万华化学（600309）：产销稳步增长，静待周期拐点向上

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [7] Core Views - The company has shown steady growth in production and sales, awaiting an upward cycle turning point [7] - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 144.23 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 9.16 billion yuan, down 17.5% year-on-year [5][13] - The third quarter of 2025 saw revenue of 55.32 billion yuan, an increase of 5.5% year-on-year and 11.5% quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit of 3.03 billion yuan, up 4.0% year-on-year [5][13] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company maintained volume growth but faced price declines across various segments, with revenue from polyurethane, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, and new materials at 18.3 billion, 24.4 billion, 8.2 billion, respectively [14] - The overall gross margin decreased due to falling sales prices, with the sales gross margin at 12.8% [14] - The company’s net profit margin for Q3 was 6.3%, reflecting a decrease mainly due to increased financial expenses [14] Market Position and Future Prospects - The global MDI industry remains oligopolistic, and the company, as a leading domestic MDI producer, is expected to benefit from market share and profitability in the long term [15] - Upcoming projects, including a 700,000-ton MDI expansion and a 330,000-ton TDI project, are anticipated to enhance the company's competitive edge in the polyurethane sector [15] - The petrochemical segment is expected to improve profitability following successful upgrades and expansions [15] Financial Forecasts - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 203.6 billion, 226.9 billion, and 249.5 billion yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 12%, 11%, and 10% [16] - Net profit forecasts for the same period are 12.5 billion, 16.1 billion, and 18.5 billion yuan, with growth rates of -4%, +29%, and +15% respectively [16] - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 4.0, 5.2, and 5.9 yuan per share for 2025, 2026, and 2027 [16]