Investment Rating - The investment rating for the building materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has emphasized deepening reforms in the construction industry, focusing on industrialization, digitalization, and greening as development paths. This aims to transition the construction industry from a traditional extensive model to a refined and intelligent one, with key measures including the promotion of prefabricated buildings and the application of construction robots. The ultimate goal is to achieve high-quality development and enhance the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of "Chinese construction" [1] - The report highlights the long-term investment value of the building materials sector, particularly in green building materials and intelligent construction, which are expected to open new growth spaces due to the profound changes driven by the "three transformations" [1] - Recommended stocks in the consumer building materials sector include: Sankeshu (channel penetration, retail expansion), Dongfang Yuhong (waterproof leader, optimized operational structure), Weixing New Materials (high-quality operations, high retail business proportion), and Jianlang Hardware. Beneficiary stocks include: Beixin Building Materials (gypsum board leader, diversified expansion in coatings and waterproof sectors) [1] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The building materials index increased by 2.66% from October 6 to October 10, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.18 percentage points. Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index rose by 14.91%, while the building materials index increased by 14.73%, indicating a slight underperformance of 0.18 percentage points. In the past year, the CSI 300 index rose by 16.55%, and the building materials index increased by 21.26%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 4.71 percentage points [2][11] Cement Sector - As of October 10, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement nationwide was 287.21 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.26% month-on-month. The price trends varied by region, with increases in Northeast (+0.60%) and Central China (+1.32%), while declines were noted in North China (-1.09%) and East China (-1.57%) [22][25] - The clinker inventory ratio was stable at 67.40% [23] - The report tracks the valuation of listed companies in the cement sector, indicating a need for monitoring [72] Glass Sector - The average spot price of float glass as of October 10, 2025, was 1301.65 yuan/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.72%. However, the futures price decreased by 2.86% [76][77] - National float glass inventory increased by 696 million weight boxes, a rise of 13.71% [78][79] Fiberglass Sector - The market price for non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn ranged from 3400 to 4000 yuan/ton, with variations depending on the manufacturer [4] Consumer Building Materials - As of October 10, 2025, the price of crude oil was 65.05 USD/barrel, down 3.59% week-on-week. The price of asphalt remained stable at 4570 yuan/ton, while acrylic acid and titanium dioxide prices showed slight declines [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the construction materials industry is undergoing a transformation focused on "digital transformation + green breakthroughs," driven by new policies aimed at promoting high-quality development and addressing structural supply-demand issues [2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a work plan for the construction materials industry (2025-2026), emphasizing the promotion of green building materials and advanced inorganic non-metallic materials while prohibiting the addition of new cement and flat glass production capacity [2][3] - The current state of the construction materials industry is characterized by low profitability due to the impact of the real estate sector, with a shift in focus from quantity to quality expected to improve long-term profitability [2][4] Group 2 - For the glass industry, there is a need to accelerate innovation and transition towards green building materials and advanced materials, which may reduce unnecessary competition [3] - The new plan encourages the elimination of inefficient supply in the glass industry and the gradual exit of enterprises with low environmental performance, while promoting the upgrade of float glass production lines to larger, higher-quality capacities [3][4] - The glass industry is expected to experience a recovery in prices due to seasonal demand, but the long-term outlook will depend on the successful implementation of quality and environmental standards [4][8] Group 3 - The soda ash industry is facing high supply, high inventory, and weak demand, with future demand growth primarily concentrated in the photovoltaic glass and lithium carbonate sectors [5][6][7] - The glass industry's demand is mainly linked to the completion of real estate projects, with expectations of a decline in completion volumes in 2025, which may not be offset by the growth in green building glass demand [7][8] - In the fourth quarter, the glass market is expected to experience a balance in supply and demand, while the soda ash industry will face pressure from new capacity additions, leading to continued inventory increases and price weakness [8]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [7][56] Core Insights - The "Building Materials Industry Stabilization Work Plan (2025-2026)" was jointly released by six departments, aiming for green building materials revenue to exceed 300 billion yuan by 2026, prohibiting new cement and glass production capacity, and promoting the application of green building materials through government procurement [2][10] - The real estate market is expected to stabilize due to various supportive policies, including interest rate cuts and tax reductions, which are anticipated to enhance home buying willingness and ability [2][5] - The construction materials sector is likely to benefit from supply-side reforms and a potential turning point in the production capacity cycle, with expectations of improved demand in the real estate market [2][5] Summary by Sections Investment Highlights - The report emphasizes the importance of government policies in stabilizing the real estate market, including the promotion of "good materials supporting good houses" and local housing support policies [2][10] - The report notes that from January to August, 21,700 old residential communities were newly started or renovated, accounting for 87% of the annual plan [2][10] - The report highlights that the PPI has been in negative growth for 33 consecutive months, indicating a need for supply-side reforms, which could benefit the building materials sector [2][10] Recent High-Frequency Data - As of September 26, 2025, the average market price of bulk P.O 42.5 cement was 348.3 yuan/ton, showing a month-on-month increase of 1.0% but a year-on-year decrease of 8.0% [3][11] - The average ex-factory price of glass (5.00mm) was 1,235.7 yuan/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 5.7% and a year-on-year increase of 8.3% [3][16] Sector Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.21%, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell by 0.08%. The building materials index decreased by 2.11% [4][47] - Among sub-sectors, glass manufacturing saw a slight increase of 0.42%, while cement manufacturing experienced a decline of 2.77% [4][47] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main lines for investment: high-quality companies benefiting from stock renovation, undervalued stocks with long-term alpha attributes, and leading cyclical building materials companies showing signs of bottoming out [5][50]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the non-metallic building materials sector and an "Overweight" rating for the construction and engineering sector [5]. Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments issued the "Building Materials Industry Steady Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)", focusing on quality and efficiency while prohibiting new capacity [2][3]. - The new plan emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts on both supply and demand sides, aiming to enhance profitability levels effectively [3]. - The plan sets a specific target for 2026, aiming for green building material revenue to exceed 300 billion yuan [2]. Summary by Sections Policy Background - The new plan is introduced against a backdrop of weak market demand and prominent structural issues in the building materials industry, contrasting with the previous plan which was released during the early recovery phase post-pandemic [2]. Overall Requirements - The current plan focuses on quality and efficiency, integrating technological and industrial innovation, and emphasizes strict control over new capacity while promoting traditional material upgrades and advanced inorganic non-metallic materials [2][3]. Main Goals - Unlike the previous plan, which set specific growth targets for industrial added value, the current plan does not set total industry targets but emphasizes improving profitability and achieving specific revenue goals for green materials [2]. Key Measures - The new plan prioritizes strengthening industry management and promoting the survival of the fittest, with a focus on strict capacity control in cement and glass production [2][3]. - It outlines specific development directions for advanced materials, including advanced glass, artificial crystals, and high-performance fibers, while promoting pilot platform construction and application verification [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies in the new materials sector such as China Jushi, Guoen Co., Puyang Huicheng, Keda Manufacturing, Hongrun Construction, and Jiemai Technology, as well as companies in the infrastructure and real estate chain like China State Construction, Oriental Yuhong, and Anhui Conch Cement [4].

Investment Rating - The report rates the real estate industry as "Outperform" [1] Core Viewpoints - The new housing transaction volume has shown a mixed trend, with new housing sales area increasing month-on-month but declining year-on-year, while second-hand housing transactions have improved slightly [3][6] - The Shanghai "Good House" standard has been implemented, which is expected to enhance the quality of new housing products and improve living experiences for buyers [3] - The overall market remains under pressure due to declining prices, rising inventory, and weak consumer confidence, despite some signs of recovery in transaction volumes [7] Summary by Sections 1. Key City New Housing Market, Second-hand Housing Market, and Inventory Tracking - In the week of September 20-26, new housing transaction volume in 40 cities was 21,000 units, a month-on-month increase of 11.6% but a year-on-year decrease of 9.0% [16][18] - The new housing sales area was 2.299 million square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 23.0% and a year-on-year decrease of 7.7% [25][17] - The inventory of new housing in 12 cities was 11,434 million square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 0.7% and a year-on-year decrease of 12.7% [41][47] 2. Land Market Tracking - The total land transaction area across 100 cities was 1,761.6 million square meters, with a month-on-month increase of 57.2% and a year-on-year increase of 41.8% [61][67] - The total land transaction price was 44.71 billion yuan, with a month-on-month increase of 210.7% and a year-on-year increase of 43.5% [63][67] - The average land price was 2,538.2 yuan per square meter, with a month-on-month increase of 97.6% and a year-on-year increase of 1.2% [62][67] 3. Policy Overview - The report highlights the implementation of new policies aimed at improving housing quality and stabilizing the real estate market, particularly in major cities like Shanghai [3][4] 4. Company Performance Review - The report suggests focusing on companies with stable fundamentals and high market share in core cities, as well as those that have shown significant breakthroughs in sales and land acquisition since 2024 [7]

Core Insights - The newly released "Construction Industry Steady Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)" emphasizes digitalization, greening, and high standards, while weakening the focus on investment compared to the previous plan [3][4][6]. Group 1: Policy Changes - The new plan is issued by six departments, excluding the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Commerce, while including the Ministry of Water Resources and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs [3][4]. - The section on "expanding effective investment and promoting industry transformation" has been moved to the third part of the plan, indicating a shift in focus [3][4]. Group 2: Supply-Side Optimization - The plan prioritizes the elimination of outdated production capacity, particularly in cement and glass, and aims to control capacity transfers to key pollution areas [4]. - It proposes to enhance effective supply capabilities by developing advanced inorganic non-metallic materials and supporting local pilot projects for key materials [4]. Group 3: Demand-Side Expansion - The plan introduces new green consumption demands and emphasizes the integration of high-end materials, including promoting diamond composite sheets in oil extraction and advanced ceramics in high-end medical equipment [5]. - It marks a significant shift towards the application of new materials, indicating a transition from traditional real estate demand to high-quality development [5]. Group 4: International Cooperation - The plan focuses on enhancing overseas engineering contracting services and promoting the export of construction materials, technology, and standards [6]. - It aims to leverage China's technological advantages in construction equipment to support the development of countries along the "Belt and Road" initiative [6]. Group 5: Investment Outlook - The plan aligns with China's new economic development direction, addressing traditional overcapacity while emphasizing the need for intelligent and green industry practices [6][7]. - Companies in the construction materials sector should focus on the elimination of outdated capacity and the growth potential from new materials and high-tech applications [7].

