基础化工行业重大事项点评：钛白粉行业再遇涨价潮，供需格局持续优化，建议关注龙佰集团

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the titanium dioxide industry, suggesting a positive outlook for the sector [1]. Core Insights - The titanium dioxide industry is experiencing a price surge, with both domestic and international prices increasing. Key companies such as Longbai Group and Chemours have announced price hikes for their products [1]. - The cost pressures from raw materials, particularly sulfur and titanium concentrate, are significant, with sulfur prices rising by 96.31% year-on-year. This has led to a cost inversion for many companies in the industry [8]. - Supply-side adjustments are occurring, with companies like Tenor Group and Jinpu Titanium announcing permanent closures of production facilities, which is expected to optimize the supply-demand balance and support price increases [8]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The titanium dioxide industry is witnessing a global price increase, with domestic prices rising by 500 CNY/ton and international prices by 100 USD/ton [1]. - As of March 3, the price of titanium dioxide reached 13,534 CNY/ton, reflecting a 2.85% increase from the low point in November 2025 [8]. Company Focus - Longbai Group is highlighted as a key player, with a strong recommendation for investors. The company is expected to benefit from its integrated supply chain and advanced production techniques [3][4]. - Longbai Group's earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected at 0.91, 1.23, and 1.43 CNY respectively, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio decreasing from 24.06 in 2025 to 15.35 in 2027, indicating strong growth potential [4]. Market Performance - The absolute performance of the basic chemical sector shows a 3.5% increase over one month, 28.4% over six months, and 48.5% over twelve months, indicating robust market activity [6]. - The relative performance against the benchmark index has also been positive, with a 3.5% increase over one month and 24.0% over six months [6].