Guoxin Securities·2026-01-08 13:33Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the fluorochemical industry [5][8]. Core Insights - The fluorochemical industry index underperformed compared to the Shenwan Chemical Index and the CSI 300 Index in December, with a 1.89% increase, lagging behind the Shenwan Chemical Index by 2.54 percentage points [1][15]. - The long-term contracts for refrigerants are expected to stabilize, with prices for R32 and R410A increasing in the first quarter of 2026 [2][23]. - The demand for fluorinated liquids and refrigerants is anticipated to rise due to advancements in liquid cooling technologies driven by AI and high-density server requirements [4][60]. Summary by Sections 1. December Fluorochemical Industry Performance - As of December 31, the Shanghai Composite Index was at 3968.84 points, up 2.06% from November, while the fluorochemical index was at 2018.62 points, up 1.89% [1][15]. 2. December Refrigerant Market Review - The long-term contract prices for R32 and R410A are set to increase, with R32 at 61,200 CNY/ton and R410A at 55,100 CNY/ton, reflecting increases of 1.66% and 3.57% respectively [2][23]. - The prices for R134a, R125, and R410A have also seen significant increases, with R134a reaching 58,000 CNY/ton, up 4.50% from the previous month [2][24]. 3. Liquid Cooling Driving Demand for Fluorinated Liquids and Refrigerants - The report highlights the shift from traditional air cooling to liquid cooling in data centers, which is expected to significantly increase the demand for fluorinated liquids [4][60]. - The liquid cooling market is projected to grow rapidly, with a compound annual growth rate of 51.4% from 2019 to 2027, potentially exceeding 100 billion CNY [60][63]. 4. 2026 Refrigerant Quota Announcement - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced the refrigerant quotas for 2026, indicating a slight increase in production quotas for R32, R125, and R134a, while R141b's quota has been eliminated [67][70]. - The report suggests that the tightening of refrigerant quotas will support the long-term price stability and profitability of leading companies in the sector [67][72]. 5. Key Company Profit Forecasts and Investment Ratings - Key companies such as Juhua Co., Dongyue Group, and Sanmei Co. are rated as "Outperform," with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth for 2026 [8].