Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company's retail and wholesale business experienced a high single-digit decline in total sales year-on-year, aligning with previous performance guidance [1] - Retail performance continues to outperform wholesale, with manageable discount and inventory situations reflecting strong retail management capabilities [2] - The company is expected to collaborate closely with its core brand, Nike, to navigate current market challenges, including foot traffic pressure and inventory issues [3] - The company is actively expanding into new business areas, with a focus on niche segments such as running and outdoor categories, which are anticipated to contribute to future growth [3] - The financial guidance for the year is conservative, with a cautious short-term outlook but a long-term optimistic perspective [3] Financial Summary - For FY2025, total revenue is projected at 27,013 million HKD, with a year-on-year decline of 7%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 1,286 million HKD, reflecting a 42% decrease year-on-year [6] - The earnings per share (EPS) for FY2025 is estimated at 0.21 HKD, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.25 [6] - The company forecasts a gradual recovery in net profit, with projections of 1,285 million HKD for FY2026, 1,397 million HKD for FY2027, and 1,528 million HKD for FY2028, corresponding to P/E ratios of 14.52, 13.36, and 12.21 respectively [4][6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Bullish" [2] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Currently at the beginning of a new upward cycle in the coal economy, with fundamental and policy factors in resonance, it is advisable to allocate the coal sector at low levels [2][3][11] - The underlying logic of coal supply constraints since July still exists, and there's no need to overly worry about a significant decline in coal prices. The stabilization point of coal prices is approaching [2][3][11] - The underlying investment logic of coal production capacity shortage remains unchanged. Coal prices have established a bottom and are on a new platform, high - quality coal enterprises maintain core asset attributes, and coal assets are relatively undervalued with potential for overall valuation improvement [3][11] - The coal supply bottleneck is expected to last until the "15th Five - Year Plan". The coal sector is a high - performance, high - cash, and high - dividend asset, with high certainty in the profitability and growth of high - quality coal companies [3][12] - The coal sector has a high - dividend safety margin when it adjusts downward and upward elasticity catalyzed by the expected increase in coal prices. It is recommended to focus on the current allocation opportunities in the coal sector [3][12] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 This Week's Core Viewpoints and Key Concerns - **Core Viewpoints**: The coal economy is in the early stage of a new upward cycle. This week, the utilization rate of sample thermal coal and coking coal mine production capacity decreased. The daily coal consumption in inland 17 provinces and coastal 8 provinces increased, while non - power coal demand decreased. Coal prices showed a mixed trend. Although the current market is weak, after New Year's Day, the coal consumption support is expected to strengthen. The coal allocation logic remains unchanged, and it is recommended to allocate at low levels [11] - **Key Investment Recommendations**: Focus on three types of companies: those with stable operations and performance, those that have fallen sharply previously with high elasticity, and those with special and scarce global metallurgical coal resources. Also, pay attention to other related companies [12] - **Recent Key Concerns**: In November 2025, the total social electricity consumption increased by 6.2% year - on - year. From January to November 2025, US coal production increased by 4.1% year - on - year, and Russian coal production increased by 0.1% year - on - year [13] 3.2 This Week's Performance of the Coal Sector and Individual Stocks - The coal sector fell 0.89% this week, underperforming the broader market. The CSI 300 rose 1.95% to 4657.24 [14] - The thermal coal, coking coal, and coke sectors fell 1.24%, 0.81%, and 0.49% respectively [16] - The top three gainers in the coal mining and washing sector were Anyuan Coal Industry (6.42%), Huayang Co., Ltd. (5.01%), and Inner Mongolia Electric Power Investment Energy Co., Ltd. (2.75%) [19] 3.3 Coal Price Tracking - **Coal Price Index**: As of December 26, the comprehensive transaction price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 695.0 yuan/ton, down 7.0 yuan/ton week - on - week. The