Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several key companies in the steel sector, including Hualing Steel, Nanjing Steel, Baosteel, and New Steel [8]. Core Insights - The steel industry is experiencing a slight decline in daily molten iron production, with the average dropping to 227.9 thousand tons, while steel production has seen a minor increase [13]. - Total steel inventory has expanded, with a week-on-week increase of 1.7%, indicating a growing supply in the market [23]. - Apparent consumption of steel has weakened slightly, with rebar demand decreasing by 13.4% week-on-week [39]. - Iron ore prices are trending downwards, influenced by increased shipments from Australia and Brazil, alongside rising port inventories [48]. - The current steel price index has decreased by 0.2% week-on-week, reflecting a general weakening in the market [72]. Summary by Sections 1. Supply - Daily molten iron production has decreased by 0.2 thousand tons to 227.9 thousand tons, with a slight recovery in steel production [13]. - The capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills is at 85.5%, down 0.1 percentage points week-on-week but up 0.8 percentage points year-on-year [17]. 2. Inventory - The total inventory of five major steel products has increased by 1.7% week-on-week, with social inventory rising to 890.7 thousand tons [25]. - Rebar social inventory has increased by 7.7% week-on-week, while hot-rolled coil inventory has decreased by 1.0% [25]. 3. Demand - Apparent consumption of five major steel products has decreased by 1.0% week-on-week, with rebar consumption down by 4.9% [49]. - Weekly average transaction volume for construction steel has dropped to 67 thousand tons, a decline of 13.4% [41]. 4. Raw Materials - Iron ore prices have weakened, with the Platts 62% iron ore price index at $103.2 per ton, down 1.4% week-on-week [58]. - The total port inventory of iron ore has increased by 1.5% week-on-week, indicating a supply surplus [58]. 5. Prices and Profits - The comprehensive steel price index has decreased to 121.6, reflecting a 0.2% decline week-on-week [72]. - The current profit margins for long-process rebar and hot-rolled coils are negative, indicating cost pressures in the industry [74].

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the steel sector, indicating a positive outlook for selected companies within the industry [4][11]. Core Insights - The steel industry is experiencing a slight increase in daily molten iron production, with an average of 228.2 thousand tons, reflecting a 0.2 thousand ton increase [14]. - Total steel inventory has shifted from a decrease to an increase, with a week-on-week rise of 0.8%, indicating a change in market dynamics [26]. - Apparent steel consumption has weakened on a week-on-week basis, with a notable decline in rebar demand, which decreased by 15.3% [40]. - The report highlights a decrease in steel prices and immediate profit margins, suggesting a challenging pricing environment for steel products [71]. Summary by Sections Supply - Daily molten iron production has slightly increased, with long-process production rising [14]. - The capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills is at 85.5%, showing a 0.1 percentage point increase [20]. Inventory - Total steel inventory has increased, with social inventory at 8.685 million tons, up 0.2% week-on-week [28]. - Steel mill inventory has also risen significantly, indicating a potential oversupply situation [26]. Demand - Apparent consumption of five major steel products has decreased by 2.0% week-on-week, with rebar consumption down by 2.5% [50]. - The average weekly transaction volume for construction steel has dropped to 78 thousand tons [42]. Raw Materials - Iron ore prices have weakened, with a decrease in shipments from Australia and Brazil, leading to a rise in port inventories [49]. - The report notes that the current "anti-involution" policy may influence future production rhythms and pricing [49]. Prices and Profits - The comprehensive steel price index has decreased by 0.7% week-on-week, with specific prices for rebar and hot-rolled sheets also declining [71]. - Immediate profit margins for long-process steel products have decreased, indicating pressure on profitability [71]. Key Companies - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Hualing Steel, Nanjing Steel, and Baosteel, highlighting their potential benefits from the current market conditions [7].

