公司点评 | 华菱钢铁 Q3 业绩表现平稳，顺应钢铁行业发展趋势 华菱钢铁（000932.SH）2025Q3 点评 事件：公司公告 2025 年三季报，前三季度实现营收 945.98 亿元，同比下降 14.96%；归母净利润为 25.10 亿元，同比增长 41.72%；扣非后归母净利润 为 22.93 亿元，同比增长 53.64%。 Q3 业绩表现平稳，原材料价格上涨侵蚀利润。根据公司三季报内容，Q3 单 季度实现营收 318.04 亿元，同比下降 10.59%；归母净利润为 7.62 亿元， 同比增长 73.22%；扣非后归母净利润为 7.72 亿元，同比增长 134.06%。盈 利能力方面，Q3 单季度毛利率为 9.81%，同比提升 2.96 个百分点；净利率 为 3.31%，同比提升 1.14 个百分点；ROE 为 1.38%，同比提升 0.55 个百 分点。根据公司公告的投资者关系活动记录表内容： 1）公司层面，Q3 生产经营保持稳定，产销量环比二季度波动不大。Q3 单 季度利润总额环比二季度下降 30.06%，主要是 Q3 铁矿石、炼焦煤等原燃 料材料价格再次抬头，而下游需求和钢材价格未有明显起色， ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Positive" [5] Core Viewpoints - The new "Steel Industry Capacity Replacement Implementation Measures" is tightening capacity replacement policies, which is expected to promote supply-side reduction and stabilize the industry's fundamentals [8] - The combination of administrative measures and industry self-discipline is likely to lead to a supply-side transformation in the near future, with a year-on-year decrease of 2.64% in crude steel production as of September 2025 [8] - The ongoing reduction in supply is expected to stabilize mid-term profitability and enhance dividend capacity for companies in the steel sector, indicating a shift towards high-quality and high-return development [8] Summary by Sections Steel Sector Investment Suggestions - Recommended stocks include: - Nanjing Steel (600282, Buy) for its continuous product structure optimization and stable profitability - CITIC Special Steel (000708, Buy) for its stable profitability and high dividends - Shandong Steel (600022, Buy) for its significant profit improvement driven by cost reduction and operational synergy - Other stocks mentioned: Hualing Steel (000932, Not Rated), Sansteel Minguang (002110, Not Rated) [3] Policy Changes and Industry Dynamics - The revised capacity replacement policy requires a replacement ratio of no less than 1.5:1 for all steel and iron production capacities, which is stricter than previous regulations [8] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has introduced multiple measures to promote supply-side reduction, including precise control of production capacity and output [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the building materials sector [7]. Core Insights - The traditional building materials sector is expected to see sustained price improvements due to strong short-term cement peak-shifting collaboration, with long-term supply policies likely to support profit margins. High dividends highlight the long-term investment value, particularly in regional cement leaders [4][12]. - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on leading companies in the renovation materials sector, as they continue to innovate through channel expansion and product diversification, which may accelerate market share growth amid industry consolidation [4][12]. - There is a notable investment opportunity in electronic fabrics, particularly for leading companies with strong expansion momentum and first-mover advantages, driven by high demand from AI computing needs [4][12]. Summary by Sections 1. Building Materials 2025H1 Performance Summary 1.1 Renovation Materials: Demand Under Pressure, Intense Competition - The renovation materials sector faced weak demand in 2025H1, with total revenue for sample companies at 69.7 billion, down 7% year-on-year, and net profit at 3.9 billion, down 19% year-on-year. The second quarter saw similar trends, with revenue of 40.7 billion, down 7%, and net profit of 2.7 billion, down 22% year-on-year [8][15][18]. 1.2 Cement: Supply-Side Reform Effects Continue to Show - In 2025Q2, most cement companies reported improved year-on-year profits despite some pressure on sales and revenue. The national average cement price was 382 yuan, up 2% year-on-year, while the price difference between cement and coal averaged 328 yuan, up 8% year-on-year [9][25][26]. 1.3 Glass Fiber: Rising Volume and Price for Roving and High-End Electronic Fabrics - The glass fiber sector experienced significant profit improvements due to rising demand for roving and high-end electronic fabrics, driven by wind power and AI computing needs. Major companies reported good revenue and profit growth in 2025Q2 [9][35]. 1.4 Glass: Pharmaceutical Glass Demand Under Pressure - The glass sector faced challenges, with pharmaceutical glass demand under pressure and overall market conditions for float glass and photovoltaic glass continuing to decline. Revenue and profit for leading companies remained under pressure [10]. 1.5 Other New Materials: Explosive Materials Market Upturn - The explosive materials sector saw rapid revenue and profit growth, while other materials like refractory materials faced increasing pressure. The overall demand for glass wool products remained weak [11]. 2. Focus on Cement Value Recovery and New Electronic Fabrics - The report suggests focusing on cement value recovery and the potential of electronic fabrics and corporate transformation opportunities, particularly in traditional building materials driven by asset consolidation [12][23].