Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-07-30 14:42Group 1: Express Delivery Industry - The express delivery industry has not been prioritized for anti-involution measures by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, indicating a lower urgency for reform [1] - The core issue is overcapacity and the inability to eliminate outdated production capacity, leading to low-level price competition [1] - Mergers and consolidations are seen as the optimal solution, but face challenges such as low willingness from companies, execution difficulties, and strict antitrust reviews [1] - The most likely scenario predicts continued industry consolidation with slight regional price adjustments, favoring companies like Zhongtong and Yuantong [1] - Investors remain cautious, recognizing the short-term valuation recovery potential of Zhongtong but opposing drastic price hikes that could harm long-term industry development [1] Group 2: Aviation Industry - The aviation industry has faced continuous losses for five years post-pandemic, with 2025 peak season profits falling short of expectations [2] - Attempts to raise prices by individual airlines have failed due to weak demand, leading to a need for regulatory coordination to address pricing and supply-side issues [2] - Investors express concerns about whether regulatory measures will effectively promote anti-involution and anti-deflation policies [2] Group 3: Petrochemical Industry - The refining sector is set to benefit from the elimination of outdated production capacity, with significant consolidation potential as 15% of total capacity is inefficient [3] - The chemical sector faces challenges in reversing supply-demand dynamics due to planned new capacity additions, which could hinder the effectiveness of shutting down old capacity [3] - Specific chemical products show varying levels of outdated capacity, with PVC and dyes having high proportions, while ethylene and MDI have minimal old capacity [3] Group 4: Raw Materials Industry - The cement sector is entering an execution phase for overproduction governance, aiming to reduce excess production by 20%-30% [5] - The steel industry is implementing differentiated production cuts, which have improved profitability from negative margins to positive [5] - Coal production checks have exceeded expectations, providing psychological support for coal prices, while prices for thermal coal have dropped to cost levels [5] Group 5: Financial and Insurance Sector - Financial regulatory measures are showing initial effects in controlling internal competition, with leading firms becoming more attractive in terms of valuation [7] - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing reported a 28% revenue increase, driven by a rise in commission and investment income [7] - The adjustment of insurance premium rates is expected to enhance profitability, with a record high in annualized premium equivalent (APE) in Hong Kong [7] Group 6: Industrial Automation - The industrial automation sector is experiencing growth in key products, but demand is weaker than statistics suggest due to external pressures [8] - There is a notable increase in domestic market share for key products, indicating a trend towards domestic substitution [8] - Cautious expectations for growth in the second half of the year are noted, influenced by extended tariffs and deflationary pressures [8] Group 7: Steel Industry Insights - A planned reduction of 15-20 million tons in steel production is expected to further increase profitability [10] - Export performance remains resilient, with companies prioritizing exports despite domestic production cuts [11] Group 8: Summary of Anti-Involution Progress - The progress of anti-involution varies significantly across industries, with express delivery and aviation relying on long-term consolidation and regulatory coordination [12] - The raw materials sector is seeing quicker effects from policy-driven supply reductions, while financial and automation sectors focus on valuation recovery and domestic substitution [12]