Investment Rating - The report rates the construction and decoration industry as "Overweight" [2][8] Core Viewpoints - The overall investment growth rate is weak, with infrastructure investment providing relative stability amidst pressures in manufacturing and real estate. Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) grew by 5.6% year-on-year from January to May 2025, while total infrastructure investment increased by 10.4% [2] - The report predicts that corporate profits will face pressure in the first half of 2025 due to slowing fixed asset investment growth and a focus on project quality. The expected net profit growth rates for key companies are categorized into various ranges, with some companies projected to see declines [2][3] - The report suggests that low valuations of state-owned enterprises in the construction sector may recover due to ongoing economic stimulus policies and management's market value management methods. The current PE and PB ratios for the construction industry are at 11.2X and 0.76X, respectively, indicating a bottom position [2] - Investment recommendations include state-owned enterprises such as China Chemical, China Railway, and China Railway Construction, as well as private companies like Zhi Te New Materials and Shenzhen Ruijie [2] Summary by Relevant Sections Profit Growth Predictions - Companies with a net profit growth rate below -10%: China Railway, China Railway Construction, China Metallurgical Group, China Power Construction, Shanghai Construction, Honglu Steel Structure, Southeast Network Framework [3] - Companies with a net profit growth rate between -10% and 0%: China Communications Construction, Sichuan Road and Bridge [3] - Companies with a net profit growth rate between 0% and 10%: China Energy Engineering, China Steel International, Anhui Construction, Donghua Technology [3] - Companies with a net profit growth rate between 10% and 20%: China Chemical [3] - Companies with a net profit growth rate above 20%: Zhi Te New Materials, Shenzhen Ruijie [3] Valuation Table - The report includes a valuation table for key companies in the construction industry, detailing their stock prices, EPS, PE ratios, and projected net profit growth rates for 2024A, 2025E, and 2026E [3]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is maintained as "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Insights - The construction sector has seen a significant increase in attention towards urban renewal, with undervalued large-cap stocks showing signs of stabilization. The sector's performance is driven by improved demand-side policy expectations and a shift away from excessive competition, benefiting both large and small-cap stocks. The report suggests focusing on high-growth segments such as urban renewal, coal chemical, nuclear power, and steel structures, while also considering the beta opportunities in large-cap stocks [1][13][14]. Summary by Sections Urban Renewal - Urban renewal is accelerating, with policies from the central government outlining goals and support measures. The focus includes the renovation of old residential areas, establishing safety management systems for buildings, and creating resilient and smart cities. The report identifies four key categories for investment: design and testing, construction and decoration, urban infrastructure renovation, and resilient/smart city initiatives, highlighting specific companies in each category [2][15][17]. Market Performance - The construction index rose by 2.77% in the week of July 7-11, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 1.76 percentage points. Notable performers included Guosheng Technology (+42.98%), New City (+34.73%), and Beautiful Ecology (+34.46%) [4][21][26]. Investment Recommendations - The report emphasizes the cyclical opportunities arising from improved physical work volume in infrastructure. It suggests focusing on high-demand areas such as water conservancy, railways, and aviation, particularly in regions like Sichuan, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangsu. Recommended companies include Sichuan Road and Bridge, Zhejiang Communications, and major state-owned enterprises like China Communications Construction and China Railway Construction [27][28]. Emerging Business Directions - The report highlights the growing demand for computing power driven by AI applications, recommending companies like Hainan Huatie for their transition into computing power leasing. It also notes the potential in cleanroom sectors due to the ongoing domestic replacement in the semiconductor industry, suggesting companies like Baicheng and Shenghui Integration [29][30]. Major Projects and Themes - The report identifies significant investment opportunities in major hydropower projects, deep-sea economy, and low-altitude economy, recommending companies involved in these sectors, such as China Power Construction and China Energy Engineering [32][30].