Market Overview - The cement sector experienced a decline of 0.14% on October 14, with Tianshan Shares leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3865.23, down 0.62%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12895.11, down 2.54% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Notable gainers in the cement sector included: - Sifang New Material: closed at 13.40, up 0.98% with a trading volume of 23,700 lots [1] - Sichuan Jinding: closed at 9.46, up 0.85% with a trading volume of 146,700 lots [1] - Hainan Ruize: closed at 3.89, up 0.78% with a trading volume of 478,800 lots [1] - Tianshan Shares saw a significant decline, closing at 6.57, down 1.05% with a trading volume of 733,000 lots [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The cement sector experienced a net outflow of 117 million yuan from institutional investors and 146 million yuan from speculative funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 263 million yuan [2] - Key stocks with notable capital flows included: - Conch Cement: net inflow of 66.69 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 34.82 million yuan from speculative funds [3] - Qingsong Jianhua: net inflow of 16.60 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 37.11 million yuan from speculative funds [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the building materials industry is "Overweight" [70] Core Insights - The overall ESG scores for the 11 central enterprises in the building materials sector are good, with strengths in climate change response and social responsibility, while governance performance varies among companies [10][58] - The importance assessment shows that 10 companies have completed dual importance assessments, but third-party verification is lacking, with only one company introducing third-party validation [13][15] - Environmental and climate issues are prioritized, with scores ranging from 24 to 34 out of 35, indicating a strong focus on compliance and green transformation [17][18] - Social responsibility is highlighted through initiatives in rural revitalization and public welfare, with all companies demonstrating a strong commitment to social responsibility [44][47] - Governance structures are generally well-established, with most companies scoring high in governance mechanisms, although there is room for improvement in ESG information supervision [58][65] Summary by Sections Overall Performance - The ESG scores for the 11 central enterprises are generally above 70, with 2 companies scoring above 90, 5 between 80-89, 3 between 70-79, and 1 between 60-69 [10][12] Importance Assessment - 10 companies disclosed importance assessments, with a focus on financial performance-related issues, but only one company provided third-party verification [13][15] Environmental & Climate - The total scores for environmental and climate issues range from 24 to 34, with 7 companies scoring between 30-34, indicating a strong emphasis on both environmental compliance and climate disclosure [17][18] - All companies disclosed their waste management practices, with a 100% disclosure rate for waste treatment [20] Social Responsibility - All 11 companies disclosed their social responsibility initiatives, particularly in rural revitalization and public welfare, demonstrating a strong commitment to social issues [44][47] Governance - Governance scores are concentrated in the mid to high range, with 9 out of 11 companies achieving high scores in governance structure [58][65] - Most companies have established effective governance mechanisms, but there is a need for improved transparency in ESG information supervision [58][65]

Investment Rating - The report rates the central state-owned enterprises in the building materials industry as "Positive" [2] Core Insights - The overall ESG scores of the 11 central state-owned enterprises in the building materials sector are good, with strengths in climate change response and social responsibility, while governance performance varies among companies [4][12] - The scoring results show that 2 companies scored above 90, 5 companies scored between 80-89, 3 companies scored between 70-79, and 1 company scored between 60-69, with no companies scoring below 60 [12] - The report emphasizes the importance of ESG performance in the context of increasing regulatory requirements and market expectations [4] Summary by Sections 1. Overall Scores and Areas for Improvement - The ESG scores of the 11 central state-owned enterprises are generally good, with climate change and social responsibility being strong points, while governance disclosures need improvement [12] 2. Importance Assessment - 10 out of 11 companies disclosed importance assessments, indicating a high level of awareness regarding issues related to their financial performance [15][17] - Only 1 company included third-party verification in their ESG report, highlighting a gap in external validation [15][17] 3. Environmental & Climate Focus - The total scores for "environment + climate change" range from 24 to 34 (out of 35), with 7 companies scoring between 30-34, indicating a strong focus on these issues [20] - All companies disclosed their waste management practices, with a 100% disclosure rate for "three wastes" [24] 4. Social Responsibility - All 11 companies disclosed their contributions to rural revitalization and social welfare, reflecting a strong commitment to social responsibility [53][56] - Most companies provided detailed accounts of their funding, project execution, and social impact [53] 5. Governance Structure - The governance scores are primarily in the mid to high range, with 9 out of 11 companies achieving full marks in three governance areas [68] - Most companies have established robust governance mechanisms, but disclosures regarding ESG information supervision are still lacking [68][71] 6. Climate Management - 8 companies have established climate management frameworks, but there is a need for improved transparency and quantification in risk management [49] - All companies disclosed their climate-related targets, focusing on carbon reduction and energy efficiency [50]

