Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" [2] Core Views - The report indicates that the coal industry is at the beginning of a new upward cycle, with a favorable combination of fundamentals and policies, making it a good time to invest in the coal sector [11][12] - The report highlights a significant increase in coal prices, with Qinhuangdao port's Q5500 coal price reaching 717 CNY/ton, up 24 CNY/ton week-on-week, driven by optimistic market expectations post-holiday and reduced supply from major coal-producing regions [11][30] - The report emphasizes the ongoing supply-demand balance in the short term, with a medium to long-term supply gap expected to persist, reinforcing the investment logic in coal assets [11][12] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Price Tracking - As of February 13, the market price for Qinhuangdao port's Q5500 coal is 717 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 3.5% [6][30] - International coal prices have also risen, with Newcastle's FOB price for Q5500 coal at 81.5 USD/ton, up 6.5% week-on-week [6][30] 2. Coal Supply and Demand Tracking - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 84.4%, down 3.1 percentage points week-on-week, while the utilization rate for coking coal mines is 81.39%, down 5.3 percentage points [11][49] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces decreased by 10% week-on-week, while coastal provinces saw an 18.8% decline [11][50] 3. Coal Inventory Situation - Coal inventory in inland provinces increased by 1.854 million tons week-on-week, while coastal provinces saw a smaller increase of 0.235 million tons [50] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on stable and high-performing companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others, while also considering companies with high elasticity like Yanzhou Coal and others [12]

Group 1: Coal Prices - Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) price increased to 692 CNY/ton, up 1 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 7 [1] - Datong thermal coal price (Q5500) decreased to 567 CNY/ton, down 1 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 5 [1] - International thermal coal prices: Newcastle NEWC5500 at 76.3 USD/ton, up 1.5 USD/ton week-on-week; ARA6000 at 101.6 USD/ton, down 1.5 USD/ton [1] Group 2: Coking Coal Prices - Beijing Tangshan port coking coal price decreased to 1700 CNY/ton, down 80 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 5 [2] - Linfen coking coal price decreased to 1570 CNY/ton, down 80 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 6 [2] - Australian hard coking coal price at 265.6 USD/ton, up 1.5 USD/ton week-on-week as of February 5 [2] Group 3: Production and Consumption - Sample thermal coal mine capacity utilization at 87.5%, down 0.8 percentage points week-on-week; coking coal mine utilization at 86.67%, down 2.5 percentage points [2] - Coastal provinces' coal consumption decreased by 16.3 million tons/day, down 7.22% week-on-week as of February 4 [3] - Inland provinces' coal consumption decreased by 81.8 million tons/day, down 18.1% week-on-week as of February 4 [3] Group 4: Market Outlook - Current coal market is at the beginning of a new upward cycle, with fundamental and policy support [4] - Indonesian government reduced coal production quotas by 40% to 70% compared to 2025 levels, impacting global coal supply [4] - Domestic coal supply is expected to remain constrained, with potential for price recovery due to demand resilience [5] Group 5: Investment Recommendations - Coal sector remains attractive due to high performance, cash flow, and dividends; recommended to focus on quality coal companies [6] - Suggested companies include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yancoal Australia among others [6] - Emphasis on the importance of coal assets as they are undervalued and have high potential for appreciation [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry 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 invest in the coal sector [11][12] - The supply side is experiencing a reduction in coal production quotas set by the Indonesian government, which is expected to support coal prices in the future [3][11] - The overall coal supply in China is likely to face slight contraction due to regulatory changes and reduced overseas supply, while demand remains resilient, indicating a potential rise in coal prices throughout the year [11][12] Summary by Sections Coal Price Tracking - As of February 7, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 692 RMB/ton, a weekly increase of 1 RMB/ton [31] - The international thermal coal price at Newcastle is 76.3 USD/ton, up by 1.5 USD/ton week-on-week [31] - The price for coking coal at Jingtang port is 1700 RMB/ton, down by 80 RMB/ton [33] Coal Supply and Demand Tracking - The capacity utilization rate for thermal coal mines is 87.5%, down by 0.8 percentage points week-on-week [51] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces has decreased by 81.80 thousand tons/day, a drop of 18.1% week-on-week [52] - The daily coal consumption in coastal provinces has also decreased by 16.30 thousand tons/day, down by 7.22% week-on-week [52] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on stable and high-performing companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and others, while also considering companies with high elasticity like Yanzhou Coal Mining and others [12][13] - The coal sector is characterized by high performance, cash flow, and dividends, making it a valuable investment opportunity [12][14]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry 