Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [4][15]. Core Insights - The weekly average price of liquid gas has slightly decreased, while the weekly average price of liquid argon continues to show a significant year-on-year increase. Rare gases are experiencing low-level fluctuations [2][4]. - Notable events include Guanggang Gas winning a supply contract for TCL's 8.6 generation OLED printing and Hangyang successfully winning contracts for four sets of 100,000 cubic meter air separation units for the National Energy Yulin Circular Economy Coal Comprehensive Utilization Project [2][4]. Price Trends - As of January 22, 2026, the weekly price situation for gases is as follows: 1. Liquid Oxygen: Average price of 333 RMB/ton, down 0.3% month-on-month, down 3.8% year-on-year 2. Liquid Nitrogen: Average price of 362 RMB/ton, up 0.2% month-on-month, down 1.6% year-on-year 3. Liquid Argon: Average price of 1,148 RMB/ton, down 2.63% month-on-month, up 131.22% year-on-year 4. Rare Gases: - High-purity helium (cylinder): Average price of 84.71 RMB/cubic meter, down 2.06% month-on-month, down 13.24% year-on-year - High-purity helium (40L cylinder): Average price of 607.14 RMB/cylinder, down 0.15% month-on-month, down 7.86% year-on-year - Xenon: Average price of 20,785.71 RMB/cubic meter, down 1.02% month-on-month, down 28.33% year-on-year - Krypton: Average price of 190 RMB/cubic meter, unchanged month-on-month, down 39.68% year-on-year - Neon: Average price of 110 RMB/cubic meter, unchanged month-on-month, down 12% year-on-year [4][6][7]. Company Recommendations - Recommended stocks include Hangyang Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi鼓动力, with related stocks being Zhengfan Technology, Fostar, and Zhongtai Co., Ltd. [4][5].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the industrial gas industry [1]. Core Insights - The average price of liquid argon continues to show a year-on-year increase, while rare gases are experiencing low-level fluctuations in weekly prices. Notable events include the opening of Qidong Jinhong and Nanda Optoelectronics' plan to increase its stake in its Ulanqab subsidiary to enhance its electronic specialty gas business [2][4]. Summary by Sections Price Trends - Liquid argon has an average price of 1191 RMB/ton, reflecting a 1.43% decrease week-on-week but a significant 113.84% increase year-on-year. Other gases show varied trends: - Liquid oxygen: 335 RMB/ton, down 3.18% week-on-week, down 8.7% year-on-year - Liquid nitrogen: 363 RMB/ton, down 1% week-on-week, down 5% year-on-year - Rare gases such as high-purity helium and xenon also show declines in price [4][5]. Production Capacity - The average operating load rate for China's industrial gas sector is reported at 66.73%, which is a decrease of 1.88 percentage points week-on-week [6]. Key Events - The opening ceremony of Qidong Jinhong took place on January 10, 2026, aimed at providing high-quality gas products and solutions for key industries in the region. Additionally, Nanda Optoelectronics plans to invest 77.6 million RMB to acquire an additional 16.17% stake in its Ulanqab subsidiary, increasing its ownership to 91.05% [4][5]. Recommended Stocks - The report recommends stocks such as Hangyang Co., Ltd. and Shaangu Power, with related stocks including Zhengfan Technology, Fostar, and Zhongtai Co., Ltd. [4].