CloudTrace Technology surged nearly 50% on its first trading day, though risks persist including cumulative losses exceeding RMB 800 million over three years and a narrow business scope

CloudTrace Technology (Stock Code: 2670) officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today, becoming the ‘first listed company specialising in intelligent robotic service agents’. The stock opened at HK$142.8, surging 49.37% from its issue price of HK$95.6, with a market capitalisation exceeding HK$9.8 billion. Despite strong market subscription, the company faces multiple challenges including persistent losses, high scenario dependency, and product price reductions.

Three-year cumulative losses of RMB 815 million, yet to achieve self-sustaining profitability

The prospectus reveals that from 2022 to 2024, Yunji Technology's operating revenue grew from RMB 163 million to RMB 245 million, yet net losses during this period totalled RMB 815 million. Although the adjusted net loss narrowed from RMB 234 million in 2022 to RMB 27.559 million in 2024, the company remains in a state of ‘revenue growth without profit growth’.

Notably, while the gross profit margin improved from 24.3% to 43.5%, net cash flow from operating activities remained persistently negative, standing at -RMB 40 million in 2024. This indicates the company has yet to establish sustainable self-financing capabilities.

Yunji Technology faces risks associated with excessive scenario concentration. Data indicates that from 2022 to 2024, revenue from the hotel sector accounted for 70.1%, 95.1%, and 83% respectively, demonstrating high dependence on the hotel industry's performance. Despite the company's proactive expansion into new sectors such as healthcare and buildings, and a surge in non-hotel contract value during the first half of 2025, this segment remains relatively small. Whether it can become a second growth curve remains to be seen.

Prices of flagship products continue to decline amid intensifying market competition

The prospectus reveals that the average selling price of Yunji Technology's flagship ‘Gege’ series models fell from RMB 26,800 in 2022 to RMB 20,900 in 2024, representing a 22% decrease. The newly launched UP series saw an even steeper price reduction, dropping from RMB 54,200 in 2023 to RMB 22,300 in 2024. This rapid price erosion reflects intensifying industry competition while signalling sustained pressure on profit margins.

Yunji Technology's listing via the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Chapter 18C ‘Specialised Technology Companies’ pathway represents its second application submission. The IPO raised net proceeds of approximately HK$590 million. Given cumulative losses exceeding HK$800 million over three years, the extent to which this capital injection will improve the company's financial position remains subject to market validation.

Despite an impressive debut on its first trading day, Yunji Technology must still demonstrate to the market its capacity for sustained profitability and cross-scenario replication. Against the backdrop of intensifying competition in the service robotics sector, the long-term performance of this ‘first listed robotics service entity’ warrants continued attention.

As service robots transition from ‘nice-to-have’ to ‘must-have’ solutions, Yunji Technology's listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange provides a crucial capital platform for its future technological investments, scenario expansion, and internationalisation strategy. Whether it can swiftly achieve profitability amid its scaling efforts will remain a focal point for market observers.

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