Group 1 - The coal mining sector experienced a decline of 2.24% on July 31, with Huabei Mining leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3573.21, down 1.18%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11009.77, down 1.73% [1] - Major coal mining stocks showed significant declines, with Huabei Mining down 4.95% and other notable declines including Lu'an Environmental Energy down 4.85% and Pingmei Shenma down 4.57% [1] Group 2 - The coal mining sector saw a net outflow of 863 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 624 million yuan [1] - The table of fund flows indicates that China Shennong had a net inflow of 72.29 million yuan from main funds, while other companies like Electric Power Energy and SuNeng had mixed results in fund flows [2] - The overall trend shows that while main funds are withdrawing, retail investors are actively buying into certain stocks within the coal mining sector [2]

格隆汇7月31日｜A股钢铁、煤炭等周期股早盘集体走低，安阳钢铁、酒钢宏兴、新钢股份、安泰集 团、包钢股份跌超5%，晋控煤业、山西焦煤、重庆钢铁、华菱钢铁、三钢闽光等跟跌。 ...

智通财经7月31日电，钢铁、煤炭等周期股早盘集体走低，安阳钢铁、酒钢宏兴、新钢股份、安泰集 团、包钢股份跌超5%，晋控煤业、山西焦煤、重庆钢铁、华菱钢铁、三钢闽光等跟跌。 钢铁、煤炭股集体走低 安阳钢铁等多股跌超5% ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal industry is "Positive (Maintain)" [1] Core Views - The coal market is experiencing a rebound in prices for thermal coal and coking coal, indicating a favorable fundamental outlook [4][17] - The current price of Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal is 653 CNY/ton, reflecting a 7.2% increase from the lowest price earlier this year [4][35] - The supply side remains constrained with a low operating rate of 81.3% among 442 coal mines in Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia [4][25] - The demand for electricity coal is high due to the summer peak season, supporting price increases [4][25] - Coking coal prices have also surged, with the price of main coking coal at Jing Tang Port reaching 1680 CNY/ton, a 16.67% increase [4][26] Summary by Sections Investment Perspective - The coal market fundamentals are favorable, and it is time to position for growth as prices are expected to recover towards long-term contract prices around 670 CNY [4][17] - The price of coking coal is more influenced by supply and demand dynamics, with current prices indicating a recovery from previous lows [4][17] Market Performance - The coal index rose by 7.98%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 6.29 percentage points [28] - Major coal companies have shown significant price increases, with Lu'an Energy up by 31.22% and Jinko Coal up by 18.83% [28] Key Indicators - The average PE ratio for the coal sector is 12.23, and the PB ratio is 1.26, indicating relatively low valuations compared to other sectors [29][32] - The port price for thermal coal has seen a slight increase, with Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal price rising by 1.71% [35][38] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The operating rate of coal mines is at a low level, which may lead to further price increases as supply tightens [4][25] - The demand for non-electric coal remains strong, with methanol production rates at historical highs [4][25] Investment Recommendations - Four main investment lines are suggested: 1. Cycle logic: Jin控煤业 and 兖矿能源 for thermal coal 2. Dividend logic: 中国神华 and 中煤能源 for dividend potential 3. Diversified aluminum elasticity: 神火股份 and 电投能源 4. Growth logic: 新集能源 and 广汇能源 [5][18]

从中证沪港深互联互通中小综合能源指数持仓样本的行业来看，煤炭占比37.69%、焦炭占比19.45%、 油气开采占比12.76%、燃油炼制占比12.13%、油田服务占比8.87%、油气流通及其他占比5.85%、天然 气加工占比3.25%。 资料显示，该指数系列样本每半年调整一次，样本调整实施时间分别为每年6月和12月的第二个星期五 的下一交易日。权重因子随样本定期调整而调整，调整时间与指数样本定期调整实施时间相同。在下一 个定期调整日前，权重因子一般固定不变。特殊情况下将对该指数系列样本进行临时调整。当样本退市 时，将其从指数样本中剔除。样本公司发生收购、合并、分拆等情形的处理，参照计算与维护细则处 理。当中证沪港深500指数、中证沪港深互联互通中小综合指数和中证沪港深互联互通综合指数样本发 生变动时，将进行相应调整。 据了解，中证沪港深行业指数系列将中证沪港深 500、中证沪港深互联互通中小综合以及中证沪港深互 联互通综合指数样本按行业分类标准分别分为 11 个行业，再以各行业全部证券作为样本编制指数，以 反映中证沪港深指数系列中不同行业公司证券的整体表现。该指数以2004年12月31日为基日，以1000.0 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that after the "peak summer" period, there may be adjustments in the pace of coal price recovery, but with the heating season starting in October, coal price support is expected to strengthen again, indicating that the low point of coal prices in June may be the lowest for the year [1][5] - The coal industry is expected to see a rational release of supply in the second half of the year, combined with marginal improvements in demand, leading to an overall rebound in coal prices, which will aid in the recovery of industry profitability [1][2] - The domestic electricity demand is projected to grow steadily, with a forecasted year-on-year growth rate of 5-6% by 2025, and an expected improvement in coal demand in the second half of the year compared to the first half [3] Group 2 - Policy adjustments are expected to lead to a more