Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Bullish" [2] Report's Core View - Currently at the beginning of a new upward cycle in the coal economy, with fundamental and policy factors in resonance, it's a good time to allocate coal stocks on dips. The coal supply bottleneck is expected to last until the 15th Five - Year Plan. With the westward shift of coal layout and rising costs, coal prices are likely to remain high. The coal sector is a high - performance, high - cash, and high - dividend asset, and the team continues to be bullish on the coal sector and suggests investors focus on the allocation opportunities at the current stage [3][11][12] Summary by Directory I. This Week's Core View and Key Focus - **Core View**: In the current coal economic cycle, supply is tightening due to policies like "over - production inspection", and demand is expected to pick up with the "peak winter" approaching. Coal prices are expected to rise in a volatile manner. The underlying investment logic of coal capacity shortage remains unchanged, and coal stocks are of high cost - effectiveness. Suggest investors allocate on dips [3][11] - **Investment Suggestions**: Focus on stable companies like China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal Industry; oversold and high - elasticity companies like Yankuang Energy; and high - quality coking coal companies like Lu'an Environmental Energy. Also, pay attention to Huayang Co., Ltd., Yankuang Australia, etc. [3][12] - **Key Focus**: In the first three quarters, the national raw coal output was 3.57 billion tons, a 2.0% year - on - year increase. In September, the electricity consumption increased by 4.5% year - on - year. Australia's coal exports in the first three quarters of 2025 are expected to decline by 5.3% year - on - year [13] II. This Week's Performance of Coal Sector and Individual Stocks - The coal sector rose 1.46% this week, underperforming the broader market. The CSI 300 rose 3.24% to 4660.68. The top three performing sectors were communication, electronics, and machinery [14] - The thermal coal, coking coal, and coke sectors rose 1.68%, 0.89%, and 1.08% respectively [16] - The top three gainers in the coal mining and washing sector were Shanghai Energy (5.65%), Xinji Energy (4.72%), and Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining Co., Ltd. (3.83%) [19] III. Coal Price Tracking - **Coal Price Index**: As of October 24, the comprehensive transaction price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 691.0 yuan/ton, up 6.0 yuan/ton week - on - week. The comprehensive average price index of Bohai Rim thermal coal (Q5500K) was 684.0 yuan/ton, up 4.0 yuan/ton week - on - week. The annual long - term contract price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 676.0 yuan/ton, up 2.0 yuan/ton month - on - month [24] - **Thermal Coal Price**: At Qinhuangdao Port, the market price of Shanxi - produced thermal coal (Q5500) was 768 yuan/ton on October 25, up 28 yuan/ton week - on - week. In production areas, prices in Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Datong also increased. Internationally, some prices rose while others fell [30] - **Coking Coal Price**: At ports like Jingtang Port and Lianyungang, and in production areas like Linfen and Yanzhou, coking coal prices increased. The CIF price of Australian Peak Downs hard coking coal in China also rose [32] - **Anthracite and Pulverized Coal Price**: The car - loading price of Jiaozuo anthracite and the car - loading prices of pulverized coal in Changzhi and Yangquan increased [40] IV. Coal Supply and Demand Tracking - **Coal Mine Capacity Utilization**: As of October 24, the capacity utilization rate of sample thermal coal mines was 91%, down 0.7 percentage points week - on - week, and that of sample coking coal mines was 85.06%, down 2.3 percentage points week - on - week [45] - **Import Coal Price Difference**: As of October 24, the price difference of 5000 - kcal and 4000 - kcal thermal coal between domestic and international markets decreased [43] - **Coal - fired Power Consumption and Inventory**: Inland 17 provinces saw an increase in daily coal consumption and inventory, while coastal 8 provinces saw a decrease in daily consumption and an increase in inventory [46] - **Downstream Metallurgical Demand**: The Myspic composite steel price index rose, the price of Tangshan - produced primary metallurgical coke remained flat, the blast furnace operating rate increased, the average profit per ton of coke for independent coking enterprises decreased, the profit per ton of steel for blast furnaces increased, the iron - scrap price difference increased, and the scrap consumption ratio of pure blast furnace enterprises increased [64][65] - **Downstream Chemical and Building Materials