GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-01-11 13:15Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the industrial gas industry [1]. Core Insights - The average price of liquid argon continues to show a year-on-year increase, while rare gases are experiencing low-level fluctuations in weekly prices. Notable events include the opening of Qidong Jinhong and Nanda Optoelectronics' plan to increase its stake in its Ulanqab subsidiary to enhance its electronic specialty gas business [2][4]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - Liquid argon has an average price of 1191 RMB/ton, reflecting a 1.43% decrease week-on-week but a significant 113.84% increase year-on-year. Other gases show varied trends: - Liquid oxygen: 335 RMB/ton, down 3.18% week-on-week, down 8.7% year-on-year - Liquid nitrogen: 363 RMB/ton, down 1% week-on-week, down 5% year-on-year - Rare gases such as high-purity helium and xenon also show declines in price [4][5]. Production Capacity - The average operating load rate for China's industrial gas sector is reported at 66.73%, which is a decrease of 1.88 percentage points week-on-week [6]. Key Events - The opening ceremony of Qidong Jinhong took place on January 10, 2026, aimed at providing high-quality gas products and solutions for key industries in the region. Additionally, Nanda Optoelectronics plans to invest 77.6 million RMB to acquire an additional 16.17% stake in its Ulanqab subsidiary, increasing its ownership to 91.05% [4][5]. Recommended Stocks - The report recommends stocks such as Hangyang Co., Ltd. and Shaangu Power, with related stocks including Zhengfan Technology, Fostar, and Zhongtai Co., Ltd. [4].