Core Viewpoint - UBS forecasts that the price of thermal coal in China will be between 750 to 800 RMB per ton for the full year of 2026, with price increases expected during the summer replenishment window in May and June, influenced by high international energy prices and fluctuations in Indonesian supply [2] Price Forecast - The projected prices for QHD5500 coal from 2026 to 2028 are 750 RMB, 720 RMB, and 670 RMB per ton, reflecting a tightening global energy market and slight impacts from Indonesia's quota reductions [2] Company Ratings - China Shenhua (601088.SH) and China Shenhua (01088) have target prices set at 48.6 RMB and 48 HKD respectively, with a "Neutral" rating [2] - Yanzhou Coal Mining (01171) has a target price of 11.4 HKD, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry (601225.SH) has a target price of 22.8 RMB, both maintaining a "Sell" rating due to current stock prices exceeding fundamental valuations [2]

Group 1 - UBS forecasts that the price of Chinese thermal coal for the year 2026 will be between 750 to 800 RMB per ton [1][6] - Price increases are expected to be concentrated in the summer replenishment window from May to June, influenced by high international energy prices and fluctuations in Indonesian supply [1][6] - In a tight supply scenario, prices may briefly test 900 RMB per ton, but sustained increases are unlikely due to China's rapid policy response capabilities [1][6] Group 2 - UBS projects QHD5500 coal prices for 2026, 2027, and 2028 to be 750 RMB, 720 RMB, and 670 RMB per ton respectively, reflecting a tightening global energy market and slight impacts from Indonesia's quota reductions [4] - The target price for China Shenhua (601088.SH) A-shares and China Shenhua (01088) H-shares is set at 48.6 RMB and 48 HKD respectively, with a "neutral" rating [4] - Yanzhou Coal Mining (01171) has a target price of 11.4 HKD, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry (601225.SH) has a target price of 22.8 RMB, both maintaining a "sell" rating due to current stock prices reflecting fundamentals [4]

Group 1 - UBS forecasts that the price of thermal coal in China will be between 750 to 800 RMB per ton for the full year of 2026, with price increases expected during the summer replenishment window in May and June [1] - The potential for prices to briefly test 900 RMB per ton exists under tight supply conditions, but sustained increases are unlikely due to China's responsive policy coordination capabilities [1] - The projected QHD5500 coal prices for 2026 to 2028 are 750 RMB, 720 RMB, and 670 RMB per ton, reflecting a slight impact from tightening global energy markets and Indonesia's quota reductions [1] Group 2 - China Shenhua (601088.SH) and China Shenhua (01088) have target prices set at 48.6 RMB and 48 HKD respectively, with a "neutral" rating [1] - Yanzhou Coal Mining (01171) has a target price of 11.4 HKD, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry (601225.SH) has a target price of 22.8 RMB, both maintaining a "sell" rating due to current stock prices reflecting fundamentals [1]

Core Viewpoint - Value investing remains a preferred strategy for identifying strong stocks in various market conditions, focusing on undervalued companies based on fundamental analysis [2]. Group 1: Value Investing Metrics - Zacks has developed a Style Scores system to identify stocks with specific traits, particularly in the "Value" category, which is of interest to value investors [3]. - Stocks with "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are considered among the strongest value stocks currently available [3]. Group 2: Company Analysis - Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited - Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Sponsored ADR (YZCAY) holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A, indicating strong potential [4]. - The stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 9, significantly lower than the industry average P/E of 13.29, suggesting it may be undervalued [4]. - YZCAY's Forward P/E has fluctuated between 3.77 and 9.00 over the past year, with a median of 4.99 [4]. - The P/B ratio for YZCAY is 0.68, which is attractive compared to the industry average P/B of 1.76, indicating further undervaluation [5]. - Over the past 52 weeks, YZCAY's P/B has ranged from 0.48 to 0.82, with a median of 0.59 [5]. - These valuation metrics suggest that Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited is likely undervalued, supported by a strong earnings outlook [6].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant rise in coal stocks in Hong Kong, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have led to increased oil prices and heightened demand for coal as an energy alternative [1][2] - Yancoal Australia saw a rise of over 6%, while Yanzhou Coal Mining and China Shenhua Energy increased by over 4% and 3.2% respectively, approaching historical highs [1][2] - Newcastle coal futures jumped by 9.3% in March, reaching $150 per ton, indicating a strong market response to external shocks and reinforcing the sentiment in coal stocks [1] Group 2 - Brent crude oil prices rose by 5.7% and further increased by over 3% to $107.2, marking a new high since March 9, due to attacks on oil facilities in the region [1] - The report from Founder Securities suggests that if geopolitical conflicts persist, coal prices may rise, supported by rigid supply and demand dynamics, which could enhance long-term valuations [1]

Group 1 - Coal stocks in Hong Kong have risen against the trend, with Yancoal Australia leading the increase by over 6%, Yanzhou Coal Mining up over 4%, and China Shenhua Energy rising by 3.2%, all approaching historical highs [1] - The ongoing escalation of the Middle East situation has driven up oil prices, with Brent crude oil rising by 5.7% yesterday and over 3% today to reach $107.2, the highest since March 9 [1] - Newcastle coal futures jumped by 9.3% in March, reaching $150 per ton, indicating an increased demand for coal as an energy alternative due to external shocks [1] Group 2 - The stock performance of key coal companies is as follows: Yancoal Australia at $45.520 with a 6.49% increase, Yanzhou Coal Mining at $16.630 with a 4.26% increase, China Shenhua Energy at $48.980 with a 3.20% increase, Power Development at $2.290 with a 2.69% increase, and China Coal Energy at $14.480 with a 2.55% increase [2]

