Soochow Securities·2025-10-27 09:17Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction materials industry [1] Core Views - Short-term easing of US-China trade tensions and anticipation of economic work conference guidance [1] - Mid-term expectations for improved profitability in the fiberglass sector [2] - The construction materials sector has shown a 1.60% increase in the past week, underperforming compared to the broader market indices [4] Summary by Sections 1. Bulk Construction Materials Fundamentals and High-Frequency Data - Cement: The national average price for high-standard cement is 348.2 RMB/ton, up 1.3 RMB/ton from last week but down 63.0 RMB/ton year-on-year. The average cement inventory ratio is 67.9%, up 0.6 percentage points from last week [11][12][18]. - Glass: The average price for float glass is 1243.7 RMB/ton, down 57.3 RMB/ton from last week and down 9.3% year-on-year. Inventory levels have increased, indicating weak demand [44][50]. - Fiberglass: The market for non-alkali fiberglass remains stable, with prices holding steady. The average price for 2400tex non-alkali winding direct yarn is between 3250-3700 RMB/ton [5]. 2. Industry Dynamics Tracking - Investment Trends: Fixed asset investment growth has slowed, indicating weakness in traditional sectors like real estate and infrastructure. The focus is shifting towards technology and domestic consumption [4]. - Market Recommendations: The report suggests focusing on technology sectors benefiting from domestic cycles and improving supply chains in the real estate sector [4]. 3. Weekly Market Review and Sector Valuation - The construction materials sector has underperformed compared to the broader market indices, with a 1.60% increase against a 3.24% rise in the CSI 300 index [4]. - The report highlights the importance of industry self-discipline and the potential for price stabilization in the cement sector due to supply-side adjustments [5][11]. 4. Price and Inventory Trends - Cement Prices: The report notes a slight increase in cement prices in certain regions, with expectations for continued price fluctuations due to seasonal demand [11][12]. - Glass Inventory: The increase in glass inventory suggests a need for demand recovery to stabilize prices [50]. 5. Recommendations for Key Companies - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the cement and fiberglass sectors, such as China National Building Material and China Jushi, which are expected to benefit from market adjustments and technological advancements [5].