1. Report Industry Investment Ratings The document does not provide industry investment ratings. 2. Report's Core View The report presents the market trends and outlooks for various commodities on November 4, 2025, including precious metals, base metals, energy, chemicals, agricultural products, and livestock. It also analyzes the fundamental data and macro - industry news of each commodity, and gives the trend strength ratings for each commodity. 3. Summary by Commodity Precious Metals - **Gold**: Attention should be paid to risks in US banks. The trend strength is 0. The price of Comex gold 2512 was 4013.70 with a 0.01% increase [2][5]. - **Silver**: It is expected to rebound in a volatile manner. The trend strength is 1. The price of Comex silver 2512 was 47.910 with a - 0.70% decrease [2][5]. Base Metals - **Copper**: A decrease in LME inventory restricts price decline. The trend strength is 0. The price of the Shanghai copper main contract was 87,300 with a 0.33% increase [2][9]. - **Zinc**: It is expected to run strongly. The trend strength is 0. The price of the Shanghai zinc main contract was 22,565 with a 0.94% increase [2][12]. - **Lead**: A continuous decrease in overseas inventory supports the price. The trend strength is 0. The price of the Shanghai lead main contract was 17,420 with a 0.17% increase [2][15]. - **Tin**: Attention should be paid to macro - impacts. The trend strength is 1. The price of the Shanghai tin main contract was 285,760 with a 0.65% increase [2][18]. - **Aluminum**: It is expected to fluctuate strongly. The trend strength is 1. The price of the Shanghai aluminum main contract was 21,600 with a 300 increase compared to T - 1 [2][22]. - **Alumina**: There is support at the bottom. The trend strength is 0. The price of the Shanghai alumina main contract was 2789 with a - 4 decrease compared to T - 1 [2][22]. - **Nickel**: Accumulated inventory at the smelting end suppresses the price, while uncertainties at the ore end provide support. The trend strength is 0. The price of the Shanghai nickel main contract was 120,950 with a 360 increase compared to T - 1 [2][26]. - **Stainless Steel**: The steel price is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range at a low level. The trend strength is 0. The price of the stainless - steel main contract was 12,630 with a - 25 decrease compared to T - 1 [2][26]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil - related**: - **LPG**: Demand improvement is limited, and the futures valuation is high [2][49]. - **Fuel Oil**: It is expected to fluctuate strongly, but weaker than low - sulfur fuel oil in the short term [2][53]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: There was a short - term adjustment in the night session, and the spot high - low sulfur spread in the overseas market continued to rise [2][53]. - **Chemicals**: - **PTA**: Demand is acceptable, but supply pressure still exists, and it is in a high - level volatile market [2][28]. - **MEG**: Supply pressure is large, and the trend is weak [2][28]. - **Rubber**: It is expected to fluctuate [2][30]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The cost has collapsed, and it is running weakly [2][32]. - **Asphalt**: It fluctuates following crude oil [2][34]. - **LLDPE**: Unplanned maintenance has increased, and attention should be paid to import pressure [2][36]. - **PP**: It is expected to fluctuate in the medium term [2][37]. - **Caustic Soda**: Cost provides support, and it is in a volatile market [2][38]. - **Paper Pulp**: It is expected to fluctuate [2][40]. - **Glass**: The price of the original sheet is stable [2][42]. - **Methanol**: It is expected to run weakly [2][43]. - **Urea**: It is under pressure and fluctuating [2][45]. - **Styrene**: It is expected to fluctuate weakly [2][47]. - **Soda Ash**: There are few changes in the spot market [2][48]. Agricultural Products and Livestock - **Oils and Fats**: - **Palm Oil**: There is a lack of driving factors, and short - term support should be noted [2][61]. - **Soybean Oil**: The price of US soybeans has rebounded, and the spread between soybean oil and palm oil is expected to widen [2][61]. - **Grains and Oilseeds**: - **Soybean Meal**: US soybeans have reached a new high, and the domestic soybean meal may follow the rebound [2][63]. - **Soybean**: The start of state - reserve purchases has stabilized the market [2][63]. - **Corn**: It is expected to fluctuate [2][65]. - **Sugar and Cotton**: - **Sugar**: It is in a range - bound adjustment [2][66]. - **Cotton**: The impact of the price of seed cotton on cotton futures has weakened [2][67]. - **Livestock and Poultry**: - **Eggs**: They are expected to fluctuate and adjust [2][69]. - **Pigs**: The price center has further declined [2][70]. - **Peanuts**: Attention should be paid to the spot market [2][71].

