Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The chemical industry is currently at the bottom of the cycle, but leading Chinese companies have strong cash flow and low debt ratios, which may enhance potential dividend yields as capacity expansion slows down [1][3][5] - Global GDP growth supports chemical demand, and changes on the supply side combined with demand growth are expected to lead to a recovery in industry prosperity [1][4] Key Insights - The "anti-involution" policy aims to control new capacity in sectors like coal chemical, refining, and polyurethane, which may still yield considerable dividend rates even at the cycle's bottom [1][5] - The industrial silicon and soda ash sectors, which are currently in surplus, have greater elasticity due to restrictions on existing and new capacities [1][5] - The oil and gas chemical sector has begun to see positive free cash flow in 2024, indicating a gradual improvement in the industry [8] Financial Metrics - In 2024, the net cash flow for the chemical industry is projected to shrink to nearly 20 billion, while total operating cash flow exceeds 250 billion [7] - Capital expenditures are expected to decrease from 350 billion to below 300 billion [7] - By 2025 or 2026, the industry is anticipated to generate positive net free cash flow, marking a historic shift [7] Company-Specific Insights - Hualu Hengsheng's market value in 2024 is approximately 50.6 billion, with cash flow expected to rise from 5 billion in 2025 to 8.3 billion by 2027, suggesting attractive dividend yields even in a downturn [9] - The European chemical production capacity utilization is at a historical low of around 74%, indicating that high-cost production is unlikely to recover, which benefits Chinese companies with cost advantages [10][11] Future Trends - The chemical industry is expected to see a rebound in prosperity due to low inventory levels and attractive valuations [11] - The exit of high-cost European production will allow Chinese leaders to further consolidate and expand their market positions [11] - The polyurethane sector is currently at a cyclical low, but price recovery is anticipated due to supply constraints and demand growth [18][19] Challenges and Opportunities - The olefin industry faces challenges with low prices, but strict approval processes for new capacities may lead to a recovery if production contracts [16] - The refining sector is grappling with overcapacity and outdated facilities, but the anti-involution policy may help improve market conditions for major players [17] - The organic silicon market is at a historical low, but limited new capacity and potential overseas exits may lead to a recovery in the medium to long term [24][25][26] Sector-Specific Recommendations - Focus on companies in controlled capacity sectors like coal chemicals (e.g., Hualu Hengsheng, Baofeng Energy) and refining (e.g., Sinopec) for potential dividend yields [5][17] - Monitor the industrial silicon market for companies like Hesheng Silicon Industry, which may see profit doubling if prices recover [32] - In the soda ash sector, companies like Boyuan Chemical are worth watching as they navigate a challenging market [33] Conclusion - The chemical industry is poised for a potential recovery driven by policy changes, strong cash flows from leading companies, and a favorable global economic backdrop. Investors should focus on companies with strong fundamentals and those positioned to benefit from supply-side constraints and market shifts.

证券研究报告 2025 年 8 月 25 日 湘财证券研究所 行业研究 涤纶行业动态分析 涤纶长丝库存有所去化，需求旺季即将到来 相关研究： | 1. | 《近期涤纶长丝价格随成本有 | | --- | --- | | 所上涨》 | 2025.6.23 | 近十二个月行业表现 % 1 个月 3 个月 12 个月 | 相对收益 | 4.0 | 8.2 | 29.7 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 绝对收益 | 10.3 | 20.0 | 61.8 | 地址：上海市浦东新区银城路 88 号 中国人寿金融中心 10 楼 核心要点： 涤纶长丝行业数据 行业评级：增持（维持） 近期涤纶长丝库存有所去化。供给端，2025 年 1-7 月，涤纶长丝产量同比 增长 6.5%，7 月开工率 89.2%。库存方面，截至 8 月 21 日，POY、DTY、 FDY 库存天数分别为 13.8、27.8、22.7 天，相较于一周前分别下降 2.3、0.4、 0.6 天。需求方面，2025 年 1-7 月，涤纶长丝表观消费量同比增长约 6.0%， 出口量同比增长 13.8%。盈利能力方面，POY、DTY 和 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the chemical industry, specifically recommending Shengquan Group, Hailide, Zhuoyue New Energy, and Ruile New Materials [4][5]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of identifying companies with strong performance in the first half of 2025, particularly those benefiting from AI capital investments and macroeconomic stability [1]. - The phosphate fertilizer export window is expected to open, with high demand anticipated to continue, suggesting a focus on large phosphate chemical companies like Yuntianhua [2]. - Safety incidents in the chemical industry are prompting increased scrutiny, which may lead to a rise in the agricultural chemicals sector as non-compliant capacities are phased out [3]. Summary by Sections Key Companies and Performance - Shengquan Group is highlighted as a major supplier of electronic resins for AI