Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development emphasizes the importance of stabilizing the real estate market, which is expected to lead to significant improvements in the fundamentals of the real estate chain. Recommended stocks in the consumer building materials sector include Sankeshu, Dongfang Yuhong, Weixing New Materials, and Jianlang Hardware. Beneficiary stocks include Beixin Building Materials [3] - The National Development and Reform Commission has issued a special action plan for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the cement industry, aiming to control cement clinker capacity at around 1.8 billion tons by the end of 2025, with a target of reducing comprehensive energy consumption per unit product by 3.7% compared to 2020 [3] - The "equal tariff" policy is expected to benefit fiberglass leaders with overseas production bases, allowing them to raise prices and consolidate profitability [3] Market Performance - The construction materials index rose by 3.34% in the week from July 7 to July 11, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.52 percentage points. Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index increased by 6.41%, while the construction materials index rose by 6.60%, indicating a slight outperformance of 0.18 percentage points [4][13] - In the past year, the CSI 300 index increased by 15.62%, and the construction materials index rose by 15.80%, also showing a slight outperformance of 0.18 percentage points [4][13] Cement Sector - As of July 11, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement nationwide was 282.89 CNY/ton, a decrease of 3.48% month-on-month. The clinker inventory ratio was 65.89%, down 2.29 percentage points [6][23][24] - The price of cement varied by region, with notable declines in Northeast (-4.76%), North China (-2.33%), East China (-2.98%), South China (-5.74%), Central China (-3.41%), and Southwest (-4.93%) regions [23][29] Glass Sector - The average price of float glass as of July 11, 2025, was 1205.63 CNY/ton, with a slight increase of 0.17%. The average price of photovoltaic glass remained stable at 116.02 CNY/weight box [6][71][78] - The inventory of float glass decreased by 970,000 weight boxes nationwide, a decline of 1.66% [73][74] Fiberglass Sector - The price of non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn ranged from 3400 to 4100 CNY/ton, with flexible pricing based on regional differences [6] Consumer Building Materials - As of July 11, 2025, the price of crude oil was 70.63 USD/barrel, down 0.39% week-on-week. The price of asphalt was 4570 CNY/ton, up 1.11% week-on-week [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the African building materials sector and local manufacturing leader Keda Manufacturing, particularly following the ignition of Keda's base in Côte d'Ivoire in June [1][13]. Core Insights - The Kenyan government has implemented a tiered tax on imported building materials, including a 3% export promotion tax on ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, aimed at reducing import dependency and fostering local manufacturing [1][13]. - The report emphasizes the importance of local production and consumption integration, highlighting Keda Manufacturing's efforts to establish local production in multiple African countries [1][13]. - The report identifies potential investment opportunities in the PCB upstream new materials sector, particularly in electronic cloth and copper foil, driven by high demand in AI applications [2][14]. - The waterproofing industry is experiencing frequent price increases, indicating a consensus among leading companies to curb malicious competition and stabilize prices [3][15]. - The cement sector is undergoing capacity reduction efforts, with the China Cement Association advocating for a unified approach to actual and registered production capacities [3][15]. Summary by Sections Weekly Discussion - Keda Manufacturing is recognized as a leader in local production within Africa, with recent developments in Côte d'Ivoire and supportive government policies in Kenya [1][13]. Cycle Interaction - Cement prices have shown a slight decline, with an average price of 347 RMB/t, down 46 RMB year-on-year, while glass prices have increased slightly to 1204.97 RMB/t [4][16]. - The report notes a stable demand for glass and fiberglass, with the latter maintaining a price of 3669 RMB/t [4][16][61]. National Subsidy Tracking - The report highlights government initiatives to boost consumption, including subsidies for building materials, which may benefit companies like Sangor and North New Materials [5][17]. Important Changes - Several companies, including Zhongcai Technology and China Jushi, have announced significant profit increases for the first half of 2025, indicating strong performance in the building materials sector [6][21].

