Core Viewpoint - The report from Guosen Securities indicates a stable execution of long-term contracts for air conditioning companies in Q1 2026, with rising prices for mainstream refrigerants and a focus on the recovery of fluoropolymer prices due to cost support and supply-demand improvements [1][6]. Group 1: Refrigerant Prices - In Q1 2026, long-term contract prices for mainstream refrigerants are expected to continue rising, with R32 at 61,200 CNY/ton (up 1,000 CNY/ton, +1.66% from Q4 2025) and R410A at 55,100 CNY/ton (up 1,900 CNY/ton, +3.57% from Q4 2025) [1]. - The expected price ranges for the upcoming week are approximately 62,000-63,000 CNY/ton for R32, 55,000-56,000 CNY/ton for R410A, and 56,000-57,000 CNY/ton for R134a [1]. Group 2: Production and Sales Data - In February 2026, total air conditioning production decreased by 31.6% year-on-year, significantly impacted by the timing of the Spring Festival [3]. - Domestic production in February 2026 was 4.555 million units (down 38.1% year-on-year), while export production was 6.93 million units (down 26.5% year-on-year) [3]. Group 3: Fluoropolymer Price Trends - The prices of fluoropolymers are on the rise due to ongoing cost increases and tight supply conditions, with PTFE prices ranging from 42,000 to 45,000 CNY/ton and PVDF prices for coating grade at 54,000-60,000 CNY/ton [4]. - The demand for fluoropolymers remains strong, with pre-holiday stockpiling intentions contributing to upward price pressure [4]. Group 4: Company Profit Forecasts - Companies such as Juhua Co., Ltd. (600160) are expected to achieve a net profit of 3.54-3.94 billion CNY in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 80%-101% [5]. - Yonghe Co., Ltd. (605020) anticipates a net profit of 530-630 million CNY in 2025, with a growth rate of 111%-151% [5]. - Sanmei Co., Ltd. (603379) projects a net profit of 1.99-2.15 billion CNY in 2025, reflecting a growth of 156%-176% [5]. Group 5: Investment Recommendations - The industry is expected to maintain a tight supply-demand balance for mainstream refrigerants like R32, R134a, and R125, with long-term price increases anticipated [6][7]. - Companies with complete industrial chains, advanced technology, and leading refrigerant quotas are recommended for investment, including Juhua Co., Ltd. (600160), Dongyue Group (00189), and Sanmei Co., Ltd. (603379) [8].

Group 1 - The chemical sector is showing strong performance, with the Chemical ETF (516020) experiencing a price increase of 3.13% as of the report time [1][2] - Key stocks in the sector, including Enjie Co., Ltd., Hongda Co., and Duofuduo, have seen significant gains, with Enjie Co. reaching the daily limit up and others rising over 8% [1][2] - The basic chemical sector has attracted substantial capital inflow, with nearly 20 billion yuan in net inflow, leading among 30 major sectors [1][3] Group 2 - Prices for mainstream refrigerants have continued to rise, with R32 long-term contract prices at 61,200 yuan per ton, up 1,000 yuan from the previous quarter, marking a 1.66% increase [3] - The outlook for the industry suggests that regulatory measures and self-discipline initiatives will strengthen supply constraints, benefiting certain sub-sectors like chlor-alkali and pesticides [3] Group 3 - The Chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI sub-sector chemical industry index, covering popular themes such as AI computing power and new energy [4] - Investors can also access the chemical sector through the Chemical ETF linked funds, which provide a more efficient way to invest [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fluorochemical industry [5][10]. Core Insights - The fluorochemical industry is experiencing rapid growth, with prices of fluorinated polymers continuing to rise. The performance of fluorochemical companies is strong, supported by stable demand and supply dynamics [1][4]. - The long-term outlook for mainstream refrigerants such as R32, R134a, and R125 remains positive due to tightening quota constraints, which are expected to sustain price increases [5][9]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance - As of January 30, 2026, the fluorochemical index stood at 2155.24 points, up 6.77% from the end of December 2025. The index underperformed the Shenwan Chemical Index by 5.95 percentage points but outperformed the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indices by 5.12 and 3.01 percentage points, respectively [1][17]. 