Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, China Coal Energy (601898.SH), with a target price of 14.33 CNY per share based on absolute and relative valuation methods [1][4][18]. Core Views - The report anticipates that the company's net profit attributable to shareholders will be 16.15 billion, 17.97 billion, and 18.57 billion CNY for the years 2025-2027, with corresponding EPS of 1.22, 1.36, and 1.40 CNY, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of -16.41%, 11.26%, and 3.31% [1][17]. - The market perceives an oversupply in the coal industry, leading to potential price declines; however, the report argues that a balanced supply-demand scenario will maintain spot prices between 750-850 CNY/ton [2][13][54]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - China Coal Energy is a leading state-owned enterprise in the coal sector, focusing on integrated operations and clean coal utilization [22]. - The company has substantial coal reserves of 26.52 billion tons and a recoverable reserve of 13.821 billion tons, with a mining life expectancy of nearly 100 years [56]. Financial Data - The company reported a revenue of 189.4 billion CNY in 2024, a slight decrease of 1.9% from the previous year, with a net profit of 19.32 billion CNY, down 1.1% [7][27]. - The average dividend payout ratio since its listing is 30.65%, with a projected payout ratio of 32.87% for 2024 [14][17]. Industry Analysis - The report highlights a stable coal price environment, with expectations for prices to remain between 750-850 CNY/ton due to balanced supply and demand [2][54]. - The coal production capacity is nearing its limits, with expected production stabilizing around 38.5-39 billion tons from 2025 to 2027 [54]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The projected revenues for 2025-2027 are 182.29 billion, 186.23 billion, and 187.70 billion CNY, with a year-on-year growth of -3.75%, 2.16%, and 0.79% respectively [17]. - The report employs a Dividend Discount Model (DDM) for valuation, suggesting a reasonable stock price of 13.68 CNY based on dividend expectations [18].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining sector is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The current phase is seen as the beginning of a new upward cycle in the coal economy, with a resonance between fundamentals and policies, making it an opportune time to accumulate coal sector investments [4][13] - The report highlights that the coal price is expected to exhibit slight fluctuations as it seeks a bottom, with a stable price expectation around 800 RMB/ton for market prices and approximately 700 RMB/ton for long-term contracts [4][13] - The coal sector is characterized by high performance, cash flow, dividends, and a favorable valuation outlook, suggesting significant investment opportunities [4][14] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Price Tracking - As of March 14, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 683 RMB/ton, a decrease of 3 RMB/ton week-on-week [3][33] - The international thermal coal price at Newcastle is 73.0 USD/ton, down 1.0 USD/ton week-on-week [3][33] - The report notes a slight decline in coal prices, indicating a potential bottoming out [4][13] 2. Supply and Demand Tracking - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 96.3%, an increase of 1.5 percentage points week-on-week [4][13] - The daily coal consumption in inland provinces has decreased by 12.40 thousand tons/day (-3.41%), while coastal provinces have seen an increase of 1.70 thousand tons/day (+0.89%) [4][13] - The report emphasizes that the supply-demand balance is currently stable, with a long-term supply gap expected to persist [4][14] 3. Coal Inventory Situation - As of March 13, coal inventory in coastal provinces has increased by 45.20 thousand tons week-on-week, while inland provinces have seen a rise of 29.30 thousand tons [4][13] - The report indicates that coal inventories are relatively high, which may impact short-term price movements [4][13] 4. Key Companies to Watch - The report suggests focusing on stable and high-performing companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and China Coal Energy [5][14] - It also highlights companies with significant upside potential due to previous underperformance, including Yancoal Australia and Tianma Intelligent Control [5][14] 5. Market Performance - The coal sector has outperformed the broader market, with a weekly increase of 4.97%, compared to a 1.59% rise in the CSI 300 index [18][20] - The report notes that the thermal coal segment has risen by 4.91%, indicating strong market interest [20]