Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for several steel companies, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and others, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [3][3][3]. Core Views - The revision of the capacity replacement plan by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is expected to improve the supply-demand dynamics in the steel industry marginally. The new draft includes stricter compliance requirements for capacity replacement, which may lead to a more regulated market [3][3]. - The report notes a decrease in steel profits, with specific margins for rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel declining by 7, 17, and 23 yuan per ton, respectively, while electric arc furnace steel margins increased by 1 yuan per ton [1][1][1]. - Steel production increased to 8.65 million tons, with a notable rise in rebar production, while total inventory decreased by 260,100 tons, indicating a tightening market [2][2][2]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - As of October 24, 2025, the price of 20mm HRB400 rebar in Shanghai was 3,190 yuan per ton, down 20 yuan from the previous week. Hot-rolled steel increased by 20 yuan to 3,300 yuan per ton, while cold-rolled steel rose by 10 yuan to 3,780 yuan per ton [1][12][13]. Production and Inventory - The total production of the five major steel products reached 8.65 million tons, an increase of 83,700 tons week-on-week. The total inventory of these products decreased by 260,100 tons to 1,098.5 million tons [2][2][2]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies within the steel sector, particularly those that are expected to benefit from the revised capacity replacement regulations. Specific companies highlighted include Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and others across various segments [3][3][3].

Market Overview - The special steel sector increased by 0.23% on October 22, with Fangda Special Steel leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3913.76, down 0.07%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12996.61, down 0.62% [1] Stock Performance - Fangda Special Steel (600507) closed at 5.57, up 2.77% with a trading volume of 315,700 shares and a turnover of 175 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include: - Shengde Zhengtai (300881) at 35.29, up 2.20% [1] - Fushun Special Steel (665009) at 5.30, up 1.92% [1] - Jinzhu Pipeline (002443) at 8.48, up 1.44% [1] - Xining Special Steel (600117) at 3.28, up 1.23% [1] Capital Flow - The special steel sector saw a net inflow of 34.18 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 36.31 million yuan [2][3] - The capital flow for key stocks includes: - Fushun Special Steel with a net inflow of 28.63 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Jiu Li Special Materials (002318) with a net inflow of 16.07 million yuan [3] - Fangda Special Steel with a net inflow of 6.93 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Core Insights - The steel industry is experiencing a gradual recovery in demand, with a notable increase in apparent consumption and a decrease in inventory levels, indicating a potential stabilization in the market [1][3] - Despite the positive demand trends, profitability in the steel sector has declined, with significant drops in gross margins for key products, suggesting ongoing cost pressures [2] - The supply side is expected to continue its contraction, supported by government policies aimed at reducing production and promoting a balance between supply and demand [3] Demand and Supply Analysis - Apparent consumption of the five major steel products reached 8.7541 million tons, up by 1.2398 million tons week-on-week, with construction materials and sheet products also showing increases [1] - Total steel production was 8.5695 million tons, down by 0.0636 million tons, while total inventory decreased to 15.8226 million tons, down by 0.1846 million tons, maintaining a low level [1] - The operating rate of blast furnaces remained stable at 84.27%, while electric furnace operating rates increased slightly, indicating a mixed response in production capabilities [1] Profitability Trends - The average gross profit for rebar fell to 111.6 CNY per ton, down by 34.3 CNY per ton, and for hot-rolled coils, it dropped to 21.6 CNY per ton, down by 67.6 CNY per ton [2] - The profitability rate for 247 steel companies decreased to 55.41%, down by 0.87% week-on-week, reflecting the challenges faced by the industry [2] Future Outlook - The demand from the real estate sector is expected to weaken, but stable growth is anticipated in infrastructure and manufacturing, which may support overall steel demand [3] - The government has introduced policies to control production, aiming to phase out inefficient capacities and support advanced enterprises, which may lead to a quicker recovery in the steel industry's fundamentals [3] Investment Recommendations - Companies with leading technology and product structures, such as Baosteel (600019.SH) and Hualing Steel (000932.SZ), are recommended for their competitive advantages [5] - Low-valuation, high-dividend steel companies like CITIC Special Steel (000708.SZ) and Yongjin Shares (603995.SH) are also highlighted as attractive investment opportunities [5] - The report suggests a positive outlook for upstream resource companies, recommending firms like Hebei Steel Resources (000923.SZ) and Erdos (600295.SH) due to their long-term advantages [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel industry [5]. Core Viewpoints - Demand is expected to gradually bottom out, and supply-side market clearing has begun, indicating a potential recovery in the steel industry's fundamentals. If supply policies are implemented, the contraction of supply may accelerate, leading to quicker industry recovery [3][8]. - The report highlights a week-on-week increase in steel consumption and a decrease in inventory levels, suggesting a positive trend in demand recovery post-holiday [5][12]. - Profit margins for steel production have decreased, with average gross margins for rebar and hot-rolled coils declining significantly [5][42]. Summary by Sections Steel Prices and Inventory - Last week, the price of Shanghai rebar fell by 50 CNY/ton to 3210 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.54%. Hot-rolled coil prices dropped by 120 CNY/ton to 3280 CNY/ton, a decline of 3.53% [8]. - Total inventory of major steel products decreased to 15.82 million tons, down 1.15% week-on-week [12]. Raw Materials - Iron ore spot prices decreased by 10 CNY/ton to 780 CNY/ton, while futures prices fell by 24.5 CNY/ton to 771 CNY/ton [51]. - Iron ore port inventory rose to 142.78 million tons, an increase of 1.81% [53]. Production and Profitability - The total steel production last week was 8.57 million tons, a decrease of 6.36 million tons week-on-week [36]. - The average gross margin for rebar was 111.6 CNY/ton, down 34.3 CNY/ton, while for hot-rolled coils, it was 21.6 CNY/ton, down 67.6 CNY/ton [42]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates that the demand for steel will stabilize, with a gradual recovery expected in the construction and manufacturing sectors, despite ongoing challenges in the real estate market [5][8]. - The steel industry is expected to benefit from policies aimed at reducing inefficient production capacity and promoting high-quality development [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the steel industry [5]. Core Insights - The steel industry is experiencing a shift in focus from demand to supply as countries enter a mature industrialization phase. The overall economy is expected to remain stable, with potential for recovery in the steel sector [2][4]. - The report highlights the importance of government fiscal policies in influencing trade balances and commodity prices, particularly gold, which is seen as a counter to the U.S. dollar's credit [2]. - The report emphasizes the need for steel mills to implement production cuts effectively to stabilize the market and improve valuations of certain companies within the industry [2][4]. Supply Analysis - The average daily pig iron production has slightly decreased to 2.409 million tons, with a decline in rebar and hot-rolled coil production [11]. - The capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces across 247 steel mills is reported at 90.3%, a slight decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the previous period [16]. - The total inventory of five major steel products has decreased by 1.2% week-on-week, indicating a tightening supply [23]. Demand Analysis - Apparent consumption of five major steel products has rebounded by 16.5% week-on-week, although it remains down 2.0% year-on-year [47]. - Rebar demand has shown a significant increase of 43.5% week-on-week, while overall building material transactions have decreased by 6.3% [37][38]. Price and Profitability - The report notes a slight decline in the current steel prices, with the Myspic comprehensive steel price index down by 1.5% week-on-week [69]. - The current profit margins for long-process rebar and hot-rolled products are negative, indicating pressure on profitability [70]. Key Companies - The report recommends several companies for investment, including: - Hualing Steel (华菱钢铁) [8] - Nanjing Steel (南钢股份) [8] - Baosteel (宝钢股份) [8] - New Steel (新钢股份) [8] - Jiuli Special Materials (久立特材) [8] - Yongjin Co., Ltd. (甬金股份) [8] - Changbao Steel (常宝股份) [8] - Wujin Stainless Steel (武进不锈) [2][8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for several steel companies, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and others [3][4]. Core Insights - Steel prices have slightly declined, with the price of 20mm HRB400 rebar in Shanghai at 3210 CNY/ton, down 50 CNY/ton from the previous week [1][11]. - The report highlights a decrease in steel production and inventory levels, with total production of the five major steel products at 8.57 million tons, a decrease of 63,600 tons week-on-week [2][3]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" meeting, which is expected to guide long-term economic development and capacity regulation in the steel industry [3][8]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - As of October 17, steel prices have shown a downward trend, with specific price changes for various steel products, including a 120 CNY/ton decrease for hot-rolled steel [1][12]. Production and Inventory - The total inventory of the five major steel products decreased by 23,800 tons to 11.2451 million tons, with a notable reduction in rebar inventory [2][3]. Profitability - Steel margins have decreased, with rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel margins down by 36 CNY/ton, 55 CNY/ton, and 17 CNY/ton respectively [1][3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel in the general steel sector, and specific companies in the special steel and pipe sectors [3][4].