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction decoration industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The construction sector is currently focusing on two main lines: dividends and "Construction+" strategies. The macro liquidity is abundant, and interest rates remain low, leading to a preference for low-volatility, high-dividend, and low-valuation assets. The value of dividend asset allocation continues to rise. Additionally, policies are continuously supporting construction companies to explore new growth avenues through mergers, restructuring, and transformation into new business areas such as new energy, smart manufacturing, digitalization, and operation services [4][12] Summary by Sections Key Recommendations - Recommended companies include Sichuan Road and Bridge, which is deeply involved in infrastructure construction in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, benefiting from a strong order backlog and high profitability. The company’s order scale is expected to reach 291.3 billion yuan by the end of 2024, providing solid growth assurance for the next three years. The dividend policy is continuously optimized, with a commitment to a dividend payout ratio of no less than 60% over the next three years, and a current dividend yield at a relatively high level in the industry [5][11][14] - Attention is also drawn to Jianghe Group, which has maintained its leading position in the industry despite the overall downturn. The company has a strong order expansion capability and is actively returning profits to shareholders, with a projected dividend payout ratio of nearly 98% in 2024, resulting in a dividend yield of approximately 9% [5][18][24] Market Performance - The construction decoration index increased by 0.63% during the week, with sub-sectors such as landscaping, steel structures, and decoration showing significant gains of 4.01%, 3.33%, and 2.13% respectively. A total of 96 stocks in the construction sector rose, with the top five performers being Chengbang Co. (+42.23%), Hangzhou Landscaping (+31.16%), Hopu Co. (+21.35%), Huilv Ecology (+15.65%), and Baijia Technology (+12.50%) [7][37] Structural Investment Opportunities - The report suggests three main lines for structural investment opportunities in the construction sector: 1. Continued investment in regional infrastructure, particularly in the central and western regions and along the "Belt and Road" initiative [7] 2. Valuation recovery of central and state-owned enterprises benefiting from stable dividends and governance improvements [7] 3. Growth potential through transformation and upgrading into new business areas such as smart manufacturing and digitalization [7][12]

Summary of the Construction Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The construction industry is entering a plateau phase, with a projected decline in corporate revenue for the first time in 2024, leading to an increase in receivables and weaker cash flow and profitability [1][2] - Infrastructure investment growth is expected to stabilize at 5-6% in 2025, supported by accelerated government bond issuance, although much of the new funding will be used for debt resolution rather than actual construction [1][5] Key Investment Directions - Future investments should focus on two main areas: external demand transformation and high dividend yields, along with quality business models [1][2] - Significant attention should be given to major national strategies and safety-related projects, such as special government bonds supporting dual construction initiatives, desertification control in Northeast China, and coal chemical projects in Xinjiang [1][7] Company Performance and Recommendations - In 2024, only China Energy Engineering and China Chemical Engineering are expected to achieve revenue growth, with similar expectations for 2025 [1][14] - Recommended stocks include: - **China Construction**: Strong dividend stability with an expected yield of 4-5% in 2025 [3][16] - **China Chemical**: Fast order growth and positive corporate improvement outlook [3][16] - **Sichuan Road & Bridge**: Notable for its high dividend yield and strong order backlog [17] Structural Opportunities - The construction industry is at a crossroads of transformation, with many small-cap companies in sectors like landscaping and decoration presenting merger and acquisition opportunities [4][31] - The manufacturing sector is outperforming infrastructure and real estate investments, with specific focus on power, water conservancy, and water transport investments [8] Economic Environment Impact - The overall economic environment is stable, with Q1 GDP at 5.4% and expectations for Q2 to exceed 5% [5] - Government bond issuance is robust, with special bonds increasing from 1 trillion in 2024 to 1.3 trillion in 2025, primarily for dual construction projects [7] Market Performance - In the first half of 2025, the construction industry ranked 28th in market performance, down 2.1%, with traditional state-owned enterprises underperforming [11] - Small-cap transformation companies have shown better performance compared to large state-owned enterprises [11] Industry Characteristics and Stock Selection - The construction industry is characterized by light assets, high debt, labor intensity, and a lack of significant scale advantages [12] - Stock selection should prioritize manufacturing, followed by new economy sectors, specialized engineering, and quality regional enterprises [12] Future Trends and Risks - Traditional state-owned enterprises face pressure from aging infrastructure projects, necessitating a focus on emerging fields and specialized markets [13] - The overall industry is expected to face significant pressure in 2025, with conservative performance expectations for most companies [14] Conclusion - The construction industry is currently in a transitional phase, with a need for strategic focus on high dividend stocks, emerging sectors, and structural opportunities through mergers and acquisitions. The economic environment remains stable, but the industry faces challenges that require careful navigation and selection of investment opportunities.

