1 % |
% of Net Revenues | -7.6 % | -7.0 % | 63.7bps |
Non-GAAP EBITDA[3] | (71,225) | (70,048) | -1.7 % |
% of Net Revenues | -3.7 % | -3.8 % | -9.1bps |
Net Loss | (97,863) | (90,901) | -7.1 % |
% of Net Revenues | -5.0 % | -4.9 % | 16.2bps |
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss[4] | (86,873) | (43,459) | -50.0 % |
% of Net Revenues | -4.5 % | -2.3 % | 214.5bps |
Mr. Eric Long Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZKH, stated, "We delivered a solid performance in the first quarter, with profitability improving year over year. Our focus during the quarter was to continue investing in optimizing our operations for long-term growth. Our first smart and automated warehousing facilities for the fasteners' product line has been put into operation in March 2024. Next, we will invest in and upgrade warehousing facilities for our other product lines and categories to elevate our warehousing and fulfillment efficiencies. In addition, our efforts to streamline organizational structure and enhance operating efficiencies have yielded positive results, putting us on track for sustained profitability improvement. Looking ahead, we will remain focused on delivering a superior customer experience and positioning our company for sustainable and profitable growth, as we believe customer demand for efficient, transparent, and cost-effective procurement will continually drive demand in the online MRO market."
Mr. Max Chun Chiu Lai, Chief Financial Officer of ZKH, added, "Our GMV for the first quarter decreased slightly by
[1] GMV is the total transaction value of orders placed on the Company's platform and shipped to customers, excluding taxes, net of the returned amount. [2] Net revenues under the marketplace model are recognized on a net basis. Therefore, a higher proportion of GMV generated by the marketplace model tends to increase the difference in growth rate between GMV and net revenues. The proportion of GMV generated by the marketplace model was [3] Non-GAAP EBITDA is defined as loss before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses. [4] Non-GAAP adjusted net loss is defined as net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses. |
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Net Revenues. Net revenues were
in thousand RMB, except for percentage | First Quarter | ||
2023 | 2024 | Change | |
Net Revenues | 1,938,760 | 1,860,409 | -4.0 % |
Net Product Revenues | 1,866,659 | 1,775,019 | -4.9 % |
From ZKH Platform | 1,704,770 | 1,563,502 | -8.3 % |
From GBB Platform | 161,889 | 211,517 | 30.7 % |
Net Service Revenues | 59,068 | 66,654 | 12.8 % |
Other Revenues | 13,033 | 18,736 | 43.8 % |
- Net Product Revenues. Net product revenues were
RMB1,775.0 million (US ), representing a decrease of$245.8 million 4.9% fromRMB1,866.7 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to lower net product revenues generated from the ZKH platform, partially offset by higher net product revenues from the GBB platform. - Net Service Revenues. Net service revenues were
RMB66.7 million (US ), an increase of$9.2 million 12.8% fromRMB59.1 million in the same period of 2023, primarily attributable to the growth of the marketplace model on the ZKH platform. - Other Revenues. Other revenues were
RMB18.7 million (US ), an increase of$2.6 million 43.8% fromRMB13.0 million in the same period of 2023, mainly attributable to higher revenues generated from the Company's testing and repairment services, and warehousing and logistic services.
Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues was
Gross Profit and Gross Margin. Gross profit was
in thousand RMB, except for percentage and basis points ("bps") | First Quarter | ||
2023 | 2024 | Change | |
Gross Profit | 330,798 | 334,076 | 1.0 % |
% of Net Revenues | 17.1 % | 18.0 % | 89.5bps |
Under Product Sales (1P) | |||
ZKH Platform | 250,568 | 250,326 | -0.1 % |
% of Net Product Revenues from ZKH Platform | 14.7 % | 16.0 % | 131.3bps |
GBB Platform | 13,880 | 11,630 | -16.2 % |
% of Net Product Revenues from GBB Platform | 8.6 % | 5.5 % | -307.5bps |
Under Marketplace (3P) | 59,068 | 66,654 | 12.8 % |
% of Net Service Revenues | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | - |
Others | 7,282 | 5,466 | -24.9 % |
% of Other Revenues | 55.9 % | 29.2 % | -2,670.0bps |
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were
- Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses were
RMB97.3 million (US ), a decrease of$13.5 million 12.2% fromRMB110.9 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower distribution expenses and employee benefit costs. Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of net revenues were5.2% , compared with5.7% in the same period of 2023. - Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB164.1 million (US ), a decrease of$22.7 million 8.8% fromRMB179.9 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in employee benefit costs and travel expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were8.8% , compared with9.3% in the same period of 2023. - Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses were
RMB39.8 million (US ), a decrease of$5.5 million 16.6% fromRMB47.7 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee benefit costs. Research and development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were2.1% , compared with2.5% in the same period of 2023. - General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were
RMB162.4 million (US ), an increase of$22.5 million 16.3% fromRMB139.7 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by the decrease in employee benefit costs. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were8.7% , compared with7.2% in the same period of 2023.
