Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the coal industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal industry is expected to see a recovery in demand, with prices anticipated to rebound due to macroeconomic improvements and policy support [4][7] - The report highlights the resilience of the coal sector amidst price fluctuations and emphasizes the potential for profit recovery in the coal-coke-steel supply chain [4][7] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Data Tracking - **Price Analysis**: As of March 21, 2025, the Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal price is 671 CNY/ton, down 10 CNY/ton (-1.47%) from the previous week, while the main coking coal price at Jingtang Port remains stable at 1380 CNY/ton [4][13] - **Supply and Demand**: The report notes a slight decrease in overall supply due to some coal mines halting production, while downstream demand is expected to increase as construction activities resume [4][36] - **Inventory Analysis**: The total inventory at major ports shows a mixed trend, with southern ports decreasing by 1.04% and northern ports increasing by 0.77% [4][43] 2. Market Performance - The coal sector has outperformed the broader market, with a decline of only 0.86% compared to a 1.60% drop in the Shanghai Composite Index [4][57] 3. Recent Events - **Company Announcements**: China Shenhua reported a revenue of 338.375 billion CNY for 2024, a decrease of 1.4% year-on-year, while China Coal Energy reported a revenue of 189.399 billion CNY, down 1.9% year-on-year [4][62][63] - **Policy Developments**: The report mentions the government's initiatives to support the coal industry, including a focus on traditional industry upgrades and demand expansion [4][7]