山西证券：9月煤价平稳 看好板块四季度投资机会

Core Viewpoint - Shanxi Securities reports that coal prices experienced fluctuations in early September due to significant events, but subsequently stabilized as supply and demand normalized, with different degrees of rebound in coal prices observed [1][3]. Supply - From January to September 2025, the cumulative output of raw coal reached 3.57 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.0%, but the growth rate is declining. In September alone, the output was 412 million tons, down 1.8% year-on-year but up 5.38% month-on-month [2]. - Domestic raw coal production is under control due to the implementation of "anti-involution" policies, leading to a continued contraction in supply [3]. Demand - Terminal demand from January to September 2025 is supported by manufacturing and infrastructure, with fixed asset investment down 0.5% year-on-year. Manufacturing investment increased by 4.0%, infrastructure investment by 1.1%, while real estate investment decreased by 13.9% [2]. - In September, electricity generation decreased by 5.4%, while coke production increased by 8.0%. Cement production saw a decline of 8.6% [2]. Imports - Coal imports increased month-on-month in September, but the cumulative import volume from January to September 2025 was 34.6 million tons, down 11.1% year-on-year. In September, imports reached 46 million tons, a decrease of 3.34% year-on-year but an increase of 7.64% month-on-month [2]. Prices - Coal prices remained stable with slight increases in September, while coke prices saw a minor decline. The average prices for Shanxi mixed 5500 thermal coal, Beijing-Tangshan main coking coal, and Tianjin secondary metallurgical coke showed differentiation in September [2][3]. Investment Opportunities - The coal sector is expected to present investment opportunities in the fourth quarter, with the potential for better performance compared to the third quarter. The sector is considered to have allocation value due to limited expected increases in domestic coal supply and anticipated demand during the winter peak [3][4]. - The overall valuation of the coal sector is low, and there is potential for a rebound. Recommended stocks include Jinkong Coal Industry, Shanxi Coal International, and Huayang Co., with a focus on elastic varieties [4].