Core Viewpoint - CITIC Special Steel's stock price has shown a year-to-date increase of 26.20%, indicating positive market performance despite recent fluctuations in trading volume and net capital outflow [2][1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of October 13, CITIC Special Steel's stock price was reported at 13.76 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 1.25 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 694.49 billion CNY [1]. - The stock has increased by 3.61% over the last five trading days, 7.25% over the last 20 days, and 9.38% over the last 60 days [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, CITIC Special Steel reported a revenue of 547.15 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 4.02%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 27.98 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.67% [2]. - The company has cumulatively distributed dividends of 219.37 billion CNY since its A-share listing, with 99.52 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3]. Group 3: Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, the number of CITIC Special Steel shareholders was 43,400, an increase of 5.17% from the previous period, while the average circulating shares per person decreased by 4.92% to 116,344 shares [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include significant institutional investors, with Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited holding 48.15 million shares, a decrease of 23.90 million shares from the previous period [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for several steel companies, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and others in the special steel and pipe sectors [5]. Core Viewpoints - Steel mill profits are under pressure due to rising inventory levels and escalating overseas trade frictions, with production remaining high during the National Day holiday [5]. - The EU has proposed to cut tax-free steel import quotas by 47% to 18.3 million tons per year, increasing tariffs on excess imports from 25% to 50%, which may suppress steel exports from China and the US [5]. - Long-term capacity regulation is expected to be a key theme, with potential recovery in profitability for steel companies under precise control measures [5]. Price Trends - As of October 10, steel prices have increased, with rebar prices at 3,260 CNY/ton (up 50 CNY), hot-rolled prices at 3,400 CNY/ton (up 60 CNY), and cold-rolled prices at 3,810 CNY/ton (up 10 CNY) [3][12]. - The overall steel inventory has risen, with total social inventory increasing by 691,100 tons to 11,268,900 tons [4]. Production and Inventory - Total production of major steel products decreased to 8.63 million tons, a reduction of 37,600 tons week-on-week, with rebar production down to 2.034 million tons [4]. - The apparent consumption of rebar fell to 1.4601 million tons, a decrease of 950,600 tons week-on-week [4]. Profitability - Steel margins have declined, with long-process rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled margins decreasing by 11 CNY/ton, 10 CNY/ton, and 15 CNY/ton respectively [3][5]. Key Company Forecasts and Valuations - Hualing Steel (EPS: 0.29 CNY, PE: 22), Baosteel (EPS: 0.34 CNY, PE: 21), and Nanjing Steel (EPS: 0.37 CNY, PE: 15) are highlighted as recommended stocks [5].

Core Insights - The article discusses the performance and export trends of China's black metal smelting and rolling processing industry, highlighting a decline in export value in 2025 compared to previous years [1] Industry Summary - In August 2025, the export value of China's black metal smelting and rolling processing industry was 16.42 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year decrease of 13.5% [1] - From January to August 2025, the cumulative export value reached 133.89 billion yuan, showing a slight year-on-year decline of 2.2% [1] - The data indicates a downward trend in the export performance of the black metal industry over the specified period [1] Company Summary - The article lists several companies involved in the black metal industry, including CITIC Special Steel, Hebei Iron and Steel, and others, indicating their relevance in the market [1] - The report by Zhiyan Consulting provides a comprehensive market survey and investment outlook for the black metal mining and selection industry from 2026 to 2032, suggesting potential future developments [1]

Core Viewpoint - The steel industry is experiencing a recovery despite an overall downturn, with several companies, including Shandong Steel, reporting significant improvements in profitability and operational performance [1][5]. Group 1: Company Performance - Shandong Steel expects a profit of approximately 632 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of about 2.196 billion yuan [1]. - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of around 140 million yuan, up approximately 15.91% year-on-year [1]. - Shandong Steel's half-year report indicated a revenue of 36.806 billion yuan, a decrease of 18.60% year-on-year, but a gross margin increase to 6.02%, up 4.15 percentage points [1]. - Other steel companies, such as Liugang Co., Anyang Steel, and New Steel, also reported improved profitability, with many turning losses into profits or significantly reducing losses [1][6]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The overall steel industry in China saw a 5.79% decline in revenue for key enterprises, while total profits increased by 63.26% year-on-year [6][7]. - The steel price index dropped by 7.09%, with specific products experiencing varying price declines [6]. - The profitability recovery is attributed to lower raw material costs and improved risk management practices among steel companies [5][12]. Group 3: Risk Management and Hedging - Steel companies are increasingly using hedging strategies to manage risks associated with price and currency fluctuations [10][11]. - Companies like Liugang and others have engaged in futures trading to hedge against raw material price volatility, effectively stabilizing their operational costs [10][12]. - The core value of hedging is to stabilize raw material costs, smooth out foreign exchange impacts, and enhance predictability of performance [12].

