Core Insights - The steel industry is expected to gradually recover as demand stabilizes and supply-side adjustments begin to take effect, with potential acceleration if supply policies are implemented [3][4]. Group 1: Steel Market Overview - Steel prices have decreased, with total inventory also declining. Last week, the average price of rebar in Shanghai fell by 10 CNY/ton to 3200 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.31% [8][12]. - Apparent consumption of five major steel products was 8.6693 million tons, down 5.4% week-on-week and 1.22% year-on-year [21][26]. - The production of steel decreased to 8.5674 million tons, a week-on-week decline of 18.55 thousand tons [31]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The operating rate of blast furnaces among 247 steel mills increased to 83.13%, up 1.38 percentage points week-on-week, while electric furnace operating rates decreased [27][29]. - The profitability of steel companies has declined, with an average profit margin of 39.83%, down 5.19 percentage points week-on-week [27][30]. - The report anticipates that the demand for steel will stabilize, particularly as the negative impact from the real estate sector diminishes, while infrastructure and manufacturing demand is expected to grow steadily [3][4]. Group 3: Raw Material Prices - Iron ore prices have decreased, with spot prices dropping by 26 CNY/ton to 774 CNY/ton, a decline of 3.25% [46]. - The inventory of iron ore at ports increased to 14898.83 million tons, up 2.45% week-on-week [49]. - The total shipment volume of iron ore from Brazil and Australia has decreased, indicating a tightening supply [50][53]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - The report maintains an "overweight" rating for the steel sector, highlighting that companies with product structure and cost advantages will benefit from the industry's transition towards higher quality development [4]. - Key recommendations include Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and Shougang, which are noted for their technological and structural advantages [4].

Group 1 - The report suggests an overweight allocation in Chinese AH stocks and industrial commodities for November, driven by expectations of intensified market volatility due to AI industry trends [1][4]. - The recommended asset allocation is 45% equities, 45% bonds, and 10% commodities, with specific allocations for A-shares and H-shares [4][6]. - The report expresses optimism about Chinese equities, citing improved bilateral relations with the US and stable domestic financial conditions as supportive factors [4][6]. Group 2 - The strategic asset allocation (SAA) framework aims to mitigate macro risks by establishing long-term allocation benchmarks, while tactical asset allocation (TAA) identifies short-term risk-return characteristics [4][14]. - The macroeconomic analysis indicates that deviations from expected economic performance can lead to significant asset price fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of aligning asset allocation with macroeconomic expectations [17][21]. - The report highlights the potential for industrial metals, particularly copper, to experience price increases due to supply-demand imbalances driven by structural demand from sectors like construction and electric vehicles [4][19].

