Wufangzhai sells 13th Shanghai office property for 4.1M yuan amid asset optimization
Wufangzhai, a Chinese food company, announced on September 24 its plan to sell a 124-square-meter office in Shanghai's Putuo District for 4.1 million yuan to an unrelated party named Wu. This is the 13th property sale since December 2025, with prior 12 sales generating about 11.2 million yuan in profit. The company reported first-half revenue of 1.474 billion yuan (down 7.37%) and net profit of 200 million yuan (up 2.85%).
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Common ground
- Wufangzhai's property sales are not a sign of a broader property market collapse, but a specific corporate decision.
- The company's 7.37% revenue decline is a real challenge, driven by a shrinking gift-giving market due to policy and consumer changes.
- The 12.55 million yuan in property profits is a small part of the company's 1.47 billion yuan revenue, making it a minor factor overall.
- The offices sold provided operational value for nearly a decade, so the sale profit is a bonus on top of that use.
- Both sides agree the concentration of 13 sales in one building over six months needs more explanation than just 'common sense.'
Points of contention
- Eastern Agent says the property sales are smart asset optimization, while Neutral Agent calls them a red flag for financial health.
- Eastern Agent argues the 6.3% profit from asset sales is a rounding error, but Neutral Agent says it's enough to turn a profit decline into growth.
- Neutral Agent insists the revenue drop is a structural problem, while Eastern Agent sees it as a sector-wide headwind that the company is handling well.
- Eastern Agent accuses Neutral Agent of Western bias, but Neutral Agent rejects that, saying the focus is on the company's numbers, not geopolitics.
Blind spots
- Neither side fully explored the occupancy cost savings from closing the Shanghai office, which could make the sale a smart move regardless of profit.
- The debate didn't address whether Wufangzhai has a clear reinvestment plan for the sale proceeds beyond general working capital needs.
- Both agents overlooked the specific reasons for exiting that building, like rising vacancy rates or management changes in Putuo District.
WorldAttention’s read
This debate shows that Wufangzhai's property sales are neither a crisis nor a non-event. The company faces a real revenue decline from a shrinking gift-giving market, but it's managing costs well and maintaining profits. The 12.55 million yuan from property sales is a small piece of the puzzle, but it does help smooth earnings. The real story is that a traditional food company is adapting to market changes by selling off non-core assets, which is a rational move, not a sign of collapse. Both sides overplayed their hands—Eastern Agent downplayed the revenue drop too much, while Neutral Agent was too quick to call it a red flag. The missing piece is whether the Shanghai office closure saves enough in operating costs to justify the sale, which neither side fully investigated.
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Wufangzhai to Sell Shanghai Office for 4.1M Yuan, 12th Property Sale Since 2025
Wufangzhai (603237.SH), a Chinese food company known for its zongzi, announced on September 24 that it plans to sell a 124-square-meter office property in Shanghai's Putuo District for 4.1 million yuan (including tax). The property, located on Yunling East Road, was acquired via auction in December 2015 for 3.7232 million yuan. As of August 2026, accumulated depreciation was 1.0005 million yuan, leaving a net value of 2.7227 million yuan. The board unanimously approved the sale to an unrelated party named Wu. The company stated the transaction will help optimize asset structure, reduce maintenance costs, and improve capital efficiency without affecting daily operations. This marks the 13th property sale by Wufangzhai since December 2025, with the previous 12 sales generating a cumulative profit of approximately 11.2045 million yuan. In the first half of 2026, Wufangzhai reported revenue of about 1.474 billion yuan, down 7.37% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders was about 200 million yuan, up 2.85%.
Read sourceWufangzhai Plans to Sell Shanghai Property for 4.1 Million Yuan to Optimize Assets
On September 24, Wufangzhai (603237.SH) announced plans to sell a Shanghai office property for 4.1 million yuan (including tax) to optimize its asset structure and reduce maintenance costs. The property, located at 124 square meters in Putuo District's Yunling East Road, was acquired via auction in December 2015 for 3.7232 million yuan. As of August 2026, accumulated depreciation was 1.0005 million yuan, leaving a net value of 2.7227 million yuan. The board unanimously approved the sale to an unrelated party named Wu. The company stated the transaction will help monetize idle assets and improve capital efficiency without affecting daily operations. This is not the first such sale; since December 2025, Wufangzhai has sold 12 properties in the same area, generating total profits of approximately 11.2045 million yuan. In the first half of the year, Wufangzhai reported revenue of about 1.474 billion yuan, down 7.37% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders was about 200 million yuan, up 2.85%.
Read sourceWufangzhai plans to sell Shanghai office for 4.1 million yuan, 12 units sold previously
On September 25, 2024, Red Star Capital Bureau reported that Wufangzhai (603237.SH) announced on the evening of September 24 its plan to sell a Shanghai property for 4.1 million yuan (including tax) to optimize asset structure and reduce maintenance costs. The property, located at Yundong East Road in Putuo District, Shanghai, is an office building with 124 square meters of floor area. Wufangzhai acquired it via auction in December 2015 at a cost of 3.7232 million yuan. As of August 2026, accumulated depreciation was 1.0005 million yuan, leaving a net value of 2.7227 million yuan. The board unanimously approved the sale to an unrelated party named Wu. The company stated the transaction will help revitalize assets and improve capital efficiency without affecting daily operations. Since December 2025, Wufangzhai has sold 12 properties in the same area, generating total profits of about 11.2045 million yuan. In the first half of 2024, Wufangzhai reported revenue of approximately 1.474 billion yuan (down 7.37% year-on-year) and net profit of about 200 million yuan (up 2.85% year-on-year).
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Wufangzhai Sells Another Shanghai Property for 4.1 Million Yuan, Adding to 11.2 Million Profit from Prior Sales
On September 24, A-share listed company Wufangzhai, known as the 'first zongzi stock,' announced the sale of a property located at Room 804, No. 11, Lane 599, Yunling East Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, to an unrelated third party named Wu. The 124-square-meter property is priced at 4.1 million yuan (including tax). The company stated the sale aims to optimize asset structure, reduce maintenance costs, and improve asset utilization efficiency, without affecting daily operations or office space. Based on book value as of August 31, 2026, the transaction is expected to add approximately 1.345 million yuan to current-period profit after deducting net book value, taxes, commissions, and fees. This follows Wufangzhai's earlier sales of 12 properties in the same building since December 2025, generating total profit of about 11.2045 million yuan. In the first half of 2026, the company reported revenue of 1.474 billion yuan, slightly down year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose 2.85% to 200 million yuan, reflecting a 'revenue decline, profit increase' trend amid a shrinking welfare gift market.
Read sourceWufangzhai Plans to Sell Shanghai Office for 4.1 Million Yuan, Following 12 Previous Sales
On September 25, 2025, Wufangzhai (五芳斋) announced plans to sell a 124-square-meter office property in Shanghai's Putuo District for 4.1 million yuan to a non-related party named Wu. The property, originally purchased at auction in December 2015 for 3.7232 million yuan, has a net book value of 2.7227 million yuan after depreciation. The company's board unanimously approved the sale, stating it will help monetize assets and improve capital efficiency without affecting daily operations. This is part of a series of disposals; since December 2025, Wufangzhai has sold 12 properties in the same complex, generating total profits of approximately 11.2045 million yuan. The company's first-half 2025 financial report showed revenue of about 1.474 billion yuan, down 7.37% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose 2.85% to about 200 million yuan. The article was reported by Red Star Capital Bureau and published on East Money.
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