Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained at "Buy" with a target price of RMB 85.20 [1][4][5] Core Views - The company has demonstrated resilience amid fluctuations in the overseas MDI market, attributed to high energy costs and aging facilities affecting European competitors. The company maintains stable operations and good profitability due to its cost and scale advantages [1][2] - Recent price increases in MDI products globally, driven by supply disruptions and maintenance in major overseas plants, have led to an upward revision of the company's profit expectations for 2025. The recovery of MDI market conditions is anticipated alongside China's economic recovery and sustained overseas demand [1][2][4] - The report highlights that while the domestic MDI supply is expected to remain ample due to new capacity additions, short-term demand may stabilize due to weak real estate performance and reduced appliance demand. The sustainability of high MDI prices may be limited, but the company is well-positioned to benefit from any market recovery [3][4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The global MDI market is experiencing price increases, with major companies like Hunstman and BASF raising prices by USD 200 to EUR 350. As of December 5, 2025, the domestic pure MDI price in China reached RMB 19,500 per ton, an 11% increase since the end of September [2] - China's MDI production capacity is projected to grow by 27% to 5.55 million tons in 2025, with the company expected to add 700,000 tons of new capacity in 2026. However, the domestic MDI market faces challenges from increased supply and weak demand in the short term [3][4] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company's net profit for 2025 is estimated at RMB 12.57 billion, a 2% increase from previous estimates. For 2026 and 2027, net profits are projected to be RMB 17.79 billion and RMB 20.82 billion, respectively, reflecting growth rates of 42% and 17% [4][9] - The report assigns a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15x for 2026, leading to a target price of RMB 85.20, which corresponds to a 14x P/E for 2026 [4][9]