Core Insights - The special steel sector experienced a rise of 1.28% on October 10, with Fangda Special Steel leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3897.03, down 0.94%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13355.42, down 2.7% [1] Stock Performance - Fangda Special Steel (600507) closed at 5.58, up 3.91% with a trading volume of 351,000 shares and a turnover of 193 million yuan [1] - Changbao Co. (002478) closed at 6.03, up 3.79% with a trading volume of 274,400 shares and a turnover of 163 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include Jinzhu Yidao (002443) up 1.73%, Xining Special Steel (600117) up 1.54%, and CITIC Special Steel (000708) up 1.52% [1] Capital Flow - The special steel sector saw a net outflow of 45.41 million yuan from institutional investors and 51.81 million yuan from speculative funds, while retail investors had a net inflow of 97.22 million yuan [2] - Fangda Special Steel had a net inflow of 18.05 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 110,400 yuan [3] - Other companies like Changbao Co. and Xining Special Steel also experienced mixed capital flows, with varying levels of net inflows and outflows from different investor types [3]

Core Viewpoint - The special steel sector experienced a significant increase, with a 2.67% rise on October 9, led by Jiuli Special Materials, amidst a broader market uptrend in the Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - On October 9, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3933.97, up 1.32%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13725.56, up 1.47% [1]. - The special steel sector stocks showed varied performance, with Jiuli Special Materials leading the gains at 8.04%, closing at 26.33 [1]. Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - Key performers in the special steel sector included: - Jiuli Special Materials (002318): Closed at 26.33, up 8.04%, with a trading volume of 295,100 shares and a turnover of 757 million [1]. - Jinzhu Pipeline (002443): Closed at 60.8, up 4.79%, with a trading volume of 259,700 shares [1]. - Xianglou New Materials (301160): Closed at 62.05, up 3.78%, with a trading volume of 36,100 shares [1]. - Taiyuan Iron & Steel (000825): Closed at 4.13, up 3.25%, with a trading volume of 784,400 shares [1]. - Other notable stocks included Shengde Zhengtai (300881), Tongjin Co., Ltd. (603995), and Xining Special Steel (600117), all showing positive gains [1]. Group 3: Capital Flow - The special steel sector saw a net inflow of 88.35 million in main funds, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 74.58 million [3]. - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with institutional investors showing interest while retail investors withdrew [3].

