Hua Yuan Zheng Quan·2025-06-27 05:36Group 1 - The coal industry is experiencing a cost increase, with coal prices falling below the full cost, indicating that the industry may have reached its bottom [4][10][33] - The full cost of high-quality thermal coal from the Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia regions to Qinhuangdao port is estimated to be 630 RMB/ton in 2024, which is an increase from previous years [4][33] - The report highlights that the average production cost of self-produced coal for major companies like China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and China Coal Energy is around 200 RMB/ton, with China Shenhua having the lowest cost at 179 RMB/ton [21][20][10] Group 2 - The report indicates that high-cost production capacity is beginning to shrink, and supply-demand rebalancing is the core logic for the bottoming of coal prices [4][5] - Domestic low coal prices are suppressing imports, with a notable decrease in imported coal volumes since 2025, which is expected to continue [4][5] - Seasonal demand improvements for electricity generation are noted, with a decrease in port inventories since mid-May, suggesting a tightening domestic supply [4][5] Group 3 - The report recommends a strategic bullish outlook on the coal sector, particularly favoring companies with high long-term contract ratios and flexible pricing mechanisms, such as China Shenhua and China Coal Energy [5][4] - The report emphasizes that while coal prices may remain low for a period, the expectation is that supply will naturally clear over time, leading to a potential rebound in prices [5][4] - The analysis of transportation costs indicates that the average transportation cost from the pit to the Qinhuangdao port is approximately 200-250 RMB/ton, which is a critical factor in determining overall coal pricing [24][25][32]