Core Viewpoint - Jefferies maintains a "Buy" rating for China Hongqiao (01378) and raises the target price from HKD 26.90 to HKD 34.1, citing strong performance from its core subsidiary and favorable supply-demand dynamics in the aluminum industry [1][2]. Financial Performance - China Hongqiao's core subsidiary, Shandong Hongqiao, achieved a net profit of RMB 19.4 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 23%. The net profit for Q3 2025 alone reached RMB 6.9 billion, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter growth of 14.4% and a year-on-year growth of 17.6% [1]. - The increase in aluminum and alumina prices contributed approximately RMB 500-600 million to the net profit in Q3, while cost savings from reduced electricity prices during the rainy season in Yunnan added around RMB 300 million [1]. Market Conditions - Since Q3 2025, aluminum prices have exceeded expectations due to improved macroeconomic conditions and industry supply-demand optimization, with current spot prices surpassing RMB 21,000 per ton [2]. - Despite some price corrections in alumina and rising coal and electricity costs, if aluminum prices remain stable, the operating profit for China Hongqiao in Q4 is expected to match that of Q3 [2]. Debt and Valuation - The impact of convertible bond fair value changes on net profit is expected to decrease significantly in the second half of 2025, as the majority of the bonds issued in 2021 have been converted [2]. - Jefferies has raised its net profit forecasts for China Hongqiao for 2025 and 2026 by 4% and 8%, respectively, to RMB 25.9 billion and RMB 26.7 billion, based on aluminum price assumptions of RMB 20,600 and RMB 20,800 per ton [2]. Dividend and Shareholder Returns - Jefferies sets a target price based on a projected price-to-earnings ratio of 11 times for 2026, with a corresponding dividend yield of nearly 6% based on a 63% payout ratio for 2024 [3]. - The company continues to generate strong cash flow and provides substantial returns to shareholders through stable dividends (over 60% payout ratio) and share buybacks, which supports the "Buy" rating [3].

Group 1: Report Overview - Report Title: Aluminum Daily Report [1] - Date: November 4, 2025 [2] - Research Team: Non-ferrous Metals Research Team [3] Group 2: Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Group 3: Core View - On November 3, Shanghai aluminum opened high and went higher, with the main 2512 contract closing at 21,600 yuan/ton, a 1.48% increase, hitting a new high for the year. The spot market showed that although traders in East China increased shipments, downstream buyers were reluctant to purchase due to high prices. The import window was closed, and the pattern of strong overseas and weak domestic markets continued, with the spot import loss expanding to about -2,600 yuan/ton. The aluminum market is expected to remain strong in the follow - up under the support of a positive macro - environment [9]. Group 4: Market Review and Operation Suggestions Market Performance - On November 3, the main 2512 contract of Shanghai aluminum closed at 21,600 yuan/ton, up 1.48% [9]. - In the spot market, East China reported at par, Central China at a discount of -140, and South China at a discount of -150. The import window was closed, and the spot import loss expanded to about -2,600 yuan/ton [9]. Fundamental Analysis - Domestic bauxite remained tight. Mines in the north affected by environmental protection and the rainy season could resume production, but the specific time awaited government approval. The price increase of northern bauxite was expected to be limited due to high inventory and weak restocking willingness of alumina plants, while southern bauxite prices remained stable. Imported bauxite was sluggish, and the price of Guinean bauxite was under pressure. Policy disturbances in November should be noted [9]. - Alumina remained in surplus, and the import window was open, with pressure from overseas inflows. In the north, attention should be paid to the impact of environmental protection requirements after heating in November and annual carbon emission verifications. The low - price situation and long - term delivery obligations put great pressure on enterprises, and the spot long - term settlement price in November was close to the cash cost of high - cost production capacity, which might lead to production cuts [9]. - Cast aluminum alloy followed the trend of Shanghai aluminum. The supply of scrap aluminum was tight, providing strong cost support. After November, the traditional peak season basically ended, and it was expected to fluctuate at a high level following Shanghai aluminum [9]. - For electrolytic aluminum, the domestic operating capacity remained high with limited changes. The production cuts of Century Aluminum this month and the expected production cuts of Mozambique Aluminum next year might intensify the pattern of strong overseas and weak domestic markets. With positive macro - factors such as successful Sino - US economic and trade negotiations, the aluminum market was expected to be strong in the follow - up [9]. Group 5: Industry News - On October 30, the second - phase alumina project of the Guinea Aluminum Development Project of State Power Investment Corporation officially started. It is planned to build an alumina plant with an annual output of 1.2 million tons and supporting facilities, and is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2028 [10]. - Mercuria, a global commodity trading giant, is transporting over 30,000 tons of aluminum from Port Klang, Malaysia, to New Orleans, USA, presumably to meet the needs of its US customers. Mercuria's long - term holding of over 90% of LME aluminum warehouse receipts is considered the key factor for the premium of LME near - month aluminum contracts over far - month contracts [10]. - In 2025, the demand for aluminum cans in Japan (including domestic and imported cans) was about 2.091 billion, remaining the same as the previous year and staying at the 2 - billion - can level for 10 consecutive years [10]. - The China Non - ferrous Metals Industry Association suggested implementing different strategies for the "anti - involution" of the non - ferrous metal smelting industry, including setting a production capacity "ceiling" for bulk metals, enhancing concentration through mergers and acquisitions for strategic metals, and guiding enterprises to transform towards personalization and high added - value [10].