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Report Summary - The report presents the top ten convertible bonds for October 2025, along with an analysis of the issuing companies, including their business profiles, financial performance, and key attractions [13][23][35] Top Ten Convertible Bonds in October 2025 1. Zhongte Convertible Bond - Rating: AAA; 9 - month - end closing price: 112.896 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 85.92%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 13.22 [7][13] - Company: A globally leading specialized special - steel material manufacturer with a production capacity of about 20 million tons of special - steel materials per year. It has multiple production and raw - material bases, forming a strategic layout along the coast and rivers [13] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 109.203 billion yuan (YoY - 4.22%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.126 billion yuan (YoY - 10.41%). In H1 2025, revenue was 54.715 billion yuan (YoY - 4.02%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.798 billion yuan (YoY + 2.67%) [13] - Key attractions: It is one of the world's most comprehensive special - steel enterprises in terms of variety and specification, with leading cost - control ability and potential for external expansion [14] 2. Shanlu Convertible Bond - Rating: AAA; 9 - month - end closing price: 119.346 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 48.74%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 4.08 [7][23] - Company: Mainly engaged in road and bridge construction and maintenance, and also expanding into other fields. It can provide one - stop comprehensive services [23] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 71.348 billion yuan (YoY - 2.3%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.322 billion yuan (YoY + 1.47%). In H1 2025, revenue was 28.575 billion yuan (YoY + 0.26%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.029 billion yuan (YoY + 0.89%) [23] - Key attractions: It has the concept of "China - specific valuation", potential for improvement in various aspects under the debt - resolution background, and opportunities from regional infrastructure construction and the Belt and Road Initiative [24] 3. Hebang Convertible Bond - Rating: AA; 9 - month - end closing price: 126.41 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 21.55%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: - 168.47 [7][35] - Company: With advantages in mineral resources and gas supply, it has completed a basic layout in the chemical, agricultural, and photovoltaic fields [35] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 8.547 billion yuan (YoY - 3.13%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 31 million yuan (YoY - 97.55%). In H1 2025, revenue was 3.921 billion yuan (YoY - 19.13%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 52 million yuan (YoY - 73.07%) [35] - Key attractions: Its phosphate mines and salt mines have good profit - making potential, and the liquid methionine business is a major profit contributor [36] 4. Aima Convertible Bond - Rating: AA; 9 - month - end closing price: 128.513 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 38.62%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 13.41 [7][45] - Company: The leading enterprise in the electric two - wheeled vehicle industry, mainly engaged in R & D, production, and sales of electric two - wheeled vehicles [45] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 21.606 billion yuan (YoY + 2.71%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.988 billion yuan (YoY + 5.68%). In H1 2025, revenue was 13.031 billion yuan (YoY + 23.04%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.213 billion yuan (YoY + 27.56%) [45] - Key attractions: It may benefit from government subsidies, new national standards, and potential improvement in gross margin [46] 5. Xingye Convertible Bond - Rating: AAA; 9 - month - end closing price: 120.859 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 29.02%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 5.43 [7][54] - Company: One of the first joint - stock commercial banks in China, evolving into a modern financial service group [54] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 212.226 billion yuan (YoY + 0.66%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 77.205 billion yuan (YoY + 0.12%). In H1 2025, revenue was 110.458 billion yuan (YoY - 2.29%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 43.141 billion yuan (YoY + 0.21%) [54] - Key attractions: It has stable asset quality and scale growth [55] 6. Wentai Convertible Bond - Rating: AA -; 9 - month - end closing price: 128.918 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 20.93%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: - 23.14 [7][66] - Company: A globally leading semiconductor enterprise adopting the IDM model, providing R & D, manufacturing, and testing services [66] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 73.598 billion yuan (YoY + 20.23%), net profit attributable to shareholders was - 2.833 billion yuan (YoY - 339.83%). In H1 2025, revenue was 25.341 billion yuan (YoY - 24.56%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 474 million yuan (YoY + 237.36%) [66] - Key attractions: After focusing on the semiconductor business, it benefits from market recovery and has growth potential in the automotive and consumer electronics fields [67] 7. Chongyin Convertible Bond - Rating: AAA; 9 - month - end closing price: 121.778 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 31.87%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 5.88 [7][77] - Company: An early local joint - stock commercial bank in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and Southwest China, with a wide range of business scopes [77] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 13.679 billion yuan (YoY + 3.54%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.117 billion yuan (YoY + 3.8%). In H1 2025, revenue was 7.659 billion yuan (YoY + 7%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.19 billion yuan (YoY + 5.39%) [77] - Key attractions: It can benefit from the development of the Chengdu - Chongqing economic circle, has stable asset - scale growth, and effective risk - control strategies [78] 8. Tianye Convertible Bond - Rating: AA +; 9 - month - end closing price: 120.562 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 48.06%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 146.42 [7][89] - Company: A leading enterprise in the chlor - alkali chemical industry in Xinjiang, with an integrated circular economy industrial chain [89] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 11.156 billion yuan (YoY - 2.7%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 68 million yuan (YoY + 108.83%). In H1 2025, revenue was 5.16 billion yuan (YoY - 0.98%), net profit attributable to shareholders was - 9 million yuan (YoY - 228.22%) [89] - Key attractions: It may benefit from the price change of caustic soda and has plans for dividend increase and coal - mine projects [90] 9. Aorui Convertible Bond - Rating: AA -; 9 - month - end closing price: 126.412 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 40.56%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 22.72 [7][100] - Company: A company focusing on the R & D, production, and sales of complex APIs and preparations, with leading positions in multiple fields [100] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 1.476 billion yuan (YoY + 16.89%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 355 million yuan (YoY + 22.59%). In H1 2025, revenue was 822 million yuan (YoY + 12.5%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 235 million yuan (YoY + 24.55%) [100] - Key attractions: It has a growing dealer network, expanding preparation products, and high - quality customer resources [101] 10. Yushui Convertible Bond - Rating: AAA; 9 - month - end closing price: 125.081 yuan; Conversion premium rate: 30.74%; PE - TTM of the underlying stock: 26.93 [7][108] - Company: The largest integrated water supply and drainage enterprise in Chongqing, with a stable monopoly position [108] - Financials: In 2024, revenue was 6.999 billion yuan (YoY - 3.52%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 785 million yuan (YoY - 27.88%). In H1 2025, revenue was 3.519 billion yuan (YoY + 7.16%), net profit attributable to shareholders was 458 million yuan (YoY + 10.06%) [108] - Key attractions: It has a high market share, is expanding business externally, and has effective cost - control measures [109]

Core Viewpoint - The company announced a cash dividend distribution plan for the first half of 2025, with a total cash dividend of approximately 1.009 billion yuan, accounting for 36.07% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period [1][5][14]. Summary by Sections Profit Distribution Plan - The company will distribute a cash dividend of 2.00 yuan per 10 shares (including tax) to all shareholders based on the total share capital as of the record date [1][5]. - The total share capital increased by 309 shares due to the conversion of convertible bonds, resulting in a new total of 5,047,157,829 shares [1]. - The cash dividend distribution will be adjusted if there are changes in the total share capital before the implementation date [2][3]. Key Dates - The record date for the dividend distribution is set for October 14, 2025, and the ex-dividend date is October 15, 2025 [5][6]. Dividend Payment Method - Cash dividends will be directly credited to shareholders' accounts through their securities companies on the ex-dividend date [7]. - The company will bear all legal responsibilities if there are any discrepancies in the dividend distribution due to changes in shareholders' accounts during the application period [8]. Convertible Bond Adjustment - The conversion price of the company's convertible bonds will be adjusted from 22.43 yuan to 22.23 yuan per share due to the cash dividend distribution [12][13][14]. - This adjustment will take effect on October 15, 2025, and does not involve a suspension of the conversion [14].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel industry [6]. Core Insights - Demand is expected to gradually stabilize, and the inventory levels are decreasing, indicating a potential recovery in the steel industry [3][6]. - The report highlights that the supply-side adjustments are beginning to take effect, with a significant portion of steel companies still operating at a loss, which may lead to a market-clearing process [3][6]. Summary by Sections 1. Steel Market Overview - The apparent consumption of five major steel products reached 8.7406 million tons, an increase of 237,300 tons week-on-week; construction materials consumption was 3.0445 million tons, up by 99,800 tons; and sheet metal consumption was 5.6961 million tons, up by 137,500 tons [6]. - Total steel inventory decreased to 15.1061 million tons, down by 91,300 tons week-on-week, maintaining a low level [6]. - The operating rate of blast furnaces in 247 steel mills was 84.45%, an increase of 0.47 percentage points week-on-week [6]. 2. Profitability and Production - The average gross profit for rebar was 216.2 CNY/ton, down by 18.1 CNY/ton week-on-week, while hot-rolled coil gross profit was 172.2 CNY/ton, up by 18.4 CNY/ton [6]. - The profitability rate of 247 steel companies was 58.01%, a decrease of 0.86 percentage points week-on-week [6]. 3. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report anticipates that the negative impact of the real estate sector on steel demand will weaken, while demand from infrastructure and manufacturing is expected to grow steadily [6]. - The recent policy document on the steel industry emphasizes continued production cuts and the exit of inefficient capacity, supporting the expectation of supply-side contraction [6]. 4. Recommendations - The report recommends several companies based on their competitive advantages and market positioning, including Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and CITIC Special Steel, among others [6].