Core Viewpoint - The photovoltaic (PV) industry is facing severe challenges due to low-price competition, which is eroding profit margins and threatening long-term sustainability. The Chinese government is taking steps to regulate the industry and shift focus from quantity to quality in order to maintain competitiveness in the global market [1][2][3]. Group 1: Industry Challenges - The current low-price competition is squeezing profit margins, forcing companies to cut R&D investments, which threatens innovation and long-term survival [2]. - The "bad money drives out good" effect is evident, where high-quality producers are losing market share to low-cost competitors, leading to a slowdown in technological upgrades and instability in the supply chain [2]. - The industry is experiencing a misallocation of social capital due to homogeneous competition, exacerbating the overall challenges faced by the sector [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Measures - Six government departments have convened to address the chaotic competition in the PV industry, emphasizing the need for a regulatory framework that includes a "red-green light" system to guide investments based on energy efficiency and environmental standards [3]. - The aim is to create a fair market environment by curbing unfair competition practices, allowing companies to compete based on technology, efficiency, and brand management [3]. - Industry self-regulation is deemed crucial for the maturity of the PV sector, with industry associations playing a key role in maintaining market order and promoting compliance among companies [3]. Group 3: Future Opportunities - Companies must transform internal competition into external growth by focusing on technological innovation, which can redefine cost structures and provide opportunities to escape the price war [4]. - Expanding into new application scenarios can create new demand and reduce system costs, allowing for better pricing strategies [4]. - Upgrading the role of Chinese PV companies from merely selling components to offering comprehensive solutions and services can enhance value chains and profitability [4]. - Building a resilient ecosystem through collaboration among industry players can provide a sustainable competitive advantage [4]. Group 4: Historical Perspective - Historical trends indicate that every reshuffle in the PV industry presents opportunities, and embracing value co-creation while moving away from zero-sum competition is essential for China to maintain its leadership in the global market [5].

Core Viewpoint - The recent meeting held by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments aims to further regulate the competitive order of the photovoltaic industry, with a call for self-discipline within the industry to maintain fair competition and a healthy market environment [1][3]. Summary by Relevant Sections - **Industry Self-Discipline Initiative**: The initiative emphasizes three main aspects: 1. Strengthening industry chain regulation to promote capacity clearance through market-oriented and legal methods, which is fundamental [3]. 2. Firmly prohibiting sales below cost to avoid vicious competition, including dumping practices [5]. 3. Enhancing quality supervision and industry self-discipline to standardize market behavior and improve product quality, thereby fostering healthy industry development in the future [5].

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Core Viewpoint - The report from Huachuang Securities indicates that the price support from silicon materials is expected to gradually transmit through the industry chain, leading to a recovery in profitability. Additionally, the ongoing anti-involution efforts may result in supply-side policies that optimize the competitive landscape of the photovoltaic industry [1][2]. Silicon Material and Industry Chain - Silicon material prices have increased due to self-discipline within the polysilicon industry and market transactions, with mainstream prices for rod silicon rising to 55 RMB/kg and granular silicon to 49 RMB/kg. The ongoing production limits and sales restrictions are expected to support price transmission and profitability recovery in the industry chain [2]. - The recent bidding prices from China Resources and China Huadian have significantly increased, which may enhance industry confidence if domestic component price increases are realized [2]. Energy Storage Sector - The recent rise in energy storage cell prices indicates strong demand, with mainstream manufacturers seeing price increases of 0.003-0.01 RMB per watt-hour. The production of energy storage cells has reached historical highs since July, with leading manufacturers operating at full capacity [3]. - The global energy storage market is primarily driven by China, Europe, and the United States, with a shift from policy-driven to value-driven demand in the domestic market. The potential for future market growth is significant, especially in Europe and the U.S. [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies benefiting from rising silicon material prices and tight supply, including Tongwei Co., Daqo New Energy, and Xiexin Technology [4]. - It also recommends attention to companies involved in N-type technology iterations, such as Longi Green Energy and JinkoSolar, as profitability recovery in the battery and component sectors is anticipated [4]. - For the inverter and energy storage sectors, companies like Sungrow Power Supply and Hiber Technologies are highlighted due to strong overseas demand [4].