Core Viewpoint - The surge in lithium hexafluorophosphate prices has led to increased institutional research on companies in the supply chain, particularly those producing vinylene carbonate (VC), a key additive for lithium battery electrolytes [1][2]. Group 1: Company Developments - Yongtai Technology has reported a current production capacity of 5,000 tons/year for VC, with an additional 5,000 tons/year capacity entering trial production as of November 17, bringing total capacity to 10,000 tons/year [1]. - Fuxiang Pharmaceutical plans to increase its VC production capacity from 8,000 tons/year to 10,000 tons/year through technological upgrades, expected to be completed by Q2 2026 [1]. - Lianhong Xinke is in trial production for its 4,000 tons/year VC facility and is recognized as a major supplier of lithium battery electrolyte solvents [1]. Group 2: Market Trends - VC is primarily used in lithium battery electrolytes as an organic film-forming additive and overcharge protection additive, enhancing battery efficiency and lifespan [2]. - The average market price for VC has risen to 60,000 yuan/ton, reflecting a more than 30% increase from its lowest point, with some top manufacturers experiencing inventory shortages and offering prices exceeding 70,000 yuan [2]. - The significant price increase of lithium hexafluorophosphate has positively impacted the market interest in VC, with related stocks like Fuxiang Pharmaceutical and Yongtai Technology seeing substantial gains [2]. Group 3: Production Challenges - Taihe Technology's VC project has faced delays due to land restrictions affecting the production of high-purity CEC raw materials, necessitating a redesign of production processes and the acquisition of new equipment [3]. - Yongtai Technology has indicated that its new VC production capacity is expected to ramp up quickly, within 1-2 months, due to its established production technology and management experience [3]. Group 4: Price Outlook - Yongtai Technology anticipates a continued tight balance between supply and demand for lithium battery materials, driven by the long-term growth of the new energy sector and cautious expansion in production capacity [4]. - The future price trends for lithium battery materials are influenced by multiple factors, including market supply and demand, raw material costs, and industry policies, leading to uncertainties in accurate predictions [4].

Group 1 - The chemical sector experienced a decline on November 21, with the Chemical ETF (516020) dropping over 4% at one point and closing down 2.84% [1][2] - Key stocks in the sector, such as Enjie Co., Ltd. and Tianqi Lithium, saw significant losses, with Enjie hitting the daily limit down and Tianqi falling over 8% [1][2] - The Chemical ETF has shown a year-to-date increase of 30.5%, outperforming major indices like the Shanghai Composite Index (17.28%) and the CSI 300 Index (16.01%) [1][3] Group 2 - The chemical industry has faced a continuous decline in product prices for four years, but recent policies aimed at reducing competition may signal a turning point [3][4] - The current price-to-book ratio of the Chemical ETF is 2.37, indicating a relatively low valuation compared to the past decade [4] - Analysts suggest that the industry may see improved supply-demand dynamics and profitability due to the "anti-involution" policies, with a focus on sectors like pesticides and organic silicon [5][6] Group 3 - The Chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Index, covering various segments of the chemical industry, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap stocks [5][6] - Investors are encouraged to consider the Chemical ETF as a more efficient way to gain exposure to the chemical sector [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Lianhong Xinke has experienced fluctuations, with a year-to-date increase of 51.79% but a recent decline of 6.77% over the past five trading days, indicating volatility in investor sentiment and market conditions [1] Company Overview - Lianhong Xinke, established on May 21, 2009, and listed on December 8, 2020, is located in the Mushi Industrial Park of Tengzhou, Shandong Province. The company specializes in the research, production, and sales of new material products [1] - The main business revenue breakdown includes: polypropylene special materials (27.50%), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (26.28%), by-products and others (19.95%), ethylene oxide derivatives (18.38%), ethylene oxide (4.48%), vinyl acetate (2.65%), special gases (0.49%), and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (0.27%) [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Lianhong Xinke reported a revenue of 4.568 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 8.02%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 30.32% to 232 million yuan [2] - Since its A-share listing, the company has distributed a total of 929 million yuan in dividends, with 454 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased by 19.55% to 64,800, while the average circulating shares per person decreased by 16.36% to 20,585 shares [2] - The top ten circulating shareholders include new entrants and changes in holdings, with notable movements in shares held by various ETFs [3]

