Tianfeng Securities·2025-08-18 10:11Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained rating) [5] Core Viewpoints - The "anti-involution" policy is transitioning from policy definition to implementation, with a focus on shifting from "price competition" to "value competition" in the construction industry [14][15] - The construction sector is expected to benefit from improved cash flow and report quality due to the optimization of supply and demand dynamics, which will enhance the dividend capacity of state-owned enterprises [15][24] - The report emphasizes the importance of technology transformation and the development of non-traditional construction businesses, such as smart cities and smart construction, as key paths for traditional construction companies [2][3] Summary by Sections 1. Traditional Low-Valuation State-Owned Enterprises - The market share of nine major state-owned construction enterprises has increased from 30.45% in 2016 to 48.9% in 2024, with a further rise to 59.89% in Q1 2025, indicating strong order acquisition capabilities [15][21] - The report highlights three dimensions for understanding the implications of "anti-involution": dividend capacity, price elasticity, and technology transformation [2][14] - Companies with strong dividend capabilities, such as China State Construction and Sichuan Road and Bridge, are recommended [2][24] 2. International Engineering Sector - The international engineering sector is expected to benefit from price elasticity due to rising expectations for resource prices, particularly in coal [3][29] - The report suggests that improvements in downstream profitability and high-quality development in industries like steel and cement will drive demand for engineering companies [3][29] 3. Steel Structure Sector - The steel structure sector is divided into manufacturing and installation, with rising steel prices benefiting manufacturing companies like Honglu Steel Construction [4][29] - The transition towards intelligent and green construction is expected to enhance the competitive advantages of leading companies in the steel structure installation segment [4][29] - Companies like Jianghe Group and Jinggong Steel Construction are highlighted for their significant growth in overseas orders [4][29] 4. Key Stock Recommendations - The report recommends several stocks based on their performance and valuation metrics, including China State Construction, China Chemical, and Honglu Steel Construction, all of which have favorable P/E ratios and dividend yields [9][25][27]