TSC(SZ:000877) HTSC·2025-08-19 10:44Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 8.55 [6][8]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of RMB 35.98 billion in 1H25, a year-on-year decrease of 9.4%, but achieved a net profit of RMB 0.572 billion in Q2, marking a significant turnaround from a loss of RMB 1.49 billion in the same period last year [1][2]. - The company is expected to benefit from the acceleration of key infrastructure projects and the ongoing "anti-involution" measures in the cement industry, which are anticipated to improve pricing and demand dynamics [1][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 1H25, the company's cement clinker sales decreased by 14.6% year-on-year to 90.52 million tons, which is a larger decline than the national average of 4.3% [2]. - The average price per ton of cement clinker was RMB 251, with a gross profit of RMB 48 per ton, reflecting a year-on-year increase of RMB 13 and RMB 27 respectively [2]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin of 39.9% in its overseas business, which is significantly higher than its domestic operations [3]. Market Dynamics - The national cement production in 1H25 was 815 million tons, down 4.3% year-on-year, while the average price increased by 5.4% [4]. - The government has emphasized the need to regulate excessive competition and production in the cement industry, which is expected to lead to improved pricing stability [4]. Future Outlook - The company has announced a dividend policy for 2025-2027, committing to distribute at least 50% of its distributable profits as cash dividends, which is consistent with previous years' payout ratios [3]. - The company is projected to achieve earnings per share (EPS) of RMB 0.25, 0.30, and 0.35 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5].