Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing a rebound, with the chemical ETF (516020) showing a significant increase of 1.77% as of the report, peaking at a 1.98% rise during the trading session [1][2] - Key stocks in the sector include New Chemical Materials, which surged over 8%, and other notable gainers such as New Fengming, Rongsheng Petrochemical, and Tongkun Co., all showing increases of over 4% [1][2] - Recent reports from major foreign investment firms, including UBS and Morgan Stanley, have upgraded their outlook on the Chinese chemical industry, predicting a new upward cycle from 2026 to 2028 due to multiple positive factors [1][3] Group 2 - Guohai Securities suggests that the re-evaluation of the Chinese chemical industry could lead to a significant slowdown in global capacity expansion, potentially transforming the industry from a cash-consuming entity to a cash-generating one [3] - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI sub-sector chemical industry index, covering popular themes such as AI computing power, de-involution, robotics, and new energy [3]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Dongfang Shenghong (000301.SZ) for the first time [1]. Core Insights - Dongfang Shenghong is expected to turn profitable in 2025 with a projected net profit attributable to shareholders ranging from 100 million to 150 million yuan, marking a significant turnaround from losses [1][2]. - The company anticipates a substantial reduction in non-recurring losses, with estimates ranging from 5.62 billion to 5.12 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 78.82% to 80.71% [1]. - The fourth quarter of 2025 is projected to show a net profit of -0.26 to 0.24 billion yuan, indicating a year-on-year reduction in losses of 97.04% to 102.73% [1]. Summary by Sections Performance Forecast - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 1.23 billion yuan in 2025, with projections of 1.39 billion yuan in 2026 and 1.70 billion yuan in 2027, indicating a growth rate of 1026.4% in 2026 and 22.4% in 2027 [11][13]. Operational Stability - The stable operation of the 16 million tons/year integrated refining project is a key factor in the company's performance improvement, with smooth production and sales [2]. - The average price of WTI and Brent crude oil is expected to decline significantly, contributing positively to the company's refining margins [2]. By-Product Revenue - The company benefits from the largest atmospheric distillation unit in China, which includes a sulfur recovery unit, leading to unexpected revenue from sulfur and sulfuric acid due to rising market prices [3]. - In the fourth quarter of 2025, the market prices for sulfur and sulfuric acid increased by 46.71% and 39.99% respectively compared to the second quarter, contributing significantly to the company's profits [3]. New Materials Business - The company's strategic shift towards high-value-added chemical intermediates is expected to enhance profitability, with the proportion of high-value products increasing from 50% to over 70% [10]. - The focus on new materials, particularly photovoltaic-grade EVA, is anticipated to drive future profit growth and valuation enhancement, benefiting from the global increase in solar installations [10].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Dongfang Shenghong (000301.SZ) for the first time [1]. Core Insights - Dongfang Shenghong is expected to turn profitable in 2025 with a projected net profit attributable to shareholders ranging from 100 million to 150 million yuan, marking a significant turnaround from losses [1]. - The company anticipates a substantial reduction in non-recurring losses, with estimates ranging from 5.62 billion to 5.12 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 78.82% to 80.71% [1]. - The fourth quarter of 2025 is projected to show a net profit of -0.26 to 0.24 billion yuan, indicating a year-on-year reduction in losses of 97.04% to 102.73% [1]. Summary by Sections Performance Outlook - The company is expected to achieve a turnaround in net profit for 2025, primarily driven by the stable operation of its 16 million tons/year integrated refining project and improved margins in the aromatics chain [2]. - The average price of WTI and Brent crude oil is projected to decline significantly, with year-on-year decreases exceeding 15% [2]. - The gradual appreciation of the RMB is expected to benefit the company's dollar-denominated crude oil procurement costs [2]. Product and Market Dynamics - The profitability of the refining business is steadily improving, with a notable enhancement in the processing price difference of core downstream products like PTA [2]. - The average gross profit of PTA is expected to reach -31 yuan/ton by December 2025, with a significant narrowing of the decline [2]. - In January 2026, the average gross profit of PTA is projected to rise to 114.89 yuan/ton, indicating a positive trend [2]. By-Product Revenue - Dongfang Shenghong possesses the largest single-unit atmospheric distillation facility in China, which includes a sulfur recovery unit that converts hydrogen sulfide into elemental sulfur [3]. - The market prices for sulfur and sulfuric acid have surged since the second half of 2025, with average prices in Q4 increasing by 46.71% and 39.99% respectively compared to Q2 [3]. - Sulfur is expected to remain a significant profit contributor for the company in 2026 [3]. Strategic Initiatives - The company's long-term valuation will depend on the continuous optimization of high-value-added product structures and the penetration of new materials [10]. - The strategic shift from traditional low-value refined oil to high-value chemical intermediates has increased the output proportion of high-value, scarce chemical products from 50% to over 70% [10]. - The dual-driven strategy of "refining + new materials" is expected to enhance profitability and reduce reliance on oil price fluctuations [10]. Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 1.23 billion, 1.39 billion, and 1.70 billion yuan for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively [11]. - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings ratio (PE) of 696.1, 61.8, and 50.5 for the years 2025 to 2027 [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a neutral outlook on the oil and petrochemical industry, indicating that the industry is expected to perform in line with the overall market [3][12]. Core Insights - The report highlights a decline in crude oil prices in Q4 2025, with Brent crude averaging $63.1 per barrel, down 7.4% quarter-on-quarter and 14.7% year-on-year [3][4]. - The petrochemical sector is experiencing a mixed performance, with upstream operations facing pressure while downstream profitability is showing signs of improvement [3]. - The report forecasts a tightening supply-demand balance in the polyester sector, suggesting potential for improved market conditions [3]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - In Q4 2025, Brent crude oil prices averaged $63.1 per barrel, with a range of $59-66 per barrel. Gasoline and diesel prices were adjusted downwards by 325 CNY/ton and 340 CNY/ton respectively [3][4]. - Key petrochemical products showed varied price movements, with notable declines in prices for polyethylene and polypropylene, down 16% and 14.2% year-on-year respectively [4]. Price Differentials - The report notes that the price differential for crude oil catalytic cracking increased to 1374 CNY/ton, up 12.5% quarter-on-quarter, while the differential for ethylene from naphtha decreased by 20.1% [5][6]. - The price differential for PX and PTA expanded, indicating improved margins in the polyester chain [5][6]. Company Performance Forecasts - The report provides earnings forecasts for key companies in the sector, predicting a net profit of 27 billion CNY for China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), down 16% year-on-year, while China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is expected to see a profit of 30 billion CNY, up 41% year-on-year [3][7]. - Other companies such as Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical are also highlighted, with expected profits of 1.7 billion CNY and 250 million CNY respectively [3][7]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality companies in the polyester sector, such as Tongkun Co. and Wan Kai New Materials, as well as large refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical due to expected improvements in cost structures [3]. - It also suggests maintaining a positive outlook on offshore oil service companies like CNOOC and Haiyou Engineering, anticipating continued high demand in offshore capital expenditures [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the petrochemical industry, indicating a positive outlook compared to the overall market performance [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights a decline in crude oil prices in Q4 2025, with Brent crude averaging $63.1 per barrel, down 7.4% quarter-on-quarter and 14.7% year-on-year [3]. - The report anticipates a mixed performance across the petrochemical sector, with upstream performance under pressure while downstream sectors show signs of improvement [3]. - Key companies in the industry are expected to experience varied profit margins, with some facing significant declines while others show resilience [3]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - Brent crude oil price in Q4 2025 was $63.1 per barrel, down 7.5% from Q3 and 14.8% year-on-year [4]. - Key petrochemical products such as methanol and polypropylene saw price declines of 8.2% and 8.3% respectively in Q4 2025 compared to Q3 [4]. Price Differentials - The report notes that the price differential for crude oil catalytic cracking increased by 12.5% quarter-on-quarter, reaching 1374 RMB/ton [5]. - The price differential for PX-Nafta increased by 7.6% quarter-on-quarter, indicating a positive trend for certain segments [6]. Company Performance Forecasts - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is projected to have a net profit of 27 billion RMB in Q4 2025, a decrease of 16% year-on-year [3]. - Sinopec is expected to face significant impairment pressures, with a projected net profit of only 500 million RMB, down 92% year-on-year [3]. - The report forecasts a net profit of 14 billion RMB for Satellite Chemical, reflecting a 41% decline year-on-year but a 38% increase quarter-on-quarter [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality companies in the polyester sector, such as Tongkun Co., and bottle-grade PET producers like Wankai New Materials [3]. - It suggests monitoring large refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical due to expected improvements in cost structures [3]. - The report also highlights the potential of offshore oil service companies, recommending firms like CNOOC Services and Offshore Oil