【钢铁】以“煤”为鉴：探讨钢铝分红率增加的可能性——行业高股息系列报告之四（王招华/戴默）

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing cash dividend ratio of China Shenhua and identifies five key reasons for this trend, highlighting the overall potential for dividend increases in the steel and electrolytic aluminum sectors [4]. Group 1: China Shenhua's Dividend Increase - From 2008 to 2016, the average cash dividend ratio was 39%, which surged to 151% in 2017, followed by an average of 74% from 2018 to 2024 [4]. - The five reasons for the increase in cash dividend ratio include: 1) Low debt-to-asset ratio compared to the industry 2) Reduced capital expenditure in recent years 3) Profit recovery with high retained earnings and low asset impairment relative to profit 4) High ownership ratio by major shareholders with potential for mergers and acquisitions 5) Supportive dividend policies [4]. Group 2: High Dividend Yield in Steel and Aluminum Sectors - As of February 6, 2026, only eight companies in the steel and electrolytic aluminum sectors have a dividend yield above 3%, with notable examples including Youfa Group (6.90%) and Baosteel (4.18%) [5]. - The article predicts that if the dividend ratio remains stable in 2025, the projected net profit for that year aligns with consensus estimates [5]. Group 3: Factors Supporting Dividend Potential in Steel and Aluminum - Three key factors are identified that may enhance the dividend potential for steel and electrolytic aluminum companies: 1) Inclusion of market value management in performance assessments for state-owned enterprises, encouraging higher cash dividends [6]. 2) Significant entry of insurance capital into the market, favoring high-dividend assets [6]. 3) Anticipated decline in capital expenditures in the steel and aluminum industries, which may lead to increased cash dividend ratios [6]. Group 4: Analysis of Dividend Capability - Companies with strong dividend potential are characterized by high retained earnings relative to market value, sufficient cash reserves, and a debt-to-asset ratio below 60% [7]. - As of February 6, 2026, only 14 companies in the steel and electrolytic aluminum sectors meet the criteria for strong dividend potential, with top scoring companies identified [7].