Market Performance - The steel sector saw an increase of 1.53% on January 23, with Jiugang Hongxing leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4136.16, up 0.33%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14439.66, up 0.79% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Jiugang Hongxing (600307) closed at 2.07, with a rise of 10.11% and a trading volume of 2.38 million shares, amounting to a transaction value of 473 million yuan [1] - Wujin Stainless Steel (603878) also saw a significant increase of 10.05%, closing at 8.98 with a trading volume of 525,500 shares [1] - Other notable performers included Sangang Min Guang (002110) with a 4.95% increase, Baogang Co. (600010) up 3.61%, and Anyang Steel (600569) up 3.24% [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The steel sector experienced a net inflow of 397 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds saw a net outflow of 169 million yuan [2] - Main funds showed significant net inflows in stocks like Baogang Co. (600010) with 194 million yuan and Jiugang Hongxing (600307) with 145 million yuan [3] - Conversely, retail investors had notable outflows from Jiugang Hongxing and Baogang Co., indicating a shift in investor sentiment [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that Shagang Group has been rated A+ (extremely strong) for the tenth consecutive year in the competitiveness ranking of domestic steel enterprises by the Metallurgical Industry Planning and Research Institute [1] - Shagang is focusing on technological innovation to upgrade its product structure, achieving breakthroughs in high-end materials, including low-temperature tempered high-strength steel and high-toughness shipbuilding steel [1] - The company is actively integrating AI into production processes, establishing itself as a smart manufacturing benchmark with various intelligent systems and platforms [1] Group 2 - Shagang is committed to green and low-carbon development, successfully implementing multiple projects in renewable energy and becoming the first private steel enterprise in China to pass the "dual carbon best practice energy efficiency benchmark demonstration" [1] - The brand "Shagang" is widely recognized, with products used in major national projects and exported to high-end markets in Germany, the Netherlands, Thailand, and South Korea [2] - Looking ahead, Shagang aims to build a world-class steel enterprise under its "136" development strategy, focusing on efficiency, talent, and innovation while reinforcing its green advantages [2]

Group 1 - The steel sector saw an increase of 0.68% on January 21, with Xin Steel Co. leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4116.94, up 0.08%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14255.12, up 0.7% [1] - Key stocks in the steel sector showed various performance metrics, with Xin Steel Co. closing at 4.03, up 2.54%, and Baosteel Co. at 7.21, down 0.69% [1][2] Group 2 - The steel sector experienced a net inflow of 80.51 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds saw a net inflow of 52.64 million yuan [2] - Major stocks like Baosteel Co. had a significant net outflow from retail investors amounting to 76.84 million yuan, despite a net inflow of 81.51 million yuan from main funds [3] - The trading volume for key stocks varied, with Baosteel Co. recording a transaction amount of 684 million yuan, while Xin Steel Co. had a transaction amount of 424 million yuan [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - The steel sector experienced a rise of 1.47% on January 20, with Xinxing Casting leading the gains, while the Shanghai Composite Index slightly declined by 0.01% [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4113.65, down 0.01% [1]. - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14155.63, down 0.97% [1]. - Xinxing Casting's stock price increased by 4.48% to 4.66, with a trading volume of 1.4421 million shares and a transaction value of 664 million [1]. Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - Hualing Steel's stock rose by 4.24% to 5.90, with a trading volume of 1.6286 million shares and a transaction value of 949 million [1]. - New Steel's stock increased by 3.15% to 3.93, with a trading volume of 0.9027 million shares and a transaction value of 350 million [1]. - Liugang's stock price rose by 2.37% to 5.18, with a trading volume of 0.2365 million shares and a transaction value of 121 million [1]. Group 3: Fund Flow Analysis - The steel sector saw a net outflow of 154 million from main funds, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 1.6 billion [2]. - The main funds showed a net outflow of 52.18 million from Chongqing Steel, while retail investors had a net inflow of 2.68 million [3]. - Shandong Steel experienced a net inflow of 15.79 million from main funds, with a net outflow of 1.23 million from retail investors [3].