servers, with expected performance improvements due to rising server shipments, projecting an EPS of 1.53 in 2025 [4]. - Hailide, a leader in industrial polyester yarn, is also recommended, with an EPS forecast of 0.37 for 2025 [4]. - Zhuoyue New Energy is noted for its capacity growth and new product launches, with an EPS of 3.16 expected in 2025 [4]. - Ruile New Materials anticipates a 69.93% increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by growth in its pharmaceutical segment [1][4]. Market Trends - The chemical industry index rose by 2.46% this week, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index [11]. - Key chemical products such as liquid chlorine, lithium carbonate, and lithium hydroxide saw significant price increases, with liquid chlorine prices rising by 92% [20][18]. Sub-industry Analysis - The polyester filament market is experiencing price fluctuations, with an average price of 6,735 CNY/ton for POY and 7,050 CNY/ton for FDY [22]. - The tire industry shows a slight increase in operating rates, with full steel tire rates at 60.06% and semi-steel tire rates at 69.11% [31]. - The refrigerant market remains stable, with R22 prices holding firm between 39,500 and 40,500 CNY/ton [40].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "in line with the market" for the basic chemical industry [7][5]. Core Viewpoints - The basic chemical industry index rose by 4.51% in July 2025, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index and the CSI 300 Index by 0.77 and 0.96 percentage points, respectively [10][7]. - The report suggests continued focus on the pesticide, organic silicon, and polyester filament sectors, which are expected to benefit from the anti-involution policies [5][7]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The basic chemical industry index has increased by 41.50% over the past year, ranking 14th among 30 major industries [10][7]. - In July 2025, 26 out of 33 sub-industries saw an increase, with modified plastics, polyurethane, and civil explosives leading the gains at 16.69%, 14.01%, and 12.09%, respectively [11][10]. Product Price Tracking - The report indicates a continued downward trend in chemical product prices, with 177 products showing a decrease in July 2025 [7][11]. - Notable price increases were observed in TDI, trichloromethane, and coking coal, with respective rises of 43.29%, 32.79%, and 32.56% [7][11]. Industry and Company News - The report highlights the launch of a three-year action plan by the China Pesticide Industry Association to combat issues like hidden additives and illegal production in the pesticide sector [29][30]. - A significant investment of 2.32 billion yuan by Shandong Haihua in Inner Mongolia's largest natural soda ash mine is noted, aimed at optimizing product structure and expanding development space [34][35].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the chemical industry, specifically recommending Shengquan Group, Hailide, and Zhuoyue New Energy [4]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of identifying companies with strong performance in the first half of the year, particularly those expected to exceed earnings forecasts in Q2 2025. It highlights Shengquan Group's role as a major domestic supplier of electronic resins for AI servers, benefiting from increasing server shipments. Hailide is noted for its leadership in the polyester industrial yarn sector, which is expected to benefit from U.S. tariff conflicts. Zhuoyue New Energy is recognized for its capacity growth and new product launches, which are anticipated to elevate its performance [1][2][4]. Summary by Sections Chemical Industry Overview - The chemical industry index closed at 3727.14 points, down 1.46% from the previous week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.29% [10]. - Key chemical products such as TDI, epoxy chloropropane, lithium hydroxide, formic acid, and phosphoric acid saw significant price increases [21]. Key Sub-Industry Tracking - **Phosphate Fertilizers**: The report indicates a peak export window for phosphate fertilizers, with exports expected to alleviate domestic overcapacity and maintain profitability for large phosphate chemical companies like Yuntianhua [2]. - **Pesticides**: Following a chemical safety incident, the report anticipates a nationwide safety inspection that may lead to the elimination of non-compliant production capacities, potentially boosting the pesticide industry's outlook [3]. - **Polyester Filament**: The report notes a slight increase in polyester filament prices, driven by rising production costs and a modest uptick in demand, although overall market conditions remain weak [24][25]. Company Performance Forecasts - Shengquan Group is projected to have an EPS of 1.03 in 2024, with a PE ratio of 31, while Hailide's EPS is expected to be 0.35 with a PE of 16. Zhuoyue New Energy is forecasted to achieve an EPS of 1.24 with a PE of 35 [4].

