Market Context
On 18 September 2025, the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges recorded a net decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling 1.15 % to 3,831.66 points and the Shenzhen Component Index dropping 1.06 % to 13,075.66 points.
Despite the broader market softness, 63 stocks achieved the daily limit‑up. Among the most prominent were Shanzi Gaoke (000981), Wanxiang Qianchao (000559), and Hangzhou Electric (603618).
The day’s trading volume across the A‑share market reached 3.135 trillion CNY, up 758 billion CNY from the previous session, marking the third largest volume of the year.
Wanxiang Qianchao’s Performance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ticker | 000559 |
| Price (18 Sep 2025) | 10.47 CNY (closing) |
| 52‑Week High | 10.47 CNY |
| 52‑Week Low | 4.89 CNY (19 Sep 2024) |
| Market Capitalisation | 34.59 billion CNY |
| PE Ratio | 34.68 |
| Revenue (2025 H1) | 6.91 billion CNY |
| Net Profit (2025 H1) | 0.535 billion CNY |
Wanxiang Qianchao closed at 10.47 CNY on 18 September, matching its 52‑week high. The stock’s cumulative price‑deviation for the two consecutive trading days (17 September and 18 September) reached 21.39 %. Over the preceding ten trading days, the share price has risen 52.99 %, outperforming both the Shenwan Automobile Parts Industry (13.63 %) and the Shenzhen Component Index (7.90 %).
The company’s latest earnings report for the first half of 2025 shows a revenue of 6.91 billion CNY and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 0.535 billion CNY, indicating a healthy growth trajectory for a manufacturer of universal joints, vibration absorbers, transmission systems, bearings, and related auto components.
Trading Activity
- Limit‑ups: Wanxiang Qianchao was among the 64 stocks that hit the daily limit‑up on the day.
- Consecutive limit‑ups: The company has logged four consecutive limit‑ups (from 15 September to 18 September).
- Order flow: While the exact number of shares traded at the limit‑up price is not disclosed in the news sources, the stock’s inclusion in the top‑performing list suggests significant institutional buying.
Industry and Sector Impact
The broader Automobile Components sector demonstrated mixed results. While the sector index rose 13.63 % over the ten‑day period, the market’s overall weakness—particularly in the Financial and Metal subsectors—contributed to a muted performance for many peers.
The Consumer Discretionary sector, to which Wanxiang Qianchao belongs, showed resilience due to continued demand for auto parts amid global supply chain adjustments.
The day also saw strong activity in the Robot Concept and Advanced Packaging sectors, with numerous limit‑ups, indicating a broader thematic shift toward automation and semiconductor manufacturing.
Summary
Wanxiang Qianchao (000559) achieved a new 52‑week high and sustained a four‑day streak of limit‑ups on 18 September 2025, driven by robust revenue growth and strong market demand for auto components. Its performance outpaced both sector and index benchmarks, highlighting the company’s relative strength within a challenging market environment.