Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 12.137 billion CNY in the first half of 2025, a decrease of 11.7% compared to the same period last year [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 35.23% year-on-year [2] - The gross margin of the chemical fiber segment increased by 3.68 percentage points compared to last year [2] - The gross margin of the basic chemical products segment decreased by 11.08 percentage points year-on-year [2] Industry Insights - The current inventory level in the industry is approximately 50 days, while the company's inventory is around 20 days [3] - The ammonia fiber industry is experiencing a consolidation phase, with smaller capacities exiting the market due to cost pressures and environmental policies [3] - The ammonia fiber industry is moving towards oligopoly and differentiation, with increased concentration among larger manufacturers [3] Customer Relations - The company has established strong trust and cooperation with downstream customers, leading to high customer stickiness [3] - The products are widely used in various sectors, enhancing customer reliance and long-term cooperation intentions [3] Strategic Developments - The company has terminated a previous asset restructuring project but plans to continue pushing for asset injection from two companies by December 2026 [3] - A strategic partnership with Eastman has been established to produce Naia™ acetate fibers in China, although the initial investment is small and will not significantly impact performance [4] - There are currently no new capacity expansion plans for the company's three main products [4] Future Outlook - The differentiated ammonia fiber production capacity is expected to gradually come online by the end of 2026 [4] - The domestic adipic acid market is maturing, with increased competition and a focus on quality, leading to further industry consolidation [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - Last week, industrial silicon rebounded from its low level. The main reasons were the continuous fermentation of anti - involution sentiment in China, the elimination of excess production capacity in the downstream photovoltaic industry chain, and the entry into a stage of quality improvement and efficiency enhancement, which was beneficial to the industry's development prospects. Additionally, China's trade data in July was impressive, with minimal impact from tariffs. The supply side did not show significant expansion, while the demand side faced various challenges. It is expected that the component shipments in August will shrink significantly, and the industrial silicon spot market declined slightly. Technically, the futures price is expected to enter a volatile upward trend in the short term [2][6][10]. Summary by Directory Market Data - From August 1st to August 8th, the industrial silicon主力 contract rose from 8,500 yuan/ton to 8,710 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.47%. The prices of various spot products such as通氧 553,不通氧 553, 421, 3303, and有机硅 DMC decreased, while the price of多晶硅致密料 increased by 6.82%. The industrial silicon social inventory rose to 54.7 tons, an increase of 1.30% [4]. Market Analysis and Outlook - **Macro - aspect**: In July, China's exports increased by 7.2% (in US dollars). In the first seven months, China's total import and export value was 25.7 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.5%. High - tech product imports and exports increased by 8.4%, and the "new three" green and low - carbon products increased by 14.9% [7]. - **Supply - demand aspect**: As of August 8th, the weekly output of industrial silicon was 83,400 tons, a month - on - month increase of 6.2% and a year - on - year decrease of 17.9%. The overall furnace - opening rate in the three major producing areas rose slightly to 33.9%. The demand side faced challenges such as limited downstream acceptance of price increases by polysilicon enterprises, difficulty in covering costs in the silicon wafer market, high supply - side pressure in the photovoltaic cell market, and low downstream acceptance in the component market. It is expected that component shipments in August will shrink significantly [8]. - **Inventory aspect**: As of August 8th, the national social inventory of industrial silicon rose to 547,000 tons. The exchange's registered warehouse receipts continued to increase, and the inventory pressure of warehouse receipts decreased due to the continuous decline in domestic production [9]. Industry News - On August 1st, 2025, the US Department of Commerce launched a second anti - dumping and counter - subsidy sunset review investigation on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products imported from China and a second anti - dumping sunset review investigation on products imported from Taiwan, China. The China Photovoltaic Industry Association called on relevant units to provide opinions on the "Price Law Amendment Draft (Exposure Draft)". Guosheng Securities believes that in the context of anti - involution, the price of polysilicon is expected to return above the industry cost price, and attention should be paid to the price repair opportunities in the downstream industrial chain [11][12]. Related Charts - The report provides multiple charts showing data such as industrial silicon production, exports, social inventory, and prices of related products over different time periods [14][17][19].

