Group 1 - The core index, the National Certificate Free Cash Flow Index (980092), has seen a strong increase of 1.2% as of February 9, 2026, with notable stock performances including Zhejiang Longsheng up 9.7%, Anfu Technology up 5.5%, and Weichai Power up 5.13% [1] - The Free Cash Flow ETF (159201) has also risen by 1%, with the latest price reported at 1.31 yuan, and has achieved a record high in both share count at 10.019 billion and total scale at 12.958 billion yuan [1] - Over the past four days, the Free Cash Flow ETF has experienced continuous net inflows totaling 931 million yuan, indicating strong investor interest [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Certificate Free Cash Flow Index as of January 30, 2026, include China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Gree Electric Appliances, SAIC Motor, and others, collectively accounting for 50.3% of the index [2] - The management fee for the Free Cash Flow ETF is 0.15%, and the custody fee is 0.05%, which are among the lowest in comparable funds [2] - The Free Cash Flow ETF has demonstrated strong performance metrics, with a maximum monthly return of 9.25% since inception and a historical holding period profitability rate of 100% over six months [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel industry [2]. Core Views - Demand is expected to gradually bottom out, and supply-side adjustments are beginning to show, indicating a potential recovery in the steel industry's fundamentals. If supply policies are implemented, the contraction in supply may accelerate, leading to a quicker industry upturn [4]. - The report highlights that approximately 60% of steel companies are currently operating at a loss, but market-driven supply adjustments are starting to occur, suggesting a gradual recovery in the steel sector [5]. Summary by Sections Steel Market Overview - Last week, the apparent consumption of five major steel products was 7.607 million tons, a decrease of 5.12% week-on-week but an increase of 32.12% year-on-year. Rebar consumption was 1.476 million tons, down 16.3% week-on-week, but up 143.03% year-on-year [16]. - The total steel inventory reached 13.3775 million tons, an increase of 4.63% week-on-week, maintaining a low level [5]. - The average gross profit for rebar was 159.5 CNY/ton, down 37.4 CNY/ton from the previous week, while hot-rolled coil profit was 19.5 CNY/ton, down 27.4 CNY/ton [5][33]. Raw Materials - Iron ore spot prices decreased, with the price for PB powder (61.5% iron content) at 766 CNY/ton, down 26 CNY/ton week-on-week. The main iron ore futures price fell by 31 CNY/ton to 760.5 CNY/ton, a decline of 3.92% [42]. - Iron ore port inventory rose to 171.41 million tons, an increase of 0.7% week-on-week, with the average available days of imported iron ore for domestic steel companies increasing to 31 days, up 14.81% [45][48]. Production and Capacity Utilization - The operating rate of blast furnaces among 247 steel mills increased to 79.53%, up 0.53 percentage points week-on-week, while the capacity utilization rate was 85.69%, up 0.22 percentage points [24]. - The total steel production last week was 8.199 million tons, a decrease of 3.27 million tons week-on-week [31]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with leading technology and product structures, such as Baosteel, Hualing Steel, and Shougang, as well as low-cost and flexible steel companies like Fangda Special Steel and New Steel [5].