Group 1: Macro Economic Insights - The US non-farm payrolls for July showed a significant drop, with only 73,000 jobs added, far below the expected 110,000, and previous months' data was revised downwards by 258,000 jobs [2][3] - The unemployment rate rose to 4.25%, while hourly wages increased year-on-year to 3.91%, indicating a mixed labor market scenario [2][3] - Market expectations for interest rate cuts have increased, with traders anticipating three cuts totaling 75 basis points by December 2025, reflecting concerns over economic weakness [6][8] Group 2: Chemical Industry Insights - The polyester filament industry is experiencing a concentration of production capacity, with leading companies increasing their market share, resulting in a more orderly supply environment [19][22] - Demand for polyester filament remains stable, with a seasonal uptick expected in the second half of the year as inventory levels are low [20][22] - The cost pressures from raw materials are expected to ease, with oil price fluctuations influencing the cost structure of polyester filament production [21][22] Group 3: Pharmaceutical Industry Insights - The pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a recovery in public fund holdings, with a notable increase in the market value of heavy holdings, indicating a structural rebound [25][28] - Recent policy changes in drug procurement are expected to favor quality over price, potentially stabilizing profit margins for innovative drug and device companies [26][28] - The medical device market is showing signs of recovery, with significant growth in tendering activities, particularly in medical imaging and rehabilitation equipment [27][28] Group 4: North Exchange Market Insights - The North Exchange market has seen a decline in trading activity, with the average daily turnover dropping to approximately 251 billion yuan [31][32] - The overall market valuation remains high, with the North Exchange's price-to-earnings ratio at around 50.9 times, indicating potential for long-term investment value [32][34] - The introduction of new indices and steady progress in IPOs are expected to maintain a high level of market interest and activity [34]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the reports indicates that the recent "anti-involution" policies are beneficial in curbing low-level repetitive construction in the chemical industry and are actively promoting a shift from homogeneous price wars to high-quality development [1][3] - The chemical industry is expected to see a recovery in its prosperity, with a focus on the revival of terminal product demand, increasing industry concentration, and investment opportunities in segments with industrial moats and potential cyclical rebounds, such as refining, ethylene, polyester filament, PVC, organic silicon, battery materials, glyphosate, and soda ash [1][2] Group 2 - The chemical industry has faced significant pressure since 2022 due to demand contraction and supply shocks, with the CCPI continuing to decline by 5.57% from early 2025 to July 24, 2025 [2] - From January to May 2025, the revenue of the chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry grew by 2.10% year-on-year, while total profits decreased by 4.70% [2] - The industry's capacity utilization rate was 71.90% in the second quarter of 2025, down by 1.60 percentage points from the first quarter [2] - The capital expenditure in the large chemical sector has significantly declined, with the capital expenditure growth rate for the oil and petrochemical/basic chemical sectors turning negative at -6.6% and -15.0%, respectively [2] Group 3 - The "anti-involution" policies are expected to reshape the petrochemical industry landscape, addressing the pressures of overcapacity and homogeneous competition [3] - Refining is experiencing a decline in operating rates due to demand downturn and electrification, with potential policy measures to reduce inefficient capacity and encourage integrated development [3] - The ethylene sector faces oversupply and competition, but controlling production and improving quality could alleviate supply-demand imbalances [3] Group 4 - In the battery materials sector, rapid capacity expansion amid growing demand has led to significant supply pressure, but "anti-involution" policies may guide healthier industry development [4] - The organic silicon industry is nearing the end of its capacity expansion phase, with recent supply disruptions and sustained demand growth expected to ease short-term supply pressures [4] - The "anti-involution" policies are anticipated to improve the supply landscape in the soda ash sector by accelerating the exit of outdated processes and capacities [4]

Investment Rating - The report recommends investment in the chemical industry, particularly in specific sectors such as bottle-grade PET and sucralose, highlighting potential for profit recovery under the "anti-involution" policy [2][3][5]. Core Insights - The chemical industry is experiencing significant price declines, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) showing a year-on-year decrease of 3.6% as of June, marking the lowest since August 2023 [1][9]. - The report emphasizes the need for "anti-involution" measures to enhance profitability across various chemical sub-industries, driven by increased R&D investment and a focus on high-quality development [1][21]. - The supply-side adjustments in multiple chemical sub-industries are expected to optimize the industry structure, with specific sectors like polyester filament and MDI showing promising demand trends [2][3]. Summary by Sections PPI and Industry Trends - The PPI for chemical raw materials and products has