证券研究报告 钢铁周报：预期先行，钢铁继续 行业评级：看好 2026 年 03 月 01 日 | 分析师 | 沈皓俊 | 研究助理 | 张轩 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 邮箱 | shenhaojun@stocke.com.cn | 邮箱 | zhangxuan01@stocke.com.cn | | 证书编号 | S1230523080011 | | | 价格表现 | | | | | 价格 | | | | 周涨跌幅 | | | 年初至今涨跌幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 板块 | 上证指数 | | 4 , | 163 | 2 | 0% | . | 4 9% . | | | 沪深300 | | 4 , | 711 | 1 | 1% | . | 1 7% . | | | SW钢铁指数 | | 3 , | 134 | 12 | 3% | . | 17 8% . | | | | SW普钢指数 | 2 , | 917 | 12 | 3% | . | 15 9% . | | | | SW特钢指数 ...

证券研究报告 钢铁周报：预期先行，钢铁继续 行业评级：看好 2026 年 03 月 01 日 | 分析师 | 沈皓俊 | 研究助理 | 张轩 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 邮箱 | shenhaojun@stocke.com.cn | 邮箱 | zhangxuan01@stocke.com.cn | | 证书编号 | S1230523080011 | | | 价格表现 | | | | | 价格 | | | | 周涨跌幅 | | | 年初至今涨跌幅 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 板块 | 上证指数 | | 4 , | 163 | 2 | . | 0% | 4 . | 9% | | | 沪深300 | | 4 , | 711 | 1 | 1% . | | 1 . | 7% | | | SW钢铁指数 | | 3 , | 134 | 12 | 3% . | | 17 . | 8% | | | | SW普钢指数 | 2 , | 917 | 12 | 3% . | | 15 . | 9% ...

Company Overview - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is a leading North American steel producer with a vertically integrated business model, leveraging both steelmaking and iron ore mining assets [6] - The company serves a diversified customer base, with significant exposure to the automotive and manufacturing sectors, positioning it as a key supplier in the regional steel industry [6] Financial Performance - As of February 11, shares of Cleveland-Cliffs were priced at $12.48, reflecting a 10.4% increase over the prior year [3] - The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.3 billion, flat year over year, with a net loss of $235 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $21 million [10] - For the full year, revenue decreased to $18.6 billion from $19.2 billion, and the net loss widened to $1.4 billion [10] - Liquidity stood at $3.3 billion, with management guiding for 2026 steel shipments of approximately 16.5 to 17.0 million net tons and targeted unit cost reductions of about $10 per net ton [10] Investment Position - Turiya Advisors Asia Ltd initiated a new position in Cleveland-Cliffs by acquiring 7,250,000 shares valued at $96.28 million, which now accounts for 14.75% of the fund's 13F reportable assets under management as of December 31 [2][3] - This allocation indicates a strategic tilt towards economically sensitive assets, complementing a portfolio already concentrated in large technology names and cyclical plays [11] - The significant size of the position suggests a belief that the steel cycle is closer to a trough than a peak, focusing on balance sheet flexibility and cost discipline for long-term investors [12]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several key companies in the steel industry, including Hualing Steel, Baosteel, Nanjing Steel, and others [2][3]. Core Insights - The iron ore market is experiencing downward price trends due to high overseas shipments and increasing port inventories, which have surpassed 170 million tons. This has led to a structural easing of inventory issues as steel mills complete their restocking [6][28]. - Short-term expectations for real estate policy relaxation may improve raw material cost pressures, potentially leading to a recovery in steel mill profits. Long-term, the industry is expected to shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvements, benefiting leading enterprises [6][28]. Summary by Sections Domestic Steel Market - As of February 6, 2026, steel prices have decreased, with HRB400 rebar priced at 3,210 CNY/ton, down 30 CNY/ton from the previous week. Other products like high-line and hot-rolled steel also saw price declines [12][13]. International Steel Market - In the U.S., hot-rolled steel prices increased to 1,066 USD/ton, while in Europe, prices fluctuated with hot-rolled steel at 782 USD/ton, reflecting a mixed market response [23][25]. Raw Materials and Shipping Market - Domestic iron ore prices are stable with slight declines, while scrap steel prices have risen to 2,090 CNY/ton. The coal market is influenced by production quota adjustments in Indonesia, affecting prices [28][29]. Production and Inventory - As of February 6, 2026, total steel production decreased to 8.2 million tons, with an increase in total inventory to 939.28 million tons, indicating a rise in stock levels despite production cuts [6][12]. Profitability Analysis - The report indicates a decline in steel margins, with average gross profits for rebar, hot-rolled, and cold-rolled steel decreasing by 27 CNY/ton, 19 CNY/ton, and 21 CNY/ton respectively [6][28]. Key Company Valuations and Stock Performance - The report provides earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for various companies, with Hualing Steel projected to have an EPS of 0.50 CNY in 2025, and a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 12x, indicating a favorable investment outlook [2][3].