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NaaS Technology (NAAS) narrows 2025 net loss as margins and cash flow improve

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NaaS Technology Inc. reported 2025 results showing a smaller business with much stronger economics but ongoing losses. Total revenue fell to RMB125.1 million from RMB201.0 million as the company exited capital-intensive, lower-margin activities to focus on an asset-light platform model.

Cost of revenues dropped 84% to RMB17.6 million, lifting gross margin to 86% from 44%. Operating expenses fell 59% to RMB379.8 million, and net loss narrowed by 51% to RMB450.0 million, with loss attributable to ordinary shareholders at RMB439.0 million.

The company generated positive operating cash flow of RMB0.5 million, compared with a RMB179.1 million outflow in 2024, and ended 2025 with cash of RMB81.2 million. The balance sheet remains highly leveraged, with total liabilities of RMB1,205.2 million exceeding total assets of RMB312.6 million, leaving total equity at a deficit.

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NaaS sharply improved margins and cash flow in 2025 but still runs sizable losses with a stressed balance sheet.

NaaS Technology deliberately shrank revenue to RMB125.1 million while exiting low-margin operations. This pivot worked financially: cost of revenues collapsed to RMB17.6 million, and gross margin jumped to 86%, signaling a much more profitable unit model if scaled.

Operating expenses fell 59% to RMB379.8 million, and net loss halved to RMB450.0 million. Crucially, operating cash flow turned slightly positive at RMB0.5 million after a RMB179.1 million outflow in 2024, suggesting better cash discipline even at lower scale.

The main concern is the capital structure: total liabilities of RMB1,205.2 million versus assets of RMB312.6 million leave equity at a deficit of RMB892.7 million. Sustaining the new asset-light strategy will rely on maintaining positive operating cash generation while managing this leverage.

Total revenue 2025 RMB125.1 million Full year 2025 vs RMB201.0 million in 2024
Cost of revenues 2025 RMB17.6 million Decreased 84% year-over-year from RMB112.4 million
Gross margin 2025 86% Up from 44% in 2024 after strategic shift
Operating expenses 2025 RMB379.8 million Down 59% from RMB916.5 million in 2024
Net loss 2025 RMB450.0 million Narrowed from RMB914.4 million in 2024
Net loss to shareholders 2025 RMB439.0 million Down from RMB913.5 million in 2024
Operating cash flow 2025 RMB0.5 million Turned positive vs RMB179.1 million outflow in 2024
Equity deficit 2025 RMB892.7 million Total equity negative as of December 31, 2025
asset-light, platform-based business model financial
"sharpening our focus on our asset-light, platform-based business model while systematically exiting capital-intensive offline operations"
gross margin financial
"Gross margin expanded by 42 percentage points to 86% in 2025, from 44% in 2024"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
impairment loss financial
"The Company recorded a net impairment loss of RMB81.6 million in 2025, compared with RMB300.9 million in 2024"
An impairment loss is an accounting write-down recorded when an asset’s recorded value on the books is higher than what the company can realistically recover from using or selling it. Think of it like admitting a used car is worth much less than the loan balance and adjusting the records to match the true value; for investors, impairment losses reduce reported profits and net assets, can signal weaker future cash flow from that asset, and may affect covenants and valuation.
operating cash flow financial
"the Company generated positive net operating cash flow for the full year for the first time"
Operating cash flow is the amount of money a company earns from its main business activities, like selling products or services. It shows how well the company can generate cash to pay bills, invest in growth, or return money to shareholders. This figure helps investors understand if the company’s core operations are healthy and sustainable.
carbon-inclusive credit transaction financial
"completed a 21,000-ton carbon-inclusive credit transaction related to EV charging scenarios in Wuhan"
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report financial
"NaaS published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report"

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-38235

 

 

 

NaaS Technology Inc.

(Registrant’s Name)

 

 

 

Newlink Center, Area G, Building 7, Huitong Times Square,

No.1 Yaojiayuan South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table presents our consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the years indicated:

 

NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2023   2024   2025   2025 
   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   US$’000 
                 
Continuing operations                
Revenues                
Charging services revenues   129,434    169,093    118,816    16,990 
Energy solutions revenues   100,545    25,516    765    109 
New initiatives revenues   3,384    6,367    5,558    795 
Total revenues   233,363    200,976    125,139    17,894 
                     
Cost of revenues   (170,174)   (112,434)   (17,619)   (2,519)
Gross profit   63,189    88,542    107,520    15,375 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Selling and marketing expenses   (438,609)   (198,863)   (150,506)   (21,522)
Administrative expenses   (568,446)   (374,644)   (133,135)   (19,038)
Research and development expenses   (61,608)   (42,070)   (14,599)   (2,088)
Impairment losses, net   (73,816)   (300,921)   (81,558)   (11,663)
Total operating expenses   (1,142,479)   (916,498)   (379,798)   (54,311)
                     
