Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the coal industry, suggesting an "Overweight" rating for the sector, indicating expected performance above the market average [36]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the supply of coal is tightening due to stricter safety and environmental regulations, which is expected to support price increases in the future [3][8]. - It notes that the demand for thermal coal is anticipated to rise during the winter heating season, further driving prices upward after adjustments [3][9]. - The report emphasizes the importance of long-term contracts for coal supply, as mandated by the National Development and Reform Commission, to ensure stable energy supply [8]. Summary by Sections 1. Recent Industry Policies and Dynamics - The National Development and Reform Commission has issued guidelines for signing long-term coal supply contracts, requiring power generation companies to secure at least 80% of their coal needs based on projected consumption [8]. - A new coal-to-natural gas project in Xinjiang has commenced, focusing on green development in the coal chemical sector [5]. 2. Domestic Thermal Coal Prices - As of November 21, thermal coal prices have shown stability with slight increases in certain regions, such as a rise of 5 CNY/ton in Datong [9]. - The overall thermal coal price index remains stable, with the Qinhuangdao port price holding steady at 710 CNY/ton [9]. 3. International Oil Prices - Brent crude oil prices have decreased to 62.56 USD/barrel, reflecting a drop of 2.84% [16]. - The report notes a rising ratio of international oil prices to coal prices, indicating potential implications for coal pricing dynamics [16]. 4. Inventory Levels in the Bohai Rim - Coal inventory levels in the Bohai Rim have increased, with average daily coal inflow rising by 4.49% week-on-week [19]. - The total coal inventory at the Bohai Rim ports reached 25.983 million tons, up 6.94% from the previous week [19]. 5. Domestic Coastal Freight Rates - Domestic coastal freight rates have decreased to 47.27 CNY/ton, a decline of 8.25% [27]. - In contrast, international freight rates have seen slight increases, with Indonesian coal freight rates rising by 0.4% [27]. 6. Key Company Valuation Table - The report includes a valuation table for key companies in the coal sector, highlighting metrics such as EPS and PE ratios for companies like China Shenhua and Shanxi Coal [31].

Investment Rating - The coal industry maintains a rating of "stronger than the market" [7] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that the fundamental goal is to reverse the Producer Price Index (PPI) decline, with October's PPI year-on-year decline narrowing to 2.1%. Coal prices are expected to stabilize, and the lowest coal price in 2025 may represent a policy bottom. The report anticipates further supply-side policies to be introduced [5][6] - The coal industry is viewed as being in a golden era due to energy transformation, with limited supply elasticity and increasing extraction difficulties. The report suggests that coal's status as a primary energy source is unlikely to change in the short term, and coal prices are expected to maintain a fluctuating upward trend [5][6] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Market Overview - As of November 21, 2025, the Qinhuangdao 5500K thermal coal closing price is 834 CNY/ton, unchanged week-on-week, with slight increases in prices from Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, and Shanxi [3][29] - The average daily output of 462 sample coal mines is 5.508 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 13,000 tons but a year-on-year decrease of 7.4% [3][37] - The inventory index for thermal coal is 188.8, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 2.6 [3][37] 2. Coking Coal - As of November 21, 2025, the price of coking coal at the Jing Tang Port is 1780 CNY/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 80 CNY/ton [4][66] - The average daily output of 523 sample coking coal mines is 758,000 tons, with a year-on-year decrease of 4.7% [4][66] - The coking coal inventory has increased by 20.9 million tons year-on-year, a decrease of 43.2% [4][66] 3. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report indicates that the daily consumption of the six major power plants has slightly increased to 805,000 tons, with a year-on-year decrease of 1% [37][39] - The operating rates for methanol and urea are at 88.8% and 83.9%, respectively, indicating a high level of activity compared to historical levels [3][39] - The report highlights that coal supply is expected to remain tight due to strict capacity controls and increasing extraction difficulties [5][6] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong resource endowments and stable operating performance, such as China Shenhua, China Coal Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [6] - Companies with production growth potential and those benefiting from the coal price cycle are also recommended, including Yanzhou Coal Mining, Huayang Co., and Gansu Energy [6] - The report emphasizes the importance of coal-electricity integration models to mitigate cyclical fluctuations, recommending companies like Shaanxi Energy and Xinji Energy [6]