Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-10-31 07:29Core Viewpoint - The steel industry shows signs of recovery in Q3, with several companies reporting significant performance growth despite a decline in revenue compared to the previous year [1][2][3]. Company Performance - Shougang Corporation reported a revenue of 77.234 billion yuan in the first three quarters, a year-on-year decrease of 5.78%, but a net profit of 0.953 billion yuan, an increase of 368.13% [1]. - Shagang Group's revenue for the first three quarters was 10.279 billion yuan, down 4.88%, but net profit increased by 119.30% to 0.231 billion yuan [1]. - Fangda Special Steel achieved a revenue of 13.233 billion yuan, with a net profit of 0.789 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 317.39% [2]. - Youfa Group reported a net profit of approximately 0.502 billion yuan, a remarkable increase of 399.25% [2]. Industry Trends - The black metal smelting and rolling processing industry generated a revenue of 575.991 billion yuan from January to September, down 3.8% year-on-year, but total profits reached 97.34 billion yuan, indicating a recovery from losses [3]. - The industry's operating costs decreased by 6.1% to 544.572 billion yuan, which was a significant factor in the profit recovery [3]. - Profitability improved sequentially, with Q1 profits at 7.51 billion yuan, Q2 at 38.77 billion yuan, and Q3 at 51.06 billion yuan, showing a consistent upward trend [3]. Market Conditions - The domestic steel market experienced a fluctuating trend in September, with profitability declining due to various factors, including insufficient demand during the traditional peak season and increased supply [4]. - The construction sector's demand for steel has not met market expectations, although manufacturing demand has provided some support [4].