Market Performance - The special steel sector increased by 2.33% on December 1, with CITIC Special Steel leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3914.01, up 0.65%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13146.72, up 1.25% [1] Stock Performance - CITIC Special Steel (000708) closed at 15.90, up 4.95% with a trading volume of 267,100 shares and a transaction value of 422 million [1] - Other notable performers include: - Xianglou New Materials (301160) at 61.62, up 2.87% [1] - Taiyuan Iron & Steel (000825) at 4.11, up 2.75% [1] - Jinzhu Pipeline (002443) at 8.23, up 2.11% [1] - Shengde Zhengtai (300881) at 33.47, up 1.45% [1] Capital Flow - The special steel sector experienced a net outflow of 48.91 million from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 35.27 million [2] - The capital flow for individual stocks shows: - Taiyuan Iron & Steel had a net inflow of 45.03 million from institutional investors [3] - Xianglou New Materials had a net outflow of 735.72 million from institutional investors [3] - Jinzhu Pipeline had a net outflow of 1,356.12 million from institutional investors [3]

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Core Viewpoint - The special steel sector experienced a 1.2% increase on November 28, with Changbao Co., Ltd. leading the gains. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3888.6, up 0.34%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12984.08, up 0.85% [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Changbao Co., Ltd. (002478) closed at 7.81, with a rise of 6.26% and a trading volume of 999,300 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 780 million yuan [1]. - Jinzhu Pipeline (002443) closed at 8.06, increasing by 3.47% with a trading volume of 288,800 shares, resulting in a transaction value of 233 million yuan [1]. - Jiuli Special Materials (002318) closed at 24.85, up 1.68% with a trading volume of 64,000 shares, translating to a transaction value of 159 million yuan [1]. - CITIC Special Steel (000708) closed at 15.15, rising by 1.41% with a trading volume of 115,100 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 174 million yuan [1]. - Shengde Zhengtai (300881) closed at 32.99, up 1.26% with a trading volume of 12,100 shares, resulting in a transaction value of approximately 39.52 million yuan [1]. - Tongmei Co., Ltd. (603995) closed at 17.15, increasing by 0.94% with a trading volume of 38,400 shares, translating to a transaction value of approximately 65.30 million yuan [1]. - Fushun Special Steel (600399) closed at 5.31, up 0.76% with a trading volume of 204,100 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 108 million yuan [1]. - Taiyuan Iron & Steel (000825) closed at 4.00, increasing by 0.76% with a trading volume of 332,800 shares, resulting in a transaction value of 133 million yuan [1]. - Xining Special Steel (600117) closed at 2.90, up 0.69% with a trading volume of 216,600 shares, translating to a transaction value of approximately 62.52 million yuan [1]. - Fangda Special Steel (600507) closed at 5.98, rising by 0.17% with a trading volume of 212,200 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 127 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Capital Flow - The special steel sector saw a net inflow of 62.68 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 67.63 million yuan [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several steel companies, including Hualing Steel, Nanjing Steel, Baosteel, and New Steel [8]. Core Insights - The steel industry is experiencing a short-term adjustment, with the market showing signs of stabilization after recent fluctuations. The overall valuation of major companies has improved but remains rational [2][4]. - The report highlights that the fourth quarter is likely to see a slowdown in economic activity compared to the previous quarters, but the risk of a significant downturn is low. Measures such as the implementation of a 500 billion yuan policy financial tool are expected to support the economy [2]. - The report emphasizes the importance of supply-side adjustments in the steel industry, noting that administrative measures could accelerate the return of industry profits to average levels [2][4]. - The report identifies several companies as undervalued with strong safety margins, suggesting potential investment opportunities [2]. Supply Analysis - Daily molten iron production has decreased by 0.7 thousand tons to 236.2 thousand tons, while steel production has increased, with rebar production growing faster than hot-rolled products [12]. - The capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills is reported at 88.6%, with a slight decrease of 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous week [18]. Inventory Analysis - The total inventory of steel has decreased by 3.0% week-on-week, with a significant year-on-year increase of 26.7% [24][26]. - The report notes that the inventory reduction is consistent across both social and mill inventories, indicating a tightening supply situation [24][26]. Demand Analysis - Apparent consumption of the five major steel products has improved, with a week-on-week increase of 3.9% [51]. - The average weekly transaction volume for construction steel has increased by 0.3% [40][41]. Raw Material Analysis - Iron ore prices have strengthened, with increased shipments from Australia and Brazil, while port inventories have slightly decreased [48][60]. - The report indicates that the iron ore price index is currently at 104.8 USD/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 1.1% [60]. Price and Profit Analysis - The report notes a slight increase in steel prices, with the comprehensive steel price index rising by 0.5% week-on-week [74]. - The current profit margins for long-process steel products remain negative, with costs for rebar and hot-rolled products reported at 3,556 yuan/ton and 3,782 yuan/ton, respectively [74][80].