Key Points - Marco Polo has filed a prospectus to issue new shares and list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, attracting significant market attention as a well-known building materials company [1][10] - The new share issuance is seen as an important financing channel and a strategic development milestone for the company [1] Group 1: Key Information from the Prospectus - Marco Polo plans to raise funds primarily for capacity expansion, product structure optimization, and working capital supplementation [3] - The exact scale of the issuance has not been finalized, but it is expected to be a highlight in the Shenzhen market if successfully executed [4] Group 2: Industry Background - The building materials industry is closely linked to macroeconomic conditions and the real estate market, exhibiting significant cyclicality [5] - Recent strict regulations in the domestic real estate market have slowed industry growth, posing challenges for traditional building materials companies [5] - However, new market opportunities are emerging, and Marco Polo could leverage capital market resources for transformation and upgrade, potentially gaining a competitive edge [5] Group 3: Use of Raised Funds and Strategic Direction - The funds raised will focus on several key areas, indicating a shift from traditional building materials to a "green + intelligent + branding" approach [6] - Specific initiatives include expanding production capacity with smart production lines, increasing R&D in green building materials, optimizing channel layouts, and enhancing liquidity for daily operations [8] Group 4: Impact on Market and Investors - The listing will provide Marco Polo with a broader financing platform, helping to lower capital costs and optimize capital structure while enhancing brand credibility [8] - If successful in the capital market, Marco Polo could set a precedent for the domestic building materials industry, potentially increasing industry concentration [8] - Investors are particularly focused on the sustainability of the company's profit model, industry cyclicality risks, and the reasonableness of new share pricing [8] Group 5: Future Outlook - Marco Polo has a strong foundation in the tile and building materials sector, and if it can capitalize on the listing opportunity for product innovation and channel upgrades, its growth potential remains promising [9] - Accelerating efforts in green building materials, smart manufacturing, and international market expansion could further enhance market share and profitability [9]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - China announces new climate targets, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions by 7% - 10% from the peak by 2035, increase non - fossil energy consumption to over 30%, and achieve other goals [2] - Six departments jointly issue a work plan for the building materials industry, targeting green building materials revenue to exceed 300 billion yuan in 2026 [2] - The US and the EU finalize a tariff agreement, with a 15% tariff on EU cars and parts from August 1st and some EU products on the tariff exemption list from September 1st [2] - Zhengshang Institute and Shangqi Institute adjust trading margin standards and price limit ranges for multiple futures contracts from September 29th [3] 3. Summaries by Related Catalogs Hot News - China's new climate targets include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing non - fossil energy use, and more by 2035 [2] - The building materials industry work plan aims to boost green building materials revenue and control traditional capacity [2] - The US - EU tariff agreement involves tariffs and exemptions on various products [2] - Futures exchanges adjust trading margins and price limits for multiple contracts [3] Key Focus - Focus on commodities such as urea, Shanghai copper, polysilicon, crude oil, and PP [4] Night - session Performance - Different commodity futures sectors show various night - session performance, with precious metals up 33.25%, non - metallic building materials up 2.66%, etc. [4] Plate Holdings - The chart shows the changes in commodity futures plate holdings in the past five days [5] Major Asset Performance - Different asset classes have different daily, monthly, and annual returns. For example, the Shanghai Composite Index has a daily increase of 0.83%, an annual increase of 14.97%, etc. [7] Main Commodity Trends - The report presents the trends of major commodities through various charts, including the BDI index, WTI crude oil, London spot gold, etc. [9]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the issuance of the "Building Materials Industry Stabilization and Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)" by six departments, aimed at promoting stable operation and structural optimization in the building materials industry, with a focus on technological innovation and green building materials [1] - The company, Oriental Yuhong, is responding to new industry opportunities through a dual strategy of channel transformation and overseas expansion [1] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, Oriental Yuhong achieved operating revenue of 13.57 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 560 million yuan, with a significant quarter-on-quarter improvement in the second quarter, where net profit reached 370 million yuan, a 93.4% increase [3] - The company has successfully transformed from a direct sales model focused on large real estate clients to a channel model primarily based on retail and engineering channels, with these channels contributing 11.406 billion