Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-11-23 12:58Investment Rating - The report maintains an "optimistic" rating for the chemical industry [1] Core Views - The chemical sector is expected to experience a turning point with the establishment of synergies between the silicone and caprolactam industries, leading to an upward trend in market conditions and accelerated de-involution [1] - The report highlights the importance of voluntary emission reductions and carbon cuts, with companies planning to maintain a 70% operating rate and adjust production based on market conditions [1] - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Xingfa Group, Luxi Chemical, Dongyue Silicon Materials, and Xin'an Chemical for potential investment opportunities in the silicone sector [1] - In the caprolactam sector, the report recommends monitoring Luxi Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, and Juhua for their potential to drive profitability recovery [1] Industry Dynamics - Current macroeconomic judgments indicate that oil prices are expected to remain in a relatively loose range, with Brent crude projected between $55-70 per barrel due to delayed OPEC+ production increases and stable demand recovery [2][3] - The report notes that the PPI for all industrial products decreased by 2.1% year-on-year in October, with a slight month-on-month increase of 0.1%, marking the first rise of the year [3] - The manufacturing PMI recorded 49.0 in October, indicating a slowdown in production activities due to various factors, including pre-holiday demand release and a more complex international environment [3] Chemical Sector Configuration - The report suggests a diversified investment strategy across four main chains: textile and apparel, agricultural chemicals, export-related chemicals, and sectors benefiting from de-involution policies [1] - Specific recommendations include focusing on nylon and caprolactam with companies like Luxi Chemical, and on fertilizers with companies like Hualu Hengsheng and Yuntianhua [1] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring key materials for growth, particularly in semiconductor materials, OLED panel materials, and lithium battery materials [1]