智通财经网·2025-08-29 06:13Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that despite concerns about the real estate downturn affecting the valuation of the building materials sector, leading companies in the coatings segment are showing signs of operational improvement and performance recovery, indicating a favorable investment timing [1][2]. - The relaxation of real estate policies in first-tier cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, is expected to boost consumer demand for building materials, providing a positive signal for the market to stabilize [1]. - The domestic leading coatings company, Sanke Tree, has reported improved operational performance, with a revenue of 5.82 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.0%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 440 million yuan, up 107.5% year-on-year, marking a historical high [2]. Group 2 - The coatings sector is considered a high-quality segment within consumer building materials, with strong growth potential for leading companies due to increasing demand for renovation and repainting, alongside strong brand attributes [3]. - Domestic brands like Sanke Tree are gradually closing the gap with foreign competitors such as Nippon Paint and Dulux, as they enhance their core competencies and upgrade their products and services [3]. - The market share of domestic companies in the coatings sector is expected to increase as local brands gain more recognition and distribution channels mature [3].