Macroeconomic Insights - Global asset performance shows mixed results, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.29% and the Shanghai Composite Index up 1.08%, while developed markets like the S&P 500 fell by 1.63%[6] - In October, the U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI declined, indicating economic slowdown, while consumer confidence continued to drop according to the University of Michigan index[7] Inflation and Prices - October CPI in China rose by 0.2% year-on-year, while PPI decreased by 2.1%, indicating a stable inflation environment with core service prices reaching their highest level since March 2024[11] - The rise in core CPI is attributed to reduced food drag and increased service contributions, with gold prices significantly impacting jewelry costs[13] Trade and Exports - In October, China's exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year, while imports grew by 1.0%, leading to a slight decrease in trade surplus[16] - The export structure shows weakness in non-U.S. markets, particularly the EU, while exports to the U.S. and ASEAN remained strong[18] Investment Strategies - The asset allocation report suggests an overweight position in Chinese A-shares and industrial commodities, with equity allocation set at 45% and bonds at 45%[22] - The report emphasizes the importance of AI industry trends and the potential for volatility in global equity markets, recommending a focus on quality assets[23] Market Dynamics - The trading activity has decreased, with turnover rates and transaction volumes declining across indices, indicating a cautious market sentiment[28] - The report highlights a decrease in northbound capital flow, with a net outflow of 2.6 billion CNY in the recent week, reflecting investor sentiment shifts[34]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" with a target price of 39.59 CNY [5][10]. Core Insights - The company's performance is under short-term pressure, but new orders are improving, indicating potential for recovery in profitability [2][10]. - The overall order backlog as of Q1-Q3 2025 is 2.5 billion CNY, with new orders amounting to 1.64 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.1% [10]. - The company is focusing on expanding its client base, particularly large clients, with significant increases in project signings in various therapeutic areas [10]. Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 2,376 million CNY, with a decline to 1,525 million CNY in 2025, representing a 24.4% decrease [3][11]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to drop significantly from 397 million CNY in 2023 to 121 million CNY in 2025, a decrease of 63.0% [3][11]. - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to be 0.16 CNY in 2025, down from 0.53 CNY in 2023 [3][11]. Order Trends - The company has seen a positive trend in new orders, with Q3 2025 alone contributing approximately 620 million CNY in new contracts, a 24.0% increase year-on-year [10]. - The signing of antibody projects has increased by 20%, and projects in small nucleic acids and ADCs have seen over a 50% increase in signings [10]. Capacity and Quality Improvements - The company is steadily advancing its capacity, with new facilities in Suzhou and Guangzhou nearing completion [10]. - The company has successfully passed FDA GLP inspections, enhancing its competitive position in the industry [10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" with a target price of 11.19 CNY [6][12]. Core Views - The company's Q3 performance remained relatively stable, demonstrating strong resilience while awaiting a recovery in the spandex industry [2][12]. - The spandex industry is currently experiencing low demand due to oversupply and intense competition, but this may lead to a clearing of marginal capacity, allowing leading companies to expand their market share [12]. - The company has multiple ongoing projects, including a differentiated spandex project and an integrated natural gas project, which are expected to contribute to future growth [12]. Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 26,298 million CNY, with a slight increase to 26,931 million CNY in 2024, followed by a decrease to 24,522 million CNY in 2025 [4][13]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to decline from 2,478 million CNY in 2023 to 1,924 million CNY in 2025, with a recovery anticipated in subsequent years [4][13]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to be 0.50 CNY in 2023, decreasing to 0.39 CNY in 2025, and then increasing to 0.64 CNY by 2027 [4][13]. Market Data - The company's market capitalization is approximately 46,449 million CNY, with a 52-week stock price range of 6.51 to 9.65 CNY [7][12]. - The company has a net asset return rate of 9.9% for 2023, which is expected to decline to 6.9% in 2025 before recovering [4][13]. Industry Insights - The spandex market is expected to see a gradual recovery as consumer demand evolves and the application of spandex in textiles continues to expand [12]. - The apparent demand for spandex in China increased by 2.00% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, indicating potential for future growth despite current challenges [12].

Macro Research - The core inflation and overall CPI have been diverging since the beginning of the year, driven by anti-involution governance, fiscal support, and rising gold prices, which are beneficial for the long-term recovery of core inflation [2][5] - In October, the CPI increased by 0.2% year-on-year and month-on-month, while the PPI decreased by 2.1% year-on-year but rebounded to 0.1% month-on-month, indicating a steady recovery in inflation [3][16] Overseas Strategy Research - The recent strengthening of the US dollar is primarily due to the US government shutdown causing liquidity issues, hawkish statements from the Federal Reserve, and weakness in non-US currencies [6][25] - Historically, a strong dollar has led to capital outflows from Hong Kong stocks, and under the currency peg system, it may temporarily affect local liquidity and sectors in Hong Kong [7][26] - Short-term focus should be on the reopening of the US government and economic data, while mid-term prospects for Hong Kong stocks are optimistic, particularly in the technology sector [8][27] Transportation Industry Research - The Chinese aviation sector is expected to enter a "super cycle" as supply and demand gradually recover, with a significant increase in profitability anticipated [9][10] - The supply side is constrained by airspace bottlenecks, leading to a low growth environment, while demand is expected to remain robust due to the ongoing aviation population dividend [11][10] - The recovery in demand will drive ticket prices higher, contributing to a sustainable increase in profitability for airlines [10][11]

- The report predicts the adjustment of sample stocks for the CSI 300, CSI 500, and STAR 50 indices in December 2025[1][6] - The CSI 300 Index selects companies with good operating conditions, no violations, no major financial report issues, and no significant stock price anomalies[7] - The CSI 500 Index excludes CSI 300 sample stocks and the top 300 stocks by average market value, selecting companies with good operating conditions and no major issues[9][10] - The STAR 50 Index selects companies listed on the STAR Market with good operating conditions, no violations, and no major financial report issues[13] - The report provides detailed predictions for stocks to be included and excluded from each index based on average market value and average trading volume[8][11][14]