yuan, accounting for 84.1% of total revenue, an increase of 4.3 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The company’s period expense ratio improved to 17.06%, a decrease of 1.54 percentage points year-on-year, indicating effective cost control, while net cash inflow from operating activities improved by 932 million yuan compared to the same period last year [3] Group 3 - Oriental Yuhong is accelerating its internationalization strategy, with overseas business revenue growing by 42.16% year-on-year to 576 million yuan in the first half of 2025 [4] - The company has established a global integrated service system covering research, production, supply, sales, and service, with ongoing developments in production bases in Houston, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Canada [4] - Recent progress includes the successful trial production of the Malaysian production and logistics base and the commencement of construction for the Canadian and Middle Eastern production bases [4] Group 4 - The company is also expanding its overseas market presence through acquisitions, such as the purchase of Hong Kong Wanchang Wujin, Kangbao Company, and Chile's Construmart S.A., which helps in quickly acquiring local channel resources [6] - The green building materials industry is expected to receive significant policy support, with a target of exceeding 300 billion yuan in revenue by 2026, providing growth opportunities for Oriental Yuhong's green building products [6] - The policy encourages digital transformation in the building materials industry, aligning with Oriental Yuhong's ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency through digital initiatives [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - On September 24, the iron ore futures main 2601 contract oscillated, rose in the afternoon and then fell back, closing at 803.5 yuan/ton with a 0.00% increase. Considering the steel mill's resumption rhythm and restocking demand before the National Day holiday, it is expected that the iron ore price may fluctuate strongly in the near future [7][11] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review and Future Outlook - **Market Review**: On September 24, the iron ore futures main 2601 contract oscillated, rose in the afternoon and then fell back, closing at 803.5 yuan/ton with a 0.00% increase. The spot market showed that on September 24, the main iron ore outer - market quotes were flat compared to the previous trading day, and the prices of main - grade iron ore at Qingdao Port were mostly flat compared to the previous day. Technically, the daily KDJ indicator of the iron ore 2601 contract continued to decline, and the daily MACD indicator formed a death cross [7][9] - **Future Outlook**: Recently, the shipments from Australia and Brazil decreased, while the arrivals increased. The total shipments from Australia and Brazil in the past four weeks increased by 3.56% compared to the previous four weeks. Considering the shipping time, the future arrivals are expected to further recover, showing a pattern of being low first and then high. On the demand side, last week, the molten iron output, blast furnace start - up rate, and blast furnace capacity utilization rate rebounded again, with obvious demand recovery after the September 3rd restrictions. However, the continuous decline in the profitability of downstream steel enterprises will limit the growth space of demand. In terms of inventory, as the National Day holiday in October approaches, steel mills have started the restocking process, which will support the iron ore demand before the holiday [10][11] 3.2 Industry News - **Anti - Dumping News**: On September 23, South Korea decided to impose temporary anti - dumping duties on carbon steel and alloy steel hot - rolled coils from China and Japan. From September 19, India decided to impose a 5 - year anti - dumping duty on cold - rolled non - oriented electrical steel from China [12] - **Policy News**: Six ministries including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the "Work Plan for Stable Growth of the Building Materials Industry (2025 - 2026)", aiming to make the building materials industry recover and improve profitability from 2025 - 2026, and increase the scale of green building materials and advanced inorganic non - metallic materials industries. The green building materials' operating income is expected to exceed 30 billion yuan in 2026. Five key tasks are deployed, including strengthening industry management, enhancing industrial technological innovation, expanding effective investment, expanding consumer demand, and deepening opening - up and cooperation [12][13] 3.3 Data Overview - The report provides multiple data charts, including the prices of main iron ore varieties at Qingdao Port, the price differences between high - grade, low - grade ores and PB powder at Qingdao Port, the basis between iron ore spot and January contract at Qingdao Port, the shipments from Brazil and Australia, the arrivals at 45 ports, the capacity utilization rate of domestic mines, the trading volume at main ports, the inventory available days of steel mills' iron ore, the inventory of imported sintered powder ore, the inventory and dispatch volume of port iron ore, the cost of molten iron in sample steel mills, the start - up rate and capacity utilization rate of blast furnaces and electric furnaces, the daily average molten iron output nationwide, the apparent consumption of five major steel products, the weekly output of five major steel products, and the inventory of five major steel products in steel mills [15][20][24]