Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [9]. Core Insights - The coal sector is currently characterized by low capacity utilization, high inventory levels, and poor profitability, indicating a significant oversupply situation. This suggests a higher likelihood of "anti-involution" measures being effective. Additionally, the coal sector is undervalued, with coking coal showing the highest valuation advantage, followed by thermal coal [2][7]. - Companies such as Pingmei Shenma, Panjiang, Shanmei International, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Gansu Energy show greater elasticity in their operations. However, when considering investment safety (debt ratios), Pingmei Shenma, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Jinkong Coal are more favorable [2][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The coal index (Yangtze) fell by 0.69%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.78 percentage points, ranking 27th out of 32 industries. The thermal coal market price as of July 18 was 642 CNY/ton, up by 10 CNY/ton week-on-week. The outlook suggests potential short-term price increases due to high temperature demand, although rising port inventories may limit sustained price growth [6][21][22]. Supply and Demand Analysis - As of July 17, the daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was 6.33 million tons, up 11.1% week-on-week. The total coal inventory was 123.41 million tons, down 0.8% from the previous week, with a usable days supply of 19.5 days, a decrease of 2.3 days [22][41]. Individual Company Analysis - The report highlights specific companies with significant operational elasticity: Pingmei Shenma, Jinkong Coal, and Shanmei International are noted as elastic stocks. For long-term stable profit leaders, China Coal Energy and China Shenhua are recommended, while for transformation and growth, Electric Power Investment and Xinji Energy are suggested [8][38]. Price Trends - The report indicates that the price of thermal coal is expected to remain supported in the short term due to tight supply conditions, while coking coal prices are also expected to maintain strength due to ongoing demand from steel production [22][49].

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 for the coal economy, with a resonance between fundamentals and policies, making it an opportune time to invest in the coal sector [3][11] - Short-term coal prices are expected to rise due to seasonal demand, with a potential extension of this demand until late August or early September [3][11] - The supply-demand imbalance is characterized by a temporary excess in supply due to recent policies and increased imports, rather than an absolute overcapacity [3][11] - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to stabilize coal prices, which will positively impact downstream industries and help restore profitability in the coal sector [3][11] Summary by Sections Coal Price Trends - As of July 19, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 634 CNY/ton, up 10 CNY/ton week-on-week [3][33] - The price for coking coal at Jing Tang port is 1420 CNY/ton, an increase of 110 CNY/ton week-on-week [3][35] - International thermal coal prices have also seen fluctuations, with Newcastle coal at 66.5 USD/ton, up 1.0 USD/ton week-on-week [3][33] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The capacity utilization rate for thermal coal mines is 94.6%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points week-on-week [3][11] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces has increased by 36,000 tons/day (+10.14%) and in coastal provinces by 27,100 tons/day (+12.62%) [3][11] - The chemical sector's coal consumption has decreased by 7,100 tons/day (-1.03%), while the steel industry's blast furnace operating rate has increased to 83.5% (+0.31 percentage points) [3][11] Long-term Outlook - The coal sector is expected to face supply constraints until the 14th Five-Year Plan, necessitating new capacity to meet long-term energy demands [12][13] - The coal industry is characterized by high performance, cash flow, and dividend yields, with a favorable long-term outlook [12][13] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-quality coal companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others for investment opportunities [12][13]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal supply-demand relationship continues to optimize, with port inventories decreasing and coal prices rising. Port coal prices increased by 10 CNY/ton week-on-week, while pit coal prices saw significant increases of 30 CNY/ton, 22 CNY/ton, and 14 CNY/ton in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi respectively [4][13][69] - The report highlights the impact of high temperatures on electricity consumption, with the maximum national electricity load exceeding 1.5 billion kilowatts, which is an increase of 0.55 billion kilowatts compared to last year. This trend is expected to support further increases in coal prices [4][13][69] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the recovery of coal production after the flood season and the ongoing demand from power plants due to rising temperatures [4][13][69] Summary by Sections 1. Thermal Coal - Port inventories continue to decrease, with a week-on-week increase in port coal prices [10][13] - The production capacity utilization rate in the Sanxi region increased by 0.49 percentage points, reaching 90.83% as of July 16 [20][69] - The average daily coal intake at ports increased by 21,600 tons week-on-week [13][69] 2. Coking Coal - The production capacity utilization rate for sample coal mines decreased by 0.18 percentage points due to production adjustments [5][36] - Coking coal prices at ports increased, with the price at Jing Tang Port rising by 90 CNY/ton week-on-week [37][69] - The inventory of coking coal production enterprises decreased by 255,600 tons week-on-week [44][69] 3. Coke - The report notes that coking enterprises are facing cost pressures due to rising coking