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the A-share market is 20.2 times, positioned at the historical 82nd percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.4 times, at the historical 59th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 34.8 times, at the historical 20th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index is 146.2 times, at the historical 100th percentile [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Building Materials, Electric Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense and Military Industry, Aviation and Airports, Light Industry Manufacturing, Chemical Pharmaceuticals, and IT Services [2][6] - The Passenger Vehicle industry has a PB valuation above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - The Shipping and Port industry has both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - Photovoltaics: The price of polysilicon futures increased by 15.2% to 50,000 yuan, while the price of silicon wafers rose by 10.5% [2] - Battery materials: The prices of cobalt and nickel increased by 2.3% and 2.6%, respectively, while lithium prices saw increases of 7.1% for lithium hexafluorophosphate and 9.0% for lithium carbonate [2] Financial Sector - Insurance: The cumulative year-on-year growth of various insurance premiums was 5.3% for the first half of 2025, with an expected further reduction in the preset interest rate for life insurance products [3] Real Estate Chain - Steel: The spot price of rebar rose by 5.4%, and the futures price increased by 6.6% [3] - Cement: The national cement price index fell by 1.5% due to weak demand [3] Consumer Sector - Pork: The average price of live pigs decreased by 0.8%, while the wholesale price of pork increased by 1.0% [3] - Alcohol: The wholesale price index for liquor remained stable, with a slight decrease in the price of Moutai [3] Midstream Manufacturing - Excavators: Sales of excavators increased by 13.3% year-on-year in June 2025, with domestic sales up by 6.2% and exports up by 19.3% [3] Technology TMT - Optical Communication Modules: Exports decreased by 11.2% year-on-year, with a significant drop in export prices [3] Cyclical Industries - Precious Metals: COMEX gold and silver prices fell by 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively [3] - Coal: The price of thermal coal rose by 1.7%, while coking coal prices increased by 9.5% [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Short - term: Strong due to the concentrated release of macro - policies; Medium - term: Neutral [3] 2. Core Viewpoints - Yesterday, the closing price of the EG main contract was 4485 yuan/ton (+49 yuan/ton, +1.10% compared to the previous trading day), and the spot price in the East China market was 4529 yuan/ton (+32 yuan/ton, +0.71% compared to the previous trading day). The East China spot basis was 58 yuan/ton (-4 yuan/ton month - on - month) [1] - The news of the upcoming stable growth work plan for ten key industries such as steel, non - ferrous metals, and petrochemicals boosted the market, but the proportion of obsolete EG production capacity over 20 years old is only 6.6%, and most are in a shutdown or low - load operation state, with a relatively limited impact. The cost of coal has increased due to the production inspection notice [1] - Ethylene - made EG production profit was - 44 dollars/ton (+1 dollar/ton month - on - month), and coal - made syngas - made EG production profit was 97 yuan/ton (+4 yuan/ton month - on - month) [1] - According to CCF data, MEG inventory at the main ports in East China was 53.3 tons (-2.0 tons month - on - month); according to Longzhong data, it was 47.5 tons (-1.9 tons month - on - month). The planned arrival at the main ports in East China this week is 15.7 tons, with concentrated arrivals, and the visible inventory is expected to moderately rebound at the beginning of next week [2] - In terms of supply, the domestic synthetic gas - made load has returned to a high level, with more unplanned load reductions in non - coal aspects and limited room for further improvement. Overseas supply recovery is not as expected. In terms of demand, terminal inventory is high in the off - season, and the demand expectation is weak, but the actual decline space may be limited. The supply - demand structure in July is still good, but the pressure of foreign vessel arrivals will increase moderately in late July [2] 3. Summaries by Directory 3.1 Price and Basis - The closing price of the EG main contract was 4485 yuan/ton (+49 yuan/ton, +1.10% compared to the previous trading day), and the spot price in the East China market was 4529 yuan/ton (+32 yuan/ton, +0.71% compared to the