comprehensive average price index of Bohai Rim thermal coal (Q5500) was 695.0 yuan/ton, down 4.0 yuan/ton week - on - week. The annual long - term agreement price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 694.0 yuan/ton, up 10.0 yuan/ton month - on - month [23] - **Thermal Coal Price**: As of December 27, the market price of Qinhuangdao Port's Shanxi - produced thermal coal (Q5500) was 677 yuan/ton, down 34 yuan/ton week - on - week. At the production sites, prices in some areas rose or remained flat. International thermal coal FOB prices and some arrival prices fell [27] - **Coking Coal Price**: As of December 26, port and some production - site coking coal prices remained flat, while the arrival price of Australian Peak Downs hard coking coal in China rose 0.3 US dollars/ton week - on - week [29] - **Anthracite and Pulverized Coal Injection Price**: As of December 26, the vehicle - board price of Jiaozuo anthracite remained flat, while the vehicle - board prices of some pulverized coal injection decreased [38] 3.4 Coal Supply and Demand Tracking - **Coal Mine Capacity Utilization**: As of December 26, the capacity utilization rate of sample thermal coal mines was 86.4%, down 4.0 percentage points week - on - week, and that of sample coking coal mines was 84.21%, down 2.4 percentage points week - on - week [45] - **Import Coal Price Difference**: As of December 26, the price difference between domestic and foreign 5000 - kcal and 4000 - kcal thermal coal increased week - on - week [41] - **Coal - fired Power Daily Consumption and Inventory**: In both inland 17 provinces and coastal 8 provinces, coal inventory increased, daily consumption increased, and the number of available days decreased [46] - **Downstream Metallurgical Demand**: As of December 26, the Myspic composite steel price index fell, the price of Tangshan - produced primary metallurgical coke fell, the blast furnace operating rate decreased, 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 decreased, and the scrap consumption ratio of pure blast furnace enterprises decreased [64][65] - **Downstream Chemical and Building Materials Demand**: As of December 26, the prices of some chemical products showed different trends, the national cement price index fell, the cement clinker capacity utilization rate decreased, the float glass operating rate decreased, and the weekly coal consumption in the chemical industry decreased [68][70] 3.5 Coal Inventory Status - **Thermal Coal Inventory**: As of December 26, the coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port decreased, the 55 - port thermal coal inventory increased, and the production - site inventory increased [82] - **Coking Coal Inventory**: As of December 26, the production - site, port, coking enterprise, and steel mill coking coal inventories all increased [83] - **Coke Inventory**: As of December 26, the total coke inventory of coking plants decreased, the four - port total coke inventory increased, and the total coke inventory of domestic sample steel mills increased [85] 3.6 Coal Transportation Status - **International and Domestic Coal Transportation**: As of December 24, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell. As of December 25, the average daily coal shipment volume on the Datong - Qinhuangdao Railway decreased week - on - week [98] - **Cargo - to - Ship Ratio at Four Major Ports in the Bohai Rim**: As of December 26, the inventory at the four major ports in the Bohai Rim decreased, the number of anchored ships remained unchanged, and the cargo - to - ship ratio decreased [96] 3.7 Weather Conditions - As of December 26, the Three Gorges outbound flow increased by 0.31% week - on - week [103] - In the next 10 days (December 28, 2025 - January 6, 2026), precipitation in some areas will be higher than normal, and after January 1, the average temperature in most parts of central and eastern China will turn 1 - 2°C lower than normal [103] - In the next 11 - 14 days (January 7 - 10, 2026), precipitation and temperature in different regions will show different trends [103] 3.8 Valuation Table and Key Announcements of Listed Companies - **Valuation Table**: The report provides the valuation data of key listed companies, including net profit attributable to the parent company, EPS, and PE from 2024A to 2027E [104] - **Key Announcements**: There are announcements from multiple companies, such as the share transfer of Jizhong Energy, the completion of the shareholding increase plan of Panjiang Co., Ltd., the acceptance of the application for asset acquisition by Inner Mongolia Electric Power Investment Energy Co., Ltd., the guarantee provided by Kailuan Co., Ltd., and the maintenance of the credit rating of Meijin Energy [105][106][107] 3.9 This Week's Key Industry News - Indonesia plans to impose a 1% - 5% export tax on coal from 2026 [109] - In November 2025, China's coal imports decreased by 19.9% year - on - year, with thermal coal imports increasing by 7.0% month - on - month and coking coal imports increasing by 1.3% month - on - month [109] - 8000 tons of high - quality Mongolian coal arrived in Gannan [109] - As of the end of November 2025, the national cumulative power generation installed capacity increased by 17.1% year - on - year [109]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the oil refining industry Core Insights - The domestic key refining project price difference is 2557.23 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week change of +11.87 CNY/ton (+0.47%), while the international key refining project price difference is 1254.57 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week change of -43.45 CNY/ton (-3.35%) [2][3] - Brent crude oil's average price for the week ending December 26, 2025, is 61.73 USD/barrel, reflecting a week-on-week increase of +2.74% [2][3] - The refining sector is affected by geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Venezuela and Russia, which have led to supply concerns and fluctuations in oil prices [2][15] - The chemical sector is experiencing weak demand, leading to a downward shift in chemical product prices [2][49] - Polyester production has seen a significant increase in sales volume, with downstream demand improving, which has positively impacted upstream prices [2][55] Summary by Sections Refining Sector - The report highlights the impact of geopolitical events on oil prices, with Brent and WTI crude prices at 60.64 and 56.74 USD/barrel respectively, showing slight increases [2][15] - Domestic refined oil prices have slightly decreased, with diesel, gasoline, and aviation kerosene averaging 6566.86, 7622.14, and 5716.07 CNY/ton respectively [2][15] Chemical Sector - The report notes a decline in demand for chemical products, with prices for polyethylene and EVA showing downward trends [2][55] - The average price for LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE is reported as 9000.00, 6329.29, and 8000.00 CNY/ton respectively, with corresponding price differences from crude oil [2][55] Polyester & Nylon Sector - The polyester sector has seen a significant increase in production and sales, with a notable reduction in inventory levels and a slight increase in prices for polyester filament yarn [2][55] - The report indicates that the nylon filament prices remain stable, with slight improvements in price differences [2][55] Stock Performance - The report provides stock performance data for six major refining companies, with notable increases in stock prices for companies like Hengli Petrochemical (+11.01%) and Rongsheng Petrochemical (+12.12%) over the past week [2]

Investment Rating - The steel industry is rated as "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The steel sector has shown resilience with a 3.42% increase this week, outperforming the broader market, while specific segments like special steel and iron ore have seen even higher gains [2][10] - Supply constraints and seasonal demand weakness are expected to lead to a gradual increase in steel prices [2][3] - The overall demand for steel is projected to stabilize or slightly increase due to government policies aimed at economic growth, particularly in real estate and infrastructure [3] Supply Summary - As of December 26, the capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces in sample steel companies is 84.9%, a slight increase of 0.01 percentage points week-on-week [2][25] - The production of five major steel products reached 6.92 million tons, with a week-on-week increase of 0.02% [2][25] - Daily average pig iron production is 2.2658 million tons, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.03 tons but a year-on-year decrease of 28,300 tons [2][25] Demand Summary - The consumption of five major steel products was 8.336 million tons, a week-on-week decrease of 1.67 million tons [2][35] - The transaction volume of construction steel by mainstream traders was 95,000 tons, down 0.43 tons week-on-week [2][35] Inventory Summary - Social inventory of five major steel products is 8.726 million tons, down 339,100 tons week-on-week, a decrease of 3.74% [2][42] - Factory inventory of five major steel products is 3.854 million tons, down 28,800 tons week-on-week, a decrease of 0.74% [2][41] Price & Profit Summary - The comprehensive index for ordinary steel is 3,439.2 yuan/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 9.57 yuan/ton [2][48] - The profit for rebar from blast furnaces is 50 yuan/ton, an increase of 8.0 yuan/ton week-on-week [2][55] - The profit for electric arc furnace rebar is -4 yuan/ton, an increase of 3.0 yuan/ton week-on-week [2][55] Raw Material Summary - The spot price index for Australian iron ore (62% Fe) is 800 yuan/ton, a week-on-week increase of 2.0 yuan/ton [2][72] - The price for primary metallurgical coke is 1,770 yuan/ton, unchanged week-on-week [2][72] Company Valuation Summary - Key companies in the steel sector include Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and CITIC Special Steel, with projected earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios indicating potential for growth [2][73]