Demand**: The prices of urea in some regions changed, the national methanol price index fell, the national ethylene glycol price index rose, the national acetic acid price index fell, the national synthetic ammonia price index rose, the national cement price index fell, the weekly coal consumption in the chemical industry decreased, the cement clinker capacity utilization rate increased, and the float glass operating rate remained flat [68][72][74] V. Coal Inventory Situation - **Thermal Coal Inventory**: Qinhuangdao Port's coal inventory increased, the inventory of 55 ports' thermal coal decreased, and the inventory of sample mines' thermal coal decreased [88] - **Coking Coal Inventory**: The production area's coking coal inventory decreased, the port's coking coal inventory increased, the coking enterprises' coking coal inventory increased, and the steel mills' coking coal inventory decreased [89] - **Coke Inventory**: The coking enterprises' coke inventory decreased, the port's coke inventory increased, and the steel mills' coke inventory decreased [91] VI. Coal Transportation Situation - **International and Domestic Coal Transportation**: As of October 24, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was 1991.0 points, down 78.0 points week - on - week. The average daily coal shipment volume of the Datong - Qinhuangdao Railway this week was 100.2 tons, up 0.18 tons week - on - week [104] - **Cargo - to - Ship Ratio of Four Major Ports in the Bohai Rim**: As of October 24, the inventory of four major ports in the Bohai Rim was 1430.9 tons, down 22.10 tons week - on - week, the number of anchored ships was 100, up 8 week - on - week, and the cargo - to - ship ratio was 14.3, down 1.48 week - on - week [102] VII. Weather Situation - As of October 24, the Three Gorges outflow was 11900 cubic meters per second, up 19.36% week - on - week. In the next 10 days, there will be significant precipitation in many regions, and some areas will experience more precipitation than usual. In the long - term, there will also be precipitation in some regions, and the temperature in some areas will be higher or lower than normal [109] VIII. Valuation Table and Key Announcements of Listed Companies - **Valuation Table**: The table shows the closing prices, net profits attributable to the parent company, EPS, and PE ratios of multiple listed coal companies from 2024 to 2027 [110] - **Key Announcements**: This week, companies such as Huaihe Energy, Shanxi Coking Coal, and China Shenhua made announcements regarding asset acquisitions, share pledge releases, profit distributions, and project commissioning [111][113][114]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report discusses the revised "Steel Industry Capacity Replacement Implementation Measures (Draft for Comments)" aimed at promoting high-quality development in the steel industry by tightening capacity replacement rules and enhancing regulatory measures [2][5] - The new draft increases the capacity replacement ratio to a minimum of 1.5:1 nationwide, with specific exceptions for newly acquired compliant capacity through mergers and acquisitions [2][3] - The draft prohibits the transfer of steel production capacity into key regions and sets a 24-month deadline for capacity replacement among different enterprises [2][4] - The report emphasizes the need for capacity to be strictly linked to smelting equipment, preventing the separation of capacity and equipment [4][5] - The new measures are expected to create a more orderly competitive landscape in the steel industry, focusing on quality development and structural optimization [5][6] Summary by Sections Policy Changes - The draft policy tightens capacity replacement rules, requiring a uniform replacement ratio of 1.5:1 across all provinces, with limited exceptions for specific cases [2][3] - Key regions are prohibited from increasing total steel production capacity and transferring capacity from non-key to key regions [2][3] Regulatory Enhancements - The draft introduces stricter regulations to ensure that replaced capacity is used once and aligns with energy efficiency and environmental standards [4][5] - It establishes a provincial-level acceptance procedure and annual self-inspection to enhance oversight [4][5] Industry Outlook - The report anticipates that the implementation of these measures will lead to a reduction in excess capacity and an improvement in industry profitability, benefiting leading companies with strong cost control and high margins [6] - Investment opportunities are highlighted in companies with advanced equipment and strong environmental standards, as well as those positioned to benefit from the new energy cycle [6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the defense and military industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes a "dual-cycle resonance" in 2025, indicating a significant turning point for the industry and a year of substantial military investment [5][48] - It highlights a recovery in industry prosperity, value reassessment, and event-driven catalysts as key factors for growth [5][48] - The report suggests that the military industry is expected to see improved performance starting from Q2 2025, driven by an increase in orders and a favorable geopolitical environment [5][49] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 2.88%, while the defense and military index increased by 2.60%, underperforming the market by 0.28 percentage points, ranking 12th out of 29 sectors [3][22] - Year-to-date, the defense and military index has increased by 17.98%, slightly outperforming the market [25] Key Developments - The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee proposed the development of a "Space Power," marking a strategic focus on aerospace as a new emerging industry [4][12] - The report notes rapid advancements in satellite internet deployment and the aerospace industry, with multiple satellite launches occurring in October [15][16] Investment Focus - The report recommends focusing on "new quality combat capabilities" and low-valuation stocks within the military sector [5][48] - Key investment targets include next-generation combat systems, unmanned equipment, satellite internet, and missile & ammunition sectors [5][48] Stock Performance - Notable stock performances include China Nuclear Engineering leading with a 23.40% increase, followed by Filihua and Aerospace Technology with significant gains [31][34] - The report identifies several companies as core beneficiaries of the anticipated industry growth, including AVIC Shenyang Aircraft, Huazhong Technology, and others [5][48]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for Yongxin Co., Ltd. [1] Core Insights - Yongxin Co., Ltd. demonstrated steady revenue growth with a total revenue of 2.706 billion yuan for Q1-Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.6%. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 309 million yuan, up 1.4% year-on-year [1][2] - The company is expected to benefit from structural growth driven by high-potential businesses such as films and overseas markets, contributing positively to revenue performance [2] - The management anticipates that the new management team may accelerate business development, enhancing overall profitability [3] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, the company reported a revenue of 960 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.0%, and a net profit of 126 million yuan, up 1.0% year-on-year. The gross margin for Q3 was 24.4%, showing a slight increase of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year [1][3] - The company’s operating cash flow for Q3 was 299 million yuan, an increase of 115 million yuan year-on-year, indicating strong cash flow performance [3] - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is projected at 460 million, 520 million, and 600 million yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 15.2X, 13.5X, and 11.7X [3]

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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" as indicated by the report's outlook on the refining sector [149]. Core Insights - The report highlights a rebound in oil prices, which has led to an increase in inventory replenishment among textile enterprises, resulting in a significant reduction in long filament inventory [1]. - Brent crude oil prices increased to $65.94 per barrel, up by $4.65 from the previous week, while WTI prices rose to $61.50 per barrel, an increase of $3.96 [1][13]. - The report notes that the domestic price difference for key refining projects is 2374.85 CNY/ton, a decrease of 30.36 CNY/ton (-1.26%) week-on-week, while the international price difference is 1213.16 CNY/ton, down by 2.88 CNY/ton (-0.24%) [2]. Refining Sector Summary - The report discusses the impact of geopolitical events on oil prices, including potential trade agreements between the US and China, and sanctions against Russia, which have contributed to a favorable environment for oil price recovery [1][13]. - The report indicates that the refining sector is experiencing a mixed performance, with some companies seeing stock price increases while others face declines [1][136]. Chemical Sector Summary - The chemical sector is facing weak overall demand, with oil price rebounds not translating into significant price support for chemical products [1]. - Specific products such as EVA and pure benzene have seen price declines due to weak downstream demand, leading to narrowed price differentials [1][51]. Polyester & Nylon Sector Summary - The report notes that polyester filament prices have slightly decreased, but the rebound in oil prices has stimulated replenishment sentiment among downstream textile enterprises, leading to a notable reduction in filament inventory [1][89]. - The average price for polyester filament is reported at 6439.29 CNY/ton for POY, with a slight decrease in profitability [1][112].