Group 1 - The Energy ETF Guangfa (159945) opened down 0.54% at 1.100 yuan [1] - Major holdings in the Energy ETF Guangfa include China Shenhua down 0.08%, China Petroleum down 0.24%, China Petrochemical down 0.18%, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry down 0.53%, China National Offshore Oil Corporation down 0.41%, Guanghui Energy unchanged, Yanzhou Coal Mining down 0.22%, Jereh down 0.39%, China Coal Energy down 0.34%, and Shanxi Coking Coal down 1.20% [1] - The performance benchmark for the Energy ETF Guangfa is the CSI All Share Energy Index, managed by Guangfa Fund Management Co., Ltd., with a fund manager named Yao Xi [1] Group 2 - Since its establishment on June 25, 2015, the Energy ETF Guangfa has returned 10.82%, with a return of 0.38% over the past month [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the performance and growth of the Invesco Great Wall CSI National New Hong Kong Stock Connect Central Enterprise Dividend ETF (520990), which has seen significant increases in both share count and total assets in 2024 [1] - As of September 16, 2024, the ETF's latest share count is 4.309 billion shares, with a total asset size of 4.391 billion yuan, reflecting a 15.03% increase in shares and a 25.42% increase in assets year-to-date [1] - The ETF has demonstrated strong liquidity, with a cumulative trading amount of 2.1605 billion yuan over 174 trading days this year, averaging 12.4 million yuan per day [1] Group 2 - The current fund managers of the ETF are Gong Lili and Wang Yang, with Gong managing since July 25, 2024, achieving a return of 18.24%, while Wang is set to manage from July 15, 2025, with a return of 4.61% [2] - The ETF's top holdings include China Mobile, China Petroleum, COSCO Shipping, CNOOC, China Shenhua, Sinopec, China Telecom, China Unicom, China Merchants Bank, and China Coal Energy, with significant weightings in the portfolio [2][3] - The largest holding is China Mobile at 10.83%, followed by China Petroleum at 10.55%, and COSCO Shipping at 9.66%, indicating a concentrated investment strategy in major state-owned enterprises [3]

Group 1 - The coal stocks have mostly risen, with Yanzhou Coal Mining (01171) up 6.28% to HKD 10.49, China Coal Energy (01898) up 6.08% to HKD 10.12, and China Shenhua Energy (01088) up 2.1% to HKD 38.96 [1][1][1] - According to Mysteel's research, coal mines in Inner Mongolia are exceeding production capacity, with a total capacity of 34.6 million tons per year for mines exceeding 10% of their announced capacity from January to June 2025 [1][1][1] - As of September 16, five coal mines with a total capacity of 19.3 million tons per year have been ordered to suspend operations for 5-7 days due to safety hazards, with four mines having completed rectification and resumed normal production [1][1][1] Group 2 - Shanxi Securities believes that domestic raw coal production is expected to shrink due to policy shifts, with a reduction trend expected to continue in September and October despite some easing in August [1][1][1] - The contraction in domestic supply is leading to an unexpected rise in coal prices, which is driving up coal import demand, with August imports continuing to increase month-on-month [1][1][1] - If coal prices stabilize and rebound, it may further stimulate demand for imported coal [1][1][1]

Group 1 - The coal stocks have mostly risen, with Yanzhou Coal Mining (600188) up 6.28% to HKD 10.49, China Coal Energy (601898) up 6.08% to HKD 10.12, and China Shenhua Energy (601088) up 2.1% to HKD 38.96 [1][1][1] - According to Mysteel's research, coal mines in Inner Mongolia are exceeding production capacity, with a total capacity of 34.6 million tons per year for mines exceeding 10% of their announced capacity from January to June 2025 [1][1][1] - As of September 16, five coal mines with a total capacity of 19.3 million tons per year have been ordered to suspend operations for 5-7 days due to safety hazards, with four mines having completed rectifications and resumed normal production [1][1][1] Group 2 - Shanxi Securities believes that domestic raw coal production is expected to shrink due to policy shifts, with a reduction trend expected to continue in September and October despite a slight easing in August [1][1][1] - The contraction in domestic supply is leading to an unexpected rise in coal prices, which is driving up coal import demand, with August imports continuing to increase month-on-month [1][1][1] - If coal prices stabilize and rebound, it may further stimulate the demand for imported coal [1][1][1]

