Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-21 00:29Group 1: Tungsten Price Trends - Tungsten prices have been on the rise throughout the year, with significant increases noted in recent weeks. As of August 20, the price of 65% tungsten concentrate reached 217,000 yuan/ton, up 3,000 yuan/ton from August 19, marking a 51.75% increase since the beginning of the year [5][8] - The price of ammonium paratungstate (APT) at 88.5% purity is reported at 311,500 yuan/ton, reflecting a 47.98% increase year-to-date, while tungsten powder is priced at 482.5 yuan/kg, up 53.91% since the start of the year [5][8] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The surge in tungsten prices is attributed to tightening supply and emerging demand. The Ministry of Natural Resources has set a control target for tungsten mining at 58,000 tons for 2025, a reduction of 4,000 tons or 6.45% from the previous year [8] - Major tungsten-producing regions, such as Jiangxi and Yunnan, have also seen reductions in mining output, contributing to a significant decrease in market circulation [8] - Demand for tungsten is growing in various sectors, including aerospace, defense, and electronics, with notable increases in the renewable energy sector, particularly in photovoltaic applications [8] Group 3: Market Performance and Stock Analysis - Tungsten-related stocks in the A-share market have generally performed well, with an average increase of 10.1% since August. Leading stocks include Luoyang Molybdenum, Zhongtung High-tech, and Xianglu Tungsten, with respective gains of 22.48%, 18.99%, and 17.41% [10][14] - The valuation of some tungsten concept stocks remains low, with a median rolling P/E ratio of 30.24 times, and several stocks, including Shengtun Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum, having P/E ratios below 20 times [11][12] - Luoyang Molybdenum is expected to report a net profit of 8.2 to 9.1 billion yuan for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year growth of 51.37% to 67.98% [12]