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].

Core Viewpoint - Taihe Technology has indicated its materials can be applied in the energy storage battery sector, specifically sodium iron phosphate and hard carbon anode materials [1] Group 1: Project Status - The sodium iron phosphate project has completed pilot testing and is awaiting industrialization [1] - The hard carbon anode materials project is currently in the pilot testing phase [1]

证券日报网讯泰和科技11月19日在互动平台回答投资者提问时表示，泰和科技目前暂无磷酸铁锂、碳酸 锂、六氟磷酸锂产品的销售。 （文章来源：证券日报） ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent management changes at Taihe Technology and the ongoing technical transformation of its vinyl carbonate (VC) project, emphasizing the need for stable leadership to enhance market influence and profitability amid a booming lithium battery materials market. Group 1: Management Changes - On November 13, the former general manager, Yao Ya, resigned for personal reasons, and on November 17, Cheng Zhongfa was appointed as the new general manager [1][2] - Yao Ya reduced her shareholding by selling 606,600 shares at an average price of 31.40 yuan, totaling approximately 19.05 million yuan [2] - The company has experienced frequent executive turnover this year, with several high-level resignations due to personal reasons [2][3] Group 2: VC Project Status - The VC project, which has a designed capacity of 10,000 tons per year, is currently undergoing technical modifications and has not yet commenced production [4] - The company plans to adjust the second phase of the VC project based on the market expansion of the first phase, indicating some uncertainty [4] - Taihe Technology's stock price surged by 19.99% on November 13, reflecting investor interest in the lithium battery materials sector [4] Group 3: Financial Performance - For the third quarter, Taihe Technology reported total revenue of 2.119 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.73%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 88.77 million yuan, up 5.99% year-on-year [5] - However, the company's net profit excluding non-recurring items decreased by 22.66% year-on-year, indicating potential challenges in core profitability [5] - Investors are hopeful that stable management will accelerate project progress and enhance the company's competitive edge in the lithium battery industry [5]

Core Viewpoint - Taihe Technology has initiated technical upgrades for its vinyl carbonate (VC) project, which involves revalidating the technical route and redesigning, procuring, and customizing equipment [1] Group 1 - The technical transformation and trial production process have uncertainties, and the specific production timeline will be disclosed in future company announcements [1] - Some equipment for the project has already been delivered [1]

Core Insights - A total of 813 stocks reported their latest shareholder numbers as of November 10, with 359 stocks showing a decline compared to the previous period [1] - Among the stocks with a decrease in shareholder numbers, notable declines were observed in companies such as Kaidi Co., Guoguang Chain, and Bojie Co. [4] Group 1: Shareholder Data - The number of shareholders decreased by over 10% for 25 stocks, with Kaidi Co. experiencing the largest drop of 23.09%, bringing its total to 5,298 shareholders [4] - Guoguang Chain saw a decline of 21.11%, with its latest shareholder count at 38,820 [4] - The average decline in shareholder numbers across the latest reporting period was significant, indicating a trend of reduced investor interest in certain stocks [4] Group 2: Stock Performance - Among the stocks with a decrease in shareholder numbers, Haima Automobile recorded the highest increase in stock price, rising by 54.94% since October 21 [3] - The average performance of concentrated stocks since November 1 showed a slight decline of 0.42%, with leading gainers including Shibu Testing, Worth Buying, and Jikai Co., which increased by 59.90%, 25.88%, and 24.40% respectively [2][4] - The concentrated stocks monitored showed that 51% outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 2.14% during the same period [2]

Core Viewpoint - Lithium hexafluorophosphate is a key raw material for electrolytes, significantly impacting battery energy density, fast charging performance, and safety stability [2][3] Supply and Demand Analysis - The demand for lithium hexafluorophosphate has surged due to the explosive growth in the downstream electric vehicle and energy storage industries, leading to a significant increase in procurement by electrolyte manufacturers [2] - Despite leading companies operating at full capacity, the overall supply remains tight due to the industry clearing caused by previous years of overcapacity, making it difficult for many small and medium-sized enterprises to quickly resume production [2] - As of November 17, 2025, the price of lithium hexafluorophosphate has risen to 160,000 yuan/ton, more than tripling from the price bottom of 50,000 yuan/ton in July 2025, with potential for further price increases as market supply tightness may persist until 2026 [2][3] Price Trends of Additives - The explosive demand for energy storage has also driven up the price of an important additive in electrolytes, vinylene carbonate (VC), which has increased to 60,000 yuan/ton, representing a more than 30% rise from its bottom price [3] - The new production capacity for VC takes approximately 12 months to establish, while the resumption of idle production lines requires 3-4 months, indicating that short-term supply cannot quickly fill the gap [3] - VC is characterized by high entry barriers due to its heavy asset nature, and companies in the industry have been cautious about expanding production after years of losses, with the average price expected to reach 100,000 yuan/ton by 2026 [3] Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch in the lithium hexafluorophosphate supply chain include Tianji Co., Ltd. (002759.SZ), Tianci Materials (002709.SZ), Xinzhou Bang (300037.SZ), Shenzhen New Star (603978.SH), and Duofluor (002407.SZ) [2] - For VC, recommended companies include Huasheng Lithium Battery (688353.SH), Haike New Source (301292.SZ), Lianhong Technology, and Taihe Technology (300801.SZ) [3]

Core Viewpoint - Taihe Technology (300801.SZ) currently does not have lithium hexafluorophosphate and sodium hexafluorophosphate products [1] Company Summary - Taihe Technology has confirmed the absence of lithium hexafluorophosphate and sodium hexafluorophosphate products in its offerings [1]

Core Viewpoint - Taihe Technology (300801.SZ) currently does not have lithium hexafluorophosphate and sodium hexafluorophosphate products [1] Company Summary - Taihe Technology has confirmed the absence of lithium hexafluorophosphate and sodium hexafluorophosphate products in its current offerings [1]

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].