Engineering for their strong performance outlook [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive investment outlook for the polyester sector, particularly recommending high-quality companies in the polyester filament and bottle chip segments [6][13]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the cost support for polyester filament remains solid, with expectations for inventory replenishment post-holiday. The operating rate of polyester filament has significantly decreased, laying a foundation for recovery after the Spring Festival [6][7]. - Polyester filament inventory has been consistently declining since the beginning of 2026, with downstream textile raw material inventory also at low levels, indicating a strong demand for replenishment after the holiday [7][11]. - The price spread of polyester filament has improved significantly, with cost support expected to remain strong due to stable raw material prices and proactive supply adjustments [11][13]. Summary by Sections Supply and Demand Dynamics - The operating rate of polyester filament has dropped to 79.65%, down approximately 16 percentage points from previous highs, as companies conduct maintenance ahead of the holiday [6]. - Downstream textile operating rates have fallen to 25.15%, marking a low for the year, which is expected to lead to a rigid demand for inventory replenishment post-holiday [6][7]. Price Trends - As of February 6, 2026, the price spreads for polyester filament POY, FDY, and DTY are 1375, 1575, and 2475 CNY/ton respectively, indicating a recovery in price spreads since late January 2026 [11]. - The PTA price, a key raw material for polyester filament, remains high, with limited downward pressure expected, providing solid support for filament prices throughout the year [11][13]. Company Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on high-quality companies in the polyester filament sector such as Tongkun Co., Ltd. and in the bottle chip sector like Wankai New Materials. It also suggests monitoring leading refining companies such as Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical due to expected improvements in cost structures [13][15].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the polyester filament industry, indicating a "Buy" recommendation for quality companies in this sector [5][14]. Core Insights - The cost support for polyester filament raw materials remains solid, with expectations for a post-holiday inventory replenishment trend. The industry is currently in a seasonal lull before the Spring Festival, but proactive supply adjustments are laying the groundwork for recovery after the holiday [5][6]. - As of February 6, 2026, the operating rate for downstream textile production has dropped to 25.15%, while the operating rate for polyester filament has decreased to 79.65%. This decline is attributed to seasonal maintenance and self-regulated production cuts, effectively alleviating supply pressure [5][6]. - Inventory levels for polyester filament (POY/FDY/DTY) are at historical lows, with respective days of inventory at 12.7, 15.8, and 19.4 days. Downstream raw material inventory has also fallen to a historical low of 8.74 days, indicating a clear need for replenishment post-holiday [5][7]. - The price spread for polyester filament has significantly improved since late January 2026, with POY/FDY/DTY spreads recovering to 1375, 1575, and 2475 CNY/ton respectively. The PTA cost support remains robust, with no major new PTA facilities expected to come online in 2026, suggesting a tight supply-demand balance that will continue to support filament prices [5][12]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil prices have decreased, with the closing price on February 6, 2026, at 68.05 USD/barrel, down 3.73% from the previous week. The WTI price was 63.55 USD/barrel, down 2.55% [21]. - As of January 30, 2026, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories stood at 420 million barrels, a decrease of 3.455 million barrels from the previous week, marking a 4% decline compared to the past five years [23]. Refining Sector - The comprehensive price spread for major refined products in Singapore increased to 15.63 USD/barrel as of February 6, 2026, reflecting a rise of 6.2 USD/barrel from the previous week [60]. - The price spread for gasoline (RBOB) against WTI crude oil was 18.4 USD/barrel, up 1.8 USD/barrel from the previous week, although still below the historical average of 24.5 USD/barrel [63]. Polyester Sector - The profitability of PTA has increased, while the profitability of polyester filament has decreased. As of February 4, 2026, the average price of PX in Asia was 904.93 USD/ton, down 1.78% week-on-week [5][14]. - The overall performance of the polyester industry is currently average, with expectations for gradual improvement as new production capacities are expected to taper off in the coming years [5][14].

