ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2025-08-10 09:03Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction materials industry [2]. Core Insights - The construction materials sector is experiencing a dual boost from urban renovation demands and supply restrictions due to the "anti-involution" trend, leading to sustained growth in the cement sector [6][35]. - The report highlights the strong demand for specialty electronic fabrics, driven by upgrades in cloud manufacturing, and recommends companies like Zhongcai Technology and Huazhong Technology [6]. - Cement prices are expected to stabilize and potentially rise due to self-regulatory measures in the industry, with recommendations for companies such as Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement [6][35]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The construction materials industry consists of 73 listed companies with a total market value of 807.18 billion yuan and a circulating market value of 761.71 billion yuan [2]. Key Companies and Performance - Key companies include: - Beixin Building Materials: EPS forecast for 2024A is 2.2 yuan, with a PE ratio of 12.2, rated as "Buy" [4]. - Conch Cement: EPS forecast for 2024A is 1.5 yuan, with a PE ratio of 16.7, rated as "Buy" [4]. - China Jushi: EPS forecast for 2024A is 0.6 yuan, with a PE ratio of 20.2, rated as "Buy" [4]. - Weixing New Materials: EPS forecast for 2024A is 0.6 yuan, with a PE ratio of 17.9, rated as "Buy" [4]. - Sankeshu: EPS forecast for 2024A is 0.5 yuan, with a PE ratio of 87.9, rated as "Overweight" [4]. - Huaxin Cement: EPS forecast for 2024A is 1.2 yuan, with a PE ratio of 14.0, rated as "Buy" [4]. Market Trends - The report notes that the cement market is currently stable, with an average shipment rate of 44% across key regions, and prices have reached or fallen below cost lines in many areas [35]. - The report emphasizes the importance of self-regulatory measures to alleviate operational pressures and suggests that if effectively implemented, cement prices may begin to rise [35]. Recommendations - The report recommends increasing allocations in construction materials, particularly in cement and specialty electronic fabrics, highlighting companies that are expected to benefit from ongoing market trends and regulatory changes [6][35].