Group 1 - The REITs index experienced a decline of 0.4% last week, closing at 1041.51, with significant performance variation among sectors, particularly strong in municipal environmental and consumption REITs [5][6][11] - The market sentiment has gradually stabilized after the impact of third-quarter report disclosures, with the REIT index rebounding from a low of 1030 points [5][6] - The new infrastructure and municipal environmental sectors showed higher trading volumes, with average daily trading volume at 5.75 billion, indicating a marginal increase in market activity [5][6][11] Group 2 - The report highlights that the current market sentiment remains fragile, suggesting a cautious approach for institutional investors regarding entry timing [6][11] - The report notes that the second half of the year has seen a weakening sentiment in the REIT market compared to the first half, influenced by project listings, unlockings, and expansions [6][11] - The report emphasizes that the opportunities arising from the oversold market conditions, along with institutional allocation needs, are crucial for supporting the REIT market [6][11]

Investment Rating - The report rates the coal industry as "Overweight" [4] Core Views - The coal industry has shown a clear trend of recovery in Q3 2025, confirming that the bottom was reached in Q2 2025. It is expected that Q4 will see a full recovery to the levels seen at the beginning of the year [2][7] - The report recommends leading companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and China Coal Energy, while also continuing to recommend Yanzhou Coal and Jinneng Holding [4][10] Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - In Q3 2025, the thermal coal sector exhibited a clear trend of revenue performance improvement, with net profit increasing by over 30% quarter-on-quarter. The bottom of the sector cycle was confirmed in Q2 2025 [7] - For the first three quarters of 2025, the electricity generation from thermal power accounted for 64.7% of total generation, remaining the primary source. Total electricity consumption reached 7.8 trillion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 4.6% [7][14] - National coal production in the first three quarters of 2025 increased by 2% year-on-year, with raw coal production at 3.57 billion tons [7][26] - The average price of thermal coal (Q5500) at Huanghua Port was 683.7 RMB/ton, a year-on-year decrease of 21.9% [7][33] Industry Review - Q2 2025 marked the official bottom of the current coal price decline cycle, with a narrowing of price declines in Q3. The total coal production for 2025 is expected to remain stable, with a slight year-on-year decrease in Q4 due to "overproduction" checks [13] - The report indicates that the demand for thermal coal is recovering, with Q3 showing a significant increase in electricity consumption and generation [14] Performance Analysis - In Q3 2025, the coal industry achieved revenues of 638.5 billion RMB, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.9% but a year-on-year decrease of 17.6%. Total profit was 77.28 billion RMB, down 45.8% year-on-year but up 12.4% quarter-on-quarter [8][51] - The coal sector's performance improved in Q3 2025, with a revenue of 297.9 billion RMB, a year-on-year decline of 16.5% but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.5% [8][53] Financial Analysis - The report notes that the operating cash flow of the coal sector has decreased significantly year-on-year, but there has been an improvement compared to H1 2025. The debt ratio of the coal sector has been continuously optimized, decreasing from 49.2% in 2020 to 46.8% in Q3 2025 [9][40] Outlook for 2026 - The report expresses optimism for a new upward cycle in the coal industry starting in 2026, driven by demand growth and stable supply. It predicts that coal prices may return to above 800 RMB/ton in the second half of 2026 [10][11]

Investment Rating - The report rates the mechanical industry as "Overweight" [25] Core Views - The mechanical industry is experiencing a recovery driven by both domestic demand and technological advancements, particularly in AI and robotics [2] - Key investment opportunities include humanoid robots, engineering machinery, photovoltaic equipment, lithium battery equipment, and AI infrastructure [2][3] Summary by Sections 1. Mechanical Industry Q3 Performance Overview - As of Q3 2025, the A-share mechanical industry had 546 listed companies, achieving a total revenue of CNY 16,173.11 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.7% [8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached CNY 1,095.91 billion, up 15.9% year-on-year, with gross and net profit margins at 22.4% and 7.5% respectively [8][13] 2. AI Manufacturing: Humanoid Robots and AI Terminal Resonance - The humanoid robot sector is approaching mass production, with revenue growth stabilizing at 0.4% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025 [28] - The industry is witnessing a recovery in profitability, with net profit increasing by 9.6% year-on-year [31] 3. Manufacturing Going Abroad - External demand recovery is driving order restoration, particularly in engineering machinery, with excavator sales reaching 174,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.1% [2] - The oil service equipment sector benefits from resilient oil prices and increased deep-sea oil and gas investments [2] 4. Domestic Demand Recovery - The macroeconomic environment is stabilizing, with expectations for performance recovery in the industry [4] - The machine tool sector is showing signs of recovery, supported by policy measures [4] 5. Energy Equipment - The energy equipment sector is rebounding, with photovoltaic equipment seeing a return to rational competition and improved profitability [5] - Lithium battery equipment is experiencing a demand surge due to advancements in solid-state battery technology [5]