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a slight decline in revenue for H1 2025, primarily due to reduced construction income from waste disposal, but achieved a year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 3.09 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.6%, mainly impacted by reduced construction income from waste disposal [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.29 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.3% [1] - The core net profit from the waste-to-energy business was 450 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.0%, influenced by a high base and losses in the new energy segment [1] Group 2: Waste Disposal Operations - The waste disposal segment generated revenue of 2.38 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 7.0%, with construction income dropping to 270 million yuan, down 54.5% [1] - The operating revenue for waste disposal was 2.11 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.6%, with 8.02 million tons of municipal waste processed, up 3% [1] - The company operated 87 waste-to-energy projects by the end of H1 2025, with 23 projects selling steam and 35 projects coordinating sludge disposal, marking an increase from the end of 2024 [1] Group 3: Cash Flow and Dividends - The net cash inflow from operating activities was 910 million yuan, a slight decrease of 20 million yuan year-on-year, mainly due to reduced renewable energy price subsidies [2] - The company announced an interim dividend of 0.1 HKD per share, totaling 164 million yuan [2] - The asset-liability ratio stood at 40.05% at the end of H1 2025, a decrease of 0.23 percentage points year-on-year, indicating ongoing efforts to reduce leverage [2] Group 4: Industry Outlook and Investments - The company's share of profits from joint ventures was 840 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.7%, benefiting from improved competition dynamics in the cement industry [2] - Despite fluctuations in cement prices since May, the company anticipates that supply-side reforms will accelerate, supported by increased infrastructure investment in H2 2025 [2] Group 5: Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains profit forecasts of 2.48 billion yuan, 2.76 billion yuan, and 3.03 billion yuan for 2025-2027 [3] - The company has adjusted its target price upward by 16.6% to 12.12 HKD, based on a valuation of 8.8x 2025 P/E for its environmental business and 9.3x 2025 P/E for its investment in the Conch Group [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) with target prices of HKD 31.85 and RMB 32.97 [7][8] Core Views - The company reported better-than-expected performance in Q2 2025, with a revenue of RMB 222.40 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 8.24%, but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.74%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 25.57 billion, up 40.26% year-on-year and 41.26% quarter-on-quarter, attributed to effective cost control measures [1] - The company plans to distribute its first interim dividend of RMB 0.24 per share (tax included) [1] - The company is expected to benefit from increased infrastructure investment in the second half of 2025, alongside supply-side reforms such as staggered production and capacity management [1] Revenue and Profitability - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of RMB 412.92 billion, down 9.38% year-on-year, with a net profit of RMB 43.68 billion, up 31.34% year-on-year [1] - The gross profit per ton of self-produced cement and clinker increased to RMB 70, an increase of RMB 18 year-on-year, primarily due to lower coal costs and proactive cost control [2] - The company’s trading volume of cement and clinker increased by 21.03% year-on-year, generating trading revenue of RMB 5.48 billion, up 16.33% year-on-year [2] Business Segments - The aggregate and concrete business showed mixed results, with aggregate revenue declining by 3.63% to RMB 21.11 billion, while concrete revenue increased by 28.86% to RMB 15.19 billion [3] - The company’s overseas business generated revenue of RMB 28.93 billion, up 14.95% year-on-year, with a notable increase in profitability from overseas operations [3] Financial Health - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of RMB 82.87 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of RMB 14.16 billion year-on-year [4] - The company’s interest-bearing debt decreased to RMB 280.03 billion, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 20.52%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous year [4] - The net debt ratio is estimated to be -17.7%, indicating a strong balance sheet [4] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company’s net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are RMB 99.5 billion, RMB 110.5 billion, and RMB 121.3 billion, respectively, with corresponding EPS of RMB 1.88, RMB 2.08, and RMB 2.29 [5] - The target price corresponds to a P/B ratio of 0.9x for 2025, which is below the historical average, reflecting potential short-term pressures in the cement supply-demand balance [5]

