Group 1: Market Performance - Hong Kong steel stocks experienced a general rise, with Tian Gong International increasing over 5%, and Angang Steel and Maanshan Iron & Steel rising by 3% [1] - Other notable increases include Chongqing Steel and China Oriental Group, both rising over 2.3% [1][2] Group 2: Export Data - In October, China's steel exports totaled 9.782 million tons, a decrease of 683,000 tons from September, representing a month-on-month decline of 6.5% and a year-on-year decline of 12.5% [1] - Cumulative steel exports from January to October reached 97.737 million tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 6.6% [1] Group 3: Industry Outlook - The global manufacturing PMI is stabilizing, and China's steel export order index has returned to an expansion zone, indicating improved competitiveness in steel export prices [1] - Despite this, external demand remains weak, influenced by trade frictions and related tax policies, which continue to suppress China's steel exports [1] - The potential for steel consumption in countries along the "Belt and Road" initiative is expected to benefit exports next year, helping to alleviate domestic demand pressures [1] - Signs of easing trade frictions may further enhance indirect exports next year [1] Group 4: Company-Specific Updates - UBS downgraded Maanshan Iron & Steel's rating to "Sell," citing unfavorable Q4 outlook, while the company plans to hold a Q3 earnings briefing on November 13 [3] - UBS raised the target price for Angang Steel's H-shares to HKD 2.45, noting that core products will benefit from strong manufacturing performance [3] - China Oriental Group reported Q3 steel sales of 2.1 million tons and an operating profit of 403 million yuan, with a mid-term net profit of 243 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 97.5% [3] - Tian Gong International is positioned for a value reassessment due to its near-net-shaping technology leading high-end manufacturing [3]
港股异动丨钢铁股普涨 鞍钢、马钢涨3% 钢材出口价格竞争力持续增强