Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the utility sector [8] Core Views - The growth rate of electricity generation is marginally declining, with a narrowing decrease in thermal power generation. In December 2025, the electricity generation of large-scale power plants increased by 0.1% year-on-year, a 2.6 percentage point improvement from November 2025, primarily affected by temperature factors [8][12] - Fund holdings in the utility sector have increased, with a focus on thermal power companies. As of the end of Q4 2025, the utility sector accounted for 1.25% of total fund equity investment, up by 0.10 percentage points from the previous quarter [11] - The performance expectations for the utility sector have reached a low point, making low-priced utility assets worth considering. The report indicates that the utility sector is still a quality dividend asset worth long-term allocation [8][11] Summary by Sections Electricity Generation - In December 2025, the year-on-year growth rates for various power sources were as follows: wind power +8.9%, solar power +18.2%, hydropower +4.1%, and nuclear power +3.1%. The decrease in thermal power generation was -3.2% [8][12][18] Fund Holdings - Fund holdings in the utility sector have increased, with the most significant increases in companies like Huaneng International (+1.1%), Anhui Energy (+0.9%), and Jintou Energy (+0.9%) [11][39] Market Dynamics - The report highlights that the average market clearing price for electricity in Guangdong increased by 4.5% year-on-year, while in Shanxi, it rose by 18.2% year-on-year [25][27] - Coal prices have weakened, with the Qinhuangdao Q5500 coal price at 685 CNY/ton, down 1.4% week-on-week [29][30] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on thermal power companies such as Jintou Energy, Huaneng International, Huadian International, Guodian Power, and Anhui Energy for potential investment opportunities [8][11] - For hydropower, it suggests investing in quality large hydropower companies like Yangtze Power and Guangxi Power [8] - For nuclear power, it recommends China General Nuclear Power as a long-term growth opportunity [8] - In the wind and solar sectors, it suggests waiting for the industry profit bottom to turn, with a focus on companies with a high proportion of wind power [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the electricity sector is maintained as "Increase" [5] Core Insights - In Q4 2025, the holdings of active funds in the electricity and public utilities sector slightly decreased, while index funds saw a slight increase. The overall holdings ratio for both types of funds was 1.18%, showing little change compared to Q3 [11] - Southern Power Grid plans to invest CNY 180 billion in fixed assets for 2026, marking a historical high for five consecutive years, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5% over the past five years. The investment will focus on new power system construction, strategic emerging industries, and enhancing quality power supply services [3][15] - The report suggests paying attention to high-dividend coal-fired power leaders and companies with stable electricity prices and coal-electric integration, such as Huaneng International and Huadian International, as well as flexible coal-fired power leaders like Qingda Environmental Protection [4] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4136.16 points, up 0.84%, while the CSI 300 Index closed at 4702.5 points, down 0.62%. The CITIC Power and Utilities Index closed at 3177.58 points, up 2.24%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 2.86 percentage points [63] Fund Holdings - Active funds' holdings in the electricity and public utilities sector decreased to 0.61%, down 1.31 percentage points year-on-year and down 0.03 percentage points quarter-on-quarter. In contrast, index funds' holdings increased to 1.77%, down 1.35 percentage points year-on-year but up 0.02 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [11][12] Investment Plans - Southern Power Grid's investment plan for 2026 includes CNY 180 billion, focusing on three areas: new power system construction, strategic emerging industries, and quality power supply service enhancement. This investment will support the integration and consumption of 40 million kilowatts of new energy installations in the southern region [3][15] Key Stocks - Recommended stocks include Huaneng International (A+H), Huadian International (A+H), Guodian Power, and Datang Power, which are identified as high-dividend coal-fired power leaders. Additionally, attention is drawn to wind and solar sectors, including Xintian Green Energy and Longyuan Power [4][8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utilities industry is "Bullish" [2] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The power sector is expected to see improved profitability and value re - evaluation after multiple rounds of power supply - demand contradictions. Coal - fired power's peak - shaving value is prominent, electricity prices may rise slightly, and the cost of coal - fired power enterprises is controllable. The performance of power operators is likely to improve significantly. For the natural gas sector, with the decline in upstream gas prices and the recovery of domestic consumption, the urban gas business can achieve stable gross margins and high growth in sales volume. Traders