建材行业2025中期投资策略：拓展边界，砥砺前行

Group 1 - The report highlights that since 2025, the construction materials industry has been underperforming due to unresolved supply-demand conflicts, with real estate downturns and limited counter-cyclical effects from infrastructure investments leading to insufficient market confidence [15][16][22]. - The report identifies two types of leading companies in the construction materials industry: those focusing on stabilizing and optimizing their core businesses with high dividend returns, and those actively expanding their capabilities through market, product, and demand boundaries [1][8]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the "outbound, transformation, and upgrade" strategy for companies to enhance their value, particularly in the context of the changing competitive landscape [1][8]. Group 2 - The construction materials sector is experiencing a structural shift towards "stock competition" domestically and an "outbound strategy" internationally, indicating a need for companies to adapt their strategic choices [1][8]. - The report notes that the domestic market for construction materials is characterized by stock competition, with a focus on cash flow and recovery potential for leading companies [5][8]. - The report anticipates that the renovation of old residential areas during the 14th Five-Year Plan will create over 300 billion yuan in new market space for the construction materials industry [5][8]. Group 3 - The cement industry is expected to see a recovery in profitability due to enhanced industry self-discipline and a reduction in "involution" competition, supported by government policies and stable infrastructure investment [5][8]. - The report suggests that leading cement companies with strong cash flow and high dividend yields, such as Conch Cement, are well-positioned for sustained value [8][7]. - The glass fiber sector is benefiting from price increases in electronic fabrics, which are driving improvements in profitability for leading companies [5][8]. Group 4 - The report indicates that the construction materials industry is facing a weak overall performance, with the construction materials index underperforming compared to the broader market indices [16][22]. - The report highlights that the construction materials sector has seen a decline in stock prices, with specific sub-sectors like glass manufacturing experiencing significant downturns [16][22]. - The report emphasizes the need for companies to focus on cash flow management and optimize their operations to navigate the current market challenges [5][8].