Core Viewpoint - Tianshan Co., Ltd. has experienced fluctuations in stock price and trading volume, with a notable increase in stock price this year, but a recent decline in net profit and revenue [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - On October 13, Tianshan's stock price fell by 2.08% to 6.58 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 394 million CNY and a market capitalization of 46.787 billion CNY [1]. - Year-to-date, Tianshan's stock price has increased by 16.25%, with a 10.22% rise over the last five trading days, a 0.75% decline over the last 20 days, and a 30.82% increase over the last 60 days [1]. - The company has appeared on the "Dragon and Tiger List" once this year, with the most recent occurrence on July 23, where it recorded a net buy of -295 million CNY [1]. Group 2: Company Overview - Tianshan Materials Co., Ltd. was established on November 18, 1998, and listed on January 7, 1999, with its main business involving the production and sale of cement, clinker, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates [2]. - The revenue composition of Tianshan includes 63.16% from cement clinker, 28.24% from ready-mixed concrete, 5.55% from aggregates, and 3.05% from other sources [2]. - The company is classified under the building materials industry, specifically in cement manufacturing, and is associated with concepts such as Kashgar Planning Area and state-owned enterprise reform [2]. Group 3: Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Tianshan reported a revenue of 35.98 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 9.37%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -922 million CNY, reflecting a 73.00% increase compared to the previous year [2]. - Since its A-share listing, Tianshan has distributed a total of 8.718 billion CNY in dividends, with 3.327 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3]. - As of June 30, 2025, Tianshan had 77,900 shareholders, an increase of 6.08% from the previous period, with an average of 91,309 circulating shares per shareholder, up by 267.85% [2][3].

Market Overview - The cement sector increased by 2.66% on October 9, with Tianshan Co. leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3933.97, up 1.32%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13725.56, up 1.47% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Tianshan Co. (000877) closed at 6.57, up 9.14% with a trading volume of 1.4871 million shares [1] - Qingsong Jianhua (600425) closed at 4.68, up 5.64% with a trading volume of 1.2673 million shares [1] - Xibu Construction (002302) closed at 6.94, up 5.31% with a trading volume of 453,600 shares [1] - Wan Nian Qing (000789) closed at 6.04, up 4.14% with a trading volume of 193,400 shares [1] - Other notable performers include Tapai Group (002233) and Sichuan Jinding (600678), with increases of 2.63% and 2.60% respectively [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The cement sector saw a net inflow of 233 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 62.51 million yuan [2] - Major stocks like Tianshan Co. and Conch Cement (600585) had significant fund flow variations, with Tianshan Co. experiencing a net outflow of 90.91 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Conch Cement had a net inflow of 87.31 million yuan from institutional investors, indicating strong interest [3]

Core Viewpoint - China is the largest producer and consumer of building materials globally, with the cement industry being a significant contributor to energy consumption and carbon emissions, accounting for approximately 9% of the country's total carbon emissions [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The cement industry was officially included in the national carbon market in March this year [1]. - In 2019, global cement production capacity was 3.7 billion tons, with China accounting for about 60% of this capacity [1]. - The top five cement companies in China by comprehensive strength for 2025 are Conch Cement, China National Building Material Group, Huaxin Cement, Tianshan Cement, and China Resources Cement Technology [1]. Group 2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Conch Cement reported a total greenhouse gas emission of 182 million tons of CO2, a decrease of 0.88% year-on-year [5]. - China National Building Material reported emissions of 167 million tons of CO2 equivalent, down 15.3% year-on-year [6]. - Huaxin Cement's emissions were 30.62 million tons of CO2 equivalent, a decrease of approximately 12% [6]. - China Resources Cement Technology reported emissions of 4.0347 million tons of CO2 equivalent, down 3.4% year-on-year [7]. Group 3: Hazardous Waste Generation - China National Building Material generated 11,400 tons of hazardous solid waste, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year, attributed to the acquisition of Beixin Jiaboli [10]. - Conch Cement's hazardous waste generation was 7,849 tons, up 48.6% year-on-year [11]. - China Resources Cement Technology and Huaxin Cement reported hazardous waste generation of 418 tons and 197.19 tons, respectively, with decreases of 5% and 9.7% year-on-year [12]. Group 4: Energy Consumption - Conch Cement's energy consumption was 200 million megawatt-hours, down 2% year-on-year [13]. - China National Building Material reported 182 million megawatt-hours, a decrease of 20.4% [13]. - Huaxin Cement's energy consumption was 5.1951 million tons of standard coal, down 3.4% [13]. - China Resources Cement Technology reported 5.222 million tons of standard coal, down 2.8% [13]. Group 5: Environmental Investment - China National Building Material's total environmental investment for 2024 was 1.964 billion yuan, the highest among the four companies [15]. - Conch Cement invested approximately 846 million yuan in 307 environmental technology renovation projects [15]. - Huaxin Cement's environmental technology investment totaled 707 million yuan, while China Resources Cement Technology's was 320 million yuan [15]. Group 6: Carbon Reduction Initiatives - China National Building Material launched green low-carbon building materials, including recycled materials and alternative fuels [15]. - Tianshan Cement established 89 alternative fuel production lines, with a substitution of 767,000 tons of standard coal and a thermal substitution rate of 4.19% [15]. - Conch Cement aims for a 15% share of alternative fuel usage by 2030, achieving 13% progress last year [15]. - Companies are implementing energy-saving and carbon reduction technology renovations, with various projects leading to significant reductions in energy consumption and emissions [16].

