Bank of China Securities·2025-08-11 02:33Investment Rating - The report rates the chemical industry as "Outperform" [2] Core Views - The report highlights the impact of fluctuating international oil prices and the recent price changes in titanium dioxide and refrigerants, suggesting a focus on mid-year earnings reports and the influence of supply-side factors in related sub-industries [2][3][11] - It emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials companies and the stability of dividend policies in energy enterprises [11] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - In the week of August 4-10, 2025, among 100 tracked chemical products, 18 saw price increases, 39 experienced declines, and 43 remained stable. 38% of products had month-on-month price increases, while 56% saw decreases [10][31] - International oil prices fell, with WTI crude oil closing at $63.88 per barrel, down 5.12% for the week, and Brent crude at $66.59 per barrel, down 4.42% [10][32] - Titanium dioxide prices decreased to an average of 13,302 RMB/ton, down 1.10% from the previous week, with a year-to-date decline of 7.24% [10][33] - Refrigerant prices increased, with R32 averaging 56,500 RMB/ton, up 2.73% week-on-week and 31.40% year-to-date [10] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on mid-year earnings, the impact of "anti-involution" on supply in related sub-industries, and the importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials [11] - Long-term investment themes include the sustained high demand in the oil and gas extraction sector, the rapid development of downstream industries, and the potential for recovery in demand supported by policy [11] - Recommended stocks include China Petroleum, China Oilfield Services, and several technology and chemical companies [11] Key Stocks for August - The report identifies Satellite Chemical and Anji Technology as key stocks for August, highlighting their strong performance and growth potential [12][18]