Bank of China Securities·2025-08-22 09:36Investment Rating - The report rates the chemical industry as "Outperforming the Market" [1] Core Views - The report highlights the recent price movements in lithium carbonate, international oil prices, and organic silicon prices, with a focus on the implications of these changes for various sub-industries [1][7] - Key areas of focus for August include mid-year report trends, the impact of "anti-involution" on supply in related sub-industries, the importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials companies, and stable dividend policies in energy companies [1][8] Industry Dynamics - In the week of August 11-17, 2025, among 100 tracked chemical products, 28 saw price increases, 42 saw declines, and 30 remained stable. Overall, 57% of products had a month-on-month average price increase, while 37% saw a decrease [2][7] - The average price of lithium carbonate increased by 17.48% compared to the previous week, reaching 84,000 CNY/ton, marking a cumulative increase of 41.18% since June 20 [2][7] - International oil prices fell, with WTI crude oil futures closing at 62.80 USD/barrel (down 1.69%) and Brent crude at 65.85 USD/barrel (down 1.11%) [2][7] - Organic silicon prices decreased by 8.00% to an average of 11,500 CNY/ton, attributed to weak terminal demand and the conclusion of pre-sale orders [2][7] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on mid-year report trends, the effects of "anti-involution" on supply, the significance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials, and the stability of dividend policies in energy companies [1][8] - Long-term investment themes include the sustained high prices of crude oil, the ongoing recovery of the oil service industry, and the rapid development of downstream industries, particularly in new materials [8] - Recommended stocks include China Petroleum, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China Petrochemical Corporation, and several technology and chemical companies [8][9]