行业周报：煤价合理才是常态，稳煤价逻辑依旧-20251214

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that coal prices are expected to stabilize, with a long-term upward trend anticipated for both thermal coal and coking coal prices. The recent decline in prices is viewed as a temporary adjustment, with expectations for recovery towards the target price range of 800-860 RMB per ton for thermal coal [3][4][13]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The report highlights that as of December 12, the price of Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal was 753 RMB per ton, down 38 RMB from the previous week. The price at Guangzhou Port was 815 RMB per ton, indicating a completion of the previously suggested coal-electricity profit-sharing target of 750 RMB [3][4]. Price Trends - Thermal coal prices have shown a recent decline but are expected to recover due to tightening supply and increasing demand, particularly as the heating season begins and industrial production ramps up towards year-end [4][5]. - Coking coal prices have rebounded significantly, with the price at Jing Tang Port reaching 1630 RMB per ton, up from a low of 1230 RMB in July, marking a 41.5% increase in futures prices [3][4]. Investment Logic - The report outlines a four-step process for the expected price recovery of thermal coal, including the restoration of long-term contracts and achieving a profit-sharing equilibrium between coal and power companies, with a target price of around 750 RMB for 2025 [4][13]. - Coking coal prices are expected to be more influenced by supply and demand fundamentals, with target prices set based on the ratio of coking coal to thermal coal prices [4][13]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a dual logic for investing in coal stocks: cyclical elasticity and stable dividends. It identifies four main lines for stock selection: 1. Cyclical logic: Jin Kong Coal Industry, Yanzhou Coal Mining 2. Dividend logic: China Shenhua, Zhongmei Energy 3. Diversified aluminum elasticity: Shenhua Co., Electric Power Investment Energy 4. Growth logic: Xinji Energy, Guanghui Energy [5][14]. Key Indicators - The coal index fell by 3.64% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.56 percentage points. The average PE ratio for the coal sector is 14.76, and the PB ratio is 1.3 [10][17].