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - Credit spread repair has spread to the medium and long - ends. Interest - rate bonds continued to fluctuate. Credit bond yields at all maturities and ratings decreased significantly, with larger declines at medium and long - ends. Credit spreads at all ratings converged, with more significant compression in 5Y and above varieties [2][5]. - Urban investment bond spreads generally declined by 5 - 6BP. Spreads of external rating AAA, AA +, and AA platforms decreased. By administrative level, provincial and municipal platform spreads decreased by 5BP, and district - county platform spreads decreased by 6BP [2][9]. - Most industrial bond spreads declined, while spreads of mixed - ownership and private real - estate bonds continued to rise. Central and state - owned enterprise real - estate bond spreads decreased, while those of mixed - ownership and private real - estate bonds increased. Coal, steel, and some chemical bond spreads decreased [2][18]. - The yields of secondary and perpetual bonds returned to a fluctuating pattern, with low - grade secondary bonds making up for losses. Yields and spreads of different maturities and ratings showed different changes [2][27]. - The 3Y excess spreads of industrial and urban investment perpetual bonds diverged, while the 5Y excess spreads were stable [2][31]. Summary by Directory 1. Credit Spread Repair Spreads to the Medium and Long - Ends - Interest - rate bonds fluctuated. 1Y, 7Y, and 10Y Guokai bond yields rose by 2BP, 3BP, and 1BP respectively, while 3Y and 5Y yields remained flat. Credit bond yields at all maturities and ratings decreased significantly, with larger declines at medium and long - ends. Credit spreads at all ratings converged, with more significant compression in 5Y and above varieties. Rating and term spreads also showed different changes [5]. 2. Urban Investment Bond Spreads Generally Decline by 5 - 6BP - By external rating, AAA platform spreads decreased by 5BP, AA + and AA by 6BP. Different provinces showed different decline ranges. By administrative level, provincial and municipal platform spreads decreased by 5BP, and district - county platform spreads decreased by 6BP [9][13][15]. 3. Most Industrial Bond Spreads Decline, while Spreads of Mixed - Ownership and Private Real - Estate Bonds Continue to Rise - Central and state - owned enterprise real - estate bond spreads decreased by 3 - 4BP, mixed - ownership real - estate bond spreads increased by 17BP, and private real - estate bond spreads increased by 37BP. Coal, steel, and some chemical bond spreads decreased [18]. 4. The Yields of Secondary and Perpetual Bonds Return to a Fluctuating Pattern, with Low - Grade Secondary Bonds Making up for Losses - 1Y AA + and AAA - grade secondary capital bond yields rose by 1 - 2BP, AA grade remained flat, and all - grade perpetual bond yields rose by 1BP, with spreads compressing by 0 - 2BP. 3Y AAA - grade secondary bond yields rose by 3BP, AA + grade by 1BP, AA - grade decreased by 2BP, and all - grade perpetual bond yields remained flat. 5Y AA + and above - grade secondary bond yields and spreads changed within 1BP, AA - grade spreads and yields decreased by 5BP; all - grade perpetual bond yields rose by 1 - 2BP, and spreads rose by 0 - 1BP [27]. 5. The 3Y Excess Spreads of Industrial and Urban Investment Perpetual Bonds Diverge, while the 5Y Excess Spreads are Stable - The 3Y excess spread of industrial AAA perpetual bonds decreased by 1.62BP to 13.89BP, at the 35.51% quantile since 2015. The 5Y excess spread remained flat at 12.39BP, at the 26.19% quantile. The 3Y excess spread of urban investment AAA perpetual bonds increased by 1.67BP to 6.64BP, at the 8.51% quantile; the 5Y excess spread decreased by 0.08BP to 11.00BP, at the 16.51% quantile [31]. 6. Credit Spread Database Compilation Instructions - Market - wide credit spreads, commercial bank secondary and perpetual spreads, and urban investment/industrial perpetual bond spreads are based on ChinaBond medium - short - term notes and ChinaBond perpetual bond data. Urban investment and industrial bond spreads are compiled and statistically analyzed by the R & D center of Cinda Securities. Historical quantiles are calculated since the beginning of 2015 [36]. - The calculation methods for individual bond spreads, excess spreads, and sample selection criteria are provided [38].