Ping An Securities·2025-10-31 02:04Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommend" rating for Conch Cement (600585.SH) with a current stock price of 23.37 yuan [1]. Core Views - Conch Cement's Q3 performance shows stable growth, with a focus on the progress of anti-involution in the industry. The company reported a revenue of 613.0 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year decline of 10.1%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 21.3% to 63.0 billion yuan [4][8]. - The report highlights that the company's gross margin improved to 24.3% in the first three quarters, up from 19.5% in the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in coal prices since 2024 [8]. - The report anticipates that with the central government's emphasis on anti-involution and the upcoming traditional construction peak season, cement prices are expected to stabilize and potentially rise [8]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q3, Conch Cement achieved a revenue of 200.1 billion yuan, down 11.4% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 19.4 billion yuan, up 3.4% [4]. - The company’s operating cash flow for the first three quarters was 111.0 billion yuan, an increase from 103.5 billion yuan in the previous year [8]. Profit Forecast - The report maintains profit forecasts for 2025-2027, estimating net profits of 93 billion yuan, 103 billion yuan, and 111 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 13.3x, 12.0x, and 11.2x [8]. Market Position - Conch Cement is positioned as a leading player in the cement industry, benefiting from cost advantages and regional layout, while also focusing on shareholder returns [8].