Core Viewpoint - The steel sector is experiencing strong performance in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by the "anti-involution" policy, supply optimization, and robust demand from manufacturing and direct exports, leading to a year-on-year profit recovery and significant stock price increases [1][2]. Group 1: Steel Sector Performance - In Q1-Q3 2025, the steel industry saw a 24% increase in the SW steel index, ranking 17th among all industries in the Shenwan classification [1]. - From October 2025 to the present, the SW steel index has risen by 14.19%, ranking 4th among Shenwan industries [1][2]. - In Q3 2025, the net profit of the general steel sector turned positive, while special steel profits grew by 102.59% year-on-year [2]. Group 2: Policy and Market Dynamics - The introduction of differentiated production restrictions aims to promote high-value-added, low-carbon, and intelligent transformations in the steel industry, enhancing industry concentration and optimizing structural layout [3]. - Manufacturing sectors such as machine tools, excavators, and commercial vehicles remain resilient, with direct exports showing significant year-on-year growth, supporting steel demand [4]. Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The optimization of steel production capacity is expected to be a key investment theme, focusing on supporting superior companies and implementing differentiated management [5]. - Key steel leaders such as Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel are recommended for their advantages in capacity standardization and green transformation [5]. - In the special steel sector, companies benefiting from downstream industries like automotive and nuclear power are highlighted for their growth potential [5]. Group 4: Raw Material Sector - Companies with clear incremental non-ferrous resources, such as Dazhong Mining and Hebei Steel Resources, are recommended due to their diversified resource strategies [6].
民生证券：钢铁25前三季度板块上涨 产能优化将是未来主线
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-19 08:00