Other gains, net   24,083    20,928    6,484    927 
                     
Operating loss   (1,055,207)   (807,028)   (265,794)   (38,009)
Fair value changes of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss   (203,663)   (80,322)   (126,749)   (18,125)
Finance costs   (31,852)   (39,838)   (32,567)   (4,656)
Loss before income tax   (1,290,722)   (927,188)   (425,110)   (60,790)
Income tax   (3,308)   19,150         
Loss from continuing operations   (1,294,030)   (908,038)   (425,110)   (60,790)
Loss from discontinued operations   (13,120)   (6,404)   (24,857)   (3,555)
Net loss   (1,307,150)   (914,442)   (449,967)   (64,345)
                     
Net loss attributable to:                    
Equity holders of the Company   (1,306,913)   (913,484)   (438,955)   (62,770)
Non-controlling interests   (237)   (958)   (11,012)   (1,575)
    (1,307,150)   (914,442)   (449,967)   (64,345)
Basic and diluted loss per share for loss from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per share)                    
Basic loss per share   (0.57)   (0.35)   (0.04)   (0.01)
Diluted loss per share   (0.57)   (0.35)   (0.04)   (0.01)
                     
Basic and diluted loss per share for loss attributable to the ordinary shareholders of the Company (Expressed in RMB per share)                    
Basic loss per share   (0.58)   (0.35)   (0.05)   (0.01)
Diluted loss per share   (0.58)   (0.35)   (0.05)   (0.01)
                     
Net loss for the year   (1,307,150)   (914,442)   (449,967)   (64,345)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:                    
– Fair value changes on equity investment designated at fair value through other comprehensive income, net of tax   (24,090)   (37,127)   25,754    3,683 
– Own-credit risk portion of fair value changes on convertible bonds designated at fair value through profit or loss, net of tax           121,652    17,396 
– Currency translation differences   (6,408)   5,632    (3,050)   (436)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year, net of tax   (30,498)   (31,495)   144,356    20,643 
Total comprehensive loss for the year   (1,337,648)   (945,937)   (305,611)   (43,702)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to:                    
Equity holders of the Company   (1,337,411)   (944,979)   (294,599)   (42,127)
Non-controlling interests   (237)   (958)   (11,012)   (1,575)
    (1,337,648)   (945,937)   (305,611)   (43,702)

 

The following table presents our consolidated statements of financial position for the years indicated:

 

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NAAS TECHNOLOGY INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

   As of December 31, 
   2024   2025   2025 
   RMB’000   RMB’000   US$’000 
             
ASSETS            
Current assets            
Cash and cash equivalents   126,614    81,154    11,605 
Trade receivables, net   44,506    21,714    3,105 
Financial assets measured at fair value   45    1,291    185 
Inventories       17    2 
Prepayments, other receivables and other assets, net   204,177    105,724    15,118 
Other financial assets   9,129         
Assets classified as held for sale   55,026    4,148    593 
Total current assets   439,497    214,048    30,608 
Non-current assets               
Right-of-use assets   4,804    2,794    400 
Financial assets measured at fair value, non-current   198,949    92,396    13,211 
Investments accounted for using equity method   411    421    60 
Property, plant and equipment, net   2,601    1,127    161 
Intangible assets, net   2,335    1,592    228 
Other non-current assets   2,047    194    28 
Total non-current assets   211,147    98,524    14,088 
Total assets   650,644    312,572    44,696 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY               
Current liabilities               
Borrowings, current   772,978    501,763    71,751 
Current lease liabilities   1,254    1,469    210 
Trade payables   104,224    230,832    33,009 
Income tax payables   796    796    114 
Other payables and accruals   179,051    358,357    51,244 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss   241,524    22,044    3,152 
Liabilities relating to assets classified as held for sale   50,586    7,903    1,130 
Total current liabilities   1,350,413    1,123,164    160,610 
Non-current liabilities               
Borrowings, non-current   51,067    80,961    11,577 
Non-current lease liabilities   3,298    1,121    160 
Total non-current liabilities   54,365    82,082    11,737 
Total liabilities   1,404,778    1,205,246    172,347 
EQUITY               
Share capital   186,678    239    34 
Subscription receivable   (4,696)   (138,363)   (19,787)
Treasury shares   (6,862)   (1)   *
Warrant outstanding   29,587    29,587    4,231 
Additional paid-in capital   7,389,684    7,818,000    1,117,960 
Other reserves   (97,194)   47,162    6,744 
Accumulated losses   (8,251,652)   (8,690,607)   (1,242,740)
Non-controlling interests   321    41,309    5,907 
Total equity   (754,134)   (892,674)   (127,651)
Total equity and liabilities   650,644    312,572    44,696 

 

*Representing amounts less than RMB1,000.

