Core Insights - The central government has clarified its stance on addressing "involution" competition, transitioning from policy formulation to implementation since the second half of 2024 [1][2] - In July 2025, 33 construction-related central enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and private enterprises issued a "Proposal" advocating for the "Four No's" principle: no scale assembly, no blind expansion, no excessive debt, and no shell structures, aiming to resist "involution" competition and shift focus from price competition to value competition [1][2] Construction Industry Analysis - The report emphasizes the shift from price competition to value competition in the construction industry, driven by the "anti-involution" policy [2] - The analysis categorizes the construction industry into three major segments: central state-owned enterprise blue chips, international engineering, and steel structure [2] Central State-Owned Enterprises - For traditional undervalued central state-owned enterprise blue chips, the focus should be on three dimensions: dividend capability, price elasticity, and technological transformation [3] - In Q1 2025, the market share of nine major construction central enterprises increased to 59.89%, indicating strong order acquisition capabilities [3] - Companies with strong dividend capabilities, such as China State Construction and Sichuan Road and Bridge, are recommended [3] International Engineering Sector - The international engineering sector benefits from price elasticity, particularly with rising expectations for resource prices [4] - North China International, which has a significant coal sales volume, is highlighted for its potential profit contributions from coal business in 2026 [4] Steel and Cement Industries - The steel and cement industries are expected to improve profitability through the exit of outdated capacities and product structure upgrades [5] - Companies like China National Materials and China Steel International are recommended, with China Aluminum International suggested for attention [5] Steel Structure Sector - The steel structure sector is divided into manufacturing and installation segments, with rising steel prices benefiting manufacturing companies like Honglu Steel Structure [6] - The transition towards intelligent construction and green building is expected to enhance the competitive advantages of leading companies in the installation segment, such as Jinggong Steel Structure and Jianghe Group [6]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained rating) [5] Core Viewpoints - The "anti-involution" policy is transitioning from policy definition to implementation, with a focus on shifting from "price competition" to "value competition" in the construction industry [14][15] - The construction sector is expected to benefit from improved cash flow and report quality due to the optimization of supply and demand dynamics, which will enhance the dividend capacity of state-owned enterprises [15][24] - The report emphasizes the importance of technology transformation and the development of non-traditional construction businesses, such as smart cities and smart construction, as key paths for traditional construction companies [2][3] Summary by Sections 1. Traditional Low-Valuation State-Owned Enterprises - The market share of nine major state-owned construction enterprises has increased from 30.45% in 2016 to 48.9% in 2024, with a further rise to 59.89% in Q1 2025, indicating strong order acquisition capabilities [15][21] - The report highlights three dimensions for understanding the implications of "anti-involution": dividend capacity, price elasticity, and technology transformation [2][14] - Companies with strong dividend capabilities, such as China State Construction and Sichuan Road and Bridge, are recommended [2][24] 2. International Engineering Sector - The international engineering sector is expected to benefit from price elasticity due to rising expectations for resource prices, particularly in coal [3][29] - The report suggests that improvements in downstream profitability and high-quality development in industries like steel and cement will drive demand for engineering companies [3][29] 3. Steel Structure Sector - The steel structure sector is divided into manufacturing and installation, with rising steel prices benefiting manufacturing companies like Honglu Steel Construction [4][29] - The transition towards intelligent and green construction is expected to enhance the competitive advantages of leading companies in the steel structure installation segment [4][29] - Companies like Jianghe Group and Jinggong Steel Construction are highlighted for their significant growth in overseas orders [4][29] 4. Key Stock Recommendations - The report recommends several stocks based on their performance and valuation metrics, including China State Construction, China Chemical, and Honglu Steel Construction, all of which have favorable P/E ratios and dividend yields [9][25][27]

Market Performance - The professional engineering sector increased by 0.97% on August 15, with Northern International leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3696.77, up 0.83%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11634.67, up 1.6% [1] Stock Performance - Northern International (000065) closed at 12.93, rising by 7.04% with a trading volume of 712,700 shares and a turnover of 900 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers included: - Zhonggong International (002051) at 9.34, up 4.12% [1] - Roman Co., Ltd. (605289) at 41.64, up 3.58% [1] - Shenghui Sun (603163) at 33.30, up 3.42% [1] - Zhonggang International (000928) at 6.78, up 3.20% [1] Capital Flow - The professional engineering sector saw a net inflow of 1.39 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 58.51 million yuan [2] - Notably, Northern International experienced a net inflow of 72.39 million yuan from institutional investors, despite a net outflow of 41.32 million yuan from speculative funds [3]