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the steel sector remains resilient despite macroeconomic fluctuations [1] - The overall performance of the steel sector is expected to outperform the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index by over 10% in the next six months [21] Price Performance - The SW Steel Index has shown a year-to-date increase of 7.1% [4] - The price of rebar (HRB400 20mm) is at 3,240 CNY per ton, with a weekly change of -0.6% and a year-to-date change of -2.4% [4] - The iron ore price index is at 104 USD per ton, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 4.0% [4] Inventory - The total social inventory of the five major steel products is 8.9 million tons, with a weekly increase of 2.6% and a year-to-date increase of 21% [5] - The total inventory at steel mills is 3.88 million tons, with a weekly change of 0% and a year-to-date change of 0.6% [5] - The port inventory of iron ore stands at 17.019 million tons, with a weekly increase of 1.5% and a year-to-date increase of 7.3% [5] Supply and Demand - The weekly output of the five major steel products is projected to be around 2.5 million tons [9] - The average daily molten iron production is expected to be approximately 2.4 million tons [9] - The operating rate of blast furnaces across 247 steel mills is a critical indicator of supply dynamics [11]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that commodity prices align with seasonal expectations, and equity trends reflect positive market sentiment [1] Price Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index is at 3,998 with a weekly increase of 1.1% and a year-to-date increase of 19.3% [3] - The SW Steel Index is at 2,737 with a weekly increase of 4.4% and a year-to-date increase of 30.2% [3] - Rebar (HRB400 20mm) price is at 3,200 CNY/ton, showing a weekly decrease of 0.3% and a year-to-date decrease of 6.2% [3] - Iron ore price index is at 105 USD/ton, reflecting a weekly decrease of 2.5% and a year-to-date decrease of 4.7% [3] Inventory - Total social inventory of five major steel products is 1,074,000 tons, with a weekly increase of 0% and a year-to-date increase of 41.7% [6] - Total inventory at steel mills is 429,600 tons, with a weekly increase of 0% and a year-to-date increase of 22.4% [6] - Port inventory of iron ore is 14,895,000 tons, with a weekly increase of 2.4% [6] Supply and Demand - The report highlights the weekly production of five major steel products and daily average molten iron output, indicating ongoing production levels [9][12] - The report also discusses the operational rates of blast furnaces and electric furnaces across the country, reflecting the industry's capacity utilization [11][12]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that while iron water production has decreased and profitability has declined, equity performance benefits from low valuations [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Steel Weekly Data - The SW Steel Index increased by 2.6% week-on-week and 24.7% year-to-date [3] - The total social inventory of five major steel products is 1,076 million tons, with a year-to-date increase of 41.9% [5] - The iron ore port inventory stands at 14,539 million tons, reflecting a year-to-date decrease of 2.2% [5] Supply and Demand - The average daily pig iron production is projected to be 220 million tons in 2025 [9] - The report highlights the operational rates of blast furnaces and electric furnaces across China, indicating a steady production environment [12][14] Price Trends - The price of rebar (HRB400 20mm) is reported at 3,210 CNY per ton, with a year-to-date increase of 5.9% [3] - The iron ore price index is at 108 USD per ton, showing a week-on-week increase of 2.4% [3]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Overweight" [4][6][72] Core Viewpoints - The construction demand is under pressure while raw material prices remain relatively strong, leading to a maintained "Overweight" rating for the industry [6] - Steel