HTSC·2026-01-12 07:22Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction and engineering sector and the building materials sector [9] Core Insights - The construction activity indicators have shown significant improvement at the beginning of 2026, with increased operating rates for cement mills and concrete mixing stations, alongside a rise in building steel sales [12][20] - The commercial aerospace sector is expected to see a surge in demand for high-temperature materials and perovskite materials due to the acceleration of satellite launches [12][13] - The report suggests a balanced investment strategy between emerging industries and traditional sectors in Q1 2026, with a focus on companies like Jinggong Steel Structure, Sichuan Road and Bridge, and China Nuclear Engineering [12][10] Summary by Sections Construction and Engineering - The construction sector is benefiting from improved PMI indicators and government policies aimed at boosting domestic demand, with a focus on steel structures and fiberglass [12][13] - Key metrics include a national cement mill operating rate of 36.6%, up 6.6 percentage points month-on-month and 14.1 percentage points year-on-year [12] Building Materials - The report highlights a slight decrease in national cement prices by 0.1% to 358 CNY per ton, with a 38.7% shipment rate [20] - The average price of float glass is reported at 60 CNY per weight box, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.2% [21] Recommended Companies - The report recommends several companies for investment, including: - China National Materials (600970 CH) with a target price of 14.23 CNY and a "Buy" rating [10] - Sichuan Road and Bridge (600039 CH) with a target price of 13.48 CNY and a "Buy" rating [10] - Jinggong Steel Structure (600496 CH) with a target price of 5.75 CNY and a "Buy" rating [10] - Other recommended companies include China Glass (600176 CH), Oriental Yuhong (002271 CH), and Huaneng Renewables (600552 CH) [10][31]