煤炭：南方高温及供给偏紧，煤价淡季超预期上涨

Investment Rating - The coal industry maintains a strong rating compared to the broader market [7] Core Views - The report emphasizes that the fundamental goal is to stabilize the Producer Price Index (PPI) through coal prices, which are expected to experience fluctuations but trend upwards in the long term [5][6] - The coal industry is positioned in a transformative energy era, with limited supply elasticity due to strict capacity controls and increasing extraction difficulties, particularly in eastern regions [5] - Coal remains a primary energy source, and despite weak macroeconomic conditions affecting demand, the rigid supply and rising costs support coal price stability [5] Summary by Sections Coal Market Overview - As of October 17, 2025, the Qinhuangdao 5500K thermal coal price is 748 CNY/ton, up 6.1% week-on-week [3] - Daily average production from 462 sample mines is 5.522 million tons, down 0.7 thousand tons week-on-week and down 3.9% year-on-year [3] - Power plant daily consumption has slightly increased, while coal inventory at Qinhuangdao has significantly decreased [3] Coking Coal - As of October 17, 2025, the price of main coking coal at Jingtang Port is 1710 CNY/ton, up 4.9% week-on-week [4] - Daily average production from 523 sample mines is 779 thousand tons, up 2.7 thousand tons week-on-week [4] - Coking coal prices remain stable, while steel prices have slightly decreased [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong resource endowments and stable operating performance, such as China Shenhua, China Coal Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [6] - Companies with production growth potential benefiting from the coal price cycle are also recommended, including Yanzhou Coal Mining, Huayang Co., and Gansu Energy [6] - Companies with global resource scarcity attributes and those involved in coal-electricity integration models are highlighted as potential investment targets [6]