双焦价格持续偏强，吨钢利润短期承压

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the steel industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The steel sector has faced a decline of 2.62% this week, underperforming the broader market, with specific segments like special steel down 4.47% and long products down 2.47% [10] - Despite current challenges, including supply-demand imbalances and declining profits, the implementation of "stability growth" policies is expected to support steel demand, particularly in real estate and infrastructure [3][10] - The report suggests that the steel industry is likely to maintain a stable supply-demand situation, with potential for value recovery in undervalued companies, especially those with high gross margins and strong cost control [3] Supply Situation - As of October 17, the capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces in sample steel companies is 90.3%, a decrease of 0.22 percentage points week-on-week [24] - The average daily pig iron output is 2.4095 million tons, down 0.59 tons week-on-week but up 78,700 tons year-on-year [24] - The total output of five major steel products is 7.489 million tons, a decrease of 45,200 tons week-on-week [24] Demand Situation - The consumption of five major steel products reached 8.754 million tons as of October 17, an increase of 123,980 tons week-on-week, representing a 16.50% rise [33] - The transaction volume of construction steel by mainstream traders is 97,000 tons, down 1.24 tons week-on-week [33] Inventory Situation - Social inventory of five major steel products is 11.258 million tons, a decrease of 23,200 tons week-on-week, but an increase of 28.51% year-on-year [41] - Factory inventory of five major steel products is 4.564 million tons, down 161,400 tons week-on-week [41] Steel Prices & Profits - The comprehensive index for ordinary steel is 3,415.7 yuan/ton, down 44.57 yuan/ton week-on-week, and down 11.93% year-on-year [47] - The profit for rebar produced in blast furnaces is -66 yuan/ton, a decrease of 44 yuan/ton week-on-week [55] - The profit for electric arc furnace construction steel is -146 yuan/ton, an increase of 6 yuan/ton week-on-week [55] Raw Material Situation - The spot price index for Australian iron ore (62% Fe) is 781 yuan/ton, down 12 yuan/ton week-on-week [69] - The price of coking coal at the port is 1,690 yuan/ton, up 30 yuan/ton week-on-week [69] - The average profit for independent coking enterprises is -13 yuan/ton, down 22% week-on-week [69] Investment Suggestions - The report recommends focusing on regional leading companies with advanced equipment and environmental standards, as well as those with strong growth potential and cost control capabilities [3]