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 invest in the coal sector [10][11] - The coal supply is expected to tighten due to domestic supply constraints and Indonesia's reduction in coal production targets, which will support a stable recovery in coal prices throughout the year [10][11] - The investment logic of coal capacity shortages remains unchanged, with a short-term supply-demand balance and a long-term gap still present [10][11] - High-quality coal companies are characterized by high profitability, cash flow, return on equity (ROE) of 10-15%, and dividend yields exceeding 5% [10][11] - The coal sector is considered undervalued, with overall valuation expected to improve, and public funds currently underweight in coal holdings [10][11] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Prices - As of January 31, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 691 CNY/ton, up 5 CNY/ton week-on-week [3][29] - The international thermal coal offshore price for Newcastle NEWC5500 is 74.5 USD/ton, up 0.7 USD/ton week-on-week [3][29] - The price for coking coal at Jing Tang port remains stable at 1780 CNY/ton [31] 2. Coal Supply and Demand - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 88.3%, down 1.3 percentage points week-on-week [10][49] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces decreased by 8.30 thousand tons/day (-1.8%) [50] - Daily coal consumption in coastal provinces decreased by 7.70 thousand tons/day (-3.3%) [50] 3. Industry Performance - The coal sector saw a 3.98% increase this week, outperforming the broader market [13][16] - The thermal coal segment rose by 4.07%, while the coking coal segment increased by 3.92% [16] 4. Future Outlook - The coal supply bottleneck is expected to persist, necessitating new high-quality capacity planning to meet medium to long-term energy demands [11] - The coal sector is characterized by high performance, cash flow, and dividends, with a favorable long-term outlook due to macroeconomic improvements and regulatory changes [11]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the strong performance of coal stocks in the Hong Kong market, with China Qinfa experiencing a significant increase of over 10%, reaching a historical high, and achieving a nine-day consecutive rise [1] - According to Guosheng Securities, the combination of cold waves and short covering has led to a rapid increase in U.S. natural gas futures prices, which may stimulate coal consumption as power plants shift to coal to control fuel costs [1] - The report emphasizes that with the upcoming annual performance disclosures, companies with strong performance are expected to see their stocks perform well, recommending key coal companies such as China Shenhua, Yanzhou Coal Energy, and China Coal Energy [1] Group 2 - Xinda Securities indicates that the overall energy inflation context suggests that the supply-demand balance for coal will remain tight over the next 3-5 years, with high-quality coal companies maintaining high barriers, cash flow, dividends, and yield attributes [1] - The report notes that the recent bottoming of coal prices is likely to drive a revaluation of the sector, presenting both defensive and offensive investment opportunities, and highlights the increased investment value of coal stocks after recent market corrections [1] - The stock performance table shows notable increases in coal-related stocks, with China Tai Fa up 10.05%, Power Development up 4.4%, and China Shenhua up 2.24%, among others [2]

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market showed mixed performance with the Hang Seng Index slightly up by 0.06% to 26,765.52, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell by 0.15% to 9,147.21, and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped significantly by 1.24% to 5,725.99 [1][2]. Sector Performance - Technology stocks experienced a downward trend, with major players like XPeng Motors down over 4%, NIO, Li Auto, SMIC, Kuaishou, and Baidu down over 3%, while Tencent and JD.com showed slight gains [4]. - Precious metals surged, with international gold prices surpassing $5,100 per ounce, leading to a significant rise in gold and silver stocks, notably China Silver Group which increased by over 19% [7][8]. - Energy stocks, including oil and coal, performed well, with China National Offshore Oil Corporation rising over 4% and China Shenhua Energy increasing by over 4% [9][10]. - The commercial aerospace sector faced declines, with Asia Pacific Satellite down over 11% and other related stocks following suit [6]. Individual Stock Movements - Notable gainers included China Silver Group (+19.12%), Shenglong International (+14.46%), and China Shenhua Energy (+4.42%) [11][12]. - Conversely, significant losers included Asia Pacific Satellite (-17.53%) and XPeng Motors (-4.17%) [5][6]. Investment Insights - Long-term outlook for energy stocks remains positive due to geopolitical uncertainties and rising oil demand forecasts, with IEA projecting an increase of 930,000 barrels per day in global oil demand by 2026 [9][10]. - The coal sector is expected to maintain a tight supply-demand balance over the next 3-5 years, with high-quality coal companies showing strong cash flow and dividend potential [10]. Capital Movements - Southbound funds recorded a net sell of HKD 826 million, with the majority coming from the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock connect [16]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the Hong Kong market has the potential for valuation recovery and sentiment improvement, although upward momentum may be constrained by high global interest rates and limited expectations for rate cuts [18].

