HUALU-HENGSHENG(SH:600426) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-10-31 09:18Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company has exceeded expectations in Q3 performance, indicating potential growth at the bottom of the cycle. The revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 23.55 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.46%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 2.374 billion yuan, down 22.14% year-on-year. The Q3 net profit was 805 million yuan, a slight decrease of 2.38% year-on-year and 6.61% quarter-on-quarter, which is better than expected. The increase in coal prices was limited, and new projects contributed positively to performance [6][7][8]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the average price of thermal coal was 643 yuan/ton, with a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 4.61% and a year-on-year decrease of 21.18%. The average prices of main products such as urea, acetic acid, and others showed varying changes, with most experiencing a quarter-on-quarter decline [7][8]. - The company plans to invest in a gasification platform upgrade project with a total investment of 3.039 billion yuan and a construction period of 18 months. Additionally, a 300,000-ton TDI project is planned with an estimated investment of 5.488 billion yuan, expected to be completed by the end of 2027 [8]. Earnings Forecast - The company maintains its earnings forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits attributable to the parent company to be 3.470 billion, 4.555 billion, and 5.679 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.63, 2.15, and 2.67 yuan per share. The current stock price corresponds to P/E ratios of 15.8, 12.0, and 9.6 times for the respective years [6][9].