Guohai Securities·2026-01-25 13:33Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The recent tensions in Sino-Japanese relations are expected to accelerate the domestic substitution of Japanese semiconductor materials, as Japan holds a significant market share in this sector while domestic production rates are relatively low [3] - The chemical industry in China is anticipated to undergo a revaluation due to anti-involution measures, which are likely to slow down global capacity expansion significantly. This shift could enhance the dividend yield potential of Chinese chemical companies, transforming them from cash-consuming entities to cash-generating ones [4] - The report highlights four major investment opportunities: low-cost expansion, improved industry sentiment, new materials, and high dividend yields [8][9][10] Summary by Sections Investment Suggestions - Key targets for semiconductor material substitution include: 1) Photoresists: Dinglong Co., Yanggu Huatai, Tongcheng New Materials, and others 2) Wet electronic chemicals: Jianghua Micro, Greenland, and others 3) Electronic gases: Haohua Technology, Juhua Co., and others 4) Mask plates: Qingyi Optoelectronics, Luwei Optoelectronics 5) CMP polishing liquids and pads: Anji Technology, Dinglong Co., Jiangfeng Electronics 6) Sputtering targets: Jiangfeng Electronics, Longhua Technology, and others [3] Industry Performance - The chemical industry has shown strong performance with a 1-month increase of 16.5%, a 3-month increase of 23.4%, and a 12-month increase of 53.9% compared to the CSI 300 index [6] Key Product Price Analysis - Industrial-grade lithium carbonate price increased by 15% week-on-week to 13,800 RMB/ton, driven by maintenance at lithium salt plants and optimistic demand forecasts in the energy storage sector [12] - Pure benzene price rose by 7.96% week-on-week to approximately 5,965 RMB/ton, influenced by reduced imports and strong domestic demand [12] Company Tracking and Earnings Forecast - The report includes a detailed earnings forecast for key companies, indicating a positive outlook for several firms in the chemical sector, with expected earnings per share (EPS) growth for 2024 to 2026 [28]