HTSC·2025-08-17 08:45Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction and building materials sectors [9] Core Insights - Investment in infrastructure, real estate, and manufacturing continues to slow down, with infrastructure investment growing by 3.2%, real estate declining by 12.0%, and manufacturing increasing by 6.2% year-on-year from January to July 2025 [12][14] - The report highlights a significant drop in new real estate construction area, down 19.4% year-on-year, although the rate of decline has been narrowing [12][17] - Recent demand-side policies are expected to accelerate implementation, potentially boosting construction material opportunities [12][14] - The cement and fiberglass sectors show a clear structural differentiation, with traditional yarn prices stabilizing after declines, while specialized electronic yarns and fabrics maintain a positive outlook [12][19] Summary by Sections Investment Trends - From January to July 2025, cumulative investment in infrastructure (excluding electricity, heat, water, and gas) increased by 3.2%, while real estate investment decreased by 12.0% [14] - The report notes that the decline in new real estate construction has been less severe compared to earlier months, indicating a potential recovery trend [12][17] Key Companies and Performance - Major companies such as Weixing New Materials reported a revenue of 2.078 billion yuan, down 11.33% year-on-year, while Sankeshu achieved a revenue of 5.816 billion yuan, up 0.97% year-on-year with a net profit increase of 107.53% [3] - The report recommends focusing on companies with significant year-on-year growth in their mid-year reports, particularly in the cement and fiberglass sectors [12][37] Market Dynamics - The national average price of cement increased by 0.2% week-on-week, with a shipment rate of 45.8% [2][28] - The average price of float glass decreased by 2.8% week-on-week, with a significant year-on-year decline of 16.2% [2][29] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the demand recovery in the construction materials sector, particularly in waterproofing and other construction-related materials [12][17] Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Yaxiang Integration, China Metallurgical Group, and Huaxin Cement, all of which are expected to perform well in the current market environment [9][37] - It suggests that companies with strong technological capabilities and high-end product structures are likely to benefit from ongoing market trends [12][24]