Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-11-03 03:35Core Viewpoint - The coal sector has shown strong performance recently, with significant price increases in various coal companies, driven by improving supply-demand fundamentals and low historical prices for thermal and coking coal [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of the report, Antai Group has reached the daily limit increase, while Lu'an Huanneng and Jinkong Coal Industry have risen over 5%, and companies like China Coal Energy and New Dazhou have increased by approximately 4% [1] - The current prices for thermal coal and coking coal are still at historical lows, providing room for a rebound [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side is experiencing a contraction in production due to the "checking overproduction" policy, while the demand side is entering the heating season, which is expected to improve the coal supply-demand fundamentals [1] - Both types of coal are anticipated to have upward price elasticity, with thermal coal supported by long-term contract mechanisms and profit-sharing logic between coal and power companies [1] - Coking coal, being more market-sensitive, may exhibit greater price elasticity due to its higher marketization [1] Group 3: Investment Sentiment - Many coal companies continue to express a strong willingness for high dividends, with six listed coal companies announcing mid-term dividend plans [1] - In the context of global political and economic uncertainty and domestic economic stabilization expectations, investment behavior in the capital market shows emotional fluctuations [1] - The coal sector possesses both cyclical and dividend attributes, with current low holdings indicating that the fundamentals have reached a turning point, suggesting it is an opportune time for investment [1]