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration for Market Regulation have issued an action plan for the electronic information manufacturing industry for 2025-2026, focusing on high-quality development in sectors like photovoltaics while addressing low-price competition [1] Group 1: Industry Development - The plan aims to eliminate "involution" competition and promote high-quality growth in the photovoltaic sector [1] - It emphasizes the need for legal governance of low-price competition in photovoltaic products [1] - Local governments are encouraged to orderly layout the photovoltaic and lithium battery industries and assess production capacity [1] Group 2: Quality Management and Standards - Implementation of quality management for photovoltaic modules and lithium battery products is a key focus [1] - The plan includes the development of a safety recommendation directory for energy storage battery products based on mandatory national standards [1] - Strengthening industry self-regulation through associations and chambers of commerce is supported [1] Group 3: Monitoring and Risk Management - The action plan calls for enhanced monitoring, early warning, and risk alert mechanisms in key industries [1] - There is an emphasis on orderly adjustment of industrial scale to mitigate risks [1]

Group 1: Report Investment Ratings - Industrial silicon: Unilateral - Neutral, no specific ratings for other strategies [2] - Polysilicon: Unilateral - Short - term range operation, no specific ratings for other strategies [5] Group 2: Core Views - Industrial silicon: With stable spot prices, significant supply increase, polysilicon self - disciplined production cuts in September on the consumer side, inventory may start to increase, and the industrial silicon market may experience weak and volatile operations influenced by overall commodity sentiment [2] - Polysilicon: Spot quotes have been raised, downstream product prices have also increased. After self - disciplined production cuts in September, there is a certain reduction in supply, and the supply - demand fundamentals have improved to some extent. The market is greatly affected by anti - involution policies, with large price fluctuations. In the medium - to - long - term, it is suitable to buy on dips [5] Group 3: Market Analysis of Industrial Silicon - Futures: On September 3, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price fluctuated. The main contract 2511 opened at 8520 yuan/ton and closed at 8490 yuan/ton, a change of (-25) yuan/ton or (-0.29)% from the previous settlement. The position of the main contract 2511 was 279742 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts was 50348 lots, a change of 319 lots from the previous day [1] - Supply: Industrial silicon spot prices remained stable. In August 2025, industrial silicon production was 386,000 tons, a 14% month - on - month increase and a 19% year - on - year decrease. From January to August 2025, cumulative production decreased by 20% year - on - year [1] - Consumption: The quoted price of silicone DMC was 10500 - 10800 (-50) yuan/ton. Downstream procurement was cautious due to poor terminal demand, and monomer plants still adopted a strategy of offering discounts to secure orders [1] Group 4: Market Analysis of Polysilicon - Futures: On September 3, 2025, the main polysilicon futures contract 2511 showed a strong and volatile trend, opening at 52000 yuan/ton and closing at 52160 yuan/ton, a 0.34% change from the previous trading day. The position of the main contract was 149210 lots, and the trading volume was 362759 lots [3] - Spot: Polysilicon spot prices remained stable. N - type material was priced at 49.00 - 54.00 (0.00) yuan/kg, and n - type granular silicon was priced at 48.00 - 49.00 (0.00) yuan/kg [3] - Inventory and Production: Polysilicon factory inventory decreased, while silicon wafer inventory increased. The latest polysilicon inventory was 213,000 tons, a - 14.29% month - on - month change; silicon wafer inventory was 18.05GW, a 3.68% month - on - month change. Weekly polysilicon production was 31,000 tons, a 6.53% week - on - week change; silicon wafer production was 13.31GW, an 8.30% week - on - week change [3] - Industry Forecast: In September, the expected polysilicon production in China is less than 130,000 tons, mainly due to expected production cuts in Inner Mongolia and Qinghai. Some second - and third - tier production lines have resumed production, offsetting part of the reduction [4] - Downstream Products: Silicon wafers, battery cells, and component prices remained stable [4]