Group 1: Market Dynamics - In 2025, China's transformer export value surged to 64.6 billion RMB, with an average price per unit exceeding 205,000 RMB, indicating a significant demand increase in the global market [2] - The orders for transformers are projected to extend until 2029, particularly driven by the frantic purchasing behavior in the European and American markets [2] Group 2: AI Impact on Energy Demand - The AI revolution is drastically increasing electricity demand, exemplified by the training of AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4, which consumes enough electricity in three days to power 3,000 Tesla vehicles for 320,000 kilometers [5] - Data centers in the U.S. are emerging rapidly, each requiring hundreds of transformers to ensure stable power supply, yet local production meets only about 20% of the demand [7] Group 3: Renewable Energy Challenges - The transition to renewable energy is facing challenges due to transformer shortages, with renewable energy sources requiring 1.8 to 3 times more transformers than traditional coal-fired power plants [9] - Germany, a leader in renewable energy, is struggling to integrate clean energy into the grid due to insufficient transformers, leading to wasted energy [11] Group 4: Aging Infrastructure in the West - The aging electrical grid in the U.S. and Europe is a significant concern, with 70% of large transformers in the U.S. over 25 years old and 40% of distribution networks in Europe over 40 years old [13] - The local transformer industry in the West is facing challenges such as a broken supply chain and a shortage of skilled labor, complicating recovery efforts [15] Group 5: China's Competitive Advantage - China's transformer industry holds nearly 60% of the global market share, benefiting from a complete industrial chain from raw materials to assembly [17] - The production of ultra-thin oriented silicon steel by companies like Baowu Group provides a competitive edge, with costs 30% lower than those in the West and delivery times reduced to 3 to 6 months compared to over 18 months for Western counterparts [20] - The surge in China's transformer exports not only reflects commercial success but also showcases the strength of Chinese manufacturing, positioning it as a stabilizing force in the global energy transition [22]

Core Insights - The Chinese steel industry is projected to see a profit total of 115.1 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 140%, with the steel main business turning a profit of 44.5 billion yuan [1] - The average profit margin for the industry is expected to rise to 1.9%, an increase of 1.13 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The steel market is anticipated to maintain a strong supply and weak demand dynamic, with crude steel production expected to decline by 4.4% to 961 million tons in 2025 [1][2] Group 1: Industry Performance - In 2021, the profit total for key statistical enterprises reached a historical high of 345.9 billion yuan, but it declined to 48.3 billion yuan in 2024, an 86% drop from 2021 [1] - The crude steel output is projected to decrease from 1.065 billion tons in 2020 to 961 million tons in 2025, a decline of 9.8% [2] - The apparent consumption of crude steel is expected to drop by 20.9% from its peak of 1.048 billion tons in 2020 to 829 million tons in 2025 [2] Group 2: Structural Changes - The demand structure for steel has shifted significantly, with the proportion of steel used in the construction industry decreasing from 58% in 2020 to 49% in 2025, while the manufacturing sector's share increased from 42% to 51% [2] - Major steel companies are adapting to demand changes by enhancing product quality and upgrading technology, with Baosteel launching over 40 new products and achieving significant technological advancements [3] - Xingtai Special Steel has become a key supplier for international bearing manufacturers, holding over 80% market share in high-end passenger vehicle segments [3][4] Group 3: Environmental Initiatives - The steel industry has invested over 370 billion yuan in ultra-low emission transformation projects, with more than 80% of crude steel capacity achieving ultra-low emissions by the end of 2025 [5] - The "Three-Year Action Plan for Extreme Energy Efficiency Benchmarking" initiated in 2022 involves 143 enterprises, leading to significant energy savings and carbon dioxide emissions reductions [5] - The industry plans to implement three major transformation projects focusing on quality improvement, energy efficiency, and digital transformation to support high-quality development in the upcoming years [5]

