Report Industry Investment Ratings - Steel: Bullish [3] - Iron Ore: Short - term neutral, medium - term bearish [9] - Coke: Bullish [10] - Coking Coal: Bullish [14] - Ferroalloys: Bullish [18] Core Views - The steel market is driven by factors such as government policies on capacity reduction and raw material price increases, and is expected to continue its strong performance. The iron ore market has seen an increase in iron - making water production and supply, but due to rapid price increases, short - term observation is recommended, and medium - term short positions can be considered. The coke market has a rising expectation of price hikes and a warm market atmosphere. The coking coal market has improved supply and demand conditions and positive market sentiment. The ferroalloy market is mainly driven by market sentiment, with medium - term supply expected to return to a loose state [4][8][12][16][20]. Summary by Variety Steel 1. Rebar - **View**: Driven by government capacity - reduction policies and raw material price increases, although it is in the off - season with declining production and demand and rising inventory, it is expected to run strongly due to increased iron - making water production and positive market sentiment. Price range: [3200, 3250] [1][4][5] - **Price Data**: Futures prices for contracts 01, 05, and 10 are 3277, 3293, and 3224 respectively, with increases of 86, 86, and 77. Spot prices in different regions range from 3060 to 3450, with price increases of 30 - 80 [2] 2. Hot - Rolled Coil - **View**: The fundamentals are relatively stable, and it is expected to run strongly in the short term due to factors such as macro - policies and raw material price increases. Price range: [3370, 3420] [1][4][5] - **Price Data**: Futures prices for contracts 01, 05, and 10 are 3410, 3413, and 3394 respectively, with increases of 90, 86, and 84. Spot prices in different regions range from 3340 to 3520, with price increases of 70 - 90 [2] Iron Ore - **View**: The production of iron - making water has increased significantly, and supply has also increased. The market has strengthened due to strong steel - mill profits, but rapid price increases have compressed profit margins, so short - term observation is recommended, and medium - term short positions can be considered. Price range: [790, 830] [1][8][9] - **Price Data**: Futures prices for contracts 01, 05, and 09 are 777, 755, and 809 respectively, with increases of 24. Spot prices of different iron ore powders range from 675 to 815, with price increases of 5 - 25 [6] Coke - **View**: After the first round of spot price hikes, there is an expectation of further hikes. Market sentiment is positive due to factors such as production - restriction news and steel - mill restocking, and it is expected to run strongly. Price range: [1600, 1640] [1][12][13] - **Price Data**: Futures prices for contracts 1, 5, and 9 are 1654, 1699, and 1603 respectively, with increases of 85 - 101. Spot prices in different regions range from 1030 to 1340, with some prices remaining unchanged and some increasing by 70 [11] Coking Coal - **View**: Domestic production has recovered, supply is expected to increase, upstream inventory has decreased, and market sentiment has improved. Driven by downstream restocking, it is expected to run strongly in the short term. Price range: [1000, 1040] [1][16][17] - **Price Data**: Futures prices for contracts 1, 5, and 9 are 1056, 1074.5, and 1006 respectively, with increases of 80 - 83.5. Spot prices in different regions range from 1008 to 1390, with price increases of 50 - 58 [15] Ferroalloys 1. Manganese Silicon - **View**: The supply is increasing while the demand is decreasing. In the short term, it is mainly driven by market sentiment, and in the medium term, the price may face pressure. Attention should be paid to the 6000 yuan/ton mark. Price range: [5820, 6010] [1][20][21] - **Price Data**: Futures prices for contracts 01, 05, and 09 are 5964, 5988, and 5914 respectively, with increases of 110 - 138. Spot prices in different regions range from 5650 to 5700, with price increases of 30 - 50 [19] 2. Ferrosilicon - **View**: The supply is increasing while the demand is decreasing. There is pressure from delivery inventory. In the short term, it is driven by market sentiment, and in the medium term, the price may face pressure. Attention should be paid to the opportunity of inter - month reverse arbitrage. Price range: [5570, 5770] [1][20][21] - **Price Data**: Futures prices for contracts 01, 05, and 09 are 5746, 5792, and 5668 respectively, with increases of 160 - 180. Spot prices in different regions range from 5330 to 5400, with price increases of 50 [19]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Steel (including rebar and hot-rolled coil): Bullish [3][5] - Iron ore: Short-term neutral, medium-term bearish [8][9] - Coke: Bullish [10][13] - Coking coal: Bullish [14][17] - Ferrosilicon and silicomanganese: Sideways [18][21] Core Views of the Report - Multiple factors drive steel prices to continue rising, with rebar showing off-season characteristics and hot-rolled coil having a relatively stable fundamentals [4] - Iron ore prices are strong due to increased iron production, but rapid price increases compress profit margins, so chasing the rise is not advisable [8] - After the first round of coke price increases, there are expectations for further increases, and the market sentiment is positive [12] - Coking coal production is increasing, inventory is decreasing, and the market sentiment is improving, with downstream restocking boosting the market [16] - The fundamentals of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese show an increase in supply and a decrease in demand, and prices may face pressure in the medium term [20][21] Summary by Variety Steel - **Rebar** - **View**: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced capacity reduction in the steel industry, and the sharp rise in raw materials drives up steel prices. Rebar production and apparent demand continue to decline month-on-month, and total inventory rises slightly, showing off-season characteristics [4] - **Operation**: Iron production increases significantly, driving up the expected demand for furnace materials. The market sentiment is strong, and it may continue to run strongly, with a price range of [3170, 3220] [1] - **Hot-rolled coil** - **View**: Production, apparent demand, and inventory changes are small, and the fundamentals are relatively stable with limited contradictions [4] - **Operation**: The market trades around factors such as macro policies, anti-involution, and industry production restriction policies. The sharp rise in raw materials also promotes the strong performance of steel, and it may maintain a strong operation in the short term, with a price range of [3350, 3400] [1] Iron Ore - **View**: Iron production increases significantly, supply and arrivals both increase, and inventories at ports and steel mills accumulate. Steel mills have good profits and strong production enthusiasm, driving up the price of iron ore. However, the rapid price increase compresses the profit margin on the futures market [8] - **Operation**: Short-term observation is recommended, and medium-term short positions can be considered, with a price range of [780, 820] [1][9] Coke - **View**: After the first round of price increases, there are expectations for further increases. Market rumors of production restrictions affect sentiment, and steel mill restocking makes the market more positive [12] - **Operation**: It may maintain a strong operation, with a price range of [1520, 1570] [1][13] Coking Coal - **View**: Domestic coking coal production has rebounded recently, approaching the level of the same period last year. Some coal mines have resumed production in July, and supply is expected to increase. Upstream inventory has decreased month-on-month, spot transactions have improved, and market sentiment has generally improved. Downstream restocking boosts the market [16] - **Operation**: It may continue to run strongly in the short term, with a price range of [930, 970] [1][17] Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Silicomanganese** - **View**: The fundamentals show an increase in supply and a decrease in demand. Although iron production is high, the significant month-on-month decline in rebar production drags down the demand for silicomanganese. The slight increase in raw material prices strongly supports the cost [20] - **Operation**: In the short term, the market is mainly driven by sentiment, and the increase is relatively limited compared to other black commodities. Attention should be paid to market sentiment changes. In the medium term, the fundamentals will gradually return to a loose state, and prices may face pressure. Attention should be paid to the integer mark of 6000 yuan/ton, with a price range of [5710, 5900] [1][21] - **Ferrosilicon** - **View**: The fundamentals also show an increase in supply and a decrease in demand. The factory inventory pressure has been released, but the delivery inventory is at a relatively high level in the same period, and there is obvious near-term warehouse receipt pressure. Attention should be paid to the opportunity of inter-month reverse arbitrage [20] - **Operation**: In the medium term, the fundamentals will gradually return to a loose state, and prices may still face pressure, with a price range of [5410, 5605] [1][21]

Group 1 - Chongqing Steel (601005) has seen a significant rise in stock price, with its H-shares increasing by 130% recently, contrasting with its previous low of around 1 yuan last year [1][2] - The collective movement in steel stocks is attributed to recent production cuts in Tangshan and government meetings emphasizing the need to eliminate low-price competition and promote quality improvement [1][2] - The current production cuts in Tangshan are widespread but do not have a direct correlation with industry capacity reduction policies, leading to uncertainty about the future of capacity elimination in the steel sector [1][6] Group 2 - The recent surge in steel stocks has been driven by multiple favorable factors, including government policies aimed at reducing excess capacity and improving product quality [2][5] - The steel industry is characterized by a high concentration of low-priced and undervalued stocks, which tend to react strongly to news regarding capacity reduction [2][5] - The profitability of steel companies is closely linked to steel prices, which affects their willingness to reduce production; recent data shows that the steel industry achieved a profit of 31.69 billion yuan in the first five months of 2025, surpassing the total profit of 29.19 billion yuan for the entire year of 2024 [5][6] Group 3 - The current market dynamics indicate that the overall supply-demand relationship in the steel industry has not undergone a significant shift, despite recent price fluctuations [4][8] - The focus of future policy efforts on capacity reduction may not necessarily target the steel industry, as the current overcapacity issues are more prevalent in emerging industries like new energy vehicles and photovoltaics [6][8] - The capacity reduction policies are expected to be more market-driven and regionally tailored, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach that could lead to market volatility [7][8]

Industry Beta - The steel industry is transitioning from administrative to market-driven capacity reduction, with a turning point already evident [1] - The demand side of the steel industry is under pressure, and new supply-side reforms are being initiated, emphasizing high-end, green, and intelligent production, as well as industry consolidation [1][2] - The strategic importance of supply-side capacity reduction has reached unprecedented heights, with various sectors, including photovoltaic and non-ferrous metals, undergoing significant policy changes [1] Company Alpha - The company operates with a flexible management structure typical of private enterprises, resulting in lower sales expense ratios and strong internal incentives linked to performance [2] - The differentiation strategy has proven effective, with core products such as spring flat steel and automotive leaf springs achieving prices and profitability above industry averages [2] - Systematic cost reduction measures have led to noticeable declines in raw material, labor, and manufacturing costs from 2022 to 2024 [2] - There is strong potential for asset injections from within the group, specifically from Dazhou Steel and Pinggang Co., as well as opportunities for external acquisitions to strengthen the steel segment [2]