with low - cost long - term contract gas sources and receiving terminal assets may increase profits [5][98] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 This Week's Market Performance - As of January 23rd, the utilities sector rose 2.3%, outperforming the market (CSI 300 fell 0.6% to 4,702.50). The top three industries in terms of gains and losses were building materials (9.2%), petroleum and petrochemicals (7.7%), and steel (7.3%), while the bottom three were banks (-2.7%), communications (-2.1%), and non - bank finance (-1.5%) [12] - The power sector rose 1.72%, and the gas sector rose 7.21%. Among sub - industries, thermal power generation rose 2.71%, hydropower generation fell 0.89%, nuclear power generation rose 0.33%, thermal services rose 2.09%, comprehensive power services rose 4.56%, photovoltaic power generation rose 7.21%, and wind power generation rose 2.82% [14] - In the power sector, the top three gainers were Nanwang Energy (16.26%), Shanghai Electric Power (11.95%), and Zhongmin Energy (7.76%); the bottom three were Yangtze Power (-1.96%), Huaneng Power International (-1.47%), and Huaneng Hydropower (-0.87%). In the gas sector, the top three gainers were Zhongtai Co., Ltd. (23.02%), Jiufeng Energy (14.70%), and Furan Energy (13.15%); the bottom three were Shuifa Gas (0.00%), ENN Energy (1.45%), and Dazhong Public Utilities (2.26%) [17] 3.2 Power Industry Data Tracking 3.2.1 Thermal Coal Prices - In January, the annual long - term contract price of Qinhuangdao Port thermal coal (Q5500) was 684 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 10 yuan/ton. As of January 23rd, the market price of Shanxi - produced thermal coal (Q5500) at Qinhuangdao Port was 686 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 11 yuan/ton [23] - As of January 23rd, the pit - mouth price of Shaanxi Yulin thermal lump coal (Q6000) was 770 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 15 yuan/ton; the pit - mouth price (tax - included) of Datong南郊 coking coal (Q5500) was 626.08 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 1.82 yuan/ton; the wagon - loading price of Inner Mongolia Dongsheng large - sized clean coal (Q5500) was 564 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 5 yuan/ton [23] - As of January 22nd, the FOB spot price of Newcastle NEWC 5500 kcal thermal coal was 73.55 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 0.05 US dollars/ton; the ARA 6000 kcal thermal coal spot price was 101.5 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 4.80 US dollars/ton; the Richards Bay thermal coal FOB spot price was 80 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 3.95 US dollars/ton. As of January 23rd, the Newcastle NEWC index price was 108.4 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 1.2 US dollars/ton. The ex - warehouse price of Indonesian coal (Q5500) at Guangzhou Port was 731.9 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3.81 yuan/ton; the ex - warehouse price of Australian coal (Q5500) at Guangzhou Port was 737.15 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3.36 yuan/ton [26] 3.2.2 Thermal Coal Inventory and Power Plant Daily Consumption - As of January 23rd, the coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port was 582 tons, a week - on - week increase of 32 tons [30] - As of January 22nd, the coal inventory of 17 inland provinces was 9,010.4 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 290.3 tons (3.12%); the daily consumption of power plants in 17 inland provinces was 445.9 tons, a week - on - week increase of 33.7 tons/day (8.18%); the available days were 20.2 days, a decrease of 2.4 days compared to last week [32] - As of January 22nd, the coal inventory of 8 coastal provinces was 3,299.4 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 49.5 tons (1.48%); the daily consumption of power plants in 8 coastal provinces was 241.7 tons, a week - on - week increase of 23.9 tons/day (10.97%); the available days were 13.7 days, a decrease of 1.7 days compared to last week [32] 3.2.3 Hydropower Inflow Situation - As of January 23rd, the Three Gorges outbound flow was 9,180 cubic meters per second, a year - on - year increase of 13.05%, and flat week - on - week [45] 3.2.4 Key Power Market Transaction Electricity Prices - In the Guangdong day - ahead spot market, as of January 16th, the weekly average price was 349.15 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 10.85% and a year - on - year decrease of 6.2%. In the real - time spot market, the weekly average price was 291.58 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week decrease of 0.83% and a year - on - year decrease of 22.2% [52] - In the Shanxi day - ahead spot market, as of January 22nd, the weekly average price was 377.70 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 253.77% and a year - on - year increase of 15.9%. In the real - time spot market, the weekly average price was 385.26 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 194.3% and a year - on - year increase of 7.5% [59] - In the Shandong day - ahead spot market, as of January 18th, the weekly average price was 221.85 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 9.59% and a year - on - year decrease of 15.4%. In the real - time spot market, the weekly average price was 275.45 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 50.11% and a year - on - year