Group 1 - The A-share market indices closed mixed, with the CSI 300 Construction Materials Index reported at 6031.14 points [1] - The CSI 300 Construction Materials Index has decreased by 2.36% over the past month, 9.83% over the past three months, and 5.89% year-to-date [1] - The CSI 300 Index categorizes its 300 sample stocks into 11 primary industries, 35 secondary industries, over 90 tertiary industries, and more than 200 quaternary industries [1] Group 2 - The CSI 300 Construction Materials Index is composed entirely of stocks from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, with a 100% allocation [1] - The index's holdings are exclusively in the cement and concrete sector, also with a 100% allocation [1] - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the performance of the CSI 800 Materials Theme Index, which has shown significant growth over various time frames, indicating a positive trend in the materials sector [1][2] - The CSI 800 Materials Theme Index reported a value of 2899.41 points, with a 3.48% increase over the past month, a 12.06% increase over the past three months, and an 8.07% increase year-to-date [1] - The index is composed of listed companies in the materials sector selected from the CSI 800 Index, reflecting the overall performance of these companies [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted companies in the CSI 800 Materials Theme Index include Zijin Mining (12.74%), Wanhua Chemical (4.0%), and Yilong Co. (2.48%), among others [1] - The market share of the index's holdings is predominantly from the Shanghai Stock Exchange (65.19%) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (34.81%) [1] - In terms of industry composition, non-ferrous metals account for 50.67%, chemicals for 32.62%, steel for 8.63%, non-metallic materials for 6.87%, and paper and packaging for 1.22% [2] Group 3 - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December [2] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [2] - Companies that are delisted or undergo mergers, acquisitions, or splits are handled according to specific calculation and maintenance guidelines [2]

Group 1: Industry Overview - The construction materials industry has seen a significant increase in attention since July 1, driven by unexpected changes on the supply side and a focus on demand upgrades for the end of 2024 [1][2] - The cement industry is experiencing a "de-involution" policy expectation, with a focus on limiting overproduction and improving regulatory oversight [2][10] - The demand side is shifting, with AI-related demand expected to accelerate, positively impacting various segments of the industry [3][27] Group 2: Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials sector is witnessing a rare price increase in the waterproofing industry, indicating a potential recovery in profitability [4][5] - Companies like Sanke Tree and Dongfang Yuhong are showing improved profitability through cost reduction and price increases, validating earlier industry reports [4][5] - The outlook for 2025 suggests that profitability recovery will outpace revenue growth, with expectations of reduced price competition and improved cost management [4][5] Group 3: Cement Industry - The cement industry is expected to see a recovery in profitability as supply-side adjustments take effect, with a focus on limiting production and improving cash flow [10][12] - Major companies like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement are expected to maintain strong cash flow and dividend policies, indicating long-term investment value [11][16][17] - The industry's overall profitability is anticipated to improve as demand stabilizes and production constraints are implemented [12][15] Group 4: Glass Industry - The float glass market is experiencing price fluctuations due to supply-demand imbalances, with expectations of cash losses for many companies [19][20] - Companies like Xinyi Glass and Qibin Group are facing challenges but are expected to maintain stable profitability in their automotive glass segments [21][22] - The photovoltaic glass sector is entering a cash loss phase, prompting accelerated cold repairs and production adjustments [25][26] Group 5: Fiber Industry - The fiberglass sector is seeing stable demand for mainstream electronic yarns, with a focus on high-end products like low-dielectric cloth [27][28] - Companies like China Jushi are expanding production capacity overseas to mitigate trade risks and maintain growth [29][30] - The carbon fiber market is showing signs of recovery in wind power demand, with expectations of improved profitability in Q2 [32]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the need for the cement industry to address overproduction and promote "anti-involution" and "steady growth" through regulatory measures [1][2] - The Central Financial Committee's meeting on July 1 highlighted the importance of legally regulating low-price competition among enterprises and guiding them to enhance product quality [2] - The China Cement Association issued the "Work Opinion" to further promote high-quality development in the cement industry, focusing on aligning registered production capacity with actual production capacity [2][3] Group 2 - The article discusses the limitations of peak-shifting production, which has been used since the 13th Five-Year Plan to balance supply and demand but faces challenges during rapid demand declines [3] - The implementation of policies to address overproduction is expected to accelerate the exit of excess capacity, with actual clinker production capacity projected to decrease from over 2.1 billion tons to 1.7 billion tons if strictly enforced [3] - The industry's profitability is expected to improve due to a better supply-demand balance, with current coal prices providing additional room for profit recovery [3][4] Group 3 - The industry is experiencing a strong awareness of "anti-involution," with leading companies collaborating to maintain prices, and the decline in coal prices could enhance profitability once cement prices recover [4] - The industry is rated as "positive," with recommendations to focus on companies such as Conch Cement, Huaxin Cement, and Shangfeng Cement [4]