rational coal supply, reducing the "quantity compensates for price" situation and enhancing safety and sustainability in the industry [4] - Coking coal prices are anticipated to rebound, but the sustainability of this rebound will depend on whether production cuts are realized and if iron and steel production meets expectations [6] - The report recommends focusing on high-dividend stocks and those with high profit elasticity in the short term, while favoring companies with strong resource endowments and cost advantages in the long term, including China Shenhua (601088), China Coal Energy (601898), and others [7]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [10] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the potential for coal prices to rebound due to the "anti-involution" policy, which is expected to lead to actual production cuts and improve coal prices. The analysis is based on the mean reversion of return on equity (ROE) and the reasonable profit distribution levels of thermal coal and coking coal within their respective industrial chains [2][6][8] Summary by Sections Introduction - The "anti-involution" policy has catalyzed significant increases in coal commodities and equity prices. The report highlights the importance of understanding the future space for coal under this policy, particularly following the State Energy Administration's notice regarding coal mine production inspections [6][18] ROE Perspective - The report calculates the expected central price levels for thermal coal and coking coal based on historical average ROE. The central price for thermal coal is estimated at 749 CNY/ton, which is 96 CNY/ton higher than the price of 653 CNY/ton on July 25, 2025 (+14.7%). For coking coal, the central price is estimated at 1838 CNY/ton, which is 158 CNY/ton higher than the July 25 price of 1680 CNY/ton (+9.4%) [6][34][35] Industry Chain Perspective - The report assesses the reasonable price levels for thermal coal and coking coal based on profit distribution in the coal-electricity and coal-steel industrial chains. It estimates that the reasonable price for thermal coal could be between 776 CNY/ton and 835 CNY/ton, reflecting potential increases of 18.9% and 27.9% respectively from current prices. For coking coal, the reasonable price could range from 1707 CNY/ton to 2094 CNY/ton, with corresponding increases of 1.6% to 24.7% [7][44][45] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that there is still room for price-to-book (PB) mean reversion, indicating a favorable investment ratio for coal stocks. It recommends focusing on short-term rebounds and long-term reversal opportunities in the coal sector. Specific stock recommendations include: 1. Elastic stocks: Lu'an Environmental Energy, Pingmei Shenma, Huaibei Mining, Shanxi Coking Coal, Yanzhou Coal, Jinkong Coal, and Shanmei International 2. Long-term stable profit leaders: China Coal Energy (A+H), China Shenhua (A+H), and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical 3. Transition growth stocks: Electric Power Investment Energy and New Energy [8][50][52]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The current phase is seen as the beginning of a new upward cycle in the coal economy, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, making it an opportune time to invest in the coal sector [11][12] - The report highlights a tightening supply side due to government policies aimed at curbing overproduction, which is expected to support a rebound in coal prices [3][11] - The underlying investment logic of coal capacity shortages remains unchanged, with a balanced short-term supply-demand situation and a medium to long-term gap still anticipated [11][12] Summary by Sections Coal Price Tracking - As of July 26, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 645 CNY/ton, an increase of 11 CNY/ton week-on-week [30] - The price for coking coal at Jing Tang port is reported at 1650 CNY/ton, up 230 CNY/ton week-on-week [32] Supply and Demand Tracking - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 94%, down 0.6 percentage points week-on-week, while the utilization rate for coking coal mines is 86.9%, up 0.8 percentage points [11][42] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces has decreased by 51,000 tons/day (-13.04%) and in coastal provinces by 19,600 tons/day (-8.1%) [11][42] Inventory Situation - Coal inventory in coastal provinces increased by 429,000 tons week-on-week, while inland provinces saw a slight increase of 85,000 tons [11] Company Performance - The coal sector has shown strong performance, with the coal mining sector rising by 8.00% this week, outperforming the broader market [15][17] - Key companies to focus on include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and China Coal Energy, which are noted for their stable operations