2. Refrigerant Market Review - In the first quarter of 2026, long-term contract prices for mainstream refrigerants are on the rise. R32 is expected to be priced at 61,200 CNY/ton, a 1.66% increase from the previous quarter, while R410A is projected at 55,100 CNY/ton, up 3.57% [2][22]. - The domestic prices for R22, R134a, R125, and R32 have shown increases, with R22 reaching 17,000 CNY/ton, R125 at 48,500 CNY/ton, and R134a maintaining at 58,000 CNY/ton [24][23]. 3. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side of the fluorochemical industry is characterized by tight overall supply and low inventory levels among companies, which supports price increases. The demand side shows continued interest in stockpiling ahead of the holiday season [4][9]. - The production quotas for refrigerants in 2026 indicate a slight increase in the production capacity for R32, R125, and R134a, while R143a and R152a quotas have been reduced [4][79]. 4. Liquid Cooling Demand - The rapid growth of data centers is driving the demand for fluorinated liquids and refrigerants, as traditional air cooling methods are becoming insufficient. The market for liquid cooling solutions is expected to grow significantly, with projections indicating a market size exceeding 100 billion CNY by 2027 [64][70]. - Companies involved in the production of fluorinated liquids, such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and others, are well-positioned to benefit from this trend [73][74]. 5. Key Company Profit Forecasts - Juhua Co. is expected to achieve a net profit of 3.54-3.94 billion CNY in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 80%-101%. Dongyue Group and Sanmei Co. are also projected to see significant profit increases [4][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fluorochemical industry [5][10]. Core Insights - The fluorochemical industry is experiencing rapid growth, with prices of fluoropolymers continuing to rise. The industry index has shown a performance that outpaces the Shanghai Composite Index and the CSI 300 Index [1][5]. - The first quarter of 2026 is expected to see stable execution of long-term contracts for refrigerants, with significant price increases noted for R32 and R410A [2][5]. - The demand for fluorinated liquids and refrigerants is anticipated to increase due to the growth of liquid cooling technologies in data centers, driven by the need for efficient cooling solutions [3][9]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance - As of January 30, 2026, the fluorochemical index reached 2155.24 points, up 6.77% from the end of December 2025, while the chemical index rose by 12.72% [1][17]. - The Guosen Chemical Fluorochemical Price Index reported a 2.95% increase, indicating a positive trend in pricing for fluorochemical products [1][18]. 2. Refrigerant Market Review - Long-term contract prices for refrigerants are on the rise, with R32 priced at 61,200 CNY/ton and R410A at 55,100 CNY/ton, reflecting increases of 1.66% and 3.57% respectively from the previous quarter [2][22]. - The domestic prices for R22, R125, and R134a have also seen upward adjustments, with R22 now at 17,000 CNY/ton, up 1,000 CNY/ton from the previous month [2][24]. 3. Liquid Cooling Demand - The report highlights the urgent need for efficient cooling technologies in data centers, with liquid cooling solutions becoming increasingly favored over traditional air cooling due to their superior efficiency [3][64]. - The market for liquid cooling in data centers is projected to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate of 51.4% expected from 2019 to 2027 [3][70]. 4. Refrigerant Quota Announcements - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced the refrigerant quotas for 2026, indicating a slight increase in production quotas for R32, R125, and R134a, while R141b's quota has been eliminated [4][79]. - The report suggests that the tightening of refrigerant quotas will support long-term price stability and growth in the industry [4][74]. 5. Company Profit Forecasts - Major companies in the fluorochemical sector, such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and Sanmei Co., are expected to see significant profit growth in 2025, with Juhua's net profit projected to increase by 80%-101% [4][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fluorochemical industry [5][10]. Core Insights - The fluorochemical industry is experiencing rapid growth, with prices of fluorinated polymers continuing to rise. The industry index has shown a performance that outpaces the Shanghai Composite Index and the CSI 300 Index [1][5]. - The first quarter of 2026 is expected to see sustained price increases for mainstream refrigerants due to stable execution of long-term contracts by terminal air conditioning companies [2][5]. - The demand for fluorinated liquids and refrigerants is anticipated to increase due to the growth of liquid cooling technologies in data centers, driven by the need for efficient cooling solutions [3][9]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance - As of January 30, 2026, the fluorochemical index was at 2155.24 points, up 6.77% from the end of December 2025, indicating a strong performance relative to other indices [1][17]. 