Industry Investment Rating - Unilateral: Neutral for polysilicon; short-term range operation for polysilicon in the strategy [5][7] - Inter-temporal: None [5][7][8] - Inter-commodity: None [5][7][8] - Spot-futures: None [5][7][8] - Options: None [5][7][8] Core Viewpoints - For industrial silicon, the short-term supply and demand have marginally improved, but there are issues of overcapacity and high inventory pressure, and the supply side is still expected to increase. The industrial silicon futures market fluctuates with the overall commodity sentiment [2] - For polysilicon, the downstream production scheduling of the photovoltaic industry increased slightly in September. Self-discipline production cuts by polysilicon producers led to a slight reduction in supply, and the oversupply situation improved. The market is greatly affected by anti-involution policies, and the policy is still being promoted, causing large market fluctuations. In the medium to long term, it is suitable to build long positions on dips [7] Market Analysis Industrial Silicon - On September 2, 2025, the industrial silicon futures price was strong. The main contract 2511 opened at 8,480 yuan/ton and closed at 8,470 yuan/ton, up 1.13% (95 yuan/ton) from the previous settlement. The position of the main contract 2511 was 281,480 lots, and the number of warehouse receipts was 50,029 lots, down 371 lots from the previous day [1] - The spot price of industrial silicon was stable. The price of East China oxygenated 553 silicon was 9,000 - 9,200 yuan/ton, 421 silicon was 9,300 - 9,500 yuan/ton, Xinjiang oxygenated 553 silicon was 8,400 - 8,600 yuan/ton, and 99 silicon was 8,400 - 8,600 yuan/ton. The silicon prices in Kunming, Huangpu Port, Northwest, Tianjin, Xinjiang, Sichuan, and Shanghai regions increased slightly, and the price of 97 silicon also rose slightly [1] - The consumption of industrial silicon is expected to remain stable. The price of silicone DMC was 10,500 - 10,900 yuan/ton. Silicone enterprises face increased cost pressure, and the peak-season restocking of end consumers is average [1] Polysilicon - On September 2, 2025, the main polysilicon futures contract 2511 oscillated strongly, opening at 52,360 yuan/ton and closing at 51,875 yuan/ton, up 3.97% from the previous trading day. The position of the main contract was 145,855 lots (150,409 lots the previous day), and the trading volume was 530,778 lots [4] - The spot price of polysilicon was stable. The price of N-type material was 49.00 - 54.00 yuan/kg, and N-type granular silicon was 48.00 - 49.00 yuan/kg. The inventory of polysilicon producers and silicon wafers decreased. The latest polysilicon inventory was 21.30 (a month-on-month decrease of 14.29%), and the silicon wafer inventory was 18.05GW (a month-on-month increase of 3.68%). The weekly polysilicon production was 31,000 tons (a month-on-month increase of 6.53%), and the silicon wafer production was 13.31GW (a month-on-month increase of 8.30%) [4] - In September, most domestic silicon wafer enterprises increased their production scheduling plans, and the overall output showed an upward trend compared to August [4] - In September, the global battery production scheduling was about 60GW (a month-on-month increase of 2.3% compared to 59GW in August), and the domestic production scheduling was about 59GW (a month-on-month increase of 2.3% compared to 58GW in August) [6] - The mainstream transaction prices of components remained stable. The mainstream transaction price of PERC182mm was 0.67 - 0.74 yuan/W, PERC210mm was 0.69 - 0.73 yuan/W, N-type 182mm was 0.67 - 0.69 yuan/W, and N-type 210mm was 0.67 - 0.69 yuan/W [6] Strategy Industrial Silicon - The spot price fluctuates slightly. The short-term supply and demand have marginally improved, but due to overcapacity and high inventory pressure, and the supply side is still expected to increase. The industrial silicon futures market fluctuates with the overall commodity sentiment [2] Polysilicon - In September, the downstream production scheduling of the photovoltaic industry increased slightly. Self-discipline production cuts by polysilicon producers led to a slight reduction in supply, and the oversupply situation improved. The market is greatly affected by anti-involution policies, and the policy is still being promoted, causing large market fluctuations. Participants need to pay attention to risk management, continuously follow up on policy implementation and the downward transmission of spot prices. In the medium to long term, it is suitable to build long positions on dips [7]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights ongoing challenges in the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) industry, including persistent