demand has shown a significant week-on-week increase, primarily driven by the resumption of work after the National Day holiday, although construction material demand remains weak year-on-year [6][10] - Steel inventory has increased week-on-week, with hot-rolled steel experiencing the most accumulation [6][15] - Iron output has decreased week-on-week but has increased year-on-year, indicating resilience in demand supported by the manufacturing sector [6][37] Summary by Relevant Sections Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.47% this week, while the CSI 300 Index dropped by 2.22%. The steel sector declined by 2.01%, outperforming the CSI 300 by 0.21 percentage points [10] - Black futures prices have decreased, with rebar closing at 3037 CNY/ton, down 66 CNY/ton (2.13%), and hot-rolled coil at 3204 CNY/ton, down 81 CNY/ton (2.47%) [13][38] Demand and Supply Dynamics - The apparent consumption of the five major steel products decreased year-on-year, totaling 8.5922 million tons, although it increased by 1.5131 million tons week-on-week [15] - Total steel inventory rose to 21.7508 million tons, an increase of 389.33 thousand tons year-on-year [25] - The iron output from 247 steel enterprises was 2.4095 million tons, a slight decrease of 0.0059 million tons week-on-week but an increase of 0.659 million tons year-on-year [37] Profitability and Pricing - The profitability per ton of steel has weakened, with various steel products showing fluctuating profits, such as rebar at -15 CNY/ton and hot-rolled steel at -8 CNY/ton [46] - The profit ratio among 247 steel mills was 55.41%, a decrease of 0.87 percentage points from the previous week [47] Downstream Demand - Domestic cement dispatches fell to 2.5285 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 726.5 thousand tons [58] - PVC production increased to 467.38 thousand tons, up 1.4293 thousand tons year-on-year [58]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Viewpoints - The report suggests a strategy of buying on dips in anticipation of a peak season in September [1] Price Summary - The SW Steel Index is at 2,509, with a weekly increase of 2.5% and a year-to-date increase of 19.3% [4] - The SW General Steel Index is at 2,589, with a weekly increase of 2.7% and a year-to-date increase of 24.1% [4] - The price of rebar (HRB400 20mm) is 3,330 CNY/ton, showing a weekly decrease of 0.6% and a year-to-date decrease of 2.3% [4] - The iron ore Platts index is at 102 USD/ton, with a weekly increase of 2.2% and a year-to-date increase of 1.5% [4] Inventory Summary - Total social inventory of five major steel products is 962,000 tons, with a weekly increase of 2.2% and a year-to-date increase of 26.8% [5] - Total inventory at steel mills is 413,000 tons, with a weekly increase of 0.8% and a year-to-date increase of 17.9% [5] - Port inventory of iron ore is 13,715,000 tons, with a weekly increase of 0.4% and a year-to-date increase of 7.7% [5] Supply and Demand - The report indicates a steady production level, with weekly output of five major steel products at approximately 1,000,000 tons [9] - The average daily molten iron production is projected to remain stable [9] Stock Performance - The report highlights the stock performance of several companies, with notable increases in some stocks while others have seen declines [19]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the steel industry is expected to enter a peak season, suggesting a favorable outlook for investments in this sector [1] Price Data Summary - The SW Steel Index is at 2,077, with a year-to-date change of +1.2% [3] - The price of rebar (HRB400 20mm) is 3,070 CNY/ton, showing a year-to-date change of +10% [3] - Hot-rolled coil is priced at 3,210 CNY/ton, with a year-to-date change of +6% [3] - Iron ore price index is at 93 USD/ton, with a year-to-date change of +7% [3] Inventory Summary - Total social inventory of five major steel products is 9,120,000 tons, with a year-to-date change of +3% [5] - Total inventory at steel mills is 4,260,000 tons, with a year-to-date change of +6% [5] - Port inventory of iron ore is 13,897,000 tons, with a year-to-date change of +5% [5] Supply and Demand Summary - Weekly production of five major steel products is projected to be around 1,000,000 tons [9] - Daily molten iron production is expected to reach approximately 230,000 tons [9] - The report highlights the operational rates of blast furnaces and electric furnaces, indicating a stable production environment [12][14]