Group 1 - The core conclusion indicates that the buying power of institutional funds is expected to strengthen, with the Shanghai Composite Index achieving an "eight consecutive days of gains" and market trading volume recovering [2][8] - Positive factors catalyzing the year-end market rally include the rebound of US tech stocks, appreciation of the RMB, rising prices of non-ferrous metals (gold, silver, copper), and various themes in commercial aerospace [2][8] - The report emphasizes that the key factor driving the index to break through the upper range of the consolidation zone is the influx of incremental funds, particularly the gradual increase in institutional buying power [2][8] Group 2 - The appreciation of the RMB is beneficial for the return of overseas funds, with the RMB appreciating nearly 4% against the USD in 2025, and the offshore RMB/USD exchange rate breaking the "7" mark [9] - The report notes that the recent acceleration of inflows into stock ETFs indicates a significant increase in the net inflow scale of ETFs related to the CSI A500, suggesting that institutional funds are accelerating their layout [12][14] - The private equity fund management scale increased significantly by 1.04 trillion RMB in October 2025, reaching 7.0076 trillion RMB, and continued to rise to 7.0383 trillion RMB in November, indicating a potential important source of incremental funds for the market [14][15] Group 3 - The report highlights that there are currently no signs of accelerated inflows from resident incremental funds, but there is optimism for a seasonal surge in Q1, particularly in years when the Spring Festival is later [17][25] - The report suggests that the tactical foundation of the bull market remains solid, with the potential for a resonance between profit improvement and fund inflows [30][31] - The report recommends increasing allocations to value sectors and suggests that the technology sector typically shows significant excess returns during the spring market [36][37]

Investment Rating - The report does not specify a clear investment rating for the industry [2] Core Insights - The report highlights the issuance of the "Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards No. 1 - Climate (Trial)" by nine departments in China, which mandates companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions across different scopes [12][3] - The EU's carbon reduction process is facing challenges, leading to adjustments in the automotive sector's emissions targets, allowing for a 90% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035 compared to 2021 levels, rather than a complete ban on fuel vehicles [3][17] - The report indicates a significant growth in ESG financial products, with a total of 3,882 ESG bonds issued in China, amounting to a market size of 5.74 trillion RMB, with green bonds making up 62.11% of this total [4][28] - The report notes that the ESG public fund market consists of 947 products with a total net value of 116.67 billion RMB, where ESG strategy products account for 45.01% [4][33] - The report emphasizes the importance of technological innovation in achieving carbon neutrality, identifying key challenges and opportunities in the energy transition [8][41] Summary by Sections Domestic Focus - The "Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards No. 1 - Climate (Trial)" requires companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, with a phased approach from voluntary to mandatory disclosures [12] - Beijing's green finance policy aims to support the construction of green factories, focusing on energy-saving and carbon-reduction projects [12] International Focus - The EU's adjustment to its automotive emissions targets reflects a shift in its green transportation strategy, allowing for continued sales of certain traditional fuel vehicles [3][17] - The EU is also coordinating new rules for plastic recycling to address challenges in the recycling market [19] ESG Financial Products Tracking - The report details the growth of ESG bonds, public funds, and bank wealth management products, highlighting