 

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2025 Full Year Financial and Operational Highlights

 

Significant Gross Margin Expansion: Gross margin expanded by 42 percentage points year-over-year to 86% in 2025, from 44% in 2024, driven by the Company's ongoing transition to an asset-light, platform-based operating model.

 

Positive Operating Cash Flow Achieved for the First Time on a Full-Year Basis: Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB0.5 million in 2025, compared with net cash used in operating activities of RMB179.1 million in 2024, marking a meaningful inflection in the Company's cash generation capability.

 

Technology-Driven Business Development: The Company, leveraging its artificial intelligence technology, carbon asset management capabilities, and digital tools, completed a carbon asset transaction of 21,000 metric tons related to electric vehicle charging in Wuhan, and explored a new monetization path.

 

Ms. Yang Wang, Chief Executive Officer of NaaS, commented, "In 2025, we executed decisively on our strategic transformation, sharpening our focus on our asset-light, platform-based business model while systematically exiting capital-intensive offline operations. These actions drove meaningful improvements in operating efficiency and brought us significantly closer to sustainable profitability. Looking ahead, we will continue to harness artificial intelligence to enhance supply-demand matching in EV charging and further develop our enterprise energy management capabilities as corporate fleet electrification accelerates."

 

Mr. Steven Sim, Chief Financial Officer of NaaS, added, "Our full year 2025 results demonstrate the tangible financial impact of our strategic repositioning. Substantial gross margin expansion, combined with a return to positive operating cash flow on a full-year basis, reflects the structural improvements we have made across the business. Supported by a more durable and flexible financial foundation, we are well-positioned to sustain this trajectory and deliver long-term value for our shareholders."

 

Recent Developments

 

1. 2024 ESG Report and Recognition

 

In August 2025, NaaS published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming the Company's long-term commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050. The Company received broad recognition from leading international ESG frameworks during the year, including a top 1% ranking in S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment within the global retailing sector, an "A" rating from the CDP Climate Change Assessment, and a Sustainable Fitch ESG Entity Rating of 78, the highest in the Asia-Pacific region. These distinctions reflect NaaS's position as a recognized leader in sustainable mobility.

 

2. Completion of 21,000-Ton Carbon Asset Transaction

 

In December 2025, NaaS and its strategic partner Kuaidian, completed a 21,000-ton carbon-inclusive credit transaction related to EV charging scenarios in Wuhan. Building on the Company's inaugural carbon credit transaction completed in January 2025, this milestone represents a significant breakthrough in the implementation of carbon-inclusion mechanisms within the green transportation sector at a regional level. In connection with the transaction, NaaS leveraged its self-developed carbon asset trading platform to provide end-to-end solutions spanning carbon asset development, digital ledger management, certification application, transaction matchmaking and settlement execution. The transaction further demonstrates the Company's commitment to advancing carbon asset monetization and its efficacy in supporting China's "Dual Carbon" goals.

 

2025 Full Year Financial Results

 

Revenue

 

Total revenues were RMB125.1 million in 2025, compared with RMB201.0 million in 2024, primarily reflecting the Company's deliberate strategic exit from capital-intensive, lower-margin businesses.

 

Charging Services: Charging services revenues decreased from RMB169.1 million in 2024 to RMB118.8 million in 2025. The decline was primarily driven by a RMB44.2 million reduction in revenues from the full station operation model, as the Company proactively wound down this capital-intensive, cash-consuming business in favor of its asset-light platform model.

 

Energy Solutions: Energy solutions revenues decreased from RMB25.5 million in 2024 to RMB0.8 million in 2025, reflecting the Company's continued strategic scaling-back of working capital-intensive offline businesses, including charging pile sales and EPC engineering projects.

 

New Initiatives: New initiatives revenues were RMB5.6 million in 2025, compared with RMB6.4 million in 2024.

 

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Cost of Revenues

 

Total cost of revenues decreased by 84% year-over-year to RMB17.6 million in 2025, from RMB112.4 million in 2024, reflecting the significant cost structure improvement resulting from the Company's shift to an asset-light operating model.

 

Cost of charging services decreased from RMB84.6 million in 2024 to RMB16.8 million in 2025, primarily attributable to a RMB50.0 million reduction in full station operation costs following the phase-out of that model, and a RMB17.8 million reduction in the cost of providing mobility connectivity solutions driven by operational efficiencies.

 

Cost of energy solutions decreased from RMB27.6 million in 2024 to RMB0.3 million in 2025, consistent with the substantial reduction in the scale of the Company's energy solutions business.