Core Viewpoint - The announcement details the second unlock period of the 2021 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan for Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Co., Ltd, allowing 11,927,160 shares to be listed and traded starting from July 14, 2025, following the fulfillment of specific performance conditions [1][11][21]. Summary by Sections 1. Incentive Plan Approval and Implementation - The board of directors approved the 2021 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan and its implementation procedures, including the list of initial incentive recipients [2][3]. - The plan allows for the granting of up to 43.75 million shares, with 29.97 million shares granted to 308 initial recipients on May 6, 2022, and 8.74 million shares reserved for 110 additional recipients on July 26, 2022 [6][11]. 2. Unlock Conditions and Performance Metrics - The second unlock period allows for a 30% release of shares, contingent upon meeting specific performance targets, including a minimum revenue of 110 billion yuan and a net profit of at least 8 billion yuan for 2023 [11][12]. - The company achieved a net profit of 90.18 billion yuan for 2023, surpassing the target, and a revenue of 1150.42 billion yuan, also exceeding the requirement [11][12]. 3. Shareholder and Legal Compliance - The company received necessary approvals from the Shudao Investment Group and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations regarding the incentive plan [3][21]. - The legal advisor concluded that the conditions for the unlock have been met, and the company must fulfill its disclosure obligations regarding the unlock process [21]. 4. Stock Structure Changes - Following the unlock, the total number of unrestricted shares will increase by 11,927,160, resulting in a new total of 6,715,566,605 unrestricted shares [19][20]. - The total number of restricted shares will decrease to 1,994,472,880 after the unlock [20].

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Core Insights - The construction industry is officially entering a platform period, with infrastructure investment maintaining resilience but showing signs of decline in revenue among major state-owned enterprises [5][28][30] - The overall investment tone for infrastructure in the second half of 2025 will focus on stability, supported by proactive fiscal policies and accelerated government bond issuance [2][37] - Structural opportunities are emerging, particularly in manufacturing, power, water conservancy, and water transport sectors, driven by special government bonds [5][6] Industry Overview - The construction industry has seen a decline in total revenue for the first time in 2024, confirming a turning point for the industry [30] - The total revenue for the construction industry in 2024 was 86,962.78 billion, a decrease of 4.29% year-on-year, with net profit dropping by 13.74% [30][32] - The share of real estate in GDP has been declining since its peak in 2021, while infrastructure investment has been rising but not enough to offset the decline in real estate [26][28] Investment Strategy - Long-term investment should focus on manufacturing-oriented companies like Honglu Steel Structure, while short-term strategies should prioritize high-dividend stocks and significant changes in individual companies [6][7] - The report emphasizes the importance of structural opportunities in the construction sector, particularly in areas aligned with national strategic initiatives and safety capabilities [60] State-Owned Enterprises - There is a growing divergence among state-owned construction enterprises, with only a few, such as China State Construction and China Energy Engineering, showing positive growth in Q1 2024 [7][28] - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong dividend stability and growth potential, such as China Chemical Engineering and China Communications Construction [7][8] Professional Engineering and International Opportunities - The international engineering sector is expected to benefit from ongoing orders and the deepening of cooperation along the Belt and Road Initiative [8] - Companies like China National Materials and China Steel International are highlighted for their low valuations and high dividend yields, indicating strong performance potential [8] Mergers and Acquisitions - The construction industry is moving towards maturity, necessitating mergers and acquisitions to find new growth points [10] - The report anticipates that