increase of 11.9% [60] 3.3 Natural Gas Industry Data Tracking 3.3.1 Domestic and International Natural Gas Prices - As of January 23rd, the national index of LNG ex - factory prices at the Shanghai Oil and Gas Trading Center was 3,992 yuan/ton (about 2.85 yuan/cubic meter), a year - on - year decrease of 7.44% and a month - on - month increase of 3.72%. In November 2025, the average import price of domestic LNG was 490.97 US dollars/ton (about 2.48 yuan/cubic meter), a year - on - year decrease of 17.25% and a month - on - month increase of 2.80%. As of January 23rd, the CIF price of imported LNG in China was 11.32 US dollars/million British thermal units (about 2.93 yuan/cubic meter), a year - on - year decrease of 19.80% and a month - on - month increase of 9.58% [58] - As of January 21st, the European TTF spot price was 13.79 US dollars/million British thermal units, a year - on - year decrease of 10.3% and a week - on - week increase of 21.0%; the US HH spot price was 4.98 US dollars/million British thermal units, a year - on - year increase of 12.9% and a week - on - week increase of 68.8%; the Chinese DES spot price was 10.6 US dollars/million British thermal units, a year - on - year decrease of 22.6% and a week - on - week increase of 6.5% [61] 3.3.2 EU Natural Gas Supply, Demand, and Inventory - In the third week of 2026, the EU's natural gas supply was 6.34 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 14.8% and a week - on - week increase of 4.6%. Among them, LNG supply was 3.21 billion cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 12.6%, accounting for 50.6% of the natural gas supply; imported pipeline gas was 3.13 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 4.2% and a week - on - week decrease of 2.6%. From January to March 2026, the EU's cumulative natural gas supply was 18.28 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 11.2% [65] - In the fourth week of 2026, the EU's natural gas inventory was 54.489 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year decrease of 14.60% and a week - on - week decrease of 4.45%. As of January 21st, 2026, the EU's natural gas inventory level was 47.6% [73] - In the third week of 2026, the EU's estimated natural gas consumption was 11.82 billion cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 0.8% and a year - on - year increase of 6.2%. From January to March 2026, the EU's estimated cumulative natural gas consumption was 33.49 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 13.4% [75] 3.3.3 Domestic Natural Gas Supply and Demand - In November 2025, the apparent domestic natural gas consumption was 36.28 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 4.1%. From January to November 2025, the cumulative apparent domestic natural gas consumption was 388 billion cubic meters, a cumulative year - on - year decrease of 0.1% [78] - In December 2025, the domestic natural gas production was 22.98 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 5.4%. The LNG import volume was 8.48 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 18.8% and a month - on - month increase of 22.2%. The PNG import volume was 4.97 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 12.7% and a month - on - month decrease of 0.8%. From January to December 2025, the cumulative domestic natural gas production was 261.89 billion cubic meters, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 6.3%. The cumulative LNG import volume was 68.43 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year decrease of 10.7%. The cumulative PNG import volume was 59.43 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 8.0% [79] 3.4 This Week's Industry News 3.4.1 Power Industry - Related News - In December 2025, the power generation of above - scale industrial enterprises was 858.6 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 0.1%. From January to December 2025, it was 9,715.9 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 2.2%. In December 2025, the decline of thermal power narrowed, and the growth rates of hydropower, nuclear power, wind power, and solar power generation slowed down [87] - Facing the severe test of winter power supply, the national energy system took multiple measures to ensure stable supply. After winter 2026, the national electricity load increased rapidly, exceeding 1.4 billion kilowatts for the first time on January 20th, reaching 1.417 billion kilowatts and setting three consecutive winter records. The daily electricity consumption also exceeded 30 billion kWh for the first time in winter, reaching 30.47 billion kWh on January 19th [87] 3.4.2 Natural Gas Industry - Related News - From January to December 2025, the natural gas production of above - scale industrial enterprises was 261.9 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 6.2%. In December, the production was 23 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 5.1% [88] 3.5 This Week's Important Announcements - Shenergy Co., Ltd.: In 2025, the power generation of its controlled power plants was 57.654 billion kWh, a year - on - year decrease of 1.7%. The on - grid electricity was 55.376 billion kWh, with an average on - grid electricity price of 0.494 yuan/kWh (tax - included). In the fourth quarter of 2025, it added 2.0672 million kilowatts of controlled installed capacity. As of the end of 2025, its controlled installed capacity