previous trading day). The East China spot basis was 58 yuan/ton (-4 yuan/ton month - on - month) [1] 3.2 Production Profit and Operating Rate - Ethylene - made EG production profit was - 44 dollars/ton (+1 dollar/ton month - on - month), and coal - made syngas - made EG production profit was 97 yuan/ton (+4 yuan/ton month - on - month) [1] - The domestic synthetic gas - made load has returned to a high level, with more unplanned load reductions in non - coal aspects and limited room for further improvement [2] 3.3 International Spread - No specific data or analysis provided in the given text 3.4 Downstream Sales, Production, and Operating Rate - In the off - season, terminal inventory is high, and the demand expectation is weak. Attention should be paid to the actual implementation of filament maintenance, and the actual decline space may be limited [2] 3.5 Inventory Data - According to CCF data, MEG inventory at the main ports in East China was 53.3 tons (-2.0 tons month - on - month); according to Longzhong data, it was 47.5 tons (-1.9 tons month - on - month). The planned arrival at the main ports in East China this week is 15.7 tons, with concentrated arrivals, and the visible inventory is expected to moderately rebound at the beginning of next week [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Copper - Copper pricing has returned to macro trading. The market is optimistic about the potential for supply - side clearance, which has boosted copper prices. However, demand has weakened with the price rebound, and there is a short - term situation of weak supply and demand. Domestic macro - policies and low inventories support copper prices. The main reference price range is 78,500 - 81,000 yuan/ton [1][3]. Aluminum - For alumina, short - term prices are expected to be strong above 3,100 yuan/ton, but there are risks such as policy changes in Guinea and potential squeezes. Mid - term, it is advisable to short at high prices. For aluminum, short - term prices are under pressure at high levels, with the main contract price reference range of 20,200 - 21,000 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to inventory reduction inflection points and demand changes [4]. Aluminum Alloy - The aluminum alloy market is expected to be weak and volatile, with the main contract reference range of 19,600 - 20,400 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to changes in upstream scrap aluminum supply and imports [6]. Zinc - Zinc prices are expected to fluctuate in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 22,000 - 23,500 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to changes in macro - sentiment [9]. Nickel - In the short term, the nickel market is expected to be range - bound, with the main contract reference range of 118,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to changes in macro - expectations [11]. Tin - Supply - side restoration is expected as tin mines in Myanmar resume production. However, due to positive market sentiment, short positions should be avoided for now. After the sentiment stabilizes, short at high prices [14]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel market is expected to be volatile in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 12,600 - 13,200 yuan/ton. Attention should be paid to policy directions and steel - mill production reduction rhythms [17]. Lithium Carbonate - In the short term, the lithium carbonate market is characterized by emotional differentiation, and trading on price volatility can be considered. The main contract price range is 68,000 - 72,000 yuan/ton. Mid - term, a hedging strategy at high prices is recommended. Attention should be paid to macro - expectations and upstream actions [20]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price increased by 0.04% to 79,790 yuan/ton. The premium of SMM 1 electrolytic copper decreased by 60 yuan/ton to 180 yuan/ton [1]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, electrolytic copper production decreased by 0.34 million tons (-0.30%) to 1.1349 million tons, and imports increased by 47,400 tons (18.74%) to 300,500 tons. The opening rate of electrolytic copper rod production increased by 7.22 percentage points to 74.22% [1]. Aluminum - **Price and Spread**: SMM A00 aluminum price decreased by 0.43% to 20,850 yuan/ton. The premium of SMM A00 aluminum decreased by 30 yuan/ton to 40 yuan/ton [4]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, alumina production decreased by 14,000 tons (-0.19%) to 7.2581 million tons, and electrolytic aluminum production decreased by 120,000 tons (-3.22%) to 3.609 million tons [4]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spread**: The price of SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 remained unchanged at 20,250 yuan/ton. The 2511 - 2512 spread increased by 50 yuan/ton to 95 yuan/ton [6]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots increased by 9,000 tons (1.49%) to 615,000 tons, and the production of primary aluminum alloy ingots decreased by 6,000 tons (-2.30%) to 255,000 tons [6]. Zinc - **Price and Spread**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price increased by 0.18% to 22,820 yuan/ton. The premium decreased by 5 yuan/ton to - 20 yuan/ton [9]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, refined zinc production increased by 35,700 tons (6.50%) to 585,100 tons, and imports increased by 9,300 tons (34.97%) to 36,100 tons [9]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price increased by 0.40% to 124,050 yuan/ton. The premium of 1 Jinchuan nickel remained unchanged at 2,000 yuan/ton [11]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, China's refined nickel production decreased by 3,550 tons (-10.04%) to 31,800 tons, and imports increased by 10,325 tons (116.90%) to 19,157 tons [11]. Tin - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin price increased by 0.98% to 268,900 yuan/ton. The premium of SMM 1 tin remained unchanged at 700 yuan/ton [14]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, tin ore imports decreased by 1,538 tons (-11.44%) to 11,911 tons, and SMM refined tin production decreased by 1,030 tons (-6.94%) to 13,810 tons [14]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Basis**: The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) decreased by 0.39% to 12,900 yuan/ton. The spot - futures spread decreased by 20 yuan/ton to 170 yuan/ton [17]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, the production of 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel in China decreased by 68,300 tons (-3.83%) to 1.7133 million tons, and imports decreased by 16,000 tons (-12.48%) to 109,500 tons [17]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Spread**: The average price of SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate increased by 1.95% to 70,450 yuan/ton. The 2508 - 2509 spread decreased by 60 yuan/ton to - 80 yuan/ton [20]. - **Fundamental Data**: In June, lithium carbonate production increased by 6,010 tons (8.34%) to 78,090 tons, and demand decreased by 145 tons (-0.15%) to 93,815 tons [20].

Core Viewpoint - The price of PVC in China has increased compared to the previous week, indicating potential changes in supply and demand dynamics in the market [1] Group 1 - The price of PVC in China has shown a week-on-week increase, suggesting a shift in market conditions [1] - There is a possibility that outdated production capacity may face elimination, which could impact future supply [1] - Market expectations are focused on how supply and demand will evolve in the near future [1]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - Unilateral: Neutral - Inter - period: None - Inter - variety: None [3] 2. Core View - The price of EG rebounded due to macro - sentiment boost. The closing price of the EG main contract was 4410 yuan/ton (+34 yuan/ton, +0.78% compared to the previous trading day), and the spot price in the East China market was 4467 yuan/ton (+38 yuan/ton, +0.86% compared to the previous trading day). The news of the upcoming stable - growth work plan for ten key industries such as steel, non - ferrous metals, and petrochemicals boosted the market, but the proportion of EG's backward production capacity over 20 years old is only 6.6%, and most are in a shutdown or low - load operation state, so the increase is relatively limited [1]. - The production profit of ethylene - based EG was - 53 US dollars/ton (unchanged from the previous period), and that of coal - based syngas - to - EG was 47 yuan/ton (- 13 yuan/ton compared to the previous period) [1]. - According to CCF data, the MEG inventory in the main ports of East China was 53.3 tons (- 2.0 tons compared to the previous period); according to Longzhong data, it was 49.4 tons (+1.3 tons compared to the previous period). The actual arrival at the main ports last week was 5.2 tons, with a slight reduction in port inventory. The planned arrival at the East China main ports this week is 15.7 tons, and the visible inventory is expected to moderately increase early next week [2]. - In terms of the overall fundamental supply - demand logic, on the supply side, the domestic syngas - to - ethylene glycol load has returned to a high level, and there are more unplanned load reductions in non - coal sectors, with limited room for further improvement. Overseas supply recovery is not as expected. On the demand side, the terminal inventory is high in the off - season, and the stocking willingness is low, with a weak demand expectation. The actual decline space may be limited. The supply - demand structure in July is still benign, but the arrival pressure of foreign ships will moderately increase in late July [2]. 