Loss from Operations. Loss from operations was
Non-GAAP EBITDA. Non-GAAP EBITDA was negative
Net Loss. Net loss was
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS[5] and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS[6]. Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were
[5] ADSs are American depositary shares, each of which represents thirty-five (35) Class A ordinary shares of the Company. [6] Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net loss attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ADSs. |
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of
Net cash used in operating activities was
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi ("RMB") amounts into
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 8:00 A.M.
+1-888-317-6003 | |
International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
Mainland | 400-120-6115 |
800-963-976 | |
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Access Code: | 5519595 |
The replay will be accessible through May 28, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:
+1-877-344-7529 | |||||
International: | +1-412-317-0088 | ||||
Replay Access Code: | 7188999 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.zkh.com.
About ZKH Group Limited
ZKH Group Limited (NYSE: ZKH) is a leading MRO procurement service platform in
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss), non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) per ADS, basic and diluted, and non-GAAP EBITDA. The non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from or construed as alternatives to their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) for a specific period as net profit/(loss) in the same period excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company defines non-GAAP EBITDA as profit/(loss) before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses. Non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) per ADS is calculated by dividing adjusted net profit/(loss) attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods and then multiplied by 35.
The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate the Company's operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net profit/(loss) and certain expenses that are not expected to result in future cash payments or that are non-recurring in nature. The Company also believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in financial and operational decision making.
The non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures do not include all income and expense items that affect the Company's operations. They may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider the non-GAAP financial measures as substitutes for, or superior to, their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the
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ZKH GROUP LIMITED | ||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | ||||||
As of | As of | |||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,090,621 | 1,095,500 | 151,725 | |||
Restricted cash | 159,751 | 146,178 | 20,245 | |||
Short-term investments | 874,210 | 789,682 | 109,370 | |||
Accounts receivable (net of allowance | 3,639,794 | 3,191,637 | 442,037 | |||
Notes receivable | 352,997 | 441,014 | 61,080 | |||
Inventories | 668,984 | 681,557 | 94,395 | |||
Prepayments and other current assets | 168,117 | 169,831 | 23,521 | |||
Total current assets | 6,954,474 | 6,515,399 | 902,373 | |||
Non-current assets: | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 145,288 | 158,184 | 21,908 | |||
Land use right | 11,033 | 10,976 | 1,520 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 224,930 | 200,637 | 27,788 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 20,096 | 18,238 | 2,526 | |||
Goodwill | 30,807 | 30,807 | 4,267 | |||
Total non-current assets | 432,154 | 418,842 | 58,009 | |||
Total assets | 7,386,628 | 6,934,241 | 960,382 | |||
Liabilities | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Short-term borrowings | 585,000 | 701,000 | 97,087 | |||
Accounts and notes payable | 2,883,370 | 2,353,758 | 325,992 | |||
Operating lease liabilities | 91,230 | 83,005 | 11,496 | |||
Advance from customers | 19,907 | 29,661 | 4,108 | |||
Accrued expenses and other current | 448,225 | 418,816 | 58,005 | |||
Total current liabilities | 4,027,732 | 3,586,240 | 496,688 | |||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||
Non-current operating lease liabilities | 146,970 | 129,680 | 17,960 | |||
Other non-current liabilities | 507 | 473 | 67 | |||