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical industry is currently facing significant "involution" competition, leading to a widespread dilemma of increasing production without increasing profits, with the industry's operating revenue profit margin declining from 8.03% in 2021 to 4.85% in 2024, and remaining low in the first half of 2025 [1] Group 1: Industry Challenges - The low-quality and homogeneous competition is primarily due to excessive investment and repeated construction, resulting in product homogenization, along with local governments' blind investment promotion exacerbating overcapacity [1] - The central government has proposed comprehensive rectification requirements to address these issues, including strengthening self-discipline, promoting innovation, and eliminating non-compliant capacity based on energy efficiency and environmental standards [2] Group 2: Policy Developments - The chemical industry has seen a gradual deepening of anti-involution policies this year, with significant measures introduced such as the "National Unified Market Construction Guidelines" aimed at curbing repeated construction and market segmentation [2] - In June, a joint notice was issued by five ministries to assess old facilities in the refining and fertilizer sectors, focusing on safety, environmental protection, and energy efficiency to promote the exit of inefficient capacity [2] Group 3: Market Outlook - The industry is expected to see opportunities for supply-side reforms in areas with significant homogeneous competition, such as refining and certain pesticide varieties, as state-owned enterprises control capacity and new project approvals are restricted [3] - By August 2025, a recovery in overseas demand for certain chemical products and further domestic demand growth is anticipated, with a focus on investment in sectors with improved supply-demand dynamics and scarce resource attributes, particularly electronic resins [4] Group 4: Price Trends - As of July 2025, the China Chemical Product Price Index (CCPI) reported a decline of 5.6% from the beginning of the year, indicating a slight decrease in the prices of major chemical products [3] - International crude oil prices showed an upward trend in July, with Brent crude rising from $67.11 to $73.24 per barrel, influenced by geopolitical tensions and seasonal fuel consumption [4] Group 5: Sector-Specific Insights - The electronic resin sector is poised for growth due to increasing demand for high-frequency and high-speed copper-clad laminates, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 26% from 2024 to 2026 [5] - The phosphate fertilizer market is experiencing price increases driven by overseas agricultural recovery and supply disruptions, while the pesticide sector is expected to see price recovery due to increased demand and limited supply growth [5][6]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the chemical and steel industries, with specific recommendations for companies like Wanhua and Hualu in the chemical sector, and Hualin Steel in the steel sector [3][18][23]. Core Insights - The fiscal policy has shifted to a more aggressive stance, with special government bonds increasing from 1 trillion to 1.3 trillion and local special bonds rising from 3.9 trillion to 4.4 trillion, which is expected to stimulate economic growth [3][4]. - The chemical industry is anticipated to see a recovery in demand due to supportive policies for equipment upgrades and consumer goods replacement, particularly benefiting sectors like automotive and home appliances [3][5]. - The steel industry is transitioning from a growth stabilization focus to supply-side reforms, with a projected reduction in crude steel production of approximately 50 million tons in 2025 [18][20]. Summary by Sections Chemical Industry - Capital expenditures in the chemical sector have begun to decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 18% reported in 2024, indicating a potential end to rapid capacity expansion by the second half of 2025 [7]. - Current valuations for leading chemical companies are low, with the CSI Chemical Index's price-to-book ratio at a 20% low since 2012, suggesting potential for significant performance recovery as market conditions improve [9]. - The refrigerant market is experiencing price increases due to supply constraints, with prices for certain products reaching 45,000 yuan per ton, supported by government policies promoting demand [10]. Steel Industry - The steel sector is expected to undergo significant production cuts, with a focus on reducing crude steel output by about 50 million tons in 2025, which is crucial for improving profitability in a currently low-margin environment [19][20]. - The report highlights that the steel industry is at a low point in terms of profitability and inventory levels, suggesting a high potential for recovery as production cuts are implemented [21]. - Recommended companies in the steel sector include Hualin Steel, Maanshan Steel, and Baosteel, which are positioned to benefit from the anticipated supply-side reforms [18][23]. Logistics and Transportation - The government aims to reduce logistics costs through structural adjustments, promoting rail and water transport over road transport, which is expected to benefit companies in the logistics sector such as China Logistics and China Railway Special Cargo [24]. - The report emphasizes the importance of developing multi-modal transport systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, which will positively impact logistics companies [24]. Consumer and Tourism Sectors - The government's initiatives to boost consumer spending, particularly in tourism, are expected to benefit airlines and travel-related companies, with projected growth in passenger volumes for rail and air travel [25][26]. - Companies involved in the tourism and travel sectors, such as China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airport, are likely to see increased demand as consumer confidence improves [26].