Changjiang Securities·2025-09-22 08:45Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [10] Core Viewpoints - The Ministry of Finance's comprehensive debt reduction measures have been effectively implemented since the fourth quarter of last year, with a focus on accelerating the issuance of local government special bonds and improving cash flow for environmental sectors [2][4][20] - The report highlights that the average interest cost of replaced debts has decreased by over 2.5 percentage points, saving more than 450 billion yuan in interest expenses [4][19] - The report anticipates that the early allocation of part of the 2026 new local government debt limit will further enhance cash flow for various environmental sectors [4][20] Summary by Sections Debt Issuance Progress - As of August 2025, 40% of the 60 billion yuan special debt limit for 2024-2026 has been issued, with 27.8 billion yuan of new local government special bonds issued this year [4][19] - The issuance of special refinancing bonds for debt replacement has accelerated, with 99% of the 2 trillion yuan quota for 2025 already in place [6][21] Cash Flow Improvement - The report suggests that the acceleration of debt reduction will benefit multiple environmental sectors, particularly those with significant government receivables [7][36] - The focus on debt reduction is expected to lead to a substantial improvement in cash flow for To G enterprises, as the government is committed to resolving hidden debt risks [5][20] Investment Logic - Two recommended investment strategies are identified: 1. Value side: Focus on sectors with large absolute receivables and low risk, such as waste incineration and water operations [7][38] 2. Elasticity side: Pay attention to sectors with low price-to-book ratios and high government receivables, where performance is significantly affected by credit impairment losses [7][38] Special Debt Utilization - The report notes that the use of special bonds for clearing government debts has become a new purpose for local government special bonds, with a focus on addressing overdue payments to enterprises [6][35]