Total non-current liabilities | 147,477 | 130,153 | 18,027 | |||
Total liabilities | 4,175,209 | 3,716,393 | 514,715 | |||
ZKH Group Limited shareholders' | ||||||
Ordinary shares ( | 4 | 4 | 1 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 8,139,349 | 8,233,329 | 1,140,303 | |||
Statutory reserves | 6,013 | 6,013 | 833 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (25,154) | (21,804) | (3,020) | |||
Accumulated deficit | (4,908,793) | (4,999,694) | (692,450) | |||
Total ZKH Group Limited | 3,211,419 | 3,217,848 | 445,667 | |||
Non-controlling interests | - | - | - | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 3,211,419 | 3,217,848 | 445,667 | |||
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit | 7,386,628 | 6,934,241 | 960,382 |
ZKH GROUP LIMITED | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME/(LOSS) (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||||
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2023 | 2024 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Net revenues | |||||
Net product revenues | 1,866,659 | 1,775,019 | 245,837 | ||
Net service revenues | 59,068 | 66,654 | 9,231 | ||
Other revenues | 13,033 | 18,736 | 2,595 | ||
Total net revenues | 1,938,760 | 1,860,409 | 257,663 | ||
Cost of revenues | (1,607,962) | (1,526,333) | (211,395) | ||
Operating expenses | |||||
Fulfillment | (110,908) | (97,348) | (13,483) | ||
Sales and marketing | (179,876) | (164,113) | (22,729) | ||
Research and development | (47,741) | (39,836) | (5,517) | ||
General and administrative | (139,691) | (162,393) | (22,491) | ||
Loss from operations | (147,418) | (129,614) | (17,952) | ||
Interest and investment income | 11,811 | 18,054 | 2,500 | ||
Interest expense | (3,093) | (5,695) | (789) | ||
Others, net | 40,969 | 26,442 | 3,662 | ||
Loss before income tax | (97,731) | (90,813) | (12,579) | ||
Income tax expenses | (132) | (88) | (12) | ||
Net loss | (97,863) | (90,901) | (12,591) | ||
Less: net income attributable to non- | 271 | - | - | ||
Less: net loss attributable to redeemable | (186) | - | - | ||
Net loss attributable to ZKH Group | (97,948) | (90,901) | (12,591) | ||
Accretion on preferred shares to | (56,378) | - | - | ||
Net loss attributable to ZKH Group | (154,326) | (90,901) | (12,591) | ||
Net loss | (97,863) | (90,901) | (12,591) | ||
Other comprehensive loss: | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 21,150 | (3,350) | (464) | ||
Total comprehensive loss | (76,713) | (94,251) | (13,055) | ||
Less: comprehensive income attributable | 271 | - | - | ||
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to | (186) | - | - | ||
Comprehensive loss attributable to ZKH | (76,798) | (94,251) | (13,055) | ||
Accretion on Preferred Shares to | (56,378) | - | - | ||
Total comprehensive loss attributable to | (133,176) | (94,251) | (13,055) | ||
Net loss per ordinary share attributable | |||||
Basic and diluted | (0.12) | (0.02) | (0.00) | ||
Weighted average number of shares | |||||
Basic and diluted | 1,324,215,044 | 5,730,448,966 | 5,730,448,966 | ||
Net loss per ADS attributable to | |||||
Basic and diluted | (4.08) | (0.56) | (0.08) | ||
Weighted average number of ADS (35 | |||||
Basic and diluted | 37,834,716 | 163,727,113 | 163,727,113 |
ZKH GROUP LIMITED | |||||
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||||
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2023 | 2024 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Net loss | (97,863) | (90,901) | (12,591) | ||
Income tax expenses | 132 | 88 | 12 | ||
Interest expenses | 3,093 | 5,695 | 789 | ||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 23,413 | 15,070 | 2,087 | ||
Non-GAAP EBITDA | (71,225) | (70,048) | (9,703) | ||
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2023 | 2024 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Net loss | (97,863) | (90,901) | (12,591) | ||
Add: | |||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 10,990 | 47,442 | 6,571 | ||
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss | (86,873) | (43,459) | (6,020) | ||
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss | |||||
Basic and diluted | (0.07) | (0.01) | (0.00) | ||
Weighted average number of ordinary | |||||
Basic and diluted | 1,324,215,044 | 5,730,448,966 | 5,730,448,966 | ||
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss | |||||
Basic and diluted | (2.30) | (0.27) | (0.04) | ||
Weighted average number of ADS (35 | |||||
Basic and diluted | 37,834,716 | 163,727,113 | 163,727,113 |
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