Changjiang Securities·2025-09-01 04:41Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [11]. Core Insights - The coal price has been stabilizing after a downward trend, with significant declines in performance metrics observed in the first half of 2025. The coal sector reported a revenue of CNY 548.55 billion, down 19.5% year-on-year, and a net profit of CNY 52.76 billion, down 31.6% year-on-year [2][51]. - The report suggests that the bottom of coal enterprise profits is becoming apparent, indicating potential opportunities for recovery in the sector, especially as the market enters a phase of policy effect verification [9]. Summary by Sections Operating Conditions - In the first half of 2025, the coal sector's revenue was CNY 548.55 billion, a decrease of 19.5% year-on-year, with a net profit of CNY 52.76 billion, down 31.6% year-on-year. In Q2 2025, revenue was CNY 269.17 billion, down 19.6% year-on-year and 3.7% quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit of CNY 24.12 billion, down 35.5% year-on-year and 15.8% quarter-on-quarter [2][51]. Thermal Coal - The thermal coal segment saw a revenue of CNY 434.9 billion in the first half of 2025, a decline of 17% year-on-year. The average price for Q2 2025 was CNY 632 per ton, down 26% year-on-year and 12% quarter-on-quarter [7][6]. - The segment's net profit was CNY 51 billion, down 28% year-on-year, with a profit margin of 30.5% [7]. Coking Coal - The coking coal segment reported a revenue of CNY 831 billion in the first half of 2025, down 29% year-on-year. The average price for Q2 2025 was CNY 1,315 per ton, down 37% year-on-year and 9% quarter-on-quarter [8][6]. - The segment's net profit was CNY 31 billion, down 65% year-on-year [8]. Investment Recommendations - The report highlights potential recovery opportunities in the coal sector, recommending companies such as Yancoal Energy, Jinneng Holding, and China Shenhua Energy for their strong fundamentals and growth potential [9].