2. Refrigerant Market Review - Long-term contract prices for refrigerants such as R32 and R410A have increased, with R32 priced at 61,200 CNY/ton and R410A at 55,100 CNY/ton, reflecting increases of 1.66% and 3.57% respectively from the previous quarter [2][22]. - The domestic prices for R22, R125, and R134a have also seen increases, with R22 at 17,000 CNY/ton and R125 at 48,500 CNY/ton [24]. 3. Liquid Cooling Demand - The report highlights the urgent need for efficient cooling technologies in data centers, with liquid cooling solutions becoming a preferred choice due to their superior performance compared to traditional air cooling [3][64]. - The market for liquid cooling in data centers is projected to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate of 51.4% expected from 2019 to 2027 [70]. 4. Refrigerant Quota Announcements - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced the 2026 refrigerant quotas, indicating a slight increase in production quotas for R32, R125, and R134a, while R141b's quota has been eliminated [4][79]. - The report anticipates that the stringent quota policies will continue to support the long-term growth of refrigerant products [4][74]. 5. Key Company Profit Forecasts - Key companies in the fluorochemical sector, such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and Sanmei Co., are projected to achieve significant profit growth in 2025, with expected net profits increasing by 80%-176% year-on-year [4][10].

Group 1 - The chemical sector is currently attracting significant capital attention, with the chemical ETF (159870) seeing net subscriptions exceeding 400 million units, driven by multiple positive factors in the industry [1] - Key supporting factors for the current cycle's price increase include: profitability reaching a historical low after four years of adjustment, limited further downside potential; policy-driven initiatives such as "anti-involution" and "dual carbon" policies controlling new capacity and eliminating outdated production; and a global supply reshaping with high-cost production in Europe and Japan accelerating shutdowns, leading to a 4%-7% exit of core product capacities like ethylene and propylene by 2026-2027 [1] - The chemical sector's P/B valuation is at historically low levels, with capital allocation ratios rebounding from their lows [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index (000813) include Wanhua Chemical, Salt Lake Industry, and Cangge Mining, collectively accounting for 44.82% of the index [2] - The chemical ETF (159870) closely tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index, which is composed of seven sub-indices reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in related sub-industries [2] - As of February 5, 2026, the chemical ETF is priced at 0.87 yuan, with notable stock movements including Sankeshu leading with a 1.05% increase [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the performance of the petrochemical ETF (159731), which has seen a decline of 1.88%, while its constituent stocks such as Guangdong Hongda, Sanmei Co., and Juhua Co. have shown positive growth [1] - The petrochemical ETF has recorded a total net inflow of 1.43 billion yuan over the past 20 trading days, with the latest share count reaching 1.692 billion and a total scale of 1.706 billion yuan [1] - The average price of the third-generation mainstream refrigerant R32 has stabilized at 63,000 yuan/ton since January 2026, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 45%, while R134a has seen a 32% increase [1] Group 2 - The petrochemical ETF and its linked funds closely track the CSI Petrochemical Industry Index, with the basic chemical industry accounting for 60.02% and the oil and petrochemical industry for 32.43%, indicating potential profit recovery from downstream chemical products [2] - The overall industry narrative is improving due to optimization of industry structure and supply-demand adjustments, suggesting a positive long-term outlook [2]