their respective market sizes and issuance volumes [4][28][39] Index Tracking - Major ESG indices have shown varying performance, with the Shenzhen ESG 300 index leading in growth over the past year [40] Expert Opinions - Insights from experts emphasize the need for strategic information disclosure and the role of technology in the transition to carbon neutrality, identifying significant opportunities in the energy sector [8][41]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [2][3] Core Insights - The report highlights the opportunity for gas turbine development driven by the demand for electricity, particularly due to AI data centers and recent power outages in California [2][3] - GE Vernova anticipates signing contracts for 80GW of combined cycle gas turbines by the end of 2025, with an upward revision of revenue expectations from $45 billion to $52 billion by 2028 [3] - The report emphasizes the supply-demand mismatch in electricity, indicating that gas turbine generators have significant growth potential in the short term [3][4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report discusses the impact of recent power outages in California, affecting 130,000 households and businesses, and the increasing focus of AI companies on electricity supply [3] - The report identifies gas turbines as a stable and efficient power generation technology, suitable for meeting the short-term electricity demands of AI data centers [4] Supply Chain Analysis - The gas turbine supply chain includes upstream companies providing key components such as high-temperature alloys and turbine blades, with notable companies like Linde Co., Yingliu Co., and Haomai Technology [5][6] - Midstream companies responsible for gas turbine generator development include Jereh Group, Dongfang Electric, and Shanghai Electric [7] - Downstream applications involve companies like Jereh Group and Xizi Clean Energy, which provide essential components for gas turbine power generation [9] Company Focus - Jereh Group is highlighted as a leading company in oil service equipment, with significant growth potential in the AI data center electricity sector, supported by strategic partnerships and contracts exceeding $100 million [10][11] - Linde Co. is recognized for its precision casting capabilities in gas turbine components, with expected growth in orders due to increasing demand from AI data centers [13] - Yingliu Co. specializes in high-end castings for gas turbines, maintaining strong partnerships with major players like GE and Siemens, positioning itself well for future growth [14] - Haomai Technology benefits from the expansion of AI data centers and the resulting demand for gas turbine generators [15]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The demand for SAF is rapidly increasing, driven by strong EU regulations and rising prices. As of December 16, 2025, European SAF prices reached $2300-$2320 per ton, a 25% increase since the beginning of the year, while domestic prices rose to $2100-$2300 per ton, up 24% [4][8]. - The HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) process currently dominates the market, but other technologies like PtL (Power-to-Liquid) show significant long-term cost reduction potential. McKinsey predicts cost reductions of 22% for HEFA, 32% for ATJ (Alcohol-to-Jet), 24% for FT (Fischer-Tropsch), and 67% for PtL from 2020 to 2050 [4][24]. - Global SAF blending policies are accelerating, with significant increases in production and consumption expected. IATA forecasts that by 2025, SAF production will reach 0.06 million tons, accounting for 2% of total fuel demand, and by 2050, global demand could reach 350 million tons [4][32]. - China's SAF industry is rapidly expanding, with an expected total capacity exceeding 10.65 million tons per year by 2027, positioning the country as a major global exporter [4][5]. Summary by Sections 1. Aviation Industry Decarbonization Drives SAF Demand - SAF prices are driven by supply and demand dynamics, with expectations of maintaining high levels in the future due to geopolitical factors and regulatory frameworks [8][11]. - The aviation sector's carbon emissions are significant, with a need for low-carbon fuel alternatives to meet decarbonization goals [12][15]. 2. Global SAF Blending Policies Accelerate Production and Consumption - The SAF industry is heavily influenced by policy drivers, with various countries implementing specific blending targets and incentives to support SAF adoption [32][33]. - The EU's ReFuelEU Aviation regulation mandates increasing SAF blending ratios, aiming for 2% by 2025 and 70% by 2050 [33]. 