was 20.6611 million kilowatts, a year - on - year increase of 15.1% [89] - Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd.: From January to December 2025, its combined power generation was 78.232 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 1.41%. The on - grid electricity was 74.979 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 1.49%. The average on - grid electricity price was 0.58 yuan/kWh. As of the end of December 2025, its controlled installed capacity was 26.3213 million kilowatts, and clean energy accounted for 62.59% of the installed capacity [90] - Hubei Energy Group Co., Ltd.: As of the end of 2025, its total assets were 100.081 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.83%. The attributable net profit was 1.896 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.51% [91] - SDIC Power Holdings Co., Ltd.: From October to December 2025, the power generation of its controlled enterprises was 33.142 billion kWh, and the on - grid electricity was 32.229 billion kWh, a year - on - year decrease of 14.22% and 14.43% respectively. From January to December 2025, the power generation was 158.093 billion kWh, and the on - grid electricity was 154.209 billion kWh, a year - on - year decrease of 8.12% and 8.06% respectively. In the fourth quarter, it added 2.1471 million kilowatts of controlled installed capacity. As of the end of the fourth quarter, its installed controlled capacity was 46.8956 million kilowatts [92] - Guanghui Energy Co., Ltd.: It is estimated that the attributable net profit in 2025 will be between 1.32 billion yuan and 1.47 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 50.03% - 55.13% [93] - Furan Energy Group Co., Ltd.: In 2025, its natural gas supply was 4.931 billion cubic meters, and its operating revenue was 33.754 billion yuan, a year - on -

Core Viewpoint - Recently, Guoneng (Kangping) New Energy Development Co., Ltd. was established, focusing on various energy-related services and technologies [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Guoneng (Kangping) New Energy Development Co., Ltd. has a registered capital of 340 million yuan [1] - The legal representative of the company is Yu Yanhui [1] - The company’s business scope includes power generation, transmission, and distribution services, as well as wind power technology services and related system research and development [1] Group 2: Ownership Structure - The company is jointly owned by Guoneng (Shenyang) Thermal Power Co., Ltd. and Liaoning Liaokang Fengyi New Energy Co., Ltd. [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the power industry, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The power industry is entering a new phase characterized by rational investment, market-oriented power generation, and spot pricing for electricity [2][3]. - The report highlights a significant cooling in new energy investments, while thermal power is expected to reach its investment peak by 2026 [5][17]. - The introduction of the "1502" document is expected to shift the electricity pricing model towards a more flexible, market-driven approach, enhancing the role of spot trading [3][29]. Summary by Sections 1. Power Industry Investment and Capacity Situation - Investment in new energy has notably decreased, while thermal power investment continues to grow. The peak for thermal power investment is anticipated in 2026 [5][17]. - Monthly capacity additions show a stark contrast before and after the "531" policy, with thermal power gradually approaching its production peak [5][10]. 2. New Trends in Electricity Reform for 2026 - Market-oriented power generation is gaining traction, with competitive bidding results for new energy projects being favorable. Nuclear power is also increasing its market entry ratio [3][29]. - The "1502" document has loosened the previous pricing model, significantly increasing the weight of spot trading in electricity transactions [3][29]. 3. Analysis of the Second Half of Electricity Reform - New energy capacity additions are expected to slow significantly, while thermal power generation is projected to see substantial growth. The report estimates an increase in thermal power generation from a decline of 37.8 billion kWh in 2025 to an increase of 135.6 billion kWh in 2026, representing a growth rate of 2.20% [3][10]. - The annual long-term contract price decline is more significant than expected, creating potential profit opportunities for thermal power in the spot market [3][10]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the challenges faced by thermal power may reverse, with a focus on high-quality leading companies and integrated coal-power operators. The expected stabilization of coal prices and significant growth in thermal power generation are key factors for this turnaround [3][10][29]. - Recommended companies include major state-owned enterprises in the power sector and integrated coal-power operators, which are expected to show resilience and high dividend attributes [3][10].