Core Viewpoint - The new materials sector has shown positive performance this week, with the new materials index rising by 0.32%, outperforming the ChiNext index by 3.33% [1][2]. Market and Sector Performance - The synthetic biology index increased by 5.04% over the past five trading days, while semiconductor materials decreased by 1.82%, electronic chemicals fell by 2.23%, biodegradable plastics rose by 1.10%, industrial gases dropped by 0.24%, and battery chemicals surged by 13.83% [1][2]. Price Tracking of Industry Chain - Amino acids: Valine remains at 12,550 CNY/ton, Arginine decreased by 0.47% to 21,400 CNY/ton, Tryptophan remains at 32,500 CNY/ton, and Methionine decreased by 2.22% to 19,800 CNY/ton [3]. - Biodegradable materials: PLA (FY201 injection grade) remains at 17,800 CNY/ton, PLA (REVODE201 film grade) at 17,000 CNY/ton, PBS at 17,500 CNY/ton, and PBAT at 9,800 CNY/ton [3]. - Vitamins: Vitamin A remains at 63,000 CNY/ton, Vitamin E at 52,500 CNY/ton, Vitamin D3 at 212,500 CNY/ton, Calcium Pantothenate at 42,000 CNY/ton, and Inositol at 30,500 CNY/ton [3]. - Industrial gases and wet electronic chemicals: UPSSS grade hydrofluoric acid remains at 11,000 CNY/ton, and EL grade hydrofluoric acid at 6,100 CNY/ton [3]. - Plastics and fibers: Carbon fiber remains at 83,750 CNY/ton, polyester industrial yarn at 8,400 CNY/ton, and aramid at 81,800 CNY/ton, which decreased by 13.44% [3]. Investment Recommendations - The demand for the energy storage industry is surging, leading to continuous price increases for lithium battery materials. Lithium hexafluorophosphate, a key raw material for electrolytes, is crucial for battery performance [4]. - Despite leading companies operating at full capacity, the overall supply remains tight due to previous overcapacity issues, with lithium hexafluorophosphate prices rising to 160,000 CNY/ton, a threefold increase from the July 2025 low of 50,000 CNY/ton [5]. - The price of VC (vinylene carbonate), an important additive in electrolytes, has also increased to 60,000 CNY/ton, reflecting a more than 30% rise from its lowest point [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "B" rating for the new materials sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [2]. Core Insights - The demand for energy storage is surging, leading to a continuous increase in lithium battery material prices. Lithium hexafluorophosphate, a key raw material for electrolytes, has seen its price rise to 160,000 CNY/ton, a threefold increase from the low of 50,000 CNY/ton in July 2025. This price surge is expected to persist due to tight supply conditions, which may last until 2026 [4][5]. - The report highlights the significant growth in procurement volumes for lithium hexafluorophosphate by electrolyte manufacturers, driven by the booming demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors [4]. - The report suggests focusing on the lithium hexafluorophosphate supply chain, recommending companies such as Tianji Co., Tianqi Materials, Xinzhou Bang, Shenzhen New Star, and Duofluo [4]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The new materials index increased by 0.32%, outperforming the ChiNext index by 3.33%. Over the past five trading days, the battery chemicals sector rose by 13.83%, while semiconductor materials and electronic chemicals declined by 1.82% and 2.23%, respectively [2][17]. 2. Price Tracking - As of November 14, 2025, the price of valine remained stable at 12,550 CNY/ton, while arginine decreased by 0.47% to 21,400 CNY/ton. The price of vitamin D3 was 212,500 CNY/ton, unchanged from the previous week [3][28]. - The price of biodegradable plastics, such as PLA, remained stable at 17,800 CNY/ton for injection molding grade and 17,000 CNY/ton for film blowing grade [32]. 3. Investment Recommendations - The report emphasizes the high entry barriers in the industry and the cautious expansion of companies due to years of losses. It predicts that the average price of VC (vinylene carbonate), an important additive in electrolytes, could reach 100,000 CNY/ton by 2026 [5]. - Companies to watch include Huasheng Lithium Battery, Haike New Source, Lianhong Technology, and Taihe Technology [5].

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Lianhong New Materials has experienced fluctuations, with a current price of 21.30 CNY per share, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 55.36% [1] Company Overview - Lianhong New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. was established on May 21, 2009, and went public on December 8, 2020. The company is located in the Mushi Industrial Park, Tengzhou, Shandong Province, focusing on the research, production, and sales of new material products [1] - The main business revenue composition includes: polypropylene special materials (27.50%), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (26.28%), by-products and others (19.95%), ethylene oxide derivatives (18.38%), ethylene oxide (4.48%), vinyl acetate (2.65%), special gases (0.49%), and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (0.27%) [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Lianhong New Materials reported operating revenue of 4.568 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 8.02%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 30.32% to 232 million CNY [2] - Since its A-share listing, the company has distributed a total of 929 million CNY in dividends, with 454 million CNY distributed over the past three years [3] Shareholder Structure - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased by 19.55% to 64,800, with an average of 20,585 circulating shares per person, a decrease of 16.36% [2] - The top ten circulating shareholders include new entrants such as Penghua CSI Subdivided Chemical Industry Theme ETF, holding 5.9999 million shares, while other significant shareholders have seen changes in their holdings [3]