Core Viewpoint - The coal sector is experiencing a rise in stock prices, driven by increased demand due to cold weather and tightening supply conditions, suggesting a favorable investment outlook for quality coal companies [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Major coal stocks have seen significant gains, with China Shenhua up 4.13% to HKD 42.38, Yanzhou Coal up 2.79% to HKD 11.43, China Coal up 2.55% to HKD 11.28, and China Qinfa up 1.56% to HKD 3.26 [1] Group 2: Demand and Supply Dynamics - A cold wave has led to lower temperatures in central and eastern regions, contributing to increased coal demand [1] - The average daily coal output from the four ports in the Bohai Rim region reached 1.682 million tons, an increase of 142,000 tons (9.19%) from the previous week, although it represents a year-on-year decrease of 0.8% [1] - As of January 23, port inventories stood at 26.28 million tons, down 906,000 tons (3.33%) week-on-week, but up 3.48% year-on-year [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - The tightening supply-demand balance in the coal market is expected to persist over the next 3-5 years, with quality coal companies maintaining high barriers to entry, strong cash flow, and attractive dividends [1] - The recent price stabilization in coal is anticipated to reshape sector valuations, making coal investments appealing, especially after recent market corrections [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Bullish" [2] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Currently at the beginning of a new upward cycle in the coal economy, with fundamental and policy factors in resonance, it is advisable to allocate the coal sector at low levels [2][3][11] - The underlying logic of coal supply constraints since July still exists, and there's no need to overly worry about a significant decline in coal prices. The stabilization point of coal prices is approaching [2][3][11] - The underlying investment logic of coal production capacity shortage remains unchanged. Coal prices have established a bottom and are on a new platform, high - quality coal enterprises maintain core asset attributes, and coal assets are relatively undervalued with potential for overall valuation improvement [3][11] - The coal supply bottleneck is expected to last until the "15th Five - Year Plan". The coal sector is a high - performance, high - cash, and high - dividend asset, with high certainty in the profitability and growth of high - quality coal companies [3][12] - The coal sector has a high - dividend safety margin when it adjusts downward and upward elasticity catalyzed by the expected increase in coal prices. It is recommended to focus on the current allocation opportunities in the coal sector [3][12] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 This Week's Core Viewpoints and Key Concerns - **Core Viewpoints**: The coal economy is in the early stage of a new upward cycle. This week, the utilization rate of sample thermal coal and coking coal mine production capacity decreased. The daily coal consumption in inland 17 provinces and coastal 8 provinces increased, while non - power coal demand decreased. Coal prices showed a mixed trend. Although the current market is weak, after New Year's Day, the coal consumption support is expected to strengthen. The coal allocation logic remains unchanged, and it is recommended to allocate at low levels [11] - **Key Investment Recommendations**: Focus on three types of companies: those with stable operations and performance, those that have fallen sharply previously with high elasticity, and those with special and scarce global metallurgical coal resources. Also, pay attention to other related companies [12] - **Recent Key Concerns**: In November 2025, the total social electricity consumption increased by 6.2% year - on - year. From January to November 2025, US coal production increased by 4.1% year - on - year, and Russian coal production increased by 0.1% year - on - year [13] 3.2 This Week's Performance of the Coal Sector and Individual Stocks - The coal sector fell 0.89% this week, underperforming the broader market. The CSI 300 rose 1.95% to 4657.24 [14] - The thermal coal, coking coal, and coke sectors fell 1.24%, 0.81%, and 0.49% respectively [16] - The top three gainers in the coal mining and washing sector were Anyuan Coal Industry (6.42%), Huayang Co., Ltd. (5.01%), and Inner Mongolia Electric Power Investment Energy Co., Ltd. (2.75%) [19] 3.3 Coal Price Tracking - **Coal Price Index**: As of December 26, the comprehensive transaction price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 695.0 yuan/ton, down 7.0 yuan/ton week - on - week. The comprehensive average price index of Bohai Rim thermal coal (Q5500) was 695.0 yuan/ton, down 4.0 