 

Cost of new initiatives was RMB0.5 million in 2025, compared with RMB0.3 million in 2024, reflecting modestly higher operating costs associated with the Company's non-charging service offerings.

 

Gross Margin

 

Gross margin expanded by 42 percentage points to 86% in 2025, from 44% in 2024, primarily driven by the significant shift in revenue mix toward the Company's higher-margin, asset-light platform business and the concurrent phase-out of lower-margin full station operation and offline energy solution activities.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses decreased by 59% year-over-year to RMB379.8 million in 2025, from RMB916.5 million in 2024, reflecting the Company's sustained efforts to improve operational efficiency and rationalize its cost base.

 

Selling and marketing expenses were RMB150.5 million in 2025, compared with RMB198.9 million in 2024, a decrease of 24%, primarily reflecting lower employee compensation and share-based compensation expenses.

 

General and administrative expenses were RMB133.1 million in 2025, compared with RMB374.6 million in 2024, a decrease of 64%, primarily attributable to significant reductions in employee compensation and share-based compensation expenses.

 

Research and development expenses were RMB14.6 million in 2025, a decrease of 65% from RMB42.1 million in 2024, reflecting a more focused allocation of technical resources in line with the Company's strategic priorities.

 

Impairment Loss

 

The Company recorded a net impairment loss of RMB81.6 million in 2025, compared with RMB300.9 million in 2024, primarily due to a reduction in impairment loss on prepayments and other financial assets.

 

Net Income

 

Net loss for the year was RMB450.0 million in 2025, compared with RMB914.4 million in 2024, narrowing by 51% year-over-year. Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB439.0 million, compared with RMB913.5 million in 2024, a reduction of 52%.

 

Cash Position

 

Cash and cash equivalents were RMB81.2 million as of December 31, 2025, compared with RMB126.6 million as of December 31, 2024. Notably, the Company generated positive net operating cash flow for the full year for the first time, a significant milestone in the Company's path toward financial sustainability. Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB0.5 million in 2025, compared with net cash used in operating activities of RMB179.1 million in 2024.

 

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Exchange Rate

 

This Form 6-K contains translations of certain RMB amounts into USD at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB6.9931 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2025, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this Form 6-K.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

The information in this Form 6-K includes statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates” and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. All information provided in this Form 6-K is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NaaS’ goals and strategies; its future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; its ability to continuously develop new technology, services and products and keep up with changes in the industries in which it operates; growth of China’s EV charging industry and EV charging service industry and NaaS’ future business development; demand for and market acceptance of NaaS’ products and services; NaaS’ ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; NaaS’ ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of government and other measures that have been or will be taken in connection therewith; U.S.-China trade war and its effect on NaaS’ operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and NaaS’ ability to obtain adequate financing for its planned capital expenditure requirements; NaaS’ relationships with end-users, customers, suppliers and other business partners; competition in the industry; relevant government policies and regulations related to the industry; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NaaS’ filings with the SEC.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  NaaS Technology Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Steven Sim
  Name:  Steven Sim
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: April 16, 2026

 

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FAQ

How did NaaS Technology (NAAS) perform financially in 2025?

NaaS Technology’s 2025 revenue was RMB125.1 million, down from RMB201.0 million in 2024, reflecting its exit from low-margin activities. Despite lower sales, net loss narrowed to RMB450.0 million from RMB914.4 million as margins and costs improved.

What happened to NaaS Technology’s gross margin in 2025?

NaaS Technology’s gross margin expanded to 86% in 2025 from 44% in 2024. This was driven by a shift toward its higher-margin, asset-light platform business and the phase-out of full station operation and offline energy solution activities.

Did NaaS Technology improve its operating expenses in 2025?

Yes. NaaS Technology reduced total operating expenses to RMB379.8 million in 2025 from RMB916.5 million in 2024, a 59% year-over-year decline. The reduction reflects ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and rationalize the company’s cost base.

Is NaaS Technology still loss-making, and by how much in 2025?

NaaS Technology remained loss-making in 2025 with a net loss of RMB450.0 million, but this was significantly lower than the RMB914.4 million loss in 2024. Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders fell to RMB439.0 million from RMB913.5 million.

What was NaaS Technology’s cash and operating cash flow position in 2025?

NaaS Technology ended 2025 with RMB81.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, down from RMB126.6 million in 2024. Importantly, it generated positive operating cash flow of RMB0.5 million in 2025 versus a RMB179.1 million operating cash outflow in 2024.

What does NaaS Technology’s balance sheet look like at year-end 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, NaaS Technology reported total assets of RMB312.6 million and total liabilities of RMB1,205.2 million. This left total equity at a deficit of RMB892.7 million, indicating liabilities significantly exceed the company’s recorded assets.