2026-01-16 02:21Fixed Income Research - The report highlights four key points regarding the EVE indicator for major banks, focusing on the impact of extended bond durations, deposit replacement, Tier 1 capital replenishment, and changes in the behavior of large banks in primary and secondary markets [2][3][4][5] - It emphasizes that the adjustment of the EVE indicator is more about risk mitigation rather than a significant increase in active long-term bond purchases by banks, suggesting that long-term supply pressures may limit the downward space for long-term interest rates [2][5] Metal New Materials Research: China Uranium Industry - China Uranium Industry derives over 90% of its revenue from natural uranium business and is the exclusive supplier of natural uranium products for its controlling shareholder, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) [6][7] - The company is expected to see significant growth due to its role in national uranium supply and expansion in domestic capacity and overseas resource layout, with projected revenues of CNY 172.79 billion in 2024 and a net profit of CNY 14.58 billion [6][38] - The global uranium market is experiencing a supply-demand gap, with increasing demand driven by nuclear energy development, which is expected to benefit the company in the long term [8][40] Company Overview: China Uranium Industry - The company is the sole supplier of natural uranium products within CNNC, controlling 69.94% of the company’s shares, and has signed long-term supply agreements with China Nuclear Power [7][39] - It holds extensive domestic and international exploration and mining rights, with core uranium resources located in strategic areas such as Xinjiang and Namibia [7][39] - The report projects a net profit growth of CNY 17.62 billion, CNY 33.09 billion, and CNY 44.28 billion for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively, with corresponding EPS of CNY 0.85, CNY 1.60, and CNY 2.14 [6][38] Investment Recommendations - The report assigns a target price of CNY 80 for China Uranium Industry, based on a 50x PE valuation for 2026, and recommends an "Accumulate" rating [6][38] - The company is positioned to benefit from the long-term supply-demand gap in the uranium market, with a projected increase in global uranium demand expected to reach 150,500 tons by 2040 [8][40]