3. Investment Recommendations - Companies with established HEFA processes and early capacity releases are expected to benefit from rising demand and prices. Key companies to watch include HaiXin Energy, PengYao Environmental, ShanGao Environmental, and LangKun Technology [4][5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the environmental sector [4] Core Insights - CCUS technology is essential for achieving carbon neutrality and is the only viable option for low-carbon utilization of fossil energy. It is a crucial method for significant greenhouse gas reduction and a feasible decarbonization solution for hard-to-abate industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals [18][21] - According to predictions from Beijing Institute of Technology, between 2030 and 2060, approximately 23.9 to 33.5 billion tons of CO2 emissions will need to be reduced through CCUS technology, even with advancements in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies [18] - The report highlights that as of mid-2024, there are about 120 CCUS projects in China with a capture capacity of 6 million tons per year, driven by supportive policies [4][25] Market Performance - As of December 26, the environmental sector rose by 1.9%, outperforming the broader market, which also increased by 1.9% [11] - The report notes that various sub-sectors within the environmental industry showed mixed performance, with the environmental equipment sector rising by 9.21% [14][16] Industry Dynamics - Recent meetings led by the Minister of Ecology and Environment have resulted in the approval of several national ecological environment standards aimed at enhancing pollution control and environmental restoration [29][30] - The report discusses the rapid development of the CCUS industry in China, with a significant increase in project numbers and capacities from 40 projects in 2021 to approximately 120 projects by mid-2024 [26][28] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the "14th Five-Year Plan" will maintain high demand for energy conservation and environmental protection, with a focus on resource recycling. It recommends key companies such as Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment for investment [55]

- The report discusses the construction and evaluation of various quantitative models and factors, including the Cinda-VIX and Cinda-SKEW indices, which are designed to reflect market volatility and skewness, respectively[6][61][62] - The Cinda-VIX index reflects the expected future volatility of the underlying asset as implied by option prices. It has a term structure that shows the expected volatility over different time horizons. As of December 26, 2025, the 30-day Cinda-VIX values for the SSE 50, CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 indices were 16.35, 17.09, 24.97, and 20.60, respectively[62][63][64] - The Cinda-SKEW index captures the skewness in the implied volatility of options with different strike prices. It measures the market's perception of tail risk. As of December 26, 2025, the SKEW values for the SSE 50, CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 indices were 99.83, 100.24, 103.00, and 102.52, respectively[70][71][76] - The report also includes backtesting results for various hedging strategies using stock index futures. The strategies include continuous hedging and minimum discount hedging, applied to the CSI 500, CSI 300, SSE 50, and CSI 1000 indices. The backtesting period is from July 22, 2022, to December 26, 2025[43][44][45] - For the CSI 500 index futures hedging strategy, the annualized returns for the continuous monthly, continuous quarterly, and minimum discount strategies were -3.47%, -2.70%, and -1.99%, respectively. The corresponding volatilities were 3.78%, 4.68%, and 4.48%, and the maximum drawdowns were -11.51%, -9.16%, and -8.93%[46][47][49] - For the CSI 300 index futures hedging strategy, the annualized returns for the continuous monthly, continuous quarterly, and minimum discount strategies were 0.26%, 0.59%, and 0.99%, respectively. The corresponding volatilities were 2.88%, 3.23%, and 3.00%, and the maximum drawdowns were -3.95%, -4.03%, and -4.06%[48][50][52] - For the SSE 50 index futures hedging strategy, the annualized returns for the continuous monthly, continuous quarterly, and minimum discount strategies were 1.02%, 1.93%, and 1.55%, respectively. The corresponding volatilities were 2.95%, 3.35%, and 2.97%, and the maximum drawdowns were -4.22%, -3.76%, and -3.91%[53][54][56] - For the CSI 1000 index futures hedging strategy, the annualized returns for the continuous monthly, continuous quarterly, and minimum discount strategies were -6.53%, -4.91%, and -4.47%, respectively. The corresponding volatilities were 4.73%, 5.74%, and 5.49%, and the maximum drawdowns were -14.01%, -12.63%, and -11.11%[57][58][60]