Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the steel industry, recommending several key companies [2][3]. Core Insights - The iron ore market is experiencing downward price trends due to high overseas shipments and increasing port inventories, which have surpassed 170 million tons. This has led to a structural easing of inventory issues as steel mills complete their restocking [6][28]. - Short-term expectations for real estate policy relaxation may improve raw material cost pressures, potentially leading to a recovery in steel mill profits. Long-term, the industry is expected to shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvements, benefiting leading enterprises [6][28]. Summary by Sections 1. Domestic Steel Market - As of February 6, 2026, the price of 20mm HRB400 rebar in Shanghai is 3,210 CNY/ton, down 30 CNY/ton from the previous week. Other steel products also saw price declines, with hot-rolled and cold-rolled prices decreasing by 20 CNY/ton [12][13]. 2. International Steel Market - In the U.S., the hot-rolled steel price is 1,066 USD/ton, up 16 USD/ton from last week. In Europe, hot-rolled prices are at 782 USD/ton, increasing by 12 USD/ton [23][25]. 3. Raw Materials and Shipping Market - Domestic iron ore prices are stable with slight declines, while scrap steel prices have increased to 2,090 CNY/ton, up 20 CNY/ton from last week. The coal market is stable, with main coking coal prices in North China dropping to 1,320 CNY/ton [28][29]. 4. Production and Inventory - As of February 6, 2026, total steel production is 8.2 million tons, a decrease of 32,700 tons week-on-week. Total inventory has increased by 496,100 tons to 9.3928 million tons [6][12]. 5. Profitability Analysis - The report indicates a decrease in steel profits, with average gross margins for rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel declining by 27 CNY/ton, 19 CNY/ton, and 21 CNY/ton respectively compared to the previous week [6][28]. 6. Key Company Valuations and Stock Performance - Recommended companies include Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel, all rated as "Buy" with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth over the next few years [2][6].

Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights that despite the large scale of Chinese steel companies, their profit margins remain weak, with significant revenue but low net profits per ton of steel produced [2][3][4] - In 2024, major Chinese steel companies reported revenues and net profits as follows: Baowu Group with 322.1 billion yuan and 7.362 billion yuan; CITIC Special Steel with 109.2 billion yuan and 5.126 billion yuan; Nanjing Steel with 61.8 billion yuan and 2.261 billion yuan; and Huazhong Steel with 14.46 billion yuan and 2.032 billion yuan, totaling over 16.7 billion yuan in net profit [2] - The article emphasizes that the product structure of Chinese steel, heavily reliant on low-margin ordinary products like rebar and wire rods, leads to lower profitability compared to Japanese steel companies that focus on high-end products [3][4] Group 2 - Japanese steel companies, such as Nippon Steel, have shifted their focus to high-value products, allowing them to sell steel at significantly higher prices, averaging over 1,500 USD per ton compared to China's 755 USD per ton [4][6] - The article notes that while Chinese companies are making efforts to develop high-end products, their overall proportion of high-end offerings still lags behind that of Japanese competitors, which impacts their profitability [8][9] - Strategic moves by Japanese companies, such as Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel for 14.1 billion USD, are aimed at securing a stable market and capitalizing on low-carbon steel production advantages [11] Group 3 - Chinese steel companies are also taking steps towards modernization and sustainability, with projects like Baowu's hydrogen metallurgy and Nanjing Steel's focus on raw material stability, indicating a shift towards lower carbon emissions [13] - The article suggests that the future competitive landscape will be defined by low-carbon and intelligent manufacturing, with the potential for Chinese companies to leverage their scale and market advantages if they can effectively transition to higher-margin products [15] - The current disparity in profitability is framed as a reflection of different development stages and paths, with Chinese companies needing to convert their production advantages into profits more effectively [15]

Market Performance - On February 4, the general steel sector rose by 2.27% compared to the previous trading day, with Benxi Steel leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4102.2, up 0.85%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14156.27, up 0.21% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Benxi Steel (000761) closed at 3.76, up 6.52% with a trading volume of 384,400 shares and a transaction value of 141 million yuan [1] - Hualing Steel (000932) closed at 6.27, up 4.85% with a trading volume of 1,068,200 shares and a transaction value of 655 million yuan [1] - Anyang Steel (600569) closed at 2.45, up 4.26% with a trading volume of 448,500 shares and a transaction value of 108 million yuan [1] - New Steel (600782) closed at 3.96, up 4.21% with a trading volume of 1,174,500 shares and a transaction value of 458 million yuan [1] - New Casting Pipe (000778) closed at 5.05, up 4.12% with a trading volume of 1,246,300 shares and a transaction value of 619 million yuan [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The steel sector experienced a net outflow of 2.99 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 17.8 million yuan [2] - Hualing Steel had a main fund net inflow of 61.31 million yuan, but a net outflow of 38.48 million yuan from speculative funds [3] - Benxi Steel saw a main fund net inflow of 23 million yuan, with a significant net outflow from retail investors amounting to 20.8 million yuan [3]