yuan/ton week - on - week. The annual long - term agreement price of CCTD Qinhuangdao thermal coal (Q5500) was 694.0 yuan/ton, up 10.0 yuan/ton month - on - month [23] - **Thermal Coal Price**: As of December 27, the market price of Qinhuangdao Port's Shanxi - produced thermal coal (Q5500) was 677 yuan/ton, down 34 yuan/ton week - on - week. At the production sites, prices in some areas rose or remained flat. International thermal coal FOB prices and some arrival prices fell [27] - **Coking Coal Price**: As of December 26, port and some production - site coking coal prices remained flat, while the arrival price of Australian Peak Downs hard coking coal in China rose 0.3 US dollars/ton week - on - week [29] - **Anthracite and Pulverized Coal Injection Price**: As of December 26, the vehicle - board price of Jiaozuo anthracite remained flat, while the vehicle - board prices of some pulverized coal injection decreased [38] 3.4 Coal Supply and Demand Tracking - **Coal Mine Capacity Utilization**: As of December 26, the capacity utilization rate of sample thermal coal mines was 86.4%, down 4.0 percentage points week - on - week, and that of sample coking coal mines was 84.21%, down 2.4 percentage points week - on - week [45] - **Import Coal Price Difference**: As of December 26, the price difference between domestic and foreign 5000 - kcal and 4000 - kcal thermal coal increased week - on - week [41] - **Coal - fired Power Daily Consumption and Inventory**: In both inland 17 provinces and coastal 8 provinces, coal inventory increased, daily consumption increased, and the number of available days decreased [46] - **Downstream Metallurgical Demand**: As of December 26, the Myspic composite steel price index fell, the price of Tangshan - produced primary metallurgical coke fell, the blast furnace operating rate decreased, the average profit per ton of coke for independent coking enterprises decreased, the profit per ton of steel for blast furnaces increased, the iron - scrap price difference decreased, and the scrap consumption ratio of pure blast furnace enterprises decreased [64][65] - **Downstream Chemical and Building Materials Demand**: As of December 26, the prices of some chemical products showed different trends, the national cement price index fell, the cement clinker capacity utilization rate decreased, the float glass operating rate decreased, and the weekly coal consumption in the chemical industry decreased [68][70] 3.5 Coal Inventory Status - **Thermal Coal Inventory**: As of December 26, the coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port decreased, the 55 - port thermal coal inventory increased, and the production - site inventory increased [82] - **Coking Coal Inventory**: As of December 26, the production - site, port, coking enterprise, and steel mill coking coal inventories all increased [83] - **Coke Inventory**: As of December 26, the total coke inventory of coking plants decreased, the four - port total coke inventory increased, and the total coke inventory of domestic sample steel mills increased [85] 3.6 Coal Transportation Status - **International and Domestic Coal Transportation**: As of December 24, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell. As of December 25, the average daily coal shipment volume on the Datong - Qinhuangdao Railway decreased week - on - week [98] - **Cargo - to - Ship Ratio at Four Major Ports in the Bohai Rim**: As of December 26, the inventory at the four major ports in the Bohai Rim decreased, the number of anchored ships remained unchanged, and the cargo - to - ship ratio decreased [96] 3.7 Weather Conditions - As of December 26, the Three Gorges outbound flow increased by 0.31% week - on - week [103] - In the next 10 days (December 28, 2025 - January 6, 2026), precipitation in some areas will be higher than normal, and after January 1, the average temperature in most parts of central and eastern China will turn 1 - 2°C lower than normal [103] - In the next 11 - 14 days (January 7 - 10, 2026), precipitation and temperature in different regions will show different trends [103] 3.8 Valuation Table and Key Announcements of Listed Companies - **Valuation Table**: The report provides the valuation data of key listed companies, including net profit attributable to the parent company, EPS, and PE from 2024A to 2027E [104] - **Key Announcements**: There are announcements from multiple companies, such as the share transfer of Jizhong Energy, the completion of the shareholding increase plan of Panjiang Co., Ltd., the acceptance of the application for asset acquisition by Inner Mongolia Electric Power Investment Energy Co., Ltd., the guarantee provided by Kailuan Co., Ltd., and the maintenance of the credit rating of Meijin Energy [105][106][107] 3.9 This Week's