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the environmental sector, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The report highlights the robust development trend in China's circular economy, driven by significant policy support and market demand. The goal is to achieve a substantial increase in resource utilization and waste recycling by 2030 [19][20]. - The report emphasizes the importance of large-scale equipment upgrades and the promotion of circular economy practices, aiming for a total annual utilization of 4.5 billion tons of solid waste by 2030 [20][39]. - The report identifies key growth areas within the circular economy, including recycled plastics, metals, and lithium battery recycling, with significant market potential projected for the coming years [32][34][36]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - As of October 24, the environmental sector saw a 1.4% increase, underperforming compared to the broader market, which rose by 2.9% [3][10]. - The water management and waste incineration sectors showed positive growth, with increases of 1.65% and 1.15%, respectively [13]. Industry Dynamics - The report discusses the outcomes of the 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session, which outlines future directions for environmental enterprises, focusing on urban renewal, smart technology, and significant reductions in pollutant emissions [39]. - The establishment of new companies and partnerships, such as Sinopec's circular technology company and collaborations in renewable energy, indicates a proactive approach to enhancing the circular economy [20][44]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests maintaining a focus on energy conservation and resource recycling, which are expected to sustain high levels of economic activity. It recommends specific companies for investment, including Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment, while also suggesting attention to other firms like Wangneng Environment and Yingke Recycling [4][55].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for WanNeng Electric Power [3] Core Views - The quarterly electricity performance has contributed to revenue growth, and the "winter peak" is expected to support electricity prices next year [2] - The company has successfully managed costs, leading to stable overall performance despite a slight decline in revenue [2] - Future growth is anticipated from ongoing projects and the tight power supply-demand situation in Anhui province [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q1-Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of 21.773 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 3.41%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.906 billion yuan, an increase of 20.43% [1] - In Q3 alone, revenue reached 8.587 billion yuan, up 0.56% year-on-year and 26.93% quarter-on-quarter, with net profit of 824 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 60.95% [1][2] Growth Potential - The company is expected to see continued growth from its ongoing projects, including the Xinjiang Yingma Power Plant and Qianyingzi Phase II Power Plant, which are set to contribute to profits [2] - The company’s shareholder, Anhui Energy Group, is actively exploring new projects, which may further enhance future growth [2] Earnings Forecast - The report adjusts the net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 2.229 billion, 2.296 billion, and 2.378 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 7.99, 7.76, and 7.49 times based on the closing price on October 24, 2025 [2][4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utility industry is "Bullish" [2] 2. Core View of the Report - After multiple rounds of electricity supply - demand contradictions in China, the power sector is expected to see profit improvement and value re - evaluation. With the advancement of power market reform, the electricity price trend is expected to rise slightly and steadily. The cost of coal - fired power enterprises is relatively controllable, and the performance of power operators is expected to improve significantly. For the natural gas sector, with the decline of upstream gas prices and the recovery of domestic natural gas consumption, the city - gas business is expected to achieve stable gross margins and high growth in gas sales volume [92][93] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 This Week's Market Performance - As of the close on October 24, the utility sector rose 1.1% this week, underperforming the broader market. The power sector rose 1.01%, and the gas sector rose 1.82%. Among the sub - industries, the thermal power generation sector rose 2.00%, the hydropower generation sector rose 0.23%, etc. [12][13] - In the power sector, the top three gainers were Shanghai Electric Power (10.06%), Shenzhen Energy (8.05%), and Guiguan Electric Power (3.21%); the bottom three were Southern Grid Energy Storage (-2.52%), Longyuan Power (-2.36%), and Inner Mongolia Huadian (-1.18%). In the gas sector, the top three gainers were Dashang Public Utilities (15.38%), Baichuan Energy (10.36%), and Jiufeng Energy (2.25%); the bottom three were Guoxin Energy (-7.50%), Chengdu Gas (-4.56%), and Tianhao Energy (-4.27%) [15] 3.2 Power Industry Data Tracking 3.2.1 Thermal Coal Prices - The annual long - term agreement price of Qinhuangdao Port thermal coal (Q5500) in October was 676 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan/ton month - on - month. The market price of Shanxi - produced thermal coal (Q5500) at Qinhuangdao Port was 768 yuan/ton as of October 24, up 28 yuan/ton week - on - week. Overseas, the Newcastle NEWC5500 large - calorie thermal coal FOB spot price was 74.05 US dollars/ton as of October 23, up 1.30 US dollars/ton week - on - week [21][24] 3.2.2 Thermal Coal Inventory and Power Plant Daily Consumption - As of October 24, the coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port was 5.5 million tons, up 50,000 tons week - on - week. As of October 23, the coal inventory of 17 inland provinces was 94.582 million tons, up 0.54% week - on - week, and the daily consumption was 352,700 tons, up 13.52% week - on - week. The coal inventory of 8 coastal provinces was 33.597 million tons, up 0.85% week - on - week, and the daily consumption was 180,800 tons, down 13.12% week - on - week [28][30] 3.2.3 Hydropower Inflow - As of October 24, the Three Gorges outflow was 11,900 cubic meters per second, up 70.24% year - on - year and down 18.49% week - on - week [42] 3.2.4 Key Power Market Transaction Electricity Prices - In the Guangdong power market, as of October 18, the weekly average price of the day - ahead spot market was 445.91 yuan/MWh, down 4.33% week - on - week and up 31.8% year - on - year; the weekly average price of the real - time spot market was 484.12 yuan/MWh, up 40.28% week - on - week and up 40.0% year - on - year. Similar data were provided for the Shanxi and Shandong power markets [50][57][58] 3.3 Natural Gas Industry Data Tracking 3.3.1 Domestic and International Natural Gas Prices - As of October 24, the national index of the ex - factory price of LNG at the Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Trading Center was 4,274 yuan/ton, down 13.41% year - on - year and up 6.50% month - on - month. International gas prices rose week - on - week. For example, the European TTF spot price was 11.34 US dollars/million British thermal units as of October 23, up 1.3% week - on - week [56][60] 3.3.2 EU Natural Gas Supply, Demand, and Inventory - In the 41st week of 2025, the EU's natural gas supply was 6.07 billion cubic meters, up 8.8% year - on - year and up 3.5% week - on - week. The consumption was estimated to be 5.71 billion cubic meters, up 9.7% week - on - week and up 13.0% year - on - year. The inventory was 91.872 billion cubic meters, down 13.02% year - on - year and up 0.39% week - on - week [64][73][75] 3.3.3 Domestic Natural Gas Supply and Demand - In August 2025, the apparent domestic natural gas consumption was 36.41 billion cubic meters, up 2.5% year - on - year. In September 2025, the domestic natural gas production was 21.17 billion cubic meters, up 9.7% year - on - year, while the LNG import volume was 5.75 million tons, down 15.9% year - on - year [78][79] 3.4 This Week's Industry News - In September, the national total social electricity consumption was 888.6 billion kilowatt - hours, up 4.5% year - on - year. The Guangdong Power Exchange Center released the "Key Mechanisms and Parameters for the Guangdong Power Market Transactions in 2026", clarifying the trading mechanisms and price limits for 2026. In September, the natural gas production of above - scale industrial enterprises was 21.2 billion cubic meters, up 9.4% year - on - year [87][88] 3.5 This Week's Important Announcements - Xinjiang Xintai Natural Gas Co., Ltd. received a government subsidy of 109.27 million yuan. Other companies such as Guodian Power, Inner Mongolia Huadian, and others also announced their power generation, electricity sales, and financial data for different periods [89] 3.6 Investment Recommendations and Valuation Tables - For the power sector, it is recommended to focus on national coal - fired power leaders, regional leaders in power - supply - tight areas, hydropower operators, coal - fired power equipment manufacturers, and flexibility - transformation technology companies. For the natural gas sector, it is recommended to focus on companies such as XinAo Group Co., Ltd. and Guanghui Energy Co., Ltd. A valuation table of major companies in the utility industry was also provided [92][93][94]