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丨证券研究报告丨 行业研究丨行业周报丨钢铁 [Table_Title] 铁矿供需趋弱，如何展望铁矿石的价格？ 报告要点 [Table_Summary] 2025 年开始，铁矿基本面宽松的格局逐步显现。尽管国内铁水产量不降反增——钢联口径， 247 家样本钢企日均铁水产量 236.79 万吨，同比增 3.1%，意味着铁矿需求端的支撑强劲；然 而，铁矿企业供应量的增长，以及海外对铁矿需求的弱势，使得国内铁矿供给的增长比需求更 显著——结果是，当前铁矿石港口库存达到 1.71 亿吨，为有纪录以来的最高位，超过了 2016~2018 年供改和 2021 年国内粗钢产量平控期间，铁矿港口库存累积的幅度。然而，与铁 矿供需趋弱相矛盾的，是矿价的高居不下。如何展望铁矿石的价格？ 分析师及联系人 [Table_Author] 王鹤涛 赵超 易轰 吕士诚 SAC：S0490512070002 SAC：S0490519030001 SAC：S0490520080012 SAC：S0490525080005 SFC：BQT626 SFC：BUY139 SFC：BUZ394 请阅读最后评级说明和重要声明 %% %% %% %% re ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the steel industry is "Bullish" [2]. Report's Core View - The current inventory accumulation pressure of the five major steel products is relatively limited, with the overall inventory at a relatively low level in history and the inventory accumulation speed slower than in previous years. Coupled with the supply support formed by the potential slight contraction of local production capacity due to recent safety inspections, the steel inventory pressure is limited. Currently, the profit per ton of general steel is considerable. Against the backdrop of the industry's "anti - involution," the performance improvement space of general steel companies is large, and they are expected to experience value restoration. The steel sector is also expected to present an opportunity for allocation. Based on the judgment of the steel industry cycle, the steel sector has strong "anti - involution" attributes and a large profit restoration space. High - quality steel enterprises have excellent upward elasticity brought about by the gradual restoration of performance and the room for the sector's valuation to rise due to the improvement of the supply pattern. The sector still has medium - to - long - term strategic investment opportunities, so the "Bullish" rating for the industry is maintained [2][3]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. This Week's Performance of the Steel Sector and Individual Stocks - The steel sector fell 3.02% this week, underperforming the broader market. The CSI 300 fell 1.33% to 4643.60. The top three sectors in terms of gains and losses were food and beverage (4.44%), textile and apparel (2.23%), and banking (2.09%) [10]. - The special steel sector fell 2.10%, the long - product sector fell 1.88%, the plate sector fell 3.84%, the iron ore sector fell 1.74%, the steel consumables sector fell 3.02%, and the trade and distribution sector fell 4.006% [2][13][17]. - The top three stocks in the steel sector in terms of gains and losses were Boyun New Materials (9.79%), Dazhong Mining (5.92%), and Shengde Xintai (4.72%) [15]. 2. This Week's Core Data Supply - As of February 6, the daily average hot metal output was 228.58 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 0.60 million tons (0.26%) and a year - on - year increase of 0.06% [25]. - As of February 6, the blast furnace capacity utilization rate of sample steel enterprises was 85.7%, a week - on - week increase of 0.22 percentage points [25]. - As of February 6, the electric furnace capacity utilization rate of sample steel enterprises was 48.1%, a week - on - week decrease of 7.59 percentage points [25]. - As of February 6, the output of the five major steel products was 720.8 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.55 million tons (0.21%) [25]. Demand - As of February 6, the consumption of the five major steel products was 760.7 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 41.08 million tons (5.12%) [35]. - As of February 6, the trading volume of construction steel by mainstream trading companies was 3.5 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.25 million tons (48.24%) [35]. - As of February 1, 2026, the commercial housing transaction area in 30 large and medium - sized cities was 1.655 million square meters, a week - on - week increase of 226,000 square meters [35]. - As of February 8, the net financing amount of local government special bonds was 1.0851 trillion yuan, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 121.74% [35]. Inventory - As of February 6, the social inventory of the five major steel products was 940.4 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 49.68 million tons (5.58%) and a year - on - year decrease of 18.04% [43]. - As of February 6, the in - plant inventory of the five major steel products was 397.3 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 9.56 million tons (2.47%) and a year - on - year decrease of 