HBYH(SZ:000422) HTSC·2025-10-22 11:20Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on Hubei Yihua with an "Accumulate" rating and a target price of 15.12 RMB, corresponding to a 14x PE for 2025 [1][7]. Core Views - The global fertilizer market is experiencing a recovery, driven by increasing planting areas and rising fertilizer consumption. The tight supply of phosphate resources is leading to higher overseas phosphate fertilizer prices, resulting in strong export profitability for the company [1][2]. - Domestic policies aimed at reducing competition are expected to improve profitability for products like urea, coal, and PVC, indicating a potential recovery in earnings [1][3]. - The company possesses a competitive advantage in phosphate fertilizer production and is expanding its upstream phosphate rock and coal resources to enhance its integrated supply chain [1][3][17]. Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - Global phosphate supply and demand are expected to remain favorable, with strong export profitability for phosphate diammonium due to tight supply [15]. - Domestic policies are likely to catalyze a recovery in profitability for urea, coal, and PVC products [16]. - The company is expanding its upstream phosphate and coal resources while venturing into the downstream renewable energy sector, which is expected to strengthen its integrated advantages [17]. Market Perspective - The report contrasts with market views that underestimate the overseas fertilizer market's recovery, particularly regarding phosphate prices. It anticipates sustained demand from regions like Brazil and India, with domestic supply constraints further supporting price stability [4][18]. Financial Forecasts and Valuation - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 1.18 billion, 1.41 billion, and 1.69 billion RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth of 81%, 20%, and 20% [5][11]. - The estimated EPS for the same years is 1.08, 1.29, and 1.55 RMB [5][11]. Company Overview - Hubei Yihua is a leading domestic enterprise engaged in the production of fertilizers (urea, phosphate diammonium) and chemical products (PVC, caustic soda) [19]. - The company has a history of optimizing its industrial layout through asset restructuring and has been expanding into new materials and renewable energy sectors [19][30].