Soochow Securities·2025-05-25 14:47Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction and decoration industry [1] Core Views - Infrastructure investment remains stable, with a focus on water conservancy and cleanroom engineering sectors [1] - The first four months of 2025 saw a 5.8% year-on-year increase in infrastructure investment, with notable growth in water management (30.7%), water transportation (26.9%), and air transportation (13.9%) [10][15] - The report highlights the resilience of the economy despite external pressures, with construction material retail sales showing a significant increase of 9.7% in April [15] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - The report notes that the overseas contracting business is expected to benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative, with new contract amounts reaching $76.59 billion, a 22.4% year-on-year increase [2][11] - Companies involved in specialized engineering sectors, energy conservation, and new energy infrastructure are anticipated to see growth opportunities [11] Market Performance - The construction and decoration sector experienced a decline of 0.97% in the week of May 19-23, 2025, while the broader market indices showed smaller declines [5] - The report suggests that the performance of construction companies remains stable, with a focus on state-owned enterprises and local government enterprises for potential valuation recovery [10] Policy and Economic Data - The report emphasizes the importance of proactive macroeconomic policies to support infrastructure investment, with expectations for increased fiscal policy support in the second quarter [10][15] - The construction PMI showed a decline, indicating weaker project expectations, which necessitates close monitoring of funding and policy impacts [10]