Summary of the Conference Call for China Coal Energy Industry Overview - The coal market experienced fluctuations in August, with thermal coal prices at ports reaching 697 RMB/ton, a month-on-month increase of 6.4% but a year-on-year decrease of 17.4% [2][5] - The coking coal market showed a decline, with Shanxi low-sulfur coking coal prices at 1,471 RMB/ton, down 30 RMB/ton (2% decrease) month-on-month and down 10% year-on-year [2][6] - The urea market remained weak, with average prices around 1,750 RMB/ton, a 14% year-on-year decline [2][7] - Polyolefin prices averaged about 7,500 RMB/ton, a slight decrease of 5% year-on-year, with expected price ranges for polyethylene and polypropylene in September [2][8] Company Performance - For the first eight months of the year, China Coal Energy produced 89.99 million tons of commercial coal, a decrease of 420,000 tons year-on-year, while sales were 170 million tons, down 10.2 million tons year-on-year [3] - The company’s self-produced coal sales increased by 1.71 million tons, indicating a shift from trade and agency coal [3] - Urea production increased by 24.5% year-on-year to 1.415 million tons, while methanol production rose by 22.2% to 1.317 million tons [3] - The company achieved a profit increase of approximately 2.1 billion RMB in the first half of the year through cost reduction measures [2][9] Market Outlook - The thermal coal market is expected to remain weak in September, with prices projected to fluctuate between 665-695 RMB/ton due to reduced demand from power plants and increased willingness from traders to sell [2][5] - The coking coal market is anticipated to stabilize, with prices for Shanxi low-sulfur coking coal expected between 1,300-1,470 RMB/ton [2][6] - The urea market is expected to continue its weak trend, with prices projected between 1,650-1,700 RMB/ton [2][8] - Polyolefin prices are expected to stabilize, with polyethylene and polypropylene prices projected within specified ranges [2][8] Cost Management - The company has implemented various cost reduction measures, resulting in stable costs in the third quarter compared to the second quarter, with expectations for annual costs to be lower than the previous year [9][20] - The company’s long-term contract fulfillment rate remains high, ensuring business stability and customer relationships [10][11] Future Projections - The company maintains an optimistic outlook on thermal coal prices, expecting them to fluctuate around a benchmark price of 675 RMB/ton, with potential highs exceeding 700 RMB [4][13] - The company’s coal chemical business is expected to remain profitable, with the resumption of operations in the second half of the year anticipated to offset losses incurred during maintenance [22] Additional Insights - The company is actively monitoring regulatory impacts from the Energy Bureau's recent directives, which are expected to have a limited effect on operations [16][17] - New mining projects, Li Bi and Wei Zi Gou, are on track for trial production in the second half of 2026 [15]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that steel mill profitability continues to be under pressure, which is expected to lead to a further decline in coking coal prices in the short term. However, due to a strong increase in July, the baseline coking coal price forecast for 2025 to 2027 has been raised by 7% to 13% [1] - The current valuation level of the domestic coal sector lacks attractiveness, leading the company to maintain a "neutral" rating for the industry [1] - The rating for China Coal Energy (601898) has been downgraded to "sell" due to the expectation of negative free cash flow for the year and the management's apparent unwillingness to increase the dividend payout ratio. The forecasted dividend yield for 2025 to 2027 is only 3.7% to 3.9%, with the target price reduced from HKD 7.39 to HKD 7.21. Additionally, the company's earnings forecast for 2025 to 2027 has been cut by 10% to 16% in response to the latest coal price expectations [1] Group 2 - Despite the current market expectations of relatively low coal inventory levels at domestic ports, which could support winter spot thermal coal prices, the overall forecast for spot coal prices for the year has been lowered by 4% due to disappointing price levels in the second quarter [1] - China Shenhua (601088) demonstrated resilient profitability in its interim results, with the smallest decline in unit profits for its coal business during the coal price drop in the first half of the year. The company maintains a "hold" rating, with the target price increased from HKD 32.18 to HKD 39.48 [1]

该行将中煤能源(01898)的评级降至"沽售"，因公司今年可能录得负数自由现金流，管理层似乎无意提 高派息比例，2025至2027年预测股息回报率仅达3.7%至3.9%，目标价从7.39港元降至7.21港元，并因应 对煤价最新预期，将该公司2025至2027年盈利预测下调10%至16%。 智通财经APP获悉，中银国际发布研报称，钢厂盈利持续受压，料将导致焦煤价格在短期内进一步走 弱，但基于7月份强劲升幅，将2025至2027年基准焦煤价格预测上调7%至13%。中银国际认为内地煤炭 板块当前估值水平缺乏吸引力，维持行业"中性"评级。 虽然目前市场预期国内港口煤炭库存水平相对偏低，可为冬季现货动力煤价格带来支持，但考虑到第二 季价格水平逊预期，仍将今年全年现货煤价预测下调4%。该行又指，中国神华(01088)中期业绩展示出 盈利具韧性，在上半年煤价下跌期间，其煤炭业务单位利润降幅为最小，维持"持有"评级，目标价由 32.18港元上调至39.48港元。 ...

