Core Viewpoint - Western Cement (02233) experienced a nearly 5% increase in stock price following the release of its mid-year results for 2025, with a current price of 2.59 HKD and a trading volume of 158 million HKD [1] Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of 5.418 billion RMB for the period, representing a year-on-year increase of 46.4% [1] - Profit attributable to shareholders reached 748 million RMB, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 93.4% [1] - Basic earnings per share were reported at 13.7 cents [1] Sales Performance - Cement and clinker sales increased by 23.6% year-on-year to 10.82 million tons, compared to 8.75 million tons for the same period in 2024 [1] - Domestic sales in China decreased by 8.3% to 6.65 million tons, down from 7.25 million tons in 2024 [1] - Conversely, overseas sales surged by 178% to 4.17 million tons, up from 1.5 million tons in 2024 [1]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 5.418 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 46.4% [1] - The profit attributable to shareholders reached 748 million RMB, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 93.4% [1] - Basic earnings per share were reported at 13.7 cents [1] Sales Performance - The total sales volume of cement and clinker increased by 23.6% year-on-year to 10.82 million tons [1] - Domestic sales in China decreased by 8.3% to 6.65 million tons [1] - Overseas sales surged by 178% to 4.17 million tons [1]

Group 1 - The company reported a revenue of 5.418 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 46.4% [1] - The profit attributable to shareholders reached 748 million RMB, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 93.4% [1] - Basic earnings per share were reported at 13.7 cents [1] Group 2 - The sales volume of cement and clinker increased by 23.6% year-on-year to 10.82 million tons [1] - Domestic sales in China decreased by 8.3% to 6.65 million tons, compared to 7.25 million tons in the previous year [1] - Overseas sales surged by 178% to 4.17 million tons, up from 1.5 million tons in the previous year [1]

Core Insights - The company reported a 46.4% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, reaching RMB 5.418 billion [1] - The profit attributable to shareholders rose by 93.4% year-on-year to RMB 748 million, primarily due to an increase in gross profit [1] - Basic earnings per share increased from RMB 0.071 in the first half of 2024 to RMB 0.137 in the first half of 2025 [1] Pricing and Market Trends - The average cement price in the first half of 2025 was RMB 355 per ton, compared to RMB 344 per ton in the first half of 2024, indicating a rise in overall cement prices [1]

香 港 交 易 及 結 算 所 有 限 公 司 及 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 對 本 公 佈 的 內 容 概 不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示 概 不 就 因 本 公 佈 全 部 或 任 何 部 分 內 容 而 產 生 或 因 依 賴 該 等 內 容 而 引 致 的 任 何 損 失 承 擔 任 何 責 任。 WEST CHINA CEMENT LIMITED 中國西部水泥有限公司 （於澤西註冊成立的有限公司，註冊編號94796） （股份代號：2233） 二 零 二 五 年 中 期 業 績 公 佈 財 務 摘 要 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 截 | 至 | | | | | 截 至 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | - ...