Core Viewpoint - China Steel International (中钢国际) continues to demonstrate strong performance in securing new contracts and expanding its international presence, particularly in the metallurgical engineering sector, despite challenges in the domestic steel industry. Group 1: New Contracts and Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company signed 31 new project contracts with a total value of 2.329 billion yuan, including 1.77 billion yuan from domestic projects and 1.952 billion yuan from international projects [1][2] - As of June 2025, the company has a total of 298 signed but uncompleted orders amounting to 38.926 billion yuan, with 26.866 billion yuan currently in execution [2] - The company reported a total revenue of 17.647 billion yuan for 2024, a decrease of 33.1% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 0.835 billion yuan, an increase of 9.69% [4][5] Group 2: International Expansion and Strategy - China Steel International has established 15 overseas branches and operates in over 50 countries, showcasing its commitment to internationalization [1][4] - In 2024, the company achieved a total contract value of 19.67 billion yuan for new engineering projects, with overseas orders accounting for 82.7%, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 54.17% [1][4] - The company aims to maintain its international strategy focus in 2025, particularly targeting markets in the Middle East and Africa [4] Group 3: Operational Efficiency and Innovations - The company has implemented project lifecycle supervision to ensure stable execution of ongoing projects, with notable progress in projects like the Simfer and Tosyali projects [2] - Technological innovations and refined project management have helped the company solidify its market position amid domestic industry transformation pressures [3] - The company has improved its cash flow management, with a net cash flow from operating activities of 1.504 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of 9.95% [4][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on industry leaders with low valuations, particularly China Chemical [1][3]. Core Viewpoints - The construction and building materials industry is currently at the bottom of its economic cycle, with expectations for stabilization and recovery due to supportive government policies [1][2]. - Recent government meetings emphasized the need for high-quality investment and the activation of private investment, which could enhance the industry's outlook [1]. - The report highlights the recent approval of two coal-to-natural gas projects in Xinjiang, marking a significant step towards low-carbon and clean development in the coal chemical industry [1]. Market Overview - As of August 1, 2025, the newly issued local government special bonds amounted to 183.204 billion yuan, a week-on-week decrease of 10.82% [2]. - In July, the total new local government special bonds issued reached 616.936 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 17.04% and a year-on-year increase of 119.18% [2]. - The construction index fell by 2.51% and the building materials index fell by 3.32% during the week of July 28 to August 1, 2025 [10]. Cement Market Analysis - National cement prices continued to decline, with a week-on-week drop of 0.3% as of August 1, 2025 [41]. - The average national cement price was 339.7 yuan per ton, with significant regional variations [46]. - The report anticipates a stabilization in cement prices in the short term, despite current demand not showing significant improvement [41]. Company Performance and Valuation - The report strongly recommends focusing on major construction blue-chip stocks such as China Communications Construction, China Railway Construction, and China State Construction [3]. - The construction sector's overall valuation is at a historical low, with the current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the construction and building materials sectors at 8.72 and 19.67, respectively [18]. - Key companies in the construction sector are experiencing varying growth rates in new orders, with China Railway Construction showing a decline in order growth in recent quarters [63].

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [5] Core Viewpoints - The "anti-involution" trend is driving quality upgrades in the industry, emphasizing investment opportunities in specialized engineering companies. This trend is expected to improve corporate profitability and increase capital expenditures in green and low-carbon transformations, benefiting specialized engineering firms [1][19][32] - The government is focusing on innovation-driven and green transformation, which is broader than the supply-side structural reforms of 2015. This includes enhancing industry self-discipline and optimizing supply structures through technological upgrades [2][13] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The construction index fell by 2.5% in the week of July 28 to August 1, underperforming the broader market by 1.3 percentage points. Only the architectural design and services sub-sector maintained an upward trend, with notable individual stock gains [4][26] Investment Recommendations - Key investment opportunities include: 1. Cement Engineering: China National Materials (high dividend cement engineering leader, expected dividend yield over 5% in 2025) [19] 2. Metallurgical Engineering: China Steel International (low-carbon metallurgical engineering leader, expected dividend yield of 5.5% in 2025) [19] 3. Steel Structure Manufacturing: Honglu Steel Structure, Jinggong Steel Structure [19] 4. Chemical Engineering: China Chemical, Sanwei Chemical, Donghua Technology, benefiting from rising chemical product prices [19] Key Indicators - As of August 1, 2025, the cement shipment rate was 30%, down 13 percentage points from the previous week, while the asphalt plant operating rate was 33.1%, up 4.3 percentage points [3][20] Structural Changes and Opportunities - The report highlights the importance of focusing on infrastructure investments in regions with high demand, such as Sichuan, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangsu, and recommends local state-owned enterprises and central enterprises involved in major infrastructure projects [32][35] Emerging Trends - The report suggests that the nuclear power sector remains highly attractive, with ongoing investments, and highlights the potential of AI and digital technologies in transforming traditional industries [34][36] Specialized Engineering Investment Targets - The report lists specific companies in specialized engineering fields, including: - China National Materials (Cement) - China Steel International (Metallurgy) - Honglu Steel Structure (Steel Structure) - China Chemical (Chemicals) [20] Conclusion - The overall sentiment is positive towards the construction and specialized engineering sectors, driven by government policies aimed at enhancing industry quality and profitability through technological and structural upgrades [1][19][32]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the Southern Fund's Southern CSI 1000 ETF has reduced its holdings in China Steel International in the second quarter of this year, despite achieving a year-to-date return of 13.09%, ranking 941 out of 3420 in its category [1][2]. Group 2 - The Southern CSI 1000 ETF has shown a year-to-date return of 13.09%, with a quarterly increase of 15.19% and a three-month increase of 13.11% [2]. - The fund's performance is compared to the average of its peers, which recorded a year-to-date return of 10.57% and a quarterly increase of 12.75% [2]. - The fund manager, Cui Lei, has extensive experience and qualifications, including a master's degree in financial engineering from Cornell University and certifications as a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) [3][4].

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