ORIENTAL YUHONG(SZ:002271) China Post Securities·2025-08-04 09:51Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the ongoing theme of "anti-involution" in the construction materials sector, with a focus on the marginal changes in the fundamentals. The recent Politburo meeting highlighted the importance of high-quality urban renewal and the need to regulate chaotic competition among enterprises, which is expected to influence capacity management in key industries [4] - In the cement sector, a policy document released by the Cement Association on July 1 is anticipated to enhance the enforcement of production limits, leading to a potential decrease in capacity and an increase in utilization rates. The report predicts a gradual price recovery in August as demand improves [4] - The glass industry is experiencing a downward trend in demand due to the real estate sector's impact, with supply-demand imbalances persisting. However, the report notes that most companies in the float glass sector meet environmental standards, which may prevent drastic capacity cuts but could raise costs and accelerate maintenance schedules [5] - The fiberglass segment is expected to benefit from the AI industry, with demand for low-dielectric products projected to rise significantly. The report highlights a clear upgrade in product structure, indicating a potential explosive growth in demand [5] - The consumer building materials sector has reached a profitability bottom, with no further downward price pressure. The report notes a strong push for price increases across various categories, suggesting a potential improvement in profitability [5] Summary by Sections Cement - Cement prices are currently declining due to seasonal factors, with a 2.13% decrease in the price of ordinary cement (P.O 42.5) reported this week. The monthly production in June 2025 saw a year-on-year decline of 5.3% [8] Glass - The glass market is facing challenges, with a 0.76% increase in prices this week, but overall demand remains weak. The report indicates that the industry is still grappling with supply-demand contradictions [13] Fiberglass - The fiberglass industry is experiencing a positive trend driven by AI-related demand, with expectations for both volume and price increases [5] Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials sector is showing signs of recovery, with companies actively raising prices after years of competitive pressure. This sector includes waterproofing materials, coatings, and gypsum boards [5] Recent Company Announcements - Oriental Yuhong reported a revenue of 13.569 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.84%, with a net profit of 564 million yuan, down 40.16% [17] - Rabbit Baby's associated company, Hanhai Group, was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, with Rabbit Baby holding a 1.85% stake post-IPO [17]