Core Viewpoint - The chemical industry ETF managed by E Fund has shown positive performance, with significant inflows and growth in both scale and shares, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector [1][2]. Group 1: Index Performance - As of February 4, 2026, the China Petroleum Industry Index (H11057) increased by 0.41%, with key stocks like Sinopec rising by 3.17% and Wanhua Chemical by 3.09% [1]. - Over the past two weeks, the E Fund chemical industry ETF has accumulated a rise of 0.55%, ranking in the top half among comparable funds [1]. Group 2: Liquidity and Trading Volume - The E Fund chemical industry ETF had a turnover rate of 3.05% during the trading session, with a transaction volume of 48.77 million yuan [1]. - The average daily trading volume over the past week reached 160 million yuan [1]. Group 3: Fund Size and Shares - The latest size of the E Fund chemical industry ETF reached 1.595 billion yuan, marking a one-year high [1]. - The total shares of the ETF have also reached 1.466 billion, which is a one-year high [1]. Group 4: Net Inflows - The E Fund chemical industry ETF has seen continuous net inflows for 13 days, with the highest single-day net inflow reaching 391 million yuan, totaling 1.371 billion yuan in net inflows [1]. - The average daily net inflow stands at 105 million yuan [1]. Group 5: Top Holdings - As of January 30, 2026, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Petroleum Industry Index account for 55.71% of the index, including companies like Wanhua Chemical and Sinopec [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies including Xinyangfeng, Senqilin, Ruifeng New Materials, Sinopec, Juhua, Yangnong Chemical, CNOOC, Tongkun, Daotong Technology, and others [10]. Core Views - The report highlights significant price increases in products such as p-nitrochlorobenzene (up 27.91%) and LLDPE (up 24.72%), while products like natural gas and LDPE saw substantial declines [6][18]. - It suggests focusing on investment opportunities in areas such as import substitution, domestic demand, and high dividend stocks, particularly in light of fluctuating international oil prices [6][19]. - The report anticipates that international oil prices will stabilize around $65 per barrel in 2026, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and expectations of price declines [19]. Summary by Sections Product Price Movements - Notable price increases this week include p-nitrochlorobenzene (27.91%), LLDPE (24.72%), and liquid chlorine (20.90) [18]. - Conversely, significant declines were observed in natural gas (-22.34%) and LDPE (-18.02%) [5][21]. Industry Performance - The chemical industry remains in a weak position overall, with mixed performance across sub-sectors due to past capacity expansions and weak demand [21]. - Specific sectors like the glyphosate industry are showing signs of potential recovery, with decreasing inventories and rising prices, suggesting a possible entry into a favorable cycle [21]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong competitive positions and growth potential, such as Ruifeng New Materials and Baofeng Energy [21]. - It emphasizes the importance of domestic chemical fertilizer and pesticide sectors, which are expected to maintain stable demand due to self-sufficiency [21]. - The report also highlights the benefits for major oil companies like Sinopec, which are expected to gain from lower raw material costs due to declining oil prices [21].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the strong performance of the petrochemical sector, with the China Petrochemical Industry Index rising by 2.41% and significant gains in individual stocks such as Zhejiang Longsheng and Guangwei Composites [1][2] - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) has seen a price increase of 2.46%, with a trading volume of 1.78 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 10.87%, indicating active market participation [1] - Over the past 19 days, the Petrochemical ETF has experienced continuous net inflows, totaling 14.13 billion yuan, with a peak single-day inflow of 3.48 billion yuan [1][2] Group 2 - The severe winter storm affecting the Gulf Coast of the United States has led to production disruptions among major chemical companies, resulting in a 3.1% increase in PVC prices and signs of supply tightness in some regions [2] - The outlook for the chemical industry in 2026 suggests a potential upward cycle due to supply constraints and recovering demand, with a recommendation to maintain a positive rating for the sector [2] - The top ten weighted stocks in the China Petrochemical Industry Index account for 55.71% of the index, with companies like Wanhua Chemical and China Petroleum being significant contributors [2][4]