智通财经网·2025-09-14 23:51Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the recent surge in aluminum prices is driven by supply-side tensions, as indicated by significant withdrawal requests from LME warehouses, leading to a price breakout above 21,000 yuan per ton [1][3] - The demand for electrolytic aluminum is expected to improve due to a recovering Chinese economy and the growth in the new energy sector, with a projected consumption growth of 2.6% for the year [2][3] - The global electrolytic aluminum supply is anticipated to face a shortfall in 2026 and 2027, with a projected gap of approximately 25,000 tons and 33,000 tons respectively, despite an increase in production [4][5] Group 2 - The price of electrolytic aluminum has been trading as a dividend asset, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio generally between 8 and 10 times, and is expected to maintain a profit margin of 4,000 to 5,500 yuan per ton [5] - The global electrolytic aluminum production is expected to grow at rates of 2.15% and 1.72% in 2026 and 2027, respectively, with significant contributions from new projects in Indonesia and Vietnam [4] - The current market conditions, including a low inventory level and ample liquidity due to the Fed's interest rate cuts, provide upward price elasticity for aluminum [2][5]