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the establishment of Guodian Investment (Tianjin) Energy Investment Co., Ltd., which is fully owned by the State Power Investment Corporation [1] - The registered capital of the new company is 200 million yuan, indicating a significant investment in the energy sector [1] - The business scope of the company includes investment activities with its own funds, energy management services, energy storage technology services, and sales of hydrogen refueling and storage facilities [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the public utility sector and the power generation sector [2]. Core Viewpoints - The report argues that the core logic determining the valuation of power stocks has changed in the new energy era, with expectations of a rebound in electricity prices and stock valuations as coal prices stabilize [4][6]. - It highlights that the most challenging phase for electricity supply and demand in China has passed, with expectations of a recovery in demand starting in 2026 [4][7]. - The report emphasizes that the valuation gap between U.S. and Chinese power stocks has widened significantly, with U.S. power stocks trading at 2-4 times the price-to-book (PB) ratio of their Chinese counterparts [4][6][7]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several undervalued power operators, including Huaneng International, Guodian Power, and China Power [3][8]. - It suggests that the capacity price increase in 2026 will benefit thermal power, while the stabilization of energy prices will favor nuclear, green, and hydropower [8]. Market Dynamics - The report notes that both China and the U.S. are experiencing similar electricity shortages due to a slowdown in the growth of base-load power sources, with structural demand exceeding expectations potentially leading to supply crises [5][26]. - It discusses the significant differences in electricity pricing structures between the two countries, with U.S. electricity prices being significantly higher due to various systemic costs [56][58]. Price Trends and Projections - The report predicts that by 2026, the industrial electricity prices in China will be significantly lower than those in the U.S., enhancing the competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing [6][11]. - It highlights that the electricity price gap between the two countries is expected to continue to widen, benefiting China's manufacturing sector [6][8]. Supply and Demand Outlook - The report indicates that the most severe supply-demand imbalance in China has passed, with expectations of a recovery in electricity demand driven by increased manufacturing investment [7][8]. - It also notes that the U.S. is facing a similar situation, with a projected decline in gas-fired electricity generation and a potential increase in coal-fired generation [5][30].

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Guodian Power has experienced a decline of 3.17% year-to-date, with significant fluctuations in trading volume and net capital outflow, indicating potential investor concerns about the company's financial performance and market position [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Guodian Power reported a revenue of 125.205 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.47% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 6.777 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 26.27% [2]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Guodian Power was 330,100, a decrease of 9.72% compared to the previous period [2]. - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder increased by 10.76% to 54,028 shares [2]. Dividend Distribution - Guodian Power has cumulatively distributed dividends amounting to 30.131 billion yuan since its A-share listing, with 9.275 billion yuan distributed over the last three years [3]. Major Shareholders - As of September 30, 2025, China Securities Finance Corporation held 899.7 million shares, remaining unchanged from the previous period, making it the second-largest circulating shareholder [3]. - Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, the third-largest circulating shareholder, reduced its holdings by 169 million shares to 299 million shares [3].

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the establishment of Guoneng (Kangping) New Energy Development Co., Ltd. with a registered capital of 340 million yuan, focusing on various energy-related services [1] - The company's business scope includes power generation, transmission, distribution, and installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical facilities [1] - The shareholders of the company are Guodian Power (600795) and Liaoning Liaokang Fengyi New Energy Co., Ltd., indicating a collaboration in the renewable energy sector [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the establishment of Guoneng (Kangping) New Energy Development Co., Ltd., which focuses on various energy-related services including power generation, transmission, and renewable energy technologies [1][2]. - The company has a registered capital of 340 million RMB and is co-owned by Guodian Power (600795) and Liaoning Liaokang Fengyi New Energy Co., Ltd. [1][2]. - The business scope includes power generation, transmission, distribution, and related technical services for wind and solar energy [1][2]. Group 2 - The legal representative of the company is Yu Yanhui, and it is registered in Kangping County, Shenyang, Liaoning Province [2]. - The company is classified as an "other limited liability company" under the national industry standard for electricity production [2]. - The operational period of the company is set from January 15, 2026, to January 19, 2026, indicating a fixed-term registration [2].