Market Performance - The steel sector saw an increase of 2.85% on February 3, with Shougang Corporation leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4067.74, up 1.29%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14127.1, up 2.19% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Shougang Corporation (000959) closed at 5.58, with a rise of 5.48% and a trading volume of 462,000 shares, amounting to 254 million yuan [1] - Liugang Corporation (601003) closed at 5.05, up 4.77%, with a trading volume of 438,300 shares, totaling 216 million yuan [1] - Hualing Steel (000932) closed at 5.98, increasing by 4.55%, with a trading volume of 1,192,000 shares, amounting to 702 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include: - Sijiang Steel (600808) at 3.95, up 4.50% [1] - Wujin Stainless Steel (603878) at 9.30, up 4.14% [1] - Jiuquan Steel (600307) at 1.84, up 3.95% [1] Capital Flow - The steel sector experienced a net inflow of 419 million yuan from main funds, while retail funds saw a net outflow of 214 million yuan and 205 million yuan respectively [1] - Notable net inflows from main funds include: - Baogang Corporation (600010) with 30.6 million yuan [2] - Hebei Steel (000709) with 42.06 million yuan [2] - Shougang Corporation (000959) with 28.81 million yuan [2]

格隆汇2月2日丨华菱钢铁(000932.SZ)公布，截至2026年1月31日，公司累计通过回购专用证券账户以集 中竞价交易方式回购股份数量为56,023,339股，占公司总股本6,908,632,499的0.8109%，其中最高成交价 为5.61元/股，最低成交价为4.41元/股，成交总金额为278,597,423.90元。 ...

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证券代码：000932 证券简称：华菱钢铁 公告编号：2026-9 湖南华菱钢铁股份有限公司 关于召开 2026 年第一次临时股东会的提示性公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证公告真实、准确和完整，没有虚假记载、误 导性陈述或重大遗漏。 湖南华菱钢铁股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）于2026年1月23日在公司 指定信息披露报刊及巨潮资讯网（http://www.cninfo.com.cn）披露了《关于召开 2026年第一次临时股东会的通知》（公告编号：2026-7）。现将股东会的相关事 项再次提示如下： 一、 召开会议的基本情况 1、会议届次：2026 年第一次临时股东会 2、会议召集人：董事会。第九届董事会第四次会议审议通过了关于召开本 次股东会的议案。 3、会议召开的合法、合规性：本次股东会会议的召开符合有关法律、行政 法规、部门规章、规范性文件和《公司章程》的有关规定。 4、会议召开的日期、时间： （1）现场会议：2026 年 2 月 9 日（星期一）14:30 （2）网络投票： 通过深圳证券交易所交易系统进行网络投票的具体时间为：2026 年 2 月 9 日的交易时间，即 9:15-9:25，9:30-1 ...

格隆汇2月2日丨华菱钢铁(000932.SZ)公布，截至2026年1月31日，公司累计通过回购专用证券账户以集 中竞价交易方式回购股份数量为56,023,339股，占公司总股本6,908,632,499的0.8109%，其中最高成交价 为5.61元/股，最低成交价为4.41元/股，成交总金额为278,597,423.90元。 ...

2月2日，华菱钢铁跌5.1%，截至发稿，报5.95元/股，成交4.17亿元，换手率0.99%，总市值411.06亿 元。 资料显示，湖南华菱钢铁股份有限公司位于湖南省长沙市天心区湘府西路222号，成立日期1999年4月29 日，上市日期1999年8月3日，公司主营业务涉及钢材产品的生产和销售。主营业务收入构成为：板材 46.31%，其他业务及产品25.15%，长材19.28%，钢管9.26%。 从基金十大重仓股角度 数据显示，国联基金旗下1只基金重仓华菱钢铁。国联钢铁A（168203）四季度增持57.82万股，持有股 数260.35万股，占基金净值比例为7.25%，位居第三大重仓股。根据测算，今日浮亏损失约83.31万元。 国联钢铁A（168203）基金经理为陈薪羽、杜超。 截至发稿，陈薪羽累计任职时间6年188天，现任基金资产总规模15.79亿元，任职期间最佳基金回报 87.39%， 任职期间最差基金回报-19.21%。 杜超累计任职时间2年107天，现任基金资产总规模17.6亿元，任职期间最佳基金回报62.86%， 任职期 间最差基金回报-14.54%。 声明：市场有风险，投资需谨慎。 本文基于第三方数据 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel industry [5]. Core Insights - Demand is expected to gradually stabilize, while supply-side constraints are anticipated to continue, leading to a potential recovery in the steel industry's fundamentals. If supply policies are implemented, the contraction in supply may accelerate, facilitating a quicker industry upturn [3][4]. Summary by Sections Steel Market Overview - Steel prices have decreased, with the Shanghai rebar price dropping by 20 CNY/ton to 3240 CNY/ton, a decline of 0.61%. The total inventory of steel has increased by 1.70% to 12.7851 million tons [8][12]. - Apparent consumption of five major steel products was 8.0174 million tons, down 0.96% week-on-week but up 28.96% year-on-year [21]. - The production of five major steel products was 8.2317 million tons, an increase of 0.44% week-on-week [12][37]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - Approximately 60% of steel companies are currently operating at a loss, indicating a market-driven supply clearance is beginning to occur [4]. - The construction sector's demand for steel is expected to stabilize, while demand from infrastructure and manufacturing is projected to grow steadily [4]. Profitability and Production Margins - The average gross profit for rebar was 196.9 CNY/ton, down 11.7 CNY/ton from the previous week, while hot-rolled coil profit increased by 2.3 CNY/ton to 46.9 CNY/ton [39]. - The profitability rate of 247 steel companies was 39.39%, a decrease of 1.3% from the previous week [28]. Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with leading technology and product structures, such as Baosteel and Hualing Steel, as well as low-cost firms like Fangda Special Steel and New Steel [4]. - It also highlights the potential of upstream resource companies like Hebei Resources and Erdos, which may benefit from a recovery in demand [4].