24.13% [43]. Steel Prices - As of February 6, the general steel composite index was 3414.2 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 13.31 yuan/ton (0.39%) and a year - on - year decrease of 5.51% [49]. - As of February 6, the special steel composite index was 6582.0 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 2.28 yuan/ton (0.03%) and a year - on - year decrease of 2.88% [49]. Steel Mill Profits - As of January 30, the national average hot metal cost was 2396 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 12.0 yuan/ton [57]. - As of February 6, the profit per ton of construction steel electric furnace at normal electricity price was - 76 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 4.0 yuan/ton (5.00%) [57]. - As of February 6, the profit per ton of blast furnace for rebar was 65 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 14.0 yuan/ton (27.45%) [57]. - As of February 6, the profitability rate of 247 steel enterprises was 39.39%, unchanged from the previous week [57]. Futures - Spot Basis - As of February 6, the spot basis of hot - rolled coils was - 1 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 17.0 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of rebar was 143 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 21.0 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of coke was - 117 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 18.0 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of coking coal was 73.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 21.5 yuan/ton [65]. - As of February 6, the spot basis of iron ore was 4.5 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 2.0 yuan/ton [65]. Raw Materials: Price & Profit - As of February 6, the spot price index of Australian powder ore in Rizhao Port (62% Fe) was 764 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 29.0 yuan/ton [74]. - As of February 5, the ex - warehouse price of main coking coal in Jingtang Port was 1700 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 80.0 yuan/ton [74]. - As of February 6, the ex - factory price of first - grade metallurgical coke was 1770 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous week [74]. - As of February 6, the average profit per ton of coke for independent coking enterprises was - 10 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 45.0 yuan/ton [74]. - As of February 6, the price difference between hot metal and scrap steel was 66.3 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 51.9 yuan/ton [74]. 3. Valuation Table and Key Announcements of Listed Companies Valuation Table of Listed Companies - The table shows the closing prices, net profits attributable to parent companies, EPS, and P/E ratios of multiple listed steel companies from 2024 to 2027 [75]. Key Announcements of Listed Companies - Youfa Group plans to invest in establishing a wholly - owned subsidiary, Guangdong Youfa Pipe Industry Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 500 million yuan [76]. - Hainan Mining is planning to acquire the control rights of Luoyang Fengrui Fluorine Industry Co., Ltd. through the issuance of shares and payment of cash and raise supporting funds. The company's stock has been suspended since January 29, 2026, with an expected suspension time of no more than 10 trading days [76]. - Hualing Steel has repurchased 56,023,339 shares as of January 31, 2026, accounting for 0.8109% of the total share capital, with a total transaction amount of 278,597,423.90 yuan [78]. - Anyang Iron and Steel expects a loss of about 460 million yuan in 2025, with a year - on - year reduction of about 85.94% in the loss amount. The net profit after deducting non - recurring gains and losses is expected to be about - 748 million yuan, with a year - on - year reduction of about 77.44% in the loss amount [78]. 4. This Week's Important Industry News - The new - home transactions in 10 major cities increased by 26.8% week - on - week, indicating a warming of real estate demand and having a marginal boost to the demand for construction steel [79]. - Indonesia has suspended the spot coal export due to the government's production cut plan, which may affect China's coal supply and be negative for steel prices [79]. - As of February 2, 23 listed steel companies have released their 2025 performance forecasts, with 12 in profit and 11 in loss [79]. - In January 2026, the sales volume of excavators in China was 18,708 units, a year - on - year increase of 49.5%, with domestic sales increasing by 61.4% and exports increasing by 40.5% [79].