Market Overview - The special steel sector experienced a decline of 0.37% on November 20, with Changbao Co. leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3931.05, down 0.4%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12980.82, down 0.76% [1] Stock Performance - Notable stock performances in the special steel sector include: - Shagang Co. closed at 5.61, up 0.36% with a trading volume of 219,500 shares and a turnover of 123 million yuan - Fushun Special Steel remained unchanged at 5.50 with a trading volume of 355,900 shares and a turnover of 195 million yuan - CITIC Special Steel closed at 15.03, unchanged with a trading volume of 159,900 shares and a turnover of 242 million yuan - Changbao Co. closed at 7.42, down 1.20% with a trading volume of 297,600 shares and a turnover of 22.3 million yuan [1][2] Capital Flow - The special steel sector saw a net outflow of 52.883 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 53.626 million yuan [2] - The capital flow for specific stocks indicates: - South Jin Co. had a net inflow of 2.2815 million yuan from institutional investors - CITIC Special Steel experienced a net outflow of 6.8486 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The steel industry is experiencing a recovery in profits due to unexpected demand from manufacturing and direct exports, alongside the implementation of "anti-involution" policies, leading to an increase in supply optimization expectations [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In Q1-Q3 2025, the SW steel index rose by 24.00%, ranking 17th among Shenwan industries, driven by improved manufacturing and export demand [1][2]. - From October 2025 to present, the SW steel index has continued to rise by 14.19%, ranking 4th among Shenwan industries [1][2]. - In Q3 2025, the profitability of the rebar sector turned positive, with a 102.59% increase in special steel profits year-on-year, while the gross profit margin rose to 7.59% and net profit margin increased to 2.19% [3]. Group 2: Policy and Structural Changes - The steel industry is focusing on differentiated production restrictions and classified management to promote high-value, low-carbon, and intelligent transformations, enhancing industry concentration and optimizing structural layout [3]. - Policies such as ultra-low emission upgrades and dual control of energy consumption are expected to drive capacity optimization and accelerate the elimination of outdated production capacity [3]. Group 3: Demand Drivers - The manufacturing sector, particularly in machine tools, excavators, and commercial vehicles, remains resilient, with direct exports showing significant year-on-year growth, supporting steel demand [3]. - The construction sector is experiencing weak new starts, but forward-looking indicators like sales and land acquisition are showing reduced declines, stabilizing demand for construction steel [3]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Steel capacity optimization is expected to be a key focus moving forward, with a push for differentiated management to support competitive enterprises [4]. - Attention is recommended for leading steel companies such as Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel, as well as flexible stocks like Fangda Special Steel and New Steel [4]. - The special steel sector is projected to benefit from downstream demand in automotive, nuclear power, and oil and gas extraction, with companies like Xianglou New Materials and Jiuli Special Materials highlighted for stable growth [4]. - In the raw materials sector, companies with clear non-ferrous resource increments, such as Dazhong Mining and Hebei Steel Resources, are recommended for investment [4].