该行将中煤能源评级降至"沽售"，因公司今年可能录得负数自由现金流，管理层似乎无意提高派息比 例，2025至2027年预测股息回报率仅达3.7%至3.9%，目标价从7.39港元降至7.21港元。该行又指，中国 神华中期业绩展示出盈利具韧性，在上半年煤价下跌期间，其煤炭业务单位利润降幅为最小，维持"持 有"评级，目标价由32.18港元上调至39.48港元。 中银国际发表研究报告指，虽然目前市场预期国内港口煤炭库存水平相对偏低，可为冬季现货动力煤价 格带来支持，但考虑到第二季价格水平逊预期，仍将今年全年现货煤价预测下调4%。该行认为，内地 煤炭板块当前估值水平缺乏吸引力，维持行业"中性"评级。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The coal industry is experiencing a downward trend in prices, with significant declines in both thermal and coking coal prices in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year [2][3]. Price Trends - In H1 2025, the average price of Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Shanxi origin) Q5500 was 676 CNY/ton, down 22.8% year-on-year. In Q2 2025, the price dropped significantly to an average of 632 CNY/ton, a decrease of 12.4% quarter-on-quarter [1][2]. - The average price of coking coal at Jingtang Port (Shanxi origin) in H1 2025 was 1379 CNY/ton, down 38.8% year-on-year, with Q2 2025 averaging 1315 CNY/ton, a quarter-on-quarter decline of 8.8% [1][2]. Company Performance - In H1 2025, 27 listed coal companies (excluding Shanxi Coking Coal) produced a total of 610 million tons of coal, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%, but sales fell to 650 million tons, down 5.4% year-on-year. The total revenue for these companies was 538.4 billion CNY, a decrease of 18.1% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders was 56 billion CNY, down 31.7% year-on-year [3][4]. - The weighted average gross margin for these companies was 28.8%, down 2.1 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin was 13.3%, down 2.6 percentage points year-on-year. The weighted average return on equity (ROE) was 4.8%, down 2.5 percentage points year-on-year [3]. Future Outlook - The coal price is expected to rebound due to policy support and market dynamics, with thermal coal prices projected to recover to long-term contract prices around 700 CNY/ton. The forecast for thermal coal prices in 2025 is around 750 CNY/ton, with a potential peak at 860 CNY/ton [5][6]. - Coking coal prices are anticipated to be influenced by supply-demand fundamentals, with target prices based on the ratio of coking coal to thermal coal prices. The current ratio suggests target prices for coking coal of 1608 CNY, 1680 CNY, 1800 CNY, and 2064 CNY for various scenarios [6]. - Despite the overall profit pressure in 2025, many coal companies maintain high dividend yields, with six listed companies announcing interim dividend plans totaling 24.13 billion CNY, indicating a strong commitment to shareholder returns [6].

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened lower but rebounded, with the Hang Seng Index closing up 0.22% at 26,446.56 points and a total turnover of HKD 290.2 billion [1] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.21% to 9,384.76 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 0.91% to 6,043.61 points [1] Blue Chip Performance - WuXi Biologics (02269) led blue-chip stocks, rising 6.47% to HKD 38.84, contributing 13.66 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Other notable blue-chip performers included Li Auto-W (02015) up 4.56% and Nongfu Spring (09633) up 4.11% [2] Sector Highlights - The large technology stocks mostly rose, with Alibaba up over 2% and Kuaishou up 1% [3] - The lithium battery sector saw significant gains, with CATL (03750) surging 7% to a new high [3] - The pharmaceutical sector also performed well, with Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (02617) skyrocketing 115% [3] Policy and Industry Developments - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration announced a plan to achieve a new energy storage capacity of over 180 million kilowatts by 2027, with an investment of approximately RMB 250 billion [4] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a plan for the automotive industry aiming for 32.3 million vehicle sales in 2025, with a focus on new energy vehicles [6] Stock Movements - Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine (02617) experienced a dramatic increase of 115.58%, reaching HKD 415 [8] - Lion Group (02562) surged 25.34% to HKD 19.24 after announcing a binding investment agreement in AI and blockchain [9] - Shanghai Fudan (01385) faced pressure, dropping 3.77% to HKD 37.82, following its inclusion in the U.S. entity list [11]