Group 1 - A-shares experienced a decline with the CSI Photovoltaic Industry Index dropping by 2.01%, while stocks like Lianhong New Energy, Weidao Nano, and Deye Co. showed gains [1] - The Photovoltaic ETF (159857) had a turnover rate exceeding 9% and a transaction volume over 250 million yuan, ranking first among similar products in the Shenzhen market [1] - The Photovoltaic ETF (159857) is the largest and most liquid ETF tracking the CSI Photovoltaic Industry Index in the Shenzhen market, with a latest scale of 2.766 billion yuan and 3.096 billion shares outstanding [1] Group 2 - The 8th China International Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Industry Conference will be held from November 17 to 20, 2025, in Chengdu, focusing on themes like "integrating energy storage and photovoltaic technology" [1] - The conference aims to attract around 5,000 enterprises from various segments of the industry, including major players like Sungrow Power Supply, Meike Co., and Jingyuntong [1] - Over 100 overseas buyers have confirmed attendance at the conference to procure high-quality renewable energy products [1] Group 3 - Guojin Securities indicates that the global demand for clean energy and carbon reduction will drive significant investment opportunities in clean power and new grid construction over the next 3-5 years [2] - Key growth areas identified include energy storage, green hydrogen, and ammonia, alongside continued high investment in wind, solar, and grid infrastructure [2]

Group 1 - The chemical sector continues to rise, with the chemical ETF (516020) showing a maximum intraday increase of 1.81% and currently up by 0.96% [1][2] - Key stocks in the sector include potassium fertilizers, petrochemicals, and lithium batteries, with Salt Lake Co. and Hengyi Petrochemical both rising over 6% [1][3] - The lithium battery supply chain has seen significant growth, with strong demand and tight supply leading to price increases in lithium carbonate and lithium hexafluorophosphate [1][3] Group 2 - The basic chemical sector has attracted significant capital, with a net inflow of over 3.2 billion yuan in a single day, ranking fifth among 30 sectors [3][4] - Over the past five days, the basic chemical sector has accumulated a total net inflow of 31.3 billion yuan, the highest among all sectors [3][4] - The chemical ETF (516020) has also seen substantial net subscriptions, exceeding 470 million yuan over the last five trading days [4][5] Group 3 - Valuation metrics indicate that the chemical sector may present a favorable investment opportunity, with the chemical ETF's underlying index trading at a price-to-book ratio of 2.43, which is relatively low compared to the past decade [4][5] - Analysts predict that the basic chemical sector may experience an upward trend starting in 2026, driven by improved domestic demand and supply-side adjustments [5][6] - Key investment opportunities in the sector include low-cost expansion, improving market conditions, new materials, and high dividend yields [5][6]

Market Overview - As of November 13, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4029.50 points, with a gain of 0.73%. The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13476.52 points, up 1.78%, and the ChiNext Index closed at 3201.75 points, increasing by 2.55% [1]. Trading Volume Analysis - A total of 2836 stocks saw an increase in average transaction volume, with 88 stocks experiencing a rise of over 50%. Conversely, 1731 stocks reported a decrease in average transaction volume [1]. - Notable stocks with significant increases in average transaction volume include: - Fuxiang Pharmaceutical (20.03% increase, 5031 shares, 394.10% increase) - Lianhong Xinke (10.00% increase, 1770 shares, 265.18% increase) - Hejin Investment (10.00% increase, 2550 shares, 257.95% increase) [1]. Active Stocks by Transaction Count - The stocks with the highest increase in transaction count include: - Guosheng Technology (9.96% increase, 92,305 transactions, 4559.52% increase) - *ST Wanfang (-1.21% decrease, 19,062 transactions, 2916.14% increase) - Tongxing Technology (1.53% increase, 45,264 transactions, 2879.86% increase) [2]. Stocks with Significant Increases in Both Volume and Count - A total of 34 stocks showed an increase of over 50% in both average transaction volume and transaction count. Notable mentions include: - Aoya Co., Ltd. (20.00% increase, 452 shares, 128.16% increase in volume, 12,678 transactions, 199.86% increase in count) [3]. - Farlantech (10.03% increase, 1158 shares, 107.80% increase in volume, 39,592 transactions, 278.69% increase in count) [4].

Group 1 - Weike Technology, Huasheng Lithium Battery, and Lianhong Xinke reached the daily limit increase, indicating strong market interest and investor confidence in these companies [1] - Taihe Technology saw a rise of over 17%, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential growth prospects [1] - Companies such as Xinzhou Bang, Zhongcai Technology, and Guosheng Technology also experienced significant gains, suggesting a broader trend of upward movement in the sector [1]