CMS·2025-09-14 13:05Group 1 - The shipbuilding sector experienced weak stock performance in the first half of 2025, primarily due to a decline in both volume and price in the ship market, despite strong earnings from shipbuilding stocks as prior orders were fulfilled [1][5][12] - The performance of shipbuilding stocks was significantly better than revenue growth, with profits increasing substantially due to high-priced orders from 2022 entering a delivery phase and a decrease in steel costs compared to 2021 [14][15] - The overall market sentiment for the shipbuilding industry was poor, with new orders and new ship prices under significant downward pressure, influenced by low freight rates and the impact of the US 301 Act on Chinese shipbuilding [19][31] Group 2 - The shipbuilding industry is expected to benefit from a future recovery in demand for bulk carriers and oil tankers, as their order-to-capacity ratios are currently low, indicating potential for growth [46][49] - As of June 2025, the order-to-capacity ratios for bulk carriers and oil tankers were only 10.4% and 15% respectively, significantly lower than the 39.4% for container ships, suggesting that the current downturn is a temporary pause in an upward cycle [46][47] - The report maintains a positive outlook on the shipbuilding sector, recommending investments in companies like China Shipbuilding and China Power, while suggesting attention to companies involved in shipbuilding and related equipment [1][5][46] Group 3 - The first half of 2025 saw a notable decline in fund holdings in the shipbuilding sector, with significant year-on-year decreases in holdings for major companies, although there was a quarter-on-quarter increase in Q2, indicating renewed institutional interest [11][12] - The earnings of major shipbuilding companies showed remarkable growth, with China Shipbuilding reporting a revenue of 40.3 billion yuan and a net profit of 2.95 billion yuan in H1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12% and 109% respectively [15][17] - The global new ship order volume fell to 1.67 million CGT in May 2025, marking the lowest level in four years, with a significant year-on-year decline across various ship types, particularly LNG and oil tankers [31][34]