China Sets Three Strict Criteria for Humanoid Robot IPOs
China’s securities regulator announced three mandatory criteria for humanoid robot IPOs—proof of core technology self-reliance, verified mass production data (≥6 months of continuous operation), and gross margin ≥35% per unit—as of September 29, 2026. No company currently meets all three.
51CFO view：This policy forces hard-tech firms targeting U.S. listing to have a CFO who can build an auditable gross margin model: defining ‘mass production’ with engineering teams, designing ASC 606-compliant staged revenue recognition, splitting hardware/AI service margins, and preparing for PCAOB cross-border audits on cost allocation completeness.
China’s securities regulator announced three mandatory criteria for humanoid robot IPOs—proof of core technology self-reliance, verified mass production data (≥6 months of continuous operation), and gross margin ≥35% per unit—as of September 29, 2026. No company currently meets all three.
Source：CNBC Finance