Changjiang Securities·2026-02-11 06:06Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [14] Core Insights - The glass industry has been experiencing continuous losses since 2025, leading to accelerated cold repairs. By the end of 2025, the production capacity decreased from approximately 160,000 tons/day to 151,000 tons/day, a decline of about 6%. The report anticipates that supply cold repairs will continue, gradually achieving a supply-demand rebalancing. If demand shows marginal improvement, glass prices are expected to exhibit elasticity and sustainability. The report is optimistic about leading companies such as Qibin Group and Xinyi Glass, which have significant cost advantages and sustained growth [3][8][12]. Current Situation: Profit Bottom, Accelerated Cold Repairs - The glass industry has faced significant pressure, with some companies experiencing cash flow losses. The average profitability level has been in continuous loss since 2025, with some companies expected to reach cash flow losses. The report highlights that the cold repair process has accelerated due to these pressures [23][26]. Supply Reduction Potential - The report identifies two main factors affecting glass cold repairs: profitability and furnace age. Currently, production lines over 10 years old account for a total of 18,800 tons/day. Excluding profitable lines from Xinyi and Qibin, as well as automotive and electronic glass lines, the potential cold repair capacity is around 15,000 tons/day. If all these lines are cold repaired, supply could drop to approximately 136,000 tons/day, representing a further 10% reduction from the end of 2025 capacity [9][35]. Supply Recovery Outlook - The report discusses the cautious approach companies may take regarding cold repairs due to high investment costs. For instance, the cold repair cost for an 800 tons/day glass production line typically exceeds 50 million, and upgrades could reach 100 million. The recovery period for investments is estimated to be 1.77 years under optimistic profit scenarios [10][43]. Price Elasticity Post Supply-Demand Rebalancing - The report suggests that under a scenario where real estate demand declines by 10% in 2026, the annual supply needs to decrease to about 145,000 tons/day, a reduction of 0.6 million tons/day from the end of 2025. The ongoing losses in the industry indicate that supply cold repairs will continue, potentially leading to a seasonal price recovery in 2026 [11][57]. Leading Companies: Cost Advantages and Growth - Qibin Group and Xinyi Glass are highlighted as industry leaders with significant profitability advantages. For instance, Qibin's gross profit per unit has been consistently higher than the industry average by 5 yuan/unit since 2020. The report also notes that Qibin has diversified into photovoltaic glass, enhancing its profitability [12][68].