Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-12-08 10:46Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the engineering machinery industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [1]. Core Insights - November sales of excavators reached 20,027 units, a year-on-year increase of 13.9%, with domestic sales at 9,842 units (up 9.11%) and exports at 10,185 units (up 18.8%) [1]. - For the first eleven months of 2025, total excavator sales were 212,162 units, reflecting a 16.7% year-on-year growth, with domestic sales at 108,187 units (up 18.6%) and exports at 103,975 units (up 14.9%) [1]. - The average working hours for major engineering machinery products in November 2025 were 84.2 hours, a decrease of 13% year-on-year, while the operating rate was 56.5%, down 12.1 percentage points year-on-year [4]. - Infrastructure investment in China showed stability, with a slight decline of 0.1% year-on-year from January to October 2025, while real estate fixed asset investment dropped by 14.7% [4]. - The global engineering machinery market is expected to see a rebound in 2026, supported by a decline in interest rates and sustained high mineral prices [4]. - Key companies to watch in the sector include SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, Zoomlion, LiuGong, and Shantui, with component manufacturers like Hengli Hydraulic and Aidi Precision also highlighted [4]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - November excavator sales reached 20,027 units, with domestic and export sales showing significant growth [1]. - Year-to-date sales for 2025 indicate a strong upward trend in the market [1]. Market Conditions - Domestic construction activity remains subdued, as indicated by lower working hours and operating rates for machinery [4]. - Infrastructure investment is stable, while real estate construction demand shows signs of bottoming out [4]. Future Outlook - The engineering machinery sector is expected to benefit from a favorable global market environment in 2026 [4]. - Key players in the industry are positioned for growth, with specific companies identified for potential investment opportunities [4].