交通运输行业2025年中期投资展望：重视周期底部行业的价格弹性

Industry Overview - The transportation sector has seen a year-to-date decline of approximately -1.3% as of June 10, 2025, slightly outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which declined by -1.6% [1] - The express delivery and logistics sub-sectors have shown stronger performance, primarily driven by the rise of SF Express [1] - The market's preference for earnings certainty is reflected in the varying performances of different sub-sectors [1] Mid-term Outlook - The transportation sector faces both challenges and opportunities in the second half of the year, with pessimistic expectations for some cyclical bottom industries presenting potential opportunities [2] - Price competition is a normal phenomenon in the industry, and government efforts to curb excessive competition indicate a desire to establish a baseline for pricing behavior [2] - The express delivery sector is experiencing intensified price wars, particularly among leading companies, which is likely to impact future pricing levels [2] Express Delivery Sector - The express delivery sector is currently in a high-intensity price war, with major players like Zhongtong and Yuantong competing aggressively for market share, leading to a decline in overall industry profits [3] - The market's expectations for the express delivery sector are low, with the per-share market value of listed companies nearing historical lows [3] - The express delivery industry is at a cyclical bottom, with short-term earnings under pressure, but long-term profitability is expected to improve as price wars subside [3] Aviation Sector - Despite pressure on profitability in the first quarter, the aviation industry is expected to rebalance supply and demand after a prolonged period of excess capacity [4] - The recovery of profitability in the aviation sector will depend on the industry's ability to manage supply constraints while maintaining high passenger load factors [5] - The upcoming peak season is anticipated to provide significant upward elasticity for airline stocks, with expected improvements in ticket prices and favorable fuel costs compared to the previous year [5] Highway Sector - The valuation of the highway sector in A-shares is relatively high, prompting a shift in investment opportunities towards Hong Kong stocks [6] - A-share prices of A+H highway companies are trading at over a 50% premium compared to their Hong Kong counterparts, with Hong Kong stocks showing better performance year-to-date [6] - Long-term, the highway sector is expected to benefit from stable earnings and a strong dividend willingness during a rate-cutting cycle, making it an attractive investment option [6]