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the building materials sector, highlighting potential opportunities in both "grouping" and "switching" strategies within the industry [2][11]. Core Insights - The building materials market is experiencing a shift in focus, with technology stocks gaining momentum while the building materials sector presents viable options for investment [2]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring production capacity and quality improvements in key segments such as electronic fabrics and Q fabrics, which are expected to see increased demand due to advancements in AI and PCB technologies [3][4]. - The report identifies a growing confidence in infrastructure projects in regions like Xinjiang and Tibet, driven by government investments and the necessity of transportation infrastructure [11][12]. - The consumer building materials segment is showing signs of recovery, with expectations of improved revenue performance as the market stabilizes [24][25]. Summary by Sections Grouping in Building Materials - The electronic fabric sector is expected to maintain its performance, with leading companies like Zhongcai Technology reporting strong sales and production growth [3]. - The AI industry's production expectations are advancing, with key suppliers anticipating increased output of Q fabrics by the end of the year [4]. - The report highlights the importance of monitoring the production capacity and quality of Q fabrics, which will determine the actual supply capabilities of companies [4]. Switching in Building Materials - Infrastructure projects in Xinjiang and Tibet are gaining traction, with significant government backing and a strong demand for cement due to the region's unique geographical advantages [11][12]. - The consumer building materials sector is entering a recovery phase, with sales and construction data indicating a bottoming out of the market [13][14]. - The report notes that the cement industry is poised for potential growth, driven by policy improvements and governance enhancements [15][29]. Cement Industry - The cement sector is entering a peak season, but market performance remains subdued due to high comparative bases from the previous year [29][30]. - The report emphasizes the importance of policy measures to limit overproduction in the cement industry, which could enhance profitability [30][33]. - Companies like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement are highlighted for their strong cash flow and potential for shareholder returns [34][38]. Glass Industry - The float glass market is experiencing price stabilization, with environmental regulations expected to impact production costs [40][41]. - The report indicates that the glass industry is facing cash flow challenges, with many companies operating at a loss [42]. - Companies like Xinyi Glass are expected to maintain competitive positions despite market pressures, with a focus on improving operational efficiency [43]. Photovoltaic Glass - The photovoltaic glass segment is seeing a decline in inventory levels, with prices remaining stable amid increased demand from downstream component manufacturers [48]. - The report notes that while domestic prices are under pressure, overseas markets are performing better, which could benefit leading companies in the sector [49]. Fiberglass - The fiberglass market is characterized by a divergence in production and sales, with electronic fabrics maintaining a favorable outlook [50].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained rating) [5] Core Insights - The necessity for "anti-involution" in the cement industry remains, with a competitive landscape characterized by high concentration and state-owned enterprise dominance [1][12] - The cement industry is experiencing a significant oversupply, with a projected capacity utilization rate of only 53% in 2024, indicating a need for supply-side reforms to reduce actual capacity [3][22] - Short-term measures such as peak-shifting production will continue to support the industry, while medium-term strategies will focus on administrative measures to limit overproduction [4][30] Summary by Sections Supply Structure - The cement industry is primarily led by state-owned enterprises, with a concentration ratio (CR10) of 57% and an expected state-owned enterprise capacity share of around 45% in 2024 [1][12] - The top ten cement companies include four state-owned enterprises, which collectively hold about 71% of the capacity, facilitating coordinated efforts to stabilize prices and enhance efficiency [12][1] Industry Profitability - The industry is projected to achieve a total profit of 260 billion yuan in 2024, with a profit margin of approximately 4.1%, although this represents an 86% decline from the peak levels seen in previous years [16][20] - The worst period in early 2024 saw over 55% of companies reporting losses, but a recovery is anticipated in the fourth quarter, with profits expected to reach 150-160 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [20][16] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The total cement supply has peaked at around 1.81 billion tons, but demand continues to decline, leading to a significant oversupply issue [22][3] - The expected demand bottom is estimated to be between 1.2 to 1.5 billion tons, indicating a potential decline of 18% to 34% from 2024 levels [22][3] Review of Previous Supply-Side Reforms - Previous reforms included a ban on new capacity and the promotion of peak-shifting production, which successfully reduced new clinker capacity additions from a billion-ton level to a few million tons [2][26] - The industry's profit recovery from 518 billion yuan in 2016 to a historical high of 1867 billion yuan in 2019 was largely due to these reforms [2][29] Future Anti-Involution Strategies - The future governance of "anti-involution" will involve a combination of market, administrative, and legal measures, with a strong emphasis on reducing excess capacity through administrative controls [4][30] - The carbon trading policy expected to be implemented by 2027 will further pressure high-emission capacities to exit the market, promoting a shift towards more efficient production methods [33][35]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the building materials industry, particularly in AI materials and traditional building materials entering a price increase season [1][3]. Core Insights - The AI materials market continues to expand, driven by the anticipation of mass production in the AI industry chain, which is expected to boost demand for related products [2][3]. - The construction materials sector is showing signs of recovery, with consumption fundamentals expected to improve in the second half of 2025 [10][24]. - The cement industry is entering a peak season, with price increases already observed in the Yangtze River Delta region [30][33]. Summary by Sections AI Materials - The M9 production for switches is expected to ramp up ahead of schedule, with core Q fabric suppliers also increasing production capacity [2]. - The demand for low dielectric fabrics is anticipated to rise alongside the production of GB200 and GB300 cabinets [2][3]. - The overall production ramp-up is seen as a key support for market trends [2]. Cement Industry - The opening of major infrastructure projects in Xinjiang and Tibet is expected to enhance market confidence and drive demand for cement [8][30]. - The cement market has seen a slight price increase, with certain regions experiencing price hikes of 10-30 RMB per ton [33][34]. - The report highlights a potential supply reduction in the North China region due to planned production cuts for air quality improvement [32][33]. Building Materials - The report notes a significant policy shift in Beijing aimed at stimulating the real estate market, which is expected to positively impact consumption building materials [10][24]. - Companies in the consumption building materials sector are beginning to stabilize their earnings, with expectations of improved profitability in the coming quarters [25][26]. - The report emphasizes the importance of cost management and pricing strategies among leading companies in the sector [25][26]. Glass Industry - The float glass market is currently facing price pressures, with average prices declining [41][42]. - Environmental regulations are tightening, which may lead to increased costs for glass manufacturers [42][43]. - Companies like Xinyi Glass are expected to maintain competitive positions despite market challenges, with a focus on profitability in their automotive glass segment [44].

香 港 交 易 及 結 算 所 有 限 公 司 及 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 對 本 公 佈 的 內 容 概 不 負 責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公佈全部或 任何部分內容而產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 WEST CHINA CEMENT LIMITED 中 國 西 部 水 泥 有 限 公 司 （於澤西註冊成立的有限公司，註冊編號94796） （股份代號：2233） 完成主要出售事項及關連交易 出售新疆的公司及資產 茲提述(i)中國西部水泥有限公司（「本公司」）日期為二零二五年六月二十五日的公 佈及通函（「該通函」）；及(ii)本公司日期為二零二五年八月十四日有關出售事項之 投票結果及最新進展公佈。除非文義另有所指，本公佈所用詞彙與該通函所界定 者具有相同涵義。 董事會欣然宣佈，出售事項已於二零二五年八月十五日根據股權轉讓協議及資產 購買協議各自之條款完成。 完成股權轉讓協議後，目標公司不再為本公司的附屬公司，並且其財務資料將不 再於本集團帳目內綜合計算。此外，完成資產購買協議後，相關目標資產已轉讓 予各資產購買協議的各資產買方。 承董事會 ...