3. Summary by Directory Price and Basis - The closing price of the EG main contract was 4410 yuan/ton (+34 yuan/ton, +0.78% compared to the previous trading day), and the spot price in the East China market was 4467 yuan/ton (+38 yuan/ton, +0.86% compared to the previous trading day). The East China spot basis (based on the 2509 contract) was 62 yuan/ton (+3 yuan/ton compared to the previous period) [1]. Production Profit and Operating Rate - The production profit of ethylene - based EG was - 53 US dollars/ton (unchanged from the previous period), and that of coal - based syngas - to - EG was 47 yuan/ton (- 13 yuan/ton compared to the previous period) [1]. International Spread - The international spread of ethylene glycol (US FOB - China CFR) is presented in the report, but no specific data is given [19]. Downstream Sales, Production, and Operating Rate - The report mentions downstream indicators such as filament sales, staple fiber sales, polyester load, direct - spun filament load, polyester staple fiber load, and polyester bottle chip load, but no specific data is provided [20][22][24]. Inventory Data - According to CCF data, the MEG inventory in the main ports of East China was 53.3 tons (- 2.0 tons compared to the previous period); according to Longzhong data, it was 49.4 tons (+1.3 tons compared to the previous period). The actual arrival at the main ports last week was 5.2 tons, with a slight reduction in port inventory. The planned arrival at the East China main ports this week is 15.7 tons, and the visible inventory is expected to moderately increase early next week [2].

Summary of PTA Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) industry is experiencing significant price fluctuations, with PX (Paraxylene) prices rebounding by 42.5% in mid-May 2025, indicating structural changes in supply and demand due to tight upstream supply [1][3] - No new capacity for PX and PTA is expected in the first half of 2025, while downstream polyester capacity is projected to increase by approximately 1 million tons [1][5] Key Points and Arguments - **Price Recovery**: From late April to mid-May, crude oil prices increased by 3.6%, PTA prices rose by 9.5%, and PX prices surged by 42.5%. The PTA basis has rapidly recovered to levels not seen in the past two years [3][4] - **Processing Fees**: PTA processing fees reached 388 RMB/ton, while PX processing fees increased from 184 RMB/ton to 276 RMB/ton, reflecting a significant demand-supply imbalance [4][10] - **Inventory Trends**: The inventory cycle from January to April 2025 showed a reduction of 200,000 tons, contrasting with a buildup of 750,000 tons in the same period last year. The current warehouse receipt volume is only 350,000 tons, indicating rapid liquidity contraction [6][21] - **Impact of Trade Tariffs**: U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods have led to uncertainty in export orders, causing a decline in operating rates in the terminal manufacturing and dyeing industries [7][8] - **Market Dynamics**: Despite a pessimistic market sentiment, polyester factories increased their inventory due to significantly lower raw material prices, leading to an adjustment in production loads in May [9][13] Additional Important Insights - **Future Capacity Expansion**: The PTA industry is expected to see a significant increase in production capacity in 2025, with a total of 8.7 million tons projected to come online, compared to 7.5 million tons in 2024 [30][32] - **Old Capacity Elimination**: From 2019 to 2024, approximately 14.58 million tons of outdated capacity have been eliminated, which has impacted overall industry capacity and operational rates [27][30] - **Market Sentiment**: The current market sentiment is cautious, with expectations that the rapid price increases may slow down as polyester production cuts are anticipated [22][24] - **Long-term Outlook**: The PTA industry may see a turning point in 2026, with new PX supply entering the market and the potential for improved market conditions [33][34] Conclusion The PTA industry is navigating a complex landscape characterized by price volatility, inventory management challenges, and the impacts of trade policies. The upcoming capacity expansions and the elimination of outdated production facilities are expected to shape the market dynamics in the near future.