GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2026-03-01 08:24Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the steel sector, indicating strong potential for price appreciation due to undervaluation and favorable market conditions [2][8]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the Chinese industrialization phase is entering a bull market, with significant upward momentum expected in precious and small metals, while black metals are also gaining attention due to recent price increases [2]. - The steel sector is currently undervalued, with many companies showing strong safety margins, making them attractive investment opportunities [2][6]. - The report emphasizes the importance of valuation over price trends, suggesting that long-term asset pricing should consider cyclical factors [2]. - The steel industry's absolute valuation has improved from a low point to a moderately low level, indicating potential for absolute returns [2][6]. Supply Analysis - Daily molten iron production has increased by 28,000 tons to 233,300 tons, while overall steel production continues to decline, particularly in rebar [11][17]. - The capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills is reported at 87.5%, reflecting a 1.1 percentage point increase from the previous week [17]. Inventory Analysis - Total steel inventory has continued to accumulate, with a week-on-week increase of 7.8%, and social inventory rising by 9.6% [24][26]. - The social inventory of five major steel products stands at 12.958 million tons, with rebar inventory at 5.678 million tons, reflecting a 14.7% increase week-on-week [26][39]. Demand Analysis - Apparent consumption of five major steel products improved by 23.7% week-on-week, with rebar demand showing a significant recovery [39][49]. - The report notes a notable increase in rebar apparent consumption, which reached 805,000 tons, up 95.7% from the previous week [49]. Raw Material Analysis - Iron ore prices have strengthened, with the Platts 62% iron ore price index at $99.8 per ton, reflecting a 3.4% increase week-on-week [57]. - The report indicates that the supply of iron ore from Australia and Brazil has increased, while port inventories have slightly risen [46][57]. Price and Profit Analysis - The report notes a slight decline in the comprehensive steel price index, which is at 120.8, down 0.1% week-on-week [71]. - Current spot prices for rebar in Beijing and Shanghai are reported at 3,070 yuan/ton and 3,200 yuan/ton, respectively, with minor week-on-week declines [71]. Key Stocks - The report recommends several stocks for investment, including: - Xining Special Steel (600782.SH) - Buy - Nanjing Steel (600282.SH) - Buy - Hualing Steel (000932.SZ) - Buy - Baosteel (600019.SH) - Buy - Jiuli Special Materials (002318.SZ) - Buy - Liugang (601003.SH) - Buy - Yongjin (603995.SH) - Buy - Changbao (002478.SZ) - Buy [8].