Core Insights - SpaceX successfully completed the 11th test flight of its next-generation heavy-lift rocket "Starship" on October 13, marking a significant breakthrough in reusable heavy rocket technology [1] - The use of self-developed "30X cold-rolled stainless steel" for the rocket's exterior has garnered significant attention, with speculation about improvements in reducing nickel content to enhance hardness and achieving ultra-thin profiles through cold-rolling processes [1] Industry Implications - The Long March 9 heavy-lift rocket, referred to as the "Chinese version of Starship," also adopts stainless steel design, indicating recognition of the material's value in low-cost, reusable scenarios within the domestic aerospace sector [1] - However, research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences highlights that existing stainless steel grades like 301 and 304 still face challenges with toughness after cold-rolling, suggesting that advancements in thin-walled forming and welding technologies are necessary [1]

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Yongjin Co., Ltd. has experienced a decline of 2.05% on October 16, with a current price of 18.15 CNY per share and a total market capitalization of 6.636 billion CNY [1] Company Performance - Yongjin Co., Ltd. has seen a year-to-date stock price increase of 3.76%, with a 1.00% rise over the last five trading days, 1.28% over the last twenty days, and 5.71% over the last sixty days [1] - For the first half of 2025, Yongjin Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 20.125 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 0.85%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 303 million CNY, down 29.14% year-on-year [2] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, the number of shareholders for Yongjin Co., Ltd. is 19,900, a decrease of 0.82% from the previous period, with an average of 18,369 circulating shares per shareholder, an increase of 0.82% [2] - The company has distributed a total of 1.175 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 663 million CNY distributed over the last three years [3] Institutional Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited is the third-largest circulating shareholder with 12.4842 million shares, an increase of 32,800 shares from the previous period [3] - E Fund Supply-side Reform Mixed Fund (002910) is the sixth-largest circulating shareholder with 7.3469 million shares, a decrease of 610,680 shares from the previous period [3]

Core Viewpoint - The steel industry is expected to gradually bottom out in demand, with supply-side market clearing beginning to appear, leading to a potential recovery in the industry's fundamentals. If supply policies are implemented, the contraction of supply may accelerate, facilitating quicker industry recovery [1]. Demand and Supply Analysis - Steel consumption for the week of October 6-10, 2025, was 7.5143 million tons, a decrease of 1.5339 million tons week-on-week. Construction steel consumption was 2.2262 million tons, down 1.0846 million tons, while plate steel consumption was 5.2881 million tons, down 0.4493 million tons. Steel production was 8.6331 million tons, a decrease of 0.0376 million tons, and total inventory rose to 16.0072 million tons, an increase of 1.2786 million tons [2]. - The operating rate of blast furnaces at 247 steel mills was 84.27%, down 0.02 percentage points week-on-week, while electric furnace operating rates were 60.26%, down 1.28 percentage points. Despite a marginal decline in demand due to the National Day holiday, the industry remains in a traditional peak season, with expectations for gradual recovery in steel demand and inventory reduction [2]. Profitability Trends - The average gross profit per ton for rebar was 167.1 CNY, an increase of 24.3 CNY week-on-week, while hot-rolled coil gross profit was 112.1 CNY, up 29.3 CNY. The profitability rate for 247 steel companies was 56.28%, a decrease of 0.43% [3]. - The expectation is for iron ore production to accelerate while demand remains limited, leading to a gradual easing of iron ore prices and improvement in cost constraints for the steel industry, with a potential recovery in profitability levels [3]. Future Outlook - The negative impact of the real estate sector on steel demand is expected to diminish, with stable growth anticipated in demand from infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Steel exports maintained a year-on-year increase from January to August [4]. - Over 40% of steel companies are currently experiencing losses, but market clearing is beginning to occur. Recent policies aim to reduce production and promote a balance between supply and demand, supporting the expectation of supply contraction and gradual recovery in the steel industry's fundamentals [4]. Recommended Companies - Key recommendations include Baosteel (600019) for its technological and product structure leadership, Hualing Steel (000932) for its product structure upgrades, and Fangda Special Steel (600507) for its low-cost advantages. Other recommendations include CITIC Special Steel (000708) for its competitive advantages and high dividend yield, as well as upstream resource companies like Hebei Steel Resources (000923) and Dazhong Mining (001203) due to their long-term growth potential [5].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Buy" for several key companies [6]. Core Insights - The steel industry is experiencing a slight decline in daily molten iron production, with an average of 241.5 thousand tons, down by 0.3 thousand tons [12]. - Total steel inventory is showing seasonal accumulation post the National Day holiday, with a week-on-week increase of 8.7% [24]. - Apparent consumption of steel products has decreased seasonally, with a notable drop in rebar demand [37]. - Iron ore prices have risen, influenced by changes in shipping volumes from Australia and Brazil [46]. - Steel prices are stable with slight improvements in immediate profit margins, indicating a potential for continued industry recovery [70]. Summary by Sections Supply - Daily molten iron production has slightly decreased to 241.5 thousand tons, with a decline in rebar and hot-rolled coil production [12][17]. Inventory - Total steel inventory has increased by 8.7% week-on-week, with steel mill inventories rising more than social inventories [24][26]. Demand - Apparent consumption of the five major steel products has decreased by 17.0% week-on-week, with rebar consumption down by 36.5% [48][37]. Raw Materials - Iron ore prices have increased, with the Platts 62% iron ore price index at $107.4 per ton, up by 3.4% week-on-week [58]. Prices and Profits - The comprehensive steel price index remains stable at 122.7, with slight improvements in immediate profit margins for long-process steel products [70][71].