Core Insights - The special steel sector experienced a slight increase of 0.74% on November 19, with CITIC Special Steel leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3946.74, up 0.18%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13080.09, unchanged [1] Stock Performance - CITIC Special Steel (000708) closed at 15.03, up 2.24% with a trading volume of 178,900 shares and a turnover of 266 million yuan [1] - Fangda Special Steel (600507) closed at 6.17, up 2.15% with a trading volume of 316,700 shares and a turnover of 193 million yuan [1] - Other notable performances include Jiu Li Special Materials (002318) at 25.47, up 0.59%, and Taiyuan Iron & Steel (000825) at 4.17, up 0.48% [1] Capital Flow - The special steel sector saw a net outflow of 112 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of approximately 94.6 million yuan [2] - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with institutional investors withdrawing funds while retail investors showed interest [2][3] Individual Stock Capital Flow - Jiu Li Special Materials (002318) experienced a net outflow of 6.41 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net inflow of 30.62 million yuan from retail investors [3] - CITIC Special Steel (000708) had a significant net outflow of 11.09 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 7.61 million yuan [3] - Fangda Special Steel (600507) also faced a net outflow of 12.72 million yuan from institutional investors, with retail investors showing a net inflow of 1.12 million yuan [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the steel industry, highlighting the potential for profit recovery and capacity optimization as key investment themes [4][5]. Core Insights - The steel sector has shown a significant recovery in profitability, with the SW Steel index rising by 24.00% in Q1-Q3 2025 and 14.19% from October 2025 to date, outperforming major indices [1][11]. - The report emphasizes the importance of differentiated production restrictions to promote industry consolidation and the transition towards high-value, low-carbon, and intelligent production methods [2][3]. - Manufacturing and direct export demand remain resilient, supporting steel consumption despite a weak construction sector [2]. Summary by Sections Steel Sector Performance - In Q1-Q3 2025, the steel sector's net profit saw a year-on-year increase of 747.63%, with a gross margin recovery to 7.59% and a net margin of 2.19% [17][21]. - The performance of the steel sector has been strong, with the SW Steel index ranking 4th among all sectors since October 2025 [1][11]. Supply-Side Policies - The introduction of differentiated production restrictions aims to eliminate inefficient capacity and enhance industry concentration [2][3]. - New policies are expected to drive the optimization of production capacity, with a focus on high-end, green, and intelligent manufacturing [3][51]. Demand-Side Dynamics - The manufacturing sector, particularly in machinery and commercial vehicles, continues to show strength, while direct exports have increased significantly, supporting steel demand [2][3]. - The construction sector remains weak, but early indicators suggest a stabilization in demand for construction steel [2]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading steel companies that are well-positioned to benefit from policy support and capacity optimization, such as Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel [3][4]. - For special steel, companies benefiting from downstream demand in automotive and energy sectors are recommended, including Xianglou New Materials and Jiuli Special Materials [3]. - In the raw materials sector, companies with clear growth in non-ferrous resources, such as Dazhong Mining and Hebei Steel Resources, are highlighted [3].

Group 1 - The steel industry is expected to see improved profitability due to three main factors: declining raw material prices, supply-side adjustments, and resilient demand from manufacturing [3][5][9] - The West Simandou iron ore project is set to commence production in November 2025, significantly increasing iron ore supply and contributing to a downward trend in iron ore prices [3][71] - Government policies aimed at reducing overcapacity and promoting energy efficiency are expected to accelerate the exit of outdated production capacity, leading to a more optimized supply structure in the steel industry [3][16][10] Group 2 - Demand for steel is projected to stabilize in the construction sector, while manufacturing demand remains resilient, particularly for flat steel and special steel products [3][19][25] - The overall steel demand in China is forecasted to decline slightly, with total demand expected to be 9.05 billion tons in 2025, a decrease of 0.11% from 2024 [19][20] - The construction sector's share of steel demand is decreasing, while the manufacturing sector's share is increasing, indicating a shift in consumption patterns [3][19] Group 3 - The report highlights that the profitability of steel companies is recovering, with a stronger performance expected in flat steel compared to long steel products [3][85][82] - The average profit margin for steel companies is projected to improve as cost pressures ease, with a focus on companies with stable demand and low valuations [3][87][90] - Investment recommendations include focusing on companies like Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and Hualing Steel, which are expected to benefit from the shift towards manufacturing [3][95][94]

Core Viewpoint - Jiu Li Special Materials (002318.SZ) announced its first employee stock ownership plan for 2025, aiming to raise a total of no more than 245.926 million yuan [1] Summary by Sections Employee Stock Ownership Plan - The total amount of funds to be raised by the employee stock ownership plan is capped at 245.926 million yuan, sourced from employees' legal salaries and other self-raised funds permitted by laws and regulations [1] - There will be no financial assistance or loan guarantees provided by the company for employees participating in this plan, nor will the company extract any incentive funds from it [1] Stock Source and Allocation - The stocks involved in this employee stock ownership plan will come from the company's repurchased shares held in a dedicated account [1] - The plan will involve the transfer of up to 18.003377 million shares (including reserved shares), which represents 1.84% of the company's current total share capital of 977.17072 million shares [1]