Investment Highlights - The report highlights significant acceleration in national subsidies recovery for the environmental sector in July-August 2025, with Everbright receiving 2.064 billion yuan, surpassing the 1.534 billion yuan received in the same period of 2024 [1][4] - The solid waste sector has shown improvements in return on equity (ROE) and cash flow, with a 1% increase in revenue and an 8% increase in net profit for the first half of 2025 [5][6] - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Hanlan Environment, Green Power, and Everbright Environment, among others [2] Solid Waste Sector Insights - The solid waste sector's performance in the first half of 2025 includes a 9% increase in operating cash flow, reaching 6.9 billion yuan, and a 24% increase in free cash flow compared to the first half of 2024 [5][6] - The average waste incineration companies saw a 1.8% increase in tonnage output and a 1.2% increase in grid-connected output in the first half of 2025 [5][6] - Companies are expanding their operations and improving efficiency, with notable increases in heating supply rates for several firms [5][6] Water Sector Analysis - The water sector is expected to experience a cash flow turnaround, with a projected increase in free cash flow for companies like Xingrong and Shouchuang starting in 2026 [6] - Price reforms in water services are anticipated to enhance growth and valuation, with recent price adjustments in cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen [6] Sanitation Sector Developments - The penetration rate of electric sanitation vehicles is accelerating, with a 77.6% increase in sales of new energy sanitation vehicles in the first seven months of 2025 [7][8] - The report notes a significant rise in the number of automated sanitation projects, indicating a growing trend towards automation in the sector [7][8] Industry Tracking - The report tracks the performance of various sectors, including the increase in sales of sanitation vehicles and the profitability of biodiesel production, with a notable rise in the price of used cooking oil [8] - Lithium battery recycling is also highlighted, with improvements in profitability due to changes in pricing for lithium and cobalt [8]
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