Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to the coal industry [5][27]. Core Insights - The coal sector's fund holdings have rebounded from historical lows, confirming the cyclical bottom in Q2 2025, with a reversal in the supply-demand dynamics now evident [3][5]. - The report recommends core stocks such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and China Coal Energy, while also suggesting continued investment in Yanzhou Coal and Jinneng Holding [5][6]. Summary by Sections Fund Holdings - As of Q4 2025, the coal sector's fund holdings increased by 0.03% to 0.61%, with the top ten coal stocks' market value ratio rising from 0.49% in Q3 to 0.53% [5][9]. - The number of coal stocks in the top ten holdings decreased from 26 in Q3 2025 to 22 in Q4 2025, indicating a higher allocation to industry leaders with strong profit certainty [5][9]. Major Holdings - The top five coal stocks held by funds are China Shenhua (0.58%), Shaanxi Coal (1.70%), Yanzhou Coal (2.93%), Lu'an Environmental Energy (5.86%), and China Coal Energy (1.60%) [9][12]. - Notable increases in holdings were observed in Shanxi Coal International (5.00%), Pingmei Shenma (4.82%), and Hengyuan Coal Power (2.44%) [13]. Market Performance - The coal industry index outperformed the CSI 300 index in Q4 2025, indicating a positive market trend for coal stocks [6][18]. - The report highlights significant changes in holdings by the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, with increased stakes in Jiangxi Tungsten, Zhengzhou Coal, and Kailuan Energy [13][14]. Valuation Metrics - The report provides valuation metrics for key coal companies, with China Shenhua's estimated PE ratio for 2025 at 15.50 and for 2026 at 14.62, indicating a favorable investment outlook [21][22].