
Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the coal industry, indicating a "Look Favorably" rating due to expected price increases in coal [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a tight supply situation and strong pre-holiday inventory demand, predicting that coal prices will continue to rise [1][3]. - The average daily coal inflow to the Bohai Rim ports increased by 10.27% week-on-week, while the average daily outflow also saw a rise of 14.21% [3][22]. - The report emphasizes the expected price increases for thermal coal and coking coal, driven by seasonal demand and supply constraints [3][10]. Summary by Sections Recent Industry Policies and Dynamics - The report notes significant coal resource discoveries in Anhui province, which are crucial for strategic reserves [9]. - The report mentions the successful launch of a coal-to-natural gas project in Xinjiang, expected to be operational by 2027 [5]. Price Movements - As of September 19, thermal coal prices at Qinhuangdao port showed increases, with Q4500, Q5000, and Q5500 grades rising by 23, 27, and 24 CNY/ton respectively [3][10]. - Coking coal prices remained stable, with prices reported at 1510 CNY/ton for low-sulfur coking coal in Shanxi [3][13]. Inventory and Supply - Bohai Rim port coal inventory decreased by 0.89% week-on-week, totaling 22.5 million tons [3][22]. - The report indicates that the overall supply from production areas remains tight due to capacity checks, affecting recovery rates [3][10]. Shipping Costs - Domestic coastal shipping costs increased by 19.91% week-on-week, averaging 35.53 CNY/ton [3][31]. - International shipping rates showed mixed trends, with Indonesian coal prices slightly decreasing [3][31]. Company Valuations - The report provides a valuation table for key companies in the coal sector, highlighting their stock prices, market capitalizations, and earnings projections [3][36]. - Notable companies include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal, with varying price-to-earnings (PE) ratios indicating their market performance [3][36].