Core Viewpoint - Tianshan Co., Ltd. emphasizes the importance of market capitalization management and aims to enhance operational performance while improving communication with investors [1] Group 1 - The company's market capitalization performance is influenced by various factors [1] - Tianshan Co., Ltd. is committed to improving production operations and enhancing performance to provide returns to investors [1] - The company will strengthen communication with investors to actively convey its value [1] Group 2 - Tianshan Co., Ltd. plans to disclose the number of shareholders and the holdings of the top ten shareholders in its periodic reports [1]

Core Viewpoint - Tianshan Co. emphasizes the importance of market value management as a long-term strategy, focusing on operational excellence and investor communication to enhance company valuation and shareholder returns [1] Group 1 - The company is committed to improving production operations and standardizing practices to boost performance and reward investors [1] - Tianshan Co. has developed and disclosed a "Valuation Enhancement Plan" this year to protect the interests of all shareholders and promote high-quality development [1] - The company aims to strengthen communication with investors to actively convey its value [1]

Market Overview - The cement sector experienced a slight decline of 0.12% on September 26, with Sanhe Pile leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3828.11, down 0.65%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13209.0, down 1.76% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Sanhe Pile (003037) closed at 7.91, down 4.47% with a trading volume of 168,100 shares and a turnover of 134 million yuan [2] - Qingsong Jianhua (600425) closed at 4.25, down 2.52% with a trading volume of 393,800 shares [2] - Sichuan Jinding (600678) closed at 9.23, down 2.22% with a trading volume of 105,800 shares [2] - Guotong Co. (002205) closed at 13.63, down 1.87% with a trading volume of 94,800 shares [2] - Tianshan Co. (000877) closed at 5.97, down 1.16% with a trading volume of 388,500 shares [2] - Other notable declines include Jianfeng Group (600668) down 1.02% and Xizang Dalu (600326) down 0.81% [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The cement sector saw a net outflow of 98.89 million yuan from institutional investors and 47.41 million yuan from retail investors, while individual investors contributed a net inflow of 146 million yuan [4] - Hainan Ruize (002596) had a net inflow of 47.06 million yuan from institutional investors, while experiencing a net outflow of 10.28 million yuan from retail investors [4] - Fujian Cement (600802) reported a net inflow of 11.08 million yuan from institutional investors, with a slight net outflow from retail investors [4] - Guotong Co. (002205) had a net inflow of 5.80 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors showed a net outflow [4]

Summary of Tianshan Cement Conference Call Company Overview - Tianshan Cement is a leading national cement company in China, benefiting from the industry's anti-competition trend and supply-side reform policies, particularly the requirement to address overproduction by the end of 2025 [2][3][12]. Key Points and Arguments Industry Dynamics - The cement industry has entered a downward phase since the peak in 2020-2021, with cumulative demand expected to decline by 23% by the end of 2024 [9]. - The demand structure is shifting, with infrastructure becoming the main driver of cement demand, replacing real estate [10][11]. - The industry faces challenges such as internal competition and the need for capacity reduction, with policies in place to enforce production limits [13][14][15]. Company Performance - Tianshan Cement's clinker sales have declined in line with the industry, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.8% from 2021 to 2024 [18]. - Despite a drop in sales price from 360 RMB to approximately 250 RMB, the company maintained a competitive average price of 247 RMB per ton, second only to Huaxin Cement [18]. - In 2025, the company achieved a significant turnaround in Q2, reporting a profit of 572 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of nearly 140% [19]. Financial Health - The company has a stable financial position, with a decreasing debt-to-asset ratio and low financing costs, averaging 2.61% in 2024 [22]. - Tianshan Cement has committed to a dividend payout ratio of no less than 50% from 2025 to 2027, ensuring shareholder returns [23]. Cost Management and Efficiency - The company is implementing cost reduction measures, including increasing self-sufficiency in limestone and optimizing management, resulting in a decrease in unit costs [21]. - The average unit cost decreased by 23 RMB in 2024, while the average price per ton increased by 13 RMB in the first half of 2025 [20]. Growth Strategies - Tianshan Cement is expanding its non-clinker business, which has increased from 12% in 2020 to 37% in the first half of 2025, enhancing the overall stability of its operations [8]. - The company is also developing its overseas business, with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 21% from 2021 to 2024, and a significant increase in revenue in 2025 due to new projects [27]. Additional Important Insights - The company’s valuation is currently at a historical low, with a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.5, compared to the industry average of 0.74 [3][28]. - The market perception is cautious, with concerns about continued demand decline and high costs, but the company’s management believes in the potential for recovery through cost control and policy execution [29][30]. - The company’s strong shareholder structure, with nearly 90% held by the top ten shareholders, provides it with valuation flexibility [6]. Conclusion - Tianshan Cement is positioned to benefit from industry reforms and has demonstrated resilience through effective cost management and strategic expansion. The company’s financial health and commitment to shareholder returns further enhance its attractiveness as an investment opportunity.