Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [6] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a significant decline in the price of oriented silicon steel, with a year-to-date drop of 23% [3] - The financing environment for small and medium enterprises improved in October 2025, with the BCI index rising by 10.15% to 52.41 [11] - The construction and real estate sectors are facing challenges, with new construction area down 19.80% year-on-year from January to October 2025 [22] - The steel sector's profitability is expected to recover to historical average levels, supported by government policies aimed at phasing out outdated production capacity [4] Summary by Sections Liquidity - The BCI index for small and medium enterprises in October 2025 is 52.41, up 10.15% month-on-month [11] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -2.0 percentage points in October 2025, down 0.80 percentage points from the previous month [19] - The current price of London gold is $4082 per ounce, reflecting a 2.05% increase from the previous week [11] Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The cumulative year-on-year new construction area in the real estate sector from January to October 2025 is down 19.80% [22] - The price changes for key materials include rebar down 0.94% and cement price index down 0.76% [2] - The cumulative year-on-year completion area for commercial housing from January to October 2025 is down 16.90% [78] Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires is at a five-year high, with a current rate of 73.68%, up 0.01 percentage points [2] - Major commodity price changes include cold-rolled steel down 1.00%, copper up 1.11%, and aluminum up 1.44% [2] Export Chain - The PMI new export orders for China in October 2025 is 45.90%, down 1.9 percentage points [4] - The CCFI composite index for container shipping rates is 1094.03 points, up 3.39% [4] Valuation Metrics - The report notes that the PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.56, with the highest historical value being 0.82 [4] - The report suggests that the profitability of the steel sector is likely to recover, which could lead to an improvement in the PB ratio [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the utilization rate of electrolytic aluminum production has reached a historical high in September 2025, indicating strong demand in the sector [2]. - The steel PMI index dropped to 45.2% in September, marking a six-month low, which reflects challenges in the construction and real estate sectors [24][45]. - The report notes that the profitability of titanium dioxide and flat glass remains low, with significant negative margins reported [78]. Summary by Relevant Sections Liquidity Indicators - The London gold spot price reached a historical high of $4018 per ounce, reflecting increased global liquidity and risk appetite [11]. - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index was at 46.37 in August 2025, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.61% [20]. Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The national steel PMI index for September was reported at 45.2%, the lowest in six months, indicating a slowdown in construction activity [24][45]. - The average daily crude steel production for key enterprises in late September decreased by 8.88% month-on-month [45]. Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires was at a five-year low, with a significant month-on-month decline of 27.07 percentage points [2]. - The price of electrolytic aluminum was reported at 21,020 yuan per ton, with a month-on-month increase of 0.91% [10]. Subsector Performance - The report indicates that the profitability of titanium dioxide was negative at -1,082 yuan per ton, while flat glass had a negative margin of -58 yuan per ton [78]. - The operating rate for flat glass was reported at 76.01% [78]. Price Comparisons - The report notes that the price ratio of London spot gold to silver reached a 14-month low, indicating shifts in market dynamics [3]. - The price of rebar was reported at 3,260 yuan per ton, with a slight increase of 0.6% [10]. Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in September 2025 was reported at 47.80%, reflecting a slight month-on-month increase [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [6] Core Insights - In May 2025, the electrolytic aluminum capacity utilization rate reached a record high since 2012 [3] - The report highlights a positive correlation between the M1 and M2 growth rate differential and the Shanghai Composite Index [21] - The steel sector's profitability is expected to recover to historical average levels due to recent policy adjustments [5] Summary by Sections Liquidity - The M1 and M2 growth rate differential in May 2025 was -5.6 percentage points, with a month-on-month increase of 1.1 percentage points [12][21] - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for June 2025 was 49.12, up 0.07% from the previous month [21] Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - In late June, the average daily crude steel production of key enterprises decreased by 0.88% [24] - The national average capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces was 90.29%, down 0.54 percentage points [42] - The average price of rebar was 3180 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 2.91% [42] Industrial Products Chain - The PMI new orders index for June was 50.20%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points month-on-month [2] - The average price of electrolytic aluminum was 20750 CNY/ton, down 0.91% from the previous week [11] Export Chain - The PMI new export orders for China in June 2025 was 47.70%, up 0.2 percentage points [4] - The CCFI comprehensive index for container shipping rates was 1342.99 points, down 1.92% [4] Valuation Metrics - The CSI 300 index increased by 1.54%, with the best-performing sector being ordinary steel, which rose by 6.52% [4] - The PB ratio of ordinary steel and industrial metals relative to the CSI 300 PB ratio was 37.44% and 69.40%, respectively [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the steel sector's profitability is likely to recover to historical average levels following the recent revisions to the "Steel Industry Normative Conditions" [5]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the current economic indicators and trends in various sectors, including liquidity, construction, real estate, and industrial products, providing insights into potential investment opportunities and market dynamics. Group 1: Liquidity and Financing Environment - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference in April 2025 is -6.5 percentage points, a month-on-month decrease of -1.10 percentage points [3] - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index for April 2025 is 48.03, down -7.24% from the previous month [3] - There is a strong positive correlation between the M1 and M2 growth rate difference and the Shanghai Composite Index [3] Group 2: Construction and Real Estate Chain - Rebar prices have rebounded from an 8-month low, with a weekly increase of +1.59% [3] - The national steel PMI new orders