GANSU EC(SZ:000552) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-11-02 14:14Investment Rating - The investment rating for Gansu Energy Chemical (000552.SZ) is "Buy" (maintained) [1][2] Core Views - The company reported a significant reduction in losses in Q3 2025 compared to Q2, with a focus on the growth potential in coal, electricity, and chemical sectors [1][2] - Despite a challenging market environment leading to a decline in coal sales and prices, there was a marginal improvement in Q3, with coal sales reaching approximately 4.5 million tons [2][3] - The company is expected to meet its annual coal production target of 17 million tons, supported by ongoing projects in coal, electricity, and chemical sectors [2][3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 6.119 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.56%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of -275 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 126.69% [1] - In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of 2.402 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 33.27%, and a net profit of -93 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter improvement of 60.04% [1][2] Business Segments - Coal Business: The coal business faced pressure with a year-on-year sales decline of 1.33 million tons and an average selling price drop of approximately 92 yuan/ton. However, Q3 showed improvement with sales exceeding production [2] - Non-Coal Business: The electricity and chemical segments saw positive developments, with electricity generation increasing by over 100 million kWh and chemical production contributing approximately 260,000 tons [2] Future Growth Potential - The company has eight coal production mines and plans to achieve a coal production target of 17.06 million tons in 2025, with ongoing construction of new mines and power plants [3] - Key projects include the Lanzhou New Area 2x350MW cogeneration project and the Qinyang 2x660MW coal power project, which are expected to enhance future revenue streams [3]