# Profit Margin
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Squeezed: Li Auto’s Margin Meltdown Signals a Bitter Winter for China’s EV Darlings
Li Auto has reported a massive 452% drop in net profit for the first quarter, resulting in a 2.29 billion RMB loss as vehicle margins collapsed to just 6.1%. Despite maintaining a strong cash reserve, the company faces a difficult recovery with second-quarter guidance suggesting continued declines in revenue and deliveries.
The Cold Truth: China’s Liquid Cooling Giant Struggles to Profit from the AI Boom
Invic, a leading Chinese liquid cooling firm, reported an 82% drop in Q1 2026 net profit despite rising revenues, highlighting a severe 'growth without profit' crisis. The company is struggling with high raw material costs and intense competition as the AI data center cooling market becomes increasingly commoditized.
Bitter Aftertaste: China's Sweetener King Faces Three-Year Slump as Margins Evaporate
Jinhe Industrial, a leading global sweetener manufacturer, reported a 37.7% decline in 2025 net profit, marking its third straight year of losses. Facing a grim Q1 2026 forecast and eroding margins due to overcapacity, the company's struggle highlights broader deflationary pressures in China's specialty chemical sector.
The Cooling Pot: Why China’s Hotpot King is Struggling to Turn a Profit
Haidilao reported record 2025 revenues alongside a 14% drop in profit, highlighting a crisis of efficiency in its high-cost service model. As consumer spending cools and competition intensifies, the company is pivoting toward a multi-brand strategy and has brought back founder Zhang Yong to lead a structural turnaround.