losses among companies, volatile lithium resource prices, low overall capacity utilization, and frequent low-level redundant construction, which threaten both the sustainability of the industry and its international competitiveness [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Challenges - Many companies in the LFP sector are experiencing continuous losses, exacerbated by significant fluctuations in lithium resource prices [2][3]. - The overall capacity utilization rate in the industry remains low, with a concerning trend of repeated low-level construction [1][2]. - These issues not only harm individual companies but also pose serious challenges to the sustainable development of the entire supply chain [1][2]. Group 2: Self-Regulation Initiative - The China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association has released a draft proposal aimed at maintaining a healthy and orderly development of the LFP materials industry [2]. - The initiative calls for strict adherence to national laws and regulations to combat unfair competition, including the prohibition of selling below cost and the abuse of market dominance [2][3]. - A proposal to establish a "cost price index for LFP products" is included, which would be compiled by a qualified third-party organization to provide objective pricing references for companies [2][3]. Group 3: Supply Chain Collaboration - The initiative encourages upstream and downstream companies to strengthen strategic cooperation by signing long-term agreements and referencing futures market prices to build a resilient supply chain ecosystem [3]. Group 4: Capacity Management and Industry Standards - Companies are advised to implement dynamic management of capacity utilization, with a recommendation to pause new capacity plans if utilization falls below 70% [5]. - The industry is urged to collectively halt new expansions if overall capacity utilization drops below 60%, focusing instead on technological upgrades and management optimization [5]. - The establishment of high industry entry standards is proposed, based on existing regulations, to ensure that LFP material companies meet specific technical, energy consumption, and environmental protection criteria [5]. Group 5: Innovation and Quality Focus - The initiative signals a shift from extensive scale expansion to a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation within the LFP industry [6]. - If effectively implemented, the initiative could stabilize market order and alleviate pressure on companies in the short term, while promoting industry consolidation and upgrading in the long term [6]. Group 6: Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on companies within the LFP supply chain that possess technological leadership and strong cost advantages, such as Hunan Youneng and Defang Nano [7].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company significantly reduced its losses in the first half of 2025, with a core market strategy further strengthened [1] - The company achieved a total operating revenue of 11.761 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of -154 million yuan, a year-on-year reduction in losses of 80.9% [1] - The company’s Q2 single-quarter revenue was 7.858 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, with a net profit of 719 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 153.3% [1] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company’s cement and clinker sales volume in the first half was 37.38 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 2%, with a significant narrowing of the decline compared to 2024 [1] - The average price per ton and gross profit per ton were 246 yuan and 51 yuan, respectively, with increases of 4 yuan and 26 yuan year-on-year, mainly due to strengthened industry supply discipline and optimized peak-shifting effects [1] - The gross profit margin for Q2 was 26.4%, an increase of 5.8 percentage points year-on-year, reflecting good price maintenance in core markets [1] Cost Control and Cash Flow - The company maintained good cost control, with a net cash flow from operating activities of 1.287 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 55% [1] - The company’s asset-liability ratio was 50.96% as of the end of Q2, with a slight increase of 0.70 percentage points year-on-year [1] Strategic Layout - The company has optimized its strategic layout, further consolidating its strength in the Northeast market through acquisitions [1] - The company completed the acquisition of Liaoning Hengwei Cement and its affiliates, enhancing its influence in the Northeast market [1] - The company’s long-term strategy includes cost reduction and efficiency enhancement, market integration, and overseas capacity layout [1] Earnings Forecast - The company’s net profit forecast for 2025-2026 has been adjusted to 270 million yuan and 590 million yuan, respectively, with a new forecast for 2027 set at 880 million yuan [1]