Group 1 - XD Conch Cement (600585) closed at 21.44 CNY on June 27, 2025, down 1.15% from 21.69 CNY the previous week, with a market cap of 113.617 billion CNY, ranking 1st in the cement sector and 121st among all A-shares [1] - The highest intraday price for XD Conch Cement was 22.3 CNY on June 26, 2025, while the lowest was 21.35 CNY on June 27, 2025 [1] - The company provided a guarantee of 10 million CNY for its subsidiary, Fujian Sanming Haizhong Environmental Protection, with no other guarantees provided to this subsidiary [1] Group 2 - Sanming Haizhong Environmental Protection signed a loan agreement with Industrial Bank Sanming Branch for 10 million CNY, with a one-year term, and received a full joint liability guarantee from Anhui Haizhong Environmental Protection [2] - As of December 31, 2024, Sanming Haizhong Environmental Protection had total assets of 61.33 million CNY, total liabilities of 12.31 million CNY, and net assets of 49.02 million CNY, with an operating income of 15.74 million CNY and a net profit of 1.27 million CNY for the year [2] - The total amount of external guarantees provided by the company and its subsidiaries was 838 million CNY, representing 0.45% of the audited net assets attributable to the parent company for the fiscal year 2024 [2]

Group 1 - Western Cement (02233) opened over 5% higher, currently up 5.04% at HKD 1.46, with a trading volume of HKD 5.1596 million [1] - The company announced plans to sell its companies and assets in Xinjiang on June 24, 2025, with multiple transactions involving different buyers and sellers [1] - Transaction A involves the sale of equity for RMB 398 million, Transaction B for RMB 161.5 million, Transaction C for RMB 920.5 million, and Transaction D for RMB 170 million, all subject to adjustments [1] Group 2 - The target companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Seller A, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cement and related products, as well as waste management services [2] - The assets for sale were acquired and built between 2011 and 2020 and have positively contributed to the group's profitability in recent years [2] - The board believes that the net proceeds from the sale will be better utilized to repay part of the company's issued preferred notes (interest rate of 4.95%) and to release operating cash flow to support expansion projects, particularly in Africa [2]

Group 1 - The stock price of Conch Cement (600585) closed at 22.09 yuan on June 25, 2025, with an increase of 0.55% and a turnover rate of 0.42% [1] - The trading volume was 169,900 shares, with a total transaction amount of 374 million yuan [1] - On June 25, the net inflow of main funds was 7.27 million yuan, accounting for 1.94% of the total transaction amount [2][4] Group 2 - Conch Cement announced a guarantee implementation progress, providing a guarantee of 10 million yuan for its subsidiary, Fujian Sanming Haizhong Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. [2][4] - The guarantee is within the approved limit of 1.85965 billion yuan for 20 subsidiaries [2] - As of December 31, 2024, Sanming Haizhong Environmental had total assets of 61.33 million yuan and total liabilities of 12.31 million yuan [2]

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