Investment Rating - The report rates the express delivery industry as "Overweight" indicating a positive outlook for the sector [3][4]. Core Insights - The National Postal Administration held a meeting on July 29, 2025, to discuss the promotion of high-quality development in the express delivery industry and to address issues related to "involution" competition [4]. - In the first half of 2025, the express delivery business volume grew by 19.3% year-on-year, but the industry average price fell more than expected, leading to a decline in stock prices for major companies [4]. - The report anticipates a potential price stabilization and recovery in the express delivery sector due to favorable policies, which could lead to significant valuation recovery for companies in the industry [4]. Summary by Sections Price Elasticity of Profits - The report provides scenarios for profit elasticity based on potential price increases in August 2025, with different assumptions for price hikes in various regions [4]. - Under a neutral scenario, if prices increase by 0.2 yuan in key areas, net profits for major companies are projected to be: Zhongtong 10.3 billion, Yuantong 4.5 billion, Yunda 2.0 billion, and Shentong 1.9 billion, reflecting year-on-year growth of 1.4%, 12.6%, 5.2%, and 86.9% respectively [4]. - In an optimistic scenario, with a nationwide price increase, net profits could rise to: Zhongtong 11.4 billion, Yuantong 5.4 billion, Yunda 2.7 billion, and Shentong 2.7 billion, with growth rates of 12.0%, 34.4%, 43.4%, and 157.5% respectively [4]. Company Valuation - The report includes a valuation table for key companies in the express delivery sector, with projected net profits and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 [7]. - For example, Zhongtong Express is projected to have a net profit of 95.4 billion yuan in 2025 with a PE ratio of 12, while Yuantong Express is expected to have a net profit of 20.05 billion yuan with a PE of 11 [7].