——金属周期品高频数据周报（2025.11.17-11.23）：水泥、沥青开工率降至5年同期最低水平-20251125

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5] Core Insights - The cement and asphalt operating rates have dropped to the lowest levels for the same period in five years, indicating a significant slowdown in construction activity [24][44] - The financing environment for small and medium enterprises has improved, with the BCI index rising to 52.41 in October 2025, up 10.15% month-on-month [11][20] - The report highlights a mixed performance in commodity prices, with some materials like rebar increasing by 1.89% while others like cement saw a decrease of 0.47% [24][63] Summary by Relevant Sections Liquidity - The BCI index for small and medium enterprises reached 52.41 in October 2025, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 10.15% [11] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -2.0 percentage points in October 2025, down 0.80 percentage points from the previous month [20] Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - Cement and asphalt operating rates have decreased significantly, with cement operating rates at 31.28%, down 10.8 percentage points from the previous week [63] - National real estate new construction area from January to October 2025 showed a year-on-year decline of 19.80% [24] Completion Chain - The gross profit margins for titanium dioxide and flat glass are at low levels, with titanium dioxide showing a gross profit of -1526 yuan/ton and flat glass at -58 yuan/ton [81] Industrial Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires is at a five-year high, while the operating rate for all-steel tires is at 61.31%, down 3.19 percentage points [75] - Tungsten concentrate prices have reached a new high since 2012, indicating strong demand in specific sectors [2] Price Comparison - The price difference between hot-rolled and rebar steel is currently at 50 yuan/ton, reflecting market dynamics [3] - The Shanghai cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel price difference is at a five-year low, indicating potential pricing pressures [3] Valuation Metrics - The report notes that the PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.54, with historical highs reaching 0.82 [4]