Core Viewpoint - New Steel Co., Ltd. has shown mixed performance in stock price and financial results, with a notable increase in net profit despite a decline in revenue [2][3]. Group 1: Stock Performance - On January 20, New Steel's stock price increased by 2.10%, reaching 3.89 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 200 million CNY and a turnover rate of 1.65%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 12.386 billion CNY [1]. - Year-to-date, New Steel's stock price has risen by 0.26%, with a decline of 0.51% over the last five trading days, a 1.04% increase over the last 20 days, and a 2.02% decrease over the last 60 days [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, New Steel reported operating revenue of 27.225 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 12.68%, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 162.21% to 360 million CNY [2]. - The company has distributed a total of 5.584 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 816 million CNY distributed over the past three years [3]. Group 3: Shareholder Structure - As of October 31, 2025, New Steel had 38,200 shareholders, with an average of 82,368 circulating shares per shareholder, showing no change from the previous period [2]. - The second-largest circulating shareholder is Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, holding 83.8502 million shares, an increase of 49.8782 million shares from the previous period [3]. - New shareholders include Invesco Great Wall Jingsheng Dual Income Bond A (002065) and E Fund CSI Dividend ETF (515180), among others, indicating a shift in the shareholder base [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel industry [5]. Core Insights - Demand is expected to gradually stabilize, while supply-side constraints are anticipated to continue, leading to a potential recovery in the steel industry's fundamentals [3][4]. - The report highlights that despite a long period of micro-profitability in the industry, market-driven supply adjustments have begun, and if supply policies are implemented, the pace of supply contraction may accelerate [3][4]. Summary by Sections Steel Market Overview - The apparent consumption of the five major steel products was 8.2612 million tons, a decrease of 1.77% week-on-week but an increase of 4.33% year-on-year [6]. - The total steel inventory was 12.47 million tons, down 0.55% week-on-week, maintaining a low level [6]. - The average profit margin for rebar was 199.4 CNY/ton, down 15.2 CNY/ton from the previous week [6]. Production and Capacity Utilization - The production of five major steel products was 8.192 million tons, a slight increase of 0.08% week-on-week [6]. - The operating rate of blast furnaces in 247 steel mills was 78.84%, down 0.47 percentage points from the previous week [6][29]. - The capacity utilization rate for these mills was 85.48%, down 0.56 percentage points week-on-week [6][29]. Raw Material Prices - Iron ore spot prices remained unchanged, while futures prices decreased by 0.31% to 812 CNY/ton [48]. - The port inventory of iron ore rose to 165.55 million tons, an increase of 1.72% [52]. - The total shipment volume from major iron ore producers decreased, with Brazil's shipments down 7.37% and Australia's down 2.29% [53][61]. Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with leading technology and product structures, such as Baosteel and Hesteel, as well as those with competitive advantages like CITIC Special Steel and Yongjin Materials [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel industry [6]. Core Insights - Demand is expected to gradually stabilize, while supply-side constraints are anticipated to continue, leading to a potential recovery in the steel industry's fundamentals [3][4]. - The report highlights that despite a long period of micro-profitability in the industry, market-driven supply adjustments have begun, which could accelerate the industry's upward progress if supply policies are implemented [3][4]. Summary by Sections Steel Market Overview - The apparent consumption of five major steel products was 8.2612 million tons, a decrease of 1.77% week-on-week but an increase of 4.33% year-on-year [6][20]. - Total steel inventory was 12.47 million tons, down 0.55% week-on-week, maintaining a low level [6][12]. - The average profit margin for rebar was 199.4 CNY/ton, down 15.2 CNY/ton from the previous week [6][41]. Production and Capacity Utilization - The operating rate of blast furnaces in 247 steel mills was 78.84%, a decrease of 0.47 percentage points from the previous week [6][29]. - The capacity utilization rate for these mills was 85.48%, down 0.56 percentage points week-on-week [6][29]. - The total steel production was 8.1921 million tons, a slight increase of 0.08% week-on-week [6][40]. Raw Materials - Iron ore inventory at ports reached 165.55 million tons, an increase of 1.72% week-on-week, marking a historical high [6][52]. - The spot price of iron ore remained unchanged, while futures prices decreased slightly [6][48]. - The total shipment volume of the four major iron ore producers decreased, with Brazil's shipments down 7.37% and Australia's down 2.29% [6][53][61]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with leading technology and product structures, such as Baosteel and Hualing Steel, as well as low-cost firms like Fangda Special Steel and New Steel [6]. - It also highlights the potential of upstream resource companies like Hebei Resources and Erdos, which may benefit from a recovery in demand [6].