Group 1: Refining Sector - Domestic refined oil prices for gasoline and diesel have increased this week [1][2] - In the US, gasoline prices have also risen this week [2] Group 2: PX Market - The average price of PX this week is $895.6 per ton, down $26.4 per ton from the previous week, with a price difference from crude oil of $404.1 per ton, down $23.5 per ton [1][2] - PX operating rate stands at 89.9%, unchanged from the previous week [1][2] Group 3: Key Refining Projects - The price difference for key domestic refining projects this week is 2403 CNY per ton, up 38 CNY per ton (2% increase) from the previous week [1] - The price difference for key foreign refining projects this week is 1104 CNY per ton, up 7 CNY per ton (1% increase) from the previous week [1] Group 4: Polyester Sector - The average prices for POY, FDY, and DTY are 7071, 7279, and 8179 CNY per ton respectively, with increases of 171, 136, and 114 CNY per ton from the previous week [1] - Weekly profits for POY, FDY, and DTY are 208, 80, and 80 CNY per ton respectively, with increases of 275, 251, and 237 CNY per ton from the previous week [1] - Inventory days for POY, FDY, and DTY are 12.7, 15.8, and 19.4 days respectively, with changes of -1.3, +0.1, and -0.6 days from the previous week [1] - The operating rate for long filament is 83.5%, down 2.2 percentage points from the previous week [1] Group 5: Weaving Sector - The operating rate for weaving machines is 42.4%, down 8.8 percentage points from the previous week [1] - Raw material inventory for weaving enterprises is 8.7 days, up 0.1 days from the previous week [1] - Finished goods inventory for weaving enterprises is 26.0 days, down 2.7 days from the previous week [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that domestic and international refining projects are experiencing price changes, with domestic projects showing a price difference of 2403 CNY/ton, up by 38 CNY/ton (2% increase) compared to the previous week [2] - In the polyester sector, the average prices for POY, FDY, and DTY are 7071, 7279, and 8179 CNY/ton respectively, with week-on-week increases of 171, 136, and 114 CNY/ton [2] - The average profit for POY, FDY, and DTY is reported at 208, 80, and 80 CNY/ton respectively, with significant week-on-week increases of 275, 251, and 237 CNY/ton [2] Group 2 - The PX average price this week is 895.6 USD/ton, down by 26.4 USD/ton from the previous week, with a price difference from crude oil of 404.1 USD/ton, which is a decrease of 23.5 USD/ton [2] - The PX operating rate stands at 89.9%, showing no change from the previous week [2] - Domestic gasoline and diesel prices have risen this week, as have gasoline prices in the United States [2] Group 3 - Relevant listed companies in the private refining and polyester filament sector include Hengli Petrochemical, Rongsheng Petrochemical, Dongfang Shenghong, Hengyi Petrochemical, Tongkun Co., and Xin Fengming [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report presents a weekly update on major refining and petrochemical sectors, including price, profit, inventory, and production rate data for domestic and foreign projects, as well as key companies' performance and financial forecasts [1][2][8]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Big Refining Weekly Data Brief - **6 Major Private Refining Companies' Performance**: The report tracks the price changes of 6 major private refining companies in the past week, month, three months, and year. For example, Hengli Petrochemical had a -5.3% change in the past week, 12.3% in the past month, 41.5% in the past three months, and 70.9% in the past year [8]. - **Earnings Forecast**: It also provides earnings forecasts for these companies from 2024 to 2027, along with price - earnings ratios (PE) and price - to - book ratios (PB) [8]. - **Oil Prices and Refining Spreads**: International crude oil prices (Brent and WTI) and domestic and foreign refining spreads are presented. The domestic refining project spread this week was 2403 yuan/ton, a 1.6% increase from last week, while the foreign spread was 1104 yuan/ton, a 0.6% increase [8]. - **Polyester Sector**: Product prices, profits, inventories, and production rates are detailed for various polyester products such as PX, MEG, PTA, POY, FDY, DTY, polyester staple fiber, and polyester bottle chips. For instance, the POY industry average price was 7071 yuan/ton this week, a 171 yuan/ton increase, with a weekly average profit of 208 yuan/ton, a 275 yuan/ton increase [2][9]. - **Refining Sector**: Prices and spreads of gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene in China, the US, Europe, and Singapore are reported. For example, the domestic gasoline price was 7588 yuan/ton this week, a 53 yuan/ton increase [9]. - **Chemical Sector**: Prices and spreads of various chemical products like EVA, styrene, acrylonitrile, polyethylene, and polypropylene are provided [9]. 2. Big Refining Weekly Report 2.1 Big Refining Index and Project Spread Trends No specific data analysis is provided in the given content, but it likely focuses on the trends of the big refining index and project spreads [11][12][13]. 2.2 Polyester Sector The section covers multiple aspects such as the prices and profits of PX, PTA, and various polyester filaments (POY, FDY, DTY), as well as the production rates and inventories of polyester products and downstream weaving industries. For example, the PX average price was 895.6 dollars/ton this week, a 26.4 dollars/ton decrease, and the PX production rate was 89.9%, unchanged from last week [2][9]. 2.3 Refining Sector It includes the price and spread relationships between crude oil and refined oil products in different regions (China, the US, Europe, and Singapore), such as the relationship between crude oil and domestic diesel prices [72][75][83]. 2.4 Chemical Sector The section presents the price and spread relationships between crude oil and various chemical products, like the relationship between crude oil and polyethylene LLDPE prices [109][110].