and solid performance [12][13]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [10] Core Insights - The recent notice from the National Energy Administration regarding coal mine production checks is interpreted as a significant policy move to curb overproduction, potentially leading to a marginal reduction in coal supply of 140 million tons in the second half of the year, which represents 3% of the projected national coal output for 2024 [2][7] - The coal index (Yangtze) increased by 7.93% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 6.24 percentage points, indicating strong market performance [6][20] - The price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao port reached 653 RMB/ton, an increase of 11 RMB/ton week-on-week, while coking coal prices at Jingtang port rose to 1680 RMB/ton, up 240 RMB/ton week-on-week [6][20] Summary by Sections Policy and Production Impact - The policy aims to stabilize coal prices above long-term contract prices by enforcing stricter production limits, with annual coal output not exceeding announced capacity and monthly output limited to 110% of announced capacity [8] - The production check will cover eight provinces, including Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang, with significant overproduction noted in Xinjiang and some months exceeding 100% capacity utilization in Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia [8][14] Market Performance - The coal sector's strong performance is attributed to favorable fundamentals and expectations of reduced supply due to the production checks, leading to a positive outlook for coal prices in the short term [6][20] - The report highlights that the demand for thermal coal is expected to rise due to high temperatures increasing electricity consumption, further supporting price increases [20] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies based on their potential for growth and stability, including: - Elastic stocks: Lu'an Energy, Pingmei Shenma, Huabei Mining, Shanxi Coking Coal, Yanzhou Coal, and Shanxi Coal International - Long-term stable profit leaders: China Coal Energy (A+H), China Shenhua (A+H), and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical - Transitioning growth companies: Electric Power Investment Energy and New Energy [9]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for several coal companies, including China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and Xinji Energy, among others [10][11]. Core Viewpoints - The coal mining industry is experiencing a price rebound due to policy interventions aimed at regulating production and stabilizing supply [2][12]. - The recent "overproduction" inspection by the National Energy Administration has catalyzed a positive market sentiment, leading to a slight increase in coal prices [14][33]. - The overall supply recovery in coal-producing regions remains limited, with some mines resuming normal production while others are temporarily halting operations due to monthly production targets and adverse weather conditions [14][33]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The CITIC Coal Index rose by 8.00%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 6.31 percentage points, marking it as the top performer among CITIC sectors [2][75]. - As of July 25, the price of Qinhuangdao port Q5500 thermal coal reached approximately 650 CNY/ton, reflecting an increase of 11 CNY/ton week-on-week [33]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side is constrained due to inspections and production regulations, which have led to a cautious optimism among market participants regarding price stability [14][33]. - Downstream demand remains stable, particularly from the metallurgical and chemical sectors, contributing to a positive outlook for coal prices [14][33]. Focus on Key Companies - The report highlights several companies with strong performance potential, including China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Xinji Energy, recommending them for investment due to their robust earnings forecasts [10][11]. - The report also emphasizes the importance of monitoring domestic supply conditions and the recovery of imported coal from Mongolia [7][11]. Price Trends - The report notes that the price of coking coal has seen significant increases, with some varieties rising by 300 to 400 CNY/ton since July [6][39]. - The price of main coking coal at the port reached 1,680 CNY/ton, up 240 CNY/ton week-on-week, driven by strong demand and limited supply [39][51]. Inventory and Production Insights - Inventory levels for coking coal are decreasing, with port inventories reported at 292,000 tons, down 29,000 tons week-on-week [48][63]. - The average profit per ton of coke has decreased, indicating ongoing challenges for coking companies despite rising prices [70][74].