coal prices, leading to a decrease in production rates [6][45] - The average profit per ton of coke has improved slightly, indicating a potential recovery in the sector [51][69] 4. Anthracite - The price of anthracite remained stable, with no significant changes reported [63][69] 5. Key Companies and Investment Logic - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong cash flow and high asset quality, such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal [7][8][69] - It highlights the investment value of coal companies as stable assets amid market fluctuations [7][69]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utility sector is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of core assets in Hong Kong's electric power equipment sector, highlighting the strong approval of coal power installations and the ongoing demand for pumped storage [5][6] - The report indicates that the approval of coal power installations is expected to remain high, with approximately 31 GW approved in the first half of 2025, maintaining levels similar to 2024 [17] - The report notes that the growth in electricity load is expected to outpace overall electricity consumption growth, indicating a long-term trend that will rely heavily on conventional power sources [18] - The wind power sector is experiencing a slowdown in the rapid scaling of turbine sizes, which may lead to improved profitability for wind turbine manufacturers [22][34] Summary by Sections Electric Power Equipment - The report highlights the strong approval of coal power installations, with 90 GW, 83 GW, and 78 GW approved in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, and an expectation to exceed 80 GW in 2025 [17] - The demand for pumped storage is projected to remain high, with significant approvals in recent years, indicating a robust market for this segment [21] - Key companies to focus on include Harbin Electric, Dongfang Electric (H), and Goldwind Technology (H), along with A-share counterparts [6][34] Electricity Production - In June 2025, the industrial electricity production reached 796.3 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 1.7%, with a daily average of 26.54 billion kWh [35] - The report notes a narrowing decline in hydropower output and an acceleration in solar power generation, while wind and thermal power growth has slowed [35][38] Coal Industry - In June 2025, coal imports decreased significantly, with a year-on-year decline of 25.9%, attributed to low domestic coal prices [43] - The report indicates that domestic coal production is at a turning point, with a year-on-year increase of 3.0% in June, but with pressures from low prices affecting production levels in key regions [57] - Recommendations include focusing on leading coal companies with high long-term contracts, such as China Coal Energy and China Shenhua Energy [43]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended (Maintain)" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the coal prices are expected to continue rising due to increased demand driven by high temperatures and a recovering supply from major production areas [2][59] - The report highlights that the focus should be on companies with stable performance and high return on equity (ROE), as well as those with attractive valuations and dividend yields [60] Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Data Tracking - Thermal coal prices have rebounded significantly, with Qinhuangdao thermal coal closing at 644 RMB/ton on July 18, an increase of 10 RMB/ton week-on-week [3][12] - Coking coal prices have also risen, with Shanxi coking coal reaching 1420 RMB/ton, up 110 RMB/ton week-on-week [4][32] 2. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report notes that the supply of thermal coal is tightening, with June imports down 26% year-on-year [2][59] - Daily consumption of thermal coal has increased, with coastal provinces averaging 222.3 million tons per day, a week-on-week increase of 3.5 million tons [17][21] 3. Price Trends - The long-term contract price for thermal coal (Q5500) is reported at 666 RMB/ton, showing a month-on-month decrease of 0.4% and a year-on-year decrease of 4.9% [3][12] - The coking coal price index is at 1111 RMB/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 42 RMB/ton, while the cost index is at 1286 RMB/ton, indicating a gap of 175 RMB/ton [37][38] 4. Recommended Stocks - The report recommends a combination of companies including Shanxi Coal International, Huabei Mining, Pingmei Shenma, Shanxi Coking Coal, Yanzhou Coal, Shaanxi Coal, China Shenhua, and others for investment [2][60] 5. Market Performance - The coal sector has underperformed compared to the broader market, with specific stocks showing varied performance [54][60]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the negative impact from the mid-year report has been fully absorbed, and the fundamentals of the coal industry remain upward [1] - The coal sector has underperformed the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 0.74% compared to a 1.09% increase in the index, resulting in a relative underperformance of 1.83 percentage points [2] - Key monitored enterprises reported an average daily coal sales volume of 7.31 million tons, which is a week-on-week increase of 2.8% and a year-on-year increase of 4.7% [2] - The report highlights a decrease in coal inventory by 4% week-on-week, while year-on-year inventory has increased by 19.8% [2] Summary by Sections Coal Market Performance - The coal sector saw 6 stocks rise and 31 stocks fall during the week, with ST Dazhou showing the highest increase of 4.89% [2] - The average daily sales of thermal coal increased by 3.2% week-on-week, while coking coal sales rose by 1.9% [2] Price Trends - As of July 18, 2025, the price index for thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 663 RMB/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.15% [3] - The price of coking coal at Jing Tang Port was 1420 RMB/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 