Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The coal supply is expected to significantly improve the supply-demand balance due to ongoing production checks and a reduction in coal output [5][39] - In August 2025, the national raw coal production was 39,049.7 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.2%, marking two consecutive months of negative growth [5][11] - The policy of "checking overproduction" has accelerated the contraction of supply, leading to a notable shift in production trends [5][39] - The domestic coal price has been under pressure, with northern port prices remaining at or below 650 yuan/ton, impacting the operations of coal companies in key production areas [7][41] - The coal industry is expected to enter a new phase of supply-demand rebalancing driven by policy changes, with a potential price floor at 700 yuan/ton [7][41] Summary by Sections Coal Production - In August 2025, coal production in Shanxi decreased by 6.7% year-on-year, while Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi saw slight increases of 0.3% and 1.1%, respectively [5][11] - The production checks initiated by the National Energy Administration have significantly influenced the supply contraction process [5][41] Coal Imports - In August 2025, coal imports were 42.74 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 6.7%, continuing a six-month trend of declining imports [6][19] - The cumulative coal imports from January to August 2025 were 29,994 million tons, down 12.2% year-on-year [6][19] Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include high-dividend and stable performance coal companies such as China Coal Energy, China Shenhua Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [7][41] - Attention is also suggested for companies with high dividends and elasticity, such as Yanzhou Coal Mining Company [7][41]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The report anticipates high electricity coal demand due to less rainfall and higher temperatures in summer 2025, leading to a continued reduction in coal inventory [4] - The average temperature in major coastal cities from July 1 to July 5, 2025, was 30.2°C, which is 2.7°C higher year-on-year, indicating a significant increase in electricity consumption [4][30] - The report suggests that the coal supply-demand balance has begun to rebalance, with coal prices at historical lows, and recommends focusing on companies with high long-term contract coal ratios [4] Summary by Sections Section 1: Coal Demand and Supply - The report highlights that summer 2025 is expected to see high electricity coal demand due to elevated temperatures and reduced rainfall, particularly in the Yangtze River basin [4][19] - The average temperature for the first half of 2025 was slightly higher than in 2024, with significant increases noted in central and eastern China [8][19] - The report predicts that the reduction in coal inventory will exceed expectations due to weak hydropower output from reduced rainfall [4][30] Section 2: Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading coal companies such as China Coal Energy and China Shenhua Energy, which have a high proportion of long-term contracts and flexible pricing [4] - It also suggests paying attention to Shaanxi Coal and Yanzhou Coal Mining [4] Section 3: Temperature and Rainfall Analysis - The report indicates that the first half of 2025 experienced slightly less rainfall compared to the previous year, with most regions showing normal or reduced precipitation levels [13][19] - The forecast for summer 2025 suggests a significant overlap of high-temperature and low-rainfall areas, particularly in southern China, which may exacerbate drought conditions [19][27] Section 4: Inventory Trends - The report notes that coal inventory at ports has been continuously decreasing, driven by high daily consumption at power plants during the summer peak [4][30] - The report emphasizes that the ongoing high temperatures and increased electricity demand will support the trend of coal inventory reduction [4][30]