证券研究报告 | 行业周报 gszqdatemark 2026 02 07 年 月 日 钢铁 惊涛之后 行情回顾（2.2-2.6）： 铁水产量增加，库存增幅扩大。本周全国高炉产能利用率回升，国内 247 家钢厂高炉产能利用率为 85.7%，环比+0.3pct，同比-0.1pct；五大品种 钢材周产量为 819.9 万吨，环比-0.4%，同比+1.4%；本周长流程产量增 加，日均铁水产量增 0.7 万吨至 228.6 万吨，钢材产量小幅下降，螺纹 钢产量降幅明显；库存方面，本周五大品种钢材周社会库存为 940.4 万吨， 环比+5.6%，同比-18.0%，钢厂库存为 397.3 万吨，环比+2.5%，同比- 24.1%；钢材总库存增幅扩大，周环比增加 4.6%，较上周增幅扩大 2.9pct，社会库存增幅大于钢厂库存；本周由产量与总库存数据汇总后的 五大品种钢材周表观消费 760.7 万吨，环比-5.1%，同比+22.3%，其中螺 增持（维持） 行业走势 -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 2025-02 2025-06 2025-10 2026-02 钢铁 沪深300 作者 分析师 笃慧 执业证书编 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several key companies in the steel industry, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and others [2][3]. Core Insights - The iron ore market is experiencing downward price trends due to high overseas shipments and increasing port inventories, which have surpassed 170 million tons. This has led to a structural easing of inventory issues as steel mills complete their restocking [6][28]. - Short-term expectations for real estate policy relaxation may improve raw material cost pressures, potentially leading to a recovery in steel mill profits. Long-term, the industry is expected to shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvements, benefiting leading enterprises [6][28]. Summary by Sections Domestic Steel Market - As of February 6, 2026, steel prices have decreased, with HRB400 rebar priced at 3,210 CNY/ton, down 30 CNY/ton from the previous week. Other products like high-line and hot-rolled steel also saw price declines [12][13]. International Steel Market - In the U.S., hot-rolled steel prices increased to 1,066 USD/ton, while in Europe, prices fluctuated with hot-rolled steel at 782 USD/ton, reflecting a mixed market response [23][25]. Raw Materials and Shipping Market - Domestic iron ore prices are stable with slight declines, while scrap steel prices have risen to 2,090 CNY/ton. The coal market is influenced by production quota adjustments in Indonesia, affecting prices [28][29]. Production and Inventory - As of February 6, 2026, total steel production decreased to 8.2 million tons, with an increase in total inventory to 939.28 million tons, indicating a rise in stock levels despite production cuts [6][12]. Profitability Analysis - The report indicates a decline in steel margins, with average gross profits for rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel decreasing by 27 CNY/ton, 19 CNY/ton, and 21 CNY/ton respectively [6][28]. Key Company Valuations and Stock Performance - The report provides earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for various companies, with Hualing Steel projected to have an EPS of 0.50 CNY in 2025, and a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 12x, indicating a favorable investment outlook [2][3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the steel industry, recommending several key companies [2][3]. Core Insights - The iron ore market is experiencing downward price trends due to high overseas shipments and increasing port inventories, which have surpassed 170 million tons. This has led to a structural easing of inventory issues as steel mills complete their restocking [6][28]. - Short-term expectations for real estate policy relaxation may improve raw material cost pressures, potentially leading to a recovery in steel mill profits. Long-term, the industry is expected to shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvements, benefiting leading enterprises [6][28]. Summary by Sections 1. Domestic Steel Market - As of February 6, 2026, the price of 20mm HRB400 rebar in Shanghai is 3,210 CNY/ton, down 30 CNY/ton from the previous week. Other steel products also saw price declines, with hot-rolled and cold-rolled prices decreasing by 20 CNY/ton [12][13]. 2. International Steel Market - In the U.S., the hot-rolled steel price is 1,066 USD/ton, up 16 USD/ton from last week. In Europe, hot-rolled prices are at 782 USD/ton, increasing by 12 USD/ton [23][25]. 3. Raw Materials and Shipping Market - Domestic iron ore prices are stable with slight declines, while scrap steel prices have increased to 2,090 CNY/ton, up 20 CNY/ton from last week. The coal market is stable, with main coking coal prices in North China dropping to 1,320 CNY/ton [28][29]. 4. Production and Inventory - As of February 6, 2026, total steel production is 8.2 million tons, a decrease of 32,700 tons week-on-week. Total inventory has increased by 496,100 tons to 9.3928 million tons [6][12]. 5. Profitability Analysis - The report indicates a decrease in steel profits, with average gross margins for rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel declining by 27 CNY/ton, 19 CNY/ton, and 21 CNY/ton respectively compared to the previous week [6][28]. 6. Key Company Valuations and Stock Performance - Recommended companies include Hualing Steel, Baosteel, and Nanjing Steel, all rated as "Buy" with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth over the next few years [2][6].