index for April 2025 is 51%, an increase of +9.9 percentage points from the previous month [3] - Cement price index decreased by -1.45%, while rubber prices increased by +3.09% [3] Group 3: Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate of semi-steel tires is at a high level, recorded at 78.33%, an increase of +19.98 percentage points [4] - Major commodity prices show varied performance, with cold-rolled steel, copper, and aluminum prices increasing by +0.33%, +0.57%, and +3.48% respectively [4] Group 4: Price Trends of Specific Products - Tungsten concentrate prices have reached the highest level since 2011, while alumina and electrolytic aluminum prices have hit recent highs [5] - The price of electrolytic aluminum is 20,230 yuan/ton, with a month-on-month increase of +3.48% [5] - The price of graphite electrodes remains stable at 18,000 yuan/ton [5] Group 5: Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in April 2025 is 44.70%, a decrease of -4.3 percentage points [7] - The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) composite index is 1,104.88 points, down -0.14% from the previous week [8] - The U.S. crude steel capacity utilization rate is 77.50%, an increase of +0.70 percentage points [8] Group 6: Valuation Metrics - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index increased by +1.12%, with the shipping sector performing best at +6.87% [8] - The PB ratio of the general steel sector relative to the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets is currently at 0.53, with a historical high of 0.82 reached in August 2017 [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5]. Core Insights - The national steel PMI new orders index for April reached 51%, marking a 9.9 percentage point increase from the previous month, indicating a recovery in demand [1][42]. - The financing environment index for small and medium enterprises in April 2025 was 48.03, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 7.24%, suggesting tightening liquidity conditions [11][19]. - The report highlights that the profitability of the steel sector is expected to recover to historical average levels due to regulatory changes and improved demand dynamics [4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Liquidity - The BCI small and medium enterprises financing environment index for April 2025 is 48.03, down 7.24% month-on-month [11]. - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -5.4 percentage points in March 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 1.5 percentage points [19]. Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - The national steel PMI new orders index for April was 51%, up 9.9 percentage points from the previous month [1][42]. - The average capacity utilization rate of blast furnaces was 92% in the latest week, reflecting a 0.4 percentage point increase [42]. Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate of semi-steel tires was 72.43%, down 5.68 percentage points from the previous week [2]. - The prices of major commodities showed mixed results, with cold-rolled steel prices increasing by 0.26% [2]. Sub-sectors - The price of tungsten concentrate reached a nearly 10-month high, indicating strong demand in niche markets [2]. - The price of graphite electrodes remained stable at 18,000 yuan/ton, with a profit margin of 1,357.4 yuan/ton, reflecting an 8.25% increase [2]. Price Relationships - The price spread between hot-rolled and rebar steel is at a low level not seen in the past five months, indicating potential pricing pressures [3]. - The new export orders PMI for China in April was 44.70%, down 4.3 percentage points from the previous month, suggesting weakening export demand [3]. Valuation Metrics - The report notes that the PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the broader market is currently at 0.52, with historical highs reaching 0.82 [4]. - The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.43% in the latest week, while the steel sector showed a slight increase of 0.13% [4].

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the current trends in various sectors, including liquidity, infrastructure, real estate, industrial products, and export chains, providing insights into price movements, production rates, and market conditions. Group 1: Liquidity - The London gold spot price increased by 1.83% week-on-week [2] - The BCI small enterprise financing environment index for February 2025 is at 46.65, down 0.86% from the previous month [2] - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -6.6 percentage points in January 2025, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from the previous month [2] Group 2: Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - In late February, key enterprises' average daily crude steel production reached a new high of 2.259 million tons [3] - Weekly price changes include rebar up by 0.30% and cement price index up by 2.06%, while iron ore decreased by 3.73% [3] - National capacity utilization rates for blast furnaces, cement, asphalt, and all-steel tires increased by 0.96 percentage points, 1.00 percentage points, 0.80 percentage points, and 0.21 percentage points respectively [3] Group 3: Real Estate Completion Chain - The prices of titanium dioxide and flat glass changed by 0.34% and -1.57% respectively, with flat glass profit at -17 yuan/ton and titanium dioxide profit at -1323 yuan/ton [4] - The flat glass operating rate remained stable at 76.38% [4] Group 4: Industrial Products Chain - Major commodity price changes include cold-rolled steel down by 0.12%, copper up by 2.57%, and aluminum up by 1.21% [5] - The national semi-steel tire operating rate is at 82.78%, an increase of 0.27 percentage points [5] - The PMI new orders index for February is at 51.10%, up by 1.9 percentage points [5] Group 5: Subcategories - Iron ore spot price decreased by 3.73%, while prebaked anode prices reached a nearly 10-month high [6] - The price of graphite electrodes is 18,000 yuan/ton, unchanged, with a comprehensive profit of 441.35 yuan/ton, down by 40.71% [6] - The price of electrolytic aluminum is 20,870 yuan/ton, up by 1.21%, with estimated profit at 2,748 yuan/ton (excluding tax), down by 15.43% [6] Group 6: Price Comparison Relationships - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore is 4.20 this week [7] - The price difference between hot-rolled and rebar steel is 120 yuan/ton [7] - The price difference between Shanghai cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel is 640 yuan/ton, an increase of 20 yuan/ton [7] Group 7: Export Chain - The new export orders PMI for China in February 2025 is at 48.60%, an increase of 2.2 percentage points [9] - The CCFI comprehensive index for container shipping rates is 1211.15 points, down by 3.16% [9] - The U.S. crude steel capacity utilization rate is at 73.70%, down by 0.80 percentage points [9] Group 8: Valuation Percentiles - The CSI 300 index increased by 1.39%, with the industrial metals sector performing best at +8.43% [10] - The PB ratio of the ordinary steel sector relative to the CSI 300 is currently at 0.54, with a historical high of 0.82 reached in August 2017 [10]