兗礦能源集團股份有限公司 YANKUANG ENERGY GROUP COMPANY LIMITED* ( 在中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司 ) (股份代碼：01171) 董事會會議通知 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責， 對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公告全部或任何部 份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 於本公告日期，本公司董事為李偉先生、王九紅先生、劉健先生、劉強先生、張海 軍先生、蘇力先生及黃霄龍先生，而本公司的獨立非執行董事為朱利民先生、高井 祥先生、胡家棟先生及朱睿女士。 * 僅供識別 1 兗礦能源集團股份有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）謹此公佈，董事 會將於 2026 年 3 月 27 日（星期五）於本公司總部舉行董事會會議，籍以審議並公 佈（其中包括）本公司及其附屬公司截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日止年度之經審計年度業 績及建議派發末期股息（如有）。 承董事會命 兗礦能源集團股份有限公司 董事長 李偉 中國山東省鄒城市 2026年3月13日 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責， 對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公告全部或任何部 份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 兗礦能源集團股份有限公司 YANKUANG ENERGY GROUP COMPANY LIMITED* 於本公告日期，本公司董事為李偉先生、王九紅先生、劉健先生、劉強先生、張海 軍先生、蘇力先生及黃霄龍先生，而本公司的獨立非執行董事為朱利民先生、高井 祥先生、胡家棟先生及朱睿女士。 * 僅供識別 1 董事會會議通知 兗礦能源集團股份有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）謹此公佈，董事 會將於 2026 年 3 月 27 日（星期五）於本公司總部舉行董事會會議，籍以審議並公 佈（其中包括）本公司及其附屬公司截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日止年度之經審計年度業 績及建議派發末期股息（如有）。 承董事會命 兗礦能源集團股份有限公司 董事長 李偉 中國山東省鄒城市 2026年3月13日 ( 在中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司 ) (股份代碼：01171) ...

Summary of Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Yanzhou Coal Mining Company (兖矿能源) - **Industry**: Coal and Coal Chemical Industry Key Points Industry and Market Dynamics - The central price of coal for 2026 has been raised to **850 CNY/ton**, with potential spot prices in Q2 possibly exceeding **1,000 CNY/ton** [2][8] - The increase in coal prices is attributed to the Indonesian RKEB policy reducing exports and geopolitical factors driving global energy prices higher [2][4] - New domestic safety regulations are limiting the release of production capacity [2] Financial Projections - Yanzhou Coal's estimated net profit for 2026 is **22 billion CNY**, with coal business contributing **17.5 billion CNY** [2] - The company benefits from a market coal sales ratio exceeding **70%**, with a profit elasticity coefficient of **5**; a **1%** increase in coal prices leads to a **5%** increase in coal profits [2][14] - The coal chemical segment is entering a capacity release phase, with expected capacity increasing to **9.2 million tons** (+10%) by 2026, contributing conservatively **2.2-2.5 billion CNY** in profits [2] Dividend and Valuation - Expected dividend yields for A-shares in 2026/2027 are **6.6%/6.8%** and for H-shares **9.8%/10.2%** [2][13] - The company commits to a minimum dividend payout ratio of **60%** [2] - Current valuation shows a potential upside of **40%-60%**, with a reasonable PE range of **12-15 times** based on 2026 earnings forecasts [3][15] Price Forecast and Supply-Demand Analysis - The forecast for coal prices has been adjusted from **700-750 CNY/ton** to **800-900 CNY/ton** due to supply constraints from Indonesia and geopolitical tensions [4][5] - Domestic coal supply is expected to remain tight due to increased safety standards and a gradual exit of pre-approved production capacity [6][8] - Anticipated seasonal demand increases in Q2 2026, driven by summer coal usage and European natural gas storage needs, are expected to push prices higher [7][8] Long-term Growth and Capacity Expansion - Yanzhou Coal aims to expand coal production capacity to **300 million tons** by 2026, with significant contributions from new projects and acquisitions [11] - The company has ongoing projects that will enhance its coal chemical production capacity, targeting over **20 million tons/year** [11][12] Investment Recommendations - Yanzhou Coal is recommended as a top investment due to its dual elasticity in coal and coal chemical sectors [16] - Other recommended stocks include Guanghui Energy and China Coal Energy, with a focus on companies with strong coal price elasticity [16] Conclusion - Yanzhou Coal Mining Company is positioned for significant growth in the coal and coal chemical sectors, with favorable market conditions and robust financial projections supporting its investment appeal [2][15]

Core Viewpoint - The rise in oil prices has led to a significant increase in coal stocks within the A-share market, with several companies experiencing notable gains [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Jineng Technology saw a rise of 7.29%, with a total market capitalization of 6.992 billion [2] - Yanzhou Coal Mining increased by 5.86%, with a market value of 214.1 billion [2] - Yongtai Energy and Zhongmei Energy both rose over 4%, with market capitalizations of 44.7 billion and 247.9 billion respectively [2] - Other companies such as Shanxi Coking Coal, Zhengzhou Coal Electricity, and Shaanxi Black Cat also reported gains exceeding 3% [1][2] Group 2: Year-to-Date Performance - Jineng Technology has a year-to-date increase of 34.86% [2] - Yanzhou Coal Mining has shown a year-to-date growth of 62.21% [2] - Zhongmei Energy and Electric Power Investment have year-to-date increases of 50.32% and 23.25% respectively [2] - Overall, the coal sector has demonstrated strong performance in the year-to-date metrics, indicating robust investor interest [1][2]