seen significant declines, necessitating "anti-involution" strategies to stabilize the industry [1][9]. - The ongoing construction projects in the chemical sector are projected to reach a total investment of 388.4 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a 12.26% year-on-year increase [15]. Sub-Industry Analysis - **Polyester Filament**: The supply growth is expected to slow down due to "anti-involution" policies, which may improve profitability [2][34]. - **PC Industry**: The domestic PC industry is witnessing a shift towards import substitution, with limited new capacity expected in 2025 [3][45]. - **MDI**: The MDI sector is benefiting from strong domestic and international demand, with prices expected to remain favorable [4][55]. - **Bottle-grade PET**: This sector is crucial for beverage packaging, with a significant portion of production dedicated to food and drink applications [5][71]. - **Silicone**: The industry is expected to see a recovery in profitability as supply-demand balances improve [6][24]. - **Titanium Dioxide**: The industry is experiencing a slowdown in new capacity due to policy guidance and profit pressures [6][7]. - **Sucralose**: The demand is growing strongly, with new applications emerging [8][30]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on sectors with substantial progress in "anti-involution," such as the bottle-grade PET industry, recommending Wan Kai New Materials as a key investment target [3][90]. - For the sucralose sector, Jin He Industrial is highlighted as a leading company to watch [3][90].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the basic chemical industry [2]. Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that the "anti-involution" expectations are strengthening, suggesting attention to five major investment themes: 1. Polyester filament: The industry is expected to see a recovery in prosperity due to a high-quality development initiative and price increases driven by raw material costs and downstream recovery [5]. 2. MDI: The MDI market is characterized by high technical and capital barriers, with a concentrated competitive landscape. The report anticipates a shift in supply focus towards China due to aging overseas facilities [5]. 3. Industrial silicon and organic silicon: The report notes a potential improvement in supply-demand dynamics for industrial silicon, while organic silicon may see coordinated production cuts as a new norm [5]. 4. Polyester bottle chips: A significant portion of the industry is expected to undergo production cuts, which may lead to a recovery in industry profits [5]. 5. Sucralose: The report highlights a collaborative pricing strategy among leading companies, which is expected to support price increases in the coming periods [5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The basic chemical sector outperformed the market, with a weekly increase of 4%, ranking 8th among 31 industry sectors [6][18]. Key News and Company Announcements - The report discusses the launch of the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project, which is expected to significantly boost demand for chemical materials [6][31]. Product Price Changes - The report lists the top price increases for chemical products, including lithium carbonate and DMC, while also noting significant declines in products like hydrochloric acid [7]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on core assets that have entered a long-term value zone, as well as industries facing supply constraints that may see price elasticity [7][15][16].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the chemical industry, suggesting that leading companies will benefit from economic recovery and demand resurgence [4][8]. Core Insights - The chemical sector has shown significant growth, with the CITIC Basic Chemical Index rising by 3.65% and the Shenwan Chemical Index increasing by 4.03% this week [14][17]. - Key sub-industries such as soda ash, modified plastics, and organic silicon have experienced notable price increases, indicating strong market performance [17][18]. - The report highlights several investment themes, including the competitiveness of domestic tire manufacturers, the potential recovery in consumer electronics, and the resilience of certain cyclical industries [4][5][8]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 1.67%, while the ChiNext Index rose by 2.76% this week [14]. - The basic chemical sector outperformed, with significant gains in various sub-industries, particularly soda ash, which saw a 12.49% increase [17][18]. Key Industry Developments - The Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project has commenced, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan [3]. - A new coal-to-natural gas project in Xinjiang has been announced, with a total investment of 15.488 billion yuan, expected to commence production by the end of 2027 [3]. Investment Themes - **Tire Industry**: Domestic tire manufacturers are becoming increasingly competitive, with recommended stocks including Sailun Tire and Linglong Tire [4]. - **Consumer Electronics**: A gradual recovery is anticipated, with upstream material companies expected to benefit from increased demand in the panel supply chain [4]. - **Phosphate and Fluorine Chemicals**: The report suggests that supply constraints and rising demand in the new energy sector will tighten the supply-demand balance, making companies like Yuntianhua and Juhua attractive [5]. - **Vitamin Supply Disruptions**: BASF's announcement regarding supply issues for vitamins A and E is expected to create market imbalances, presenting investment opportunities in companies like Zhejiang Medicine [8].