8.4% [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that social inventory continues to decline, and current demand remains promising, with domestic power plants showing a significant increase in daily coal consumption [6] - The report recommends focusing on high-dividend thermal coal companies and coking coal companies that are experiencing turnaround potential, such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the coal sector, highlighting their stable performance and growth potential [3][12]. Core Insights - National electricity load has reached new highs, with peak season demand expected to drive coal prices upward. The report anticipates that by mid-August, prices may exceed 750 RMB/ton, with a price center around 700 RMB/ton for the second half of the year [2][7]. - Coal supply is decreasing significantly, with June 2025 coal imports down by 11.1% year-on-year, and domestic coal production showing mixed results. The overall capacity utilization rate in the coal mining sector has dropped to 69.3%, the lowest since Q1 2020 [2][21][38]. - The demand side shows a positive trend, with thermal power generation growth turning positive since late May, and electricity consumption reaching record levels due to rising temperatures [2][7][33]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: 1. Huayang Co., Ltd. for stable performance and year-on-year production growth 2. Jinko Coal Industry for high net cash growth potential 3. Industry leaders like Shaanxi Coal and China Shenhua for stable earnings 4. Shanmei International for recovery in production 5. Xinji Energy for coal-electricity integrated growth 6. CGN Mining for benefiting from nuclear power growth [3][12]. Market Performance - As of July 18, 2025, the coal sector has seen a weekly decline of 0.7%, underperforming compared to the broader market indices [13][15]. - Yunnan Coal Energy has shown the highest weekly increase at 4.11%, while Dayou Energy has experienced the largest decline at 10.33% [18][19]. Industry Dynamics - The report notes that coal prices are on an upward trend, with significant increases in both port and production prices. For instance, Qinhuangdao port's Q5500 coal price reached 634 RMB/ton, a weekly increase of 10 RMB/ton [8][10]. - The report highlights the structural tightness in coal supply, with power plants' coal inventories dropping below levels seen in 2023 and 2024 [2][7].

Investment Rating - The coal industry is rated as "Overweight" indicating an expectation for the industry to outperform the overall market [3][29]. Core Views - The report anticipates a recovery in coal companies' performance in the second half of 2025, driven by a rebound in coal prices after a bottoming out in the second quarter [3]. - Domestic raw coal production increased by 5.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, while coal imports decreased by 11.1% [3][13]. - The average price of thermal coal and coking coal at ports fell significantly in the second quarter of 2025, with thermal coal prices dropping approximately 25.79% year-on-year [3][17]. Supply and Demand Analysis - Domestic raw coal production reached 2.405 billion tons in the first half of 2025, up from 2.266 billion tons in the same period of 2024, with notable increases in Shanxi (10.1%) and Xinjiang (12.4%) [8][9]. - Coal imports totaled 22.2 million tons in the first half of 2025, marking an 11.1% decline compared to the previous year, with negative growth observed since March 2025 [13][18]. - The average price of 5500 kcal thermal coal at ports was approximately 630 CNY/ton in Q2 2025, down from 850 CNY/ton in Q2 2024, reflecting a significant price drop [3][17]. Company Performance Forecast - Companies expected to exceed performance expectations include China Shenhua (EPS 1.24, YOY -16.62%), Electric Power Investment (EPS 1.36, YOY 3.49%), and Xinji Energy (EPS 0.38, YOY -15.78%) [3][20]. - Companies with performance in line with expectations include Shaanxi Coal (EPS 0.86, YOY -21.1%) and Yanzhou Coal (EPS 0.54, YOY -47.24%) [3][20]. - The only company expected to underperform is Shanxi Black Cat (EPS -0.25, YOY -14.61%) [3][20]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on stable, high-dividend stocks such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and China Coal Energy [3]. - It also suggests considering undervalued stocks with potential for growth, including Shanxi Coking Coal, Huabei Mining, Electric Power Investment, Yanzhou Coal, and Pingmei Shenma [3]. - Attention is drawn to Xinji Energy as a growth stock benefiting from coal-electricity integration [3].

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Group 1 - The core concept of the new "anti-involution" supply-side reform differs significantly from the 2016 supply-side reform, focusing on regulating low-price competition rather than eliminating backward production capacity [1] - The "anti-involution" strategy aims to stabilize the price bottom in the coal industry by reducing disorderly competition, which is expected to lead to a more pragmatic bottom in the current market [1][3] - The report recommends leading companies in the coal sector, including China Shenhua (601088.SH), Shaanxi Coal (601225.SH), China Coal Energy (601898.SH), and Jinkong Coal (601001.SH), as they are expected to benefit from the release of performance risks [1] Group 2 - The cement industry serves as a successful case of "anti-involution," where collaborative production cuts have led to a recovery in industry profitability, highlighting the challenges of implementing similar strategies in the coal sector [2] - The coal industry is currently at a fundamental turning point, with over 50% of coal enterprises reporting losses, particularly in coking coal, indicating a need for production cuts to stabilize prices [3] - The supply side has shown a significant decrease in production from April to May, with spontaneous production cuts occurring due to economic pressures, while demand has started to recover, suggesting a potential turning point for electricity consumption growth [3]