Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-08 11:14Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agricultural sector, indicating that it is expected to outperform the overall market [2][4]. Core Insights - The report highlights a significant decline in pig prices during the National Day holiday, leading to losses in both piglet and fat pig farming, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring the capacity reduction process in the industry [1][3]. - The report suggests that the pig farming industry is entering a phase of accelerated capacity reduction due to losses and policy-driven "anti-involution" measures, marking the end of the current pig cycle [3][4]. - It identifies potential investment opportunities in leading pig farming companies, which are expected to undergo a value reassessment due to improved long-term profitability and shareholder returns [3][4]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Shenwan Agricultural, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index rose by 0.2%, while the CSI 300 increased by 2.0% [3][4]. - Top-performing stocks included Hualv Biological (+6.0%) and Honghui Fruits and Vegetables (+4.1%) [4][11]. Pig Farming - The average price of external three yuan pigs was reported at 11.61 yuan/kg as of October 8, down 0.67 yuan/kg from the previous week, indicating a significant price drop [3][12]. - The average cost of self-breeding pig farming is estimated between 12.5-13.0 yuan/kg, leading to widespread losses across the industry [3][12]. - The price of weaned piglets fell to 236 yuan/head, a decrease of 23 yuan/week, marking a new low for the year [3][13]. Chicken Farming - The white feather broiler market showed signs of price recovery, with the average selling price of broiler chicks at 3.27 yuan/chick, up 5.48% week-on-week [3][16]. - The yellow feather chicken market experienced a slight decline in prices, with the average price at 5.16 yuan/jin, down 9% week-on-week [3][16]. Pet Food Market - Online sales of pet food reached approximately 2.4 billion yuan in August, reflecting an 11% year-on-year increase [3][4]. - Notable companies in the pet food sector, such as Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co., reported significant growth in sales [3][4]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the pig farming sector, including Muyuan Foods, DeKang Agriculture, and Wens Foodstuffs, as they are expected to benefit from the ongoing capacity reduction and value reassessment [3][4].