Key Industry News - Indonesia plans to impose a 1% - 5% export tax on coal from 2026 [109] - In November 2025, China's coal imports decreased by 19.9% year - on - year, with thermal coal imports increasing by 7.0% month - on - month and coking coal imports increasing by 1.3% month - on - month [109] - 8000 tons of high - quality Mongolian coal arrived in Gannan [109] - As of the end of November 2025, the national cumulative power generation installed capacity increased by 17.1% year - on - year [109]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The current phase is seen as the beginning of a new upward cycle for the coal economy, with a resonance between fundamentals and policies, making it an opportune time to accumulate coal sector investments [11][12] - The supply side constraints are expected to support prices despite high inventory levels and mild weather conditions, with coal prices anticipated to exhibit a bottoming and oscillating trend [11][12] - The underlying investment logic of coal capacity shortages remains unchanged, with a balanced short-term supply-demand scenario and a long-term gap still present [11][12] Summary by Sections Coal Price Tracking - As of December 6, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 791 RMB/ton, down 27 RMB/ton week-on-week [30] - The international thermal coal FOB price for Newcastle (NEWC5500) is 85.5 USD/ton, down 1.8 USD/ton week-on-week [30] - The price for coking coal at Jing Tang port is 1650 RMB/ton, down 60 RMB/ton week-on-week [32] Supply and Demand Tracking - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 91.5%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points week-on-week [48] - The daily coal consumption in inland 17 provinces has increased by 32.10 thousand tons/day, a rise of 9.07% week-on-week [47] - The daily coal consumption in coastal 8 provinces has increased by 10.70 thousand tons/day, a rise of 5.72% week-on-week [47] Inventory Situation - The coal inventory in inland 17 provinces has decreased by 100.60 thousand tons, a decline of 0.99% week-on-week [47] - The coal inventory in coastal 8 provinces has increased by 51.10 thousand tons, an increase of 1.48% week-on-week [47] Company Performance - The coal sector has shown a positive performance with a 0.77% increase, although it underperformed compared to the broader market [14][17] - Key companies to focus on include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal, which are noted for their stable operations and strong performance [12][13]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The current phase is seen as the beginning of a new upward cycle for the coal economy, with a resonance between fundamentals and policies, making it an opportune time to accumulate coal sector assets [3][11] - The supply side remains tight, with a decrease in coal production over the past four months, providing a solid support for coal prices [3][11] - Demand is gradually increasing, particularly in power generation, which is expected to drive down inventory levels in the downstream market [3][11] - The coal sector is characterized by high profitability, cash flow, return on equity (ROE) of 10-15%, and dividend yields exceeding 5%, indicating strong asset attributes [3][11] - The coal sector is currently undervalued, with expectations for overall valuation improvement [3][11] Summary by Sections Coal Price Tracking - As of November 29, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 818 RMB/ton, down 9 RMB/ton week-on-week [2][30] - The price for coking coal at Jingtang port is 1710 RMB/ton, down 80 RMB/ton week-on-week [2][32] - International thermal coal prices have shown slight increases, with Newcastle coal at 87.5 USD/ton, up 0.5 USD/ton week-on-week [2][30] Supply and Demand Tracking - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 91.3%, down 0.2 percentage points week-on-week [3][47] - The daily coal consumption in inland provinces has increased by 3,000 tons/day (+0.85%) while coastal provinces have seen a slight decrease [3][48] - The overall supply remains tight, with expectations for coal prices to trend upward due to the supply-demand dynamics [3][11] Inventory Situation - Coal inventory in inland provinces has increased by 557,000 tons week-on-week, while coastal provinces have seen an increase of 1,160,000 tons [3][48] - The available days of coal supply in inland provinces have decreased slightly, indicating a tightening supply situation [3][48] Company Focus - Key companies to watch include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, which are noted for their stable operations and strong performance [12] - Companies with higher elasticity such as Yancoal Australia and Gansu Energy Chemical are also highlighted for potential investment [12]