Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-11-27 01:20Core Viewpoint - The packaging paper industry is experiencing a price increase for raw materials, with significant implications for companies involved in this sector [1][3]. Group 1: Company News - *ST Dongtong is facing delisting due to financial fraud, with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange planning to terminate its stock listing after discovering false disclosures in annual reports from 2019 to 2022 [2]. - The company has been fined 229 million yuan for fraudulent issuance based on false financial data [2]. Group 2: Industry Trends - Since the third quarter of this year, the price of raw paper used in the packaging paper industry has been rising, with a reported increase of 20% to 30% for upstream raw paper [3]. - As of November 24, the average daily price of corrugated paper was 3,213 yuan per ton, up 17.65% year-on-year, while boxboard paper averaged 3,889 yuan per ton, up 6.86% year-on-year [3]. - Major paper companies have announced price increases for various paper products, with adjustments ranging from 50 to 200 yuan per ton, aimed at alleviating operational pressures and maintaining market order [3]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The paper industry is benefiting from a combination of price increases, improved demand, and structural upgrades, with leading companies driving price hikes and inefficient capacity being phased out [4]. - Analysts predict that the overall profitability of the packaging paper industry will improve in the fourth quarter due to rising waste paper prices and government policies against excessive competition [4]. Group 4: Profit Forecasts - Companies such as Sun Paper, Annie Co., Huatai Co., and Bohui Paper have seen significant net buying in financing, indicating positive market sentiment [5]. - Forecasts suggest that Hengfeng Paper, Qifeng New Materials, and Bohui Paper will experience substantial net profit growth in 2025, with increases of 70.67%, 35.33%, and 20.2% respectively [6]. - Shanying International is expected to turn profitable, supported by investments aimed at enhancing production capabilities and competitiveness [6].