2026，预见|周期篇——价值重估：紧扣“反内卷”下的中国制造龙头

Core Viewpoint - The year 2026 marks the beginning of a new phase for China's manufacturing sector, driven by a shift from demand-driven growth to supply-side optimization, necessitating a reevaluation of company valuations and investment strategies [2][18]. Group 1: Non-Ferrous Metals - Investment in non-ferrous metals is traditionally tied to macroeconomic variables like the Federal Reserve's interest rates, but different metals are now operating on their own "industrial clocks," presenting differentiated alpha opportunities [3][13]. - Aluminum is viewed as an energy-intensive asset with a supply constraint due to global energy structure changes and domestic production limits, while demand from green sectors like electric vehicles and photovoltaics supports long-term growth [3][13]. - Copper's long-term demand story is well-known, but current supply vulnerabilities due to declining ore grades and insufficient capital expenditure may tighten the supply-demand balance, making investments in leading companies with quality resources and cost advantages attractive [3][13]. Group 2: Chemical Industry - The chemical industry reflects a clear picture of China's supply-side reform, with policies aimed at eliminating outdated capacity to shift the focus from quantity to quality [5][15]. - The core investment dilemma has shifted from "where is the demand" to "who will clear the supply," with two main investment lines emerging for 2026: focusing on companies with cost advantages and investing in sectors where high-cost capacities are exiting the market [6][16]. - The "survivor takes all" approach is catalyzed by the "anti-involution" trend, leading to significant increases in industry concentration across various segments, such as spandex and polyester [7][16]. Group 3: Methodology - Capturing investment opportunities requires a matching investment framework, focusing on the essence of "upward revisions of corporate profit expectations" through three paths: investing in clear industry structures, reverse positioning at price bottoms, and identifying advanced capacities that will lead to profit leaps [8][17]. - The methodology emphasizes transforming deep industry knowledge into pricing power that exceeds market consensus, requiring fund managers to act as both researchers and industry observers [8][17]. Group 4: Conclusion - The year 2026 may signify a new era for China's cyclical manufacturing, with a shift in driving forces from demand to supply optimization, necessitating a reconstruction of valuation systems for related listed companies [18]. - Investors are encouraged to explore companies transitioning from "cyclical stocks" to "cyclical growth stocks" and "pattern dividend stocks," focusing on proactive value discovery rather than reactive responses to cyclical fluctuations [18].