future mergers will primarily come from smaller, weaker segments of the industry, such as design and decoration [10]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is maintained as "Outperform" [6] Core Viewpoints - The construction sector has underperformed the broader market, with a weekly increase of 0.72% compared to the 1.78% rise in the CSI 300 index, resulting in a 1.06 percentage point lag [5][26] - There is an increasing market focus on low-valuation, high-dividend stocks within the construction sector, particularly among central state-owned enterprises (SOEs), local SOEs, international engineering firms, and private enterprises [14][34] - The construction sector's central SOEs, such as China Chemical, have significantly lower price-to-earnings (PE) ratios compared to their peers, with China Chemical's PE at 7.99, placing it in the 6.8% percentile since 2010 [15][14] - Local SOEs like Shandong Road and Anhui Construction show low PE ratios of 3.94 and 6.10, respectively, with dividend yields exceeding those of central SOEs [16][14] - Private enterprises such as Jianghe Group and Sanwei Chemical also demonstrate strong dividend capabilities, with yields of 8.90% and 4.83% respectively [19][14] Summary by Sections Low-Valuation Stocks Worth Attention - Central SOEs like China Chemical and China Railway Construction have low PB ratios, with China Railway at 0.41 and China Railway at 0.45 [14][15] - Local SOEs such as Shandong Road and Anhui Construction have PE ratios significantly below 10, indicating potential investment opportunities [16][14] - Private enterprises like Jianghe Group and Yaxiang Integration have returned to reasonable valuation levels, with PE ratios of 11.66 and 12.21 respectively [19][14] Market Performance Review - The construction index increased by 0.72% in the week from June 30 to July 4, lagging behind the CSI 300's 1.78% increase [5][26] - Notable individual stock performances included Chengbang Co. (+42.23%) and Hangzhou Garden (+31.16%) [5][26] Investment Recommendations - Focus on cyclical opportunities arising from improvements in construction activity, particularly in water conservancy, railways, and aviation sectors [34][35] - Highlight the potential of nuclear power investments and emerging business directions within the construction sector [36][34] - Emphasize investment opportunities in major hydropower projects and the deep-sea economy, with recommendations for companies involved in these sectors [37][34]

Core Viewpoint - Sichuan Road and Bridge Construction Group Co., Ltd. announced the implementation of its 2024 annual profit distribution plan, which includes a cash dividend of 0.377 CNY per share, totaling approximately 3.28 billion CNY in cash dividends to shareholders [2][4][20]. Profit Distribution Details - The cash dividend of 0.377 CNY per share (including tax) was approved at the annual shareholders' meeting on May 13, 2025 [2][20]. - The total number of shares for the distribution is based on the company's total share capital of 8,710,039,485 shares [4]. - The cumulative cash dividends for 2024, including the mid-year distribution, amount to approximately 3.61 billion CNY, representing 50.02% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for the year [4]. Implementation Method - Cash dividends will be distributed through China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited, Shanghai Branch, to all shareholders registered by the end of the trading day on the equity registration date [6][10]. - Shareholders who have not completed designated transactions will have their dividends held by the clearing company until the transactions are completed [6]. Taxation Information - Individual shareholders holding shares for over one year are exempt from personal income tax on dividends, while those holding for one year or less will have taxes calculated upon the sale of shares [10]. - For qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII), a 10% corporate income tax will be withheld, resulting in a net dividend of approximately 0.3393 CNY per share [11]. Share Buyback Plan Adjustment - The company adjusted the maximum buyback price from 12.54 CNY to 12.16 CNY per share, effective from July 11, 2025, following the approval of the cash dividend distribution [19][20]. - The total buyback amount is set between 100 million CNY and 200 million CNY, with the expected number of shares to be repurchased ranging from approximately 8.22 million to 16.45 million shares [20][21].