Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Insights - The coal mining industry is experiencing a mixed supply and demand scenario, with production and imports declining, while coal prices are on the rise due to seasonal demand and supply constraints [14][21] - The report highlights the resilience of major coal companies, emphasizing their strong cash flow and profitability, which positions them well for future growth despite market fluctuations [14] Supply Side Summary - Coal production in November 2025 was 430 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.5%, but the decline was less severe than in October [20][21] - Coal imports fell by 19.87% year-on-year in November, with a total of 44.05 million tons imported, reflecting supply chain disruptions and high base effects from the previous year [9][28] - Overall coal supply in November showed a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, but the rate of decline narrowed compared to October [28] Demand Side Summary - The demand for coal is being negatively impacted by a 4.2% year-on-year decline in thermal power generation in November, contrasting with a 7.3% increase in October [10][29] - Chemical and metallurgical sectors are showing positive contributions to coal consumption, with chemical industry coal usage increasing by 8.22% year-on-year [12][41] Inventory Summary - Power plants are replenishing their coal inventories, with significant increases noted in November, while upstream coal inventories remain low [13][14] - The inventory levels for coking coal are also rising but are still considered low overall [13] Price Summary - The average price of thermal coal at northern ports rose to 822 RMB per ton in November, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 10% [13] - The report anticipates that coal prices may stabilize due to seasonal demand and supply adjustments, despite the ongoing fluctuations [14] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on robust coal companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and others, which are expected to perform well in the current market environment [15][14] - It highlights the investment value of coal stocks due to their high dividends and cash flow characteristics, recommending a strategic approach to investing in the sector [14]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal sector has shown a rise, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 6.49 percentage points, with a weekly increase of 4.27% as of October 17, 2025 [2] - The report highlights that the onset of winter and heating demand is expected to boost coal consumption, with a potential increase in coal prices to 800 RMB/ton [6][25] - The report suggests that supply and demand are expected to gradually balance in the fourth quarter, leading to a steady rise in coal prices [6][25] Summary by Sections Market Performance - As of October 17, 2025, the coal sector outperformed the CSI 300 index, with 28 stocks rising and only 7 falling [2] - The highest weekly increase was seen in Dayou Energy, which rose by 53.13% [2] Supply Data - The average daily coal sales from monitored enterprises were 7.05 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 7.7% but a year-on-year decrease of 5.7% [2] - The average daily coal production was 6.91 million tons, up 2.5% week-on-week but down 6.1% year-on-year [2] - Total coal inventory (including port storage) was 24.36 million tons, down 3.9% week-on-week and 11.3% year-on-year [2] Price Trends - The price of thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 680 RMB/ton, a week-on-week increase of 0.44% [3] - The price of coking coal at Jingtang Port was 1690 RMB/ton, up 1.8% week-on-week [4] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on flexible thermal coal companies and coking coal companies undergoing turnaround [6][25] - Key companies to watch include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and Yanzhou Coal Mining Company for thermal coal, and Huabei Mining and Shanxi Coking Coal for coking coal [6][25]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Views - The continuous rise in coking coal futures since June, with the main contract increasing from 709.0 CNY/ton to 924.5 CNY/ton, is attributed to several factors including mining accidents, geopolitical issues in Mongolia, and strong domestic demand for coking coal despite the steel off-season [1][78] - The report anticipates a short-term strong price trend for coking coal due to limited supply recovery and sustained high iron production in July, alongside supportive macroeconomic sentiments [1][78] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Market Overview - The coal mining sector has shown mixed performance over the past year, with a 1.8% decline over the last month, a 1.3% increase over three months, and a 15.5% decrease over twelve months [2] - Recent data indicates that coal prices at ports have increased, with a weekly rise of 9 CNY/ton [4][14] 2. Coking Coal Insights - Coking coal supply has seen limited recovery, with production capacity utilization rising by 0.25 percentage points, but overall supply remains tight due to ongoing geopolitical issues and seasonal factors [39] - The average customs clearance volume at the Ganqimaodu port increased to 764 trucks, but is expected to tighten again due to the Naadam Festival [39][44] 3. Thermal Coal Dynamics - Thermal coal prices have been rising, with the Qinhuangdao port price reaching 632 CNY/ton, up 9 CNY/ton week-on-week [15] - The demand for thermal coal is bolstered by record-high electricity consumption in southern China, driven by high temperatures [14][22] 4. Key Companies and Investment Recommendations - The report highlights several key companies for investment, including China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal, recommending a "Buy" rating for most of them based on their strong cash flow and asset quality [9][8] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the performance of these companies in relation to coal price fluctuations and production recovery [8][9]