Core Viewpoint - Jefferies has raised the target price for China Hongqiao following the robust third-quarter performance of its main subsidiary [1] Group 1 - Jefferies increased the target price from HKD 26.90 to HKD 34.10 [1] - The company maintains a "Buy" rating on China Hongqiao [1]

Core Viewpoint - China Aluminum's Q3 report shows a net profit of 10.872 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.65%, indicating potential cyclical recovery or peak performance [1] Valuation Screening - Current stock price is 10.17 yuan with a P/E ratio of approximately 12, reflecting market caution towards cyclical industries [3] - The P/B ratio is 2.38, suggesting concerns about potential profit peaks and aluminum price declines [3] - If the company can leverage its full industry chain advantage to smooth out cyclical fluctuations, the current valuation may represent a significant investment opportunity [3] Fundamental Screening - Profit quality has improved, with a gross margin increase to 17.31% over four consecutive quarters, indicating effective cost control and product optimization [4] - The debt ratio has decreased to 46.38%, enhancing financial health [4] - As one of the largest alumina producers globally, China Aluminum benefits from a fully integrated supply chain, leading to superior resource security and cost control [4] - Operating cash flow reached 25.38 billion yuan in the first three quarters, with a mid-term dividend of 0.82 yuan per share, reflecting strong financial fundamentals [4] Industry Trend Screening - The company is positioned at the intersection of limited supply and new demand drivers, with a production cap of 45 million tons for electrolytic aluminum under current policies [5] - The "dual carbon" goals make it challenging to introduce new production capacity, effectively locking in supply [5] - New demand from sectors like electric vehicles, photovoltaic supports, and energy storage systems is robust, potentially offsetting weakness in traditional construction sectors and driving aluminum prices into a new phase [5] Capital Flow Screening - Recent data shows a net inflow of 929 million yuan from major funds, indicating a positive attitude from large investors [6] - The number of shareholders has decreased to 356,300, suggesting a concentration of shares as retail investors exit while institutions accumulate [6] - However, the proportion of major holdings remains low, indicating that large funds have not yet formed a strong bullish consensus [6] Strategy Recommendations - For conservative investors, it is advisable to gradually accumulate shares at lower prices, particularly around the 60-day moving average of 8.05 yuan, given the current valuation's safety margin [7] - Aggressive investors may consider technical breakouts, particularly if the stock price surpasses the resistance level of 10.50 yuan with sustained inflows from major funds, while setting a stop-loss below 9.75 yuan [8]

Group 1 - The report emphasizes a strategic focus on the "15th Five-Year Plan," indicating that the most significant overseas disturbances may be gradually passing, with domestic factors such as the Fourth Plenary Session and third-quarter report verification likely to boost market risk appetite [3][9][11] - The report highlights the importance of technology growth sectors, particularly AI, military industry, and innovative pharmaceuticals, as key areas for investment opportunities [2][12][13] - The AI sector is identified as a focal point, with a focus on the global computing power supply chain and domestic innovation, particularly in GPU and semiconductor equipment [12][13] Group 2 - The military industry is expected to enter a new cycle of prosperity, supported by the "15th Five-Year Plan," which emphasizes national strategic deployment and the release of new orders [12][13] - The innovative pharmaceutical sector has seen sufficient emotional digestion, with expectations for revaluation driven by business development and global monetary easing [12][13] - The report includes a selection of "golden stocks" for November, including Tianshan Aluminum, Weiming Environmental Protection, and Sany Heavy Industry, among others, with a focus on their growth and value potential [4][8][19][22][33] Group 3 - Tianshan Aluminum reported a revenue of 22.32 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 7.3%, and a net profit of 3.34 billion yuan, reflecting an increase of 8.3% [15][16] - Weiming Environmental Protection achieved a revenue of 5.88 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, with a net profit of 2.14 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.14% [22][23] - Sany Heavy Industry's revenue for 2024 was reported at 77.77 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 6.22%, and a net profit of 5.98 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 31.98% [33][35] Group 4 - The report outlines a growth strategy for Tianshan Aluminum, focusing on its integrated aluminum industry chain and cost advantages from self-supplied power generation [15][19] - Weiming Environmental Protection's new material business has begun to generate revenue and profit, indicating a potential second growth curve for the company [22][25] - Sany Heavy Industry's global strategy has shown significant results, with international revenue accounting for 63.98% of total revenue, reflecting a strong performance in overseas markets [33][35] Group 5 - The report provides a detailed earnings forecast for the selected stocks, indicating expected growth rates and profitability for the upcoming years [8][19][22] - The growth and value portfolios have been adjusted for November, highlighting companies with strong fundamentals and market positions [4][8][19][22] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring market conditions and company performance to identify potential investment opportunities [3][9][11]

Core Insights - The company reported stable revenue for the first three quarters of 2025, with a significant increase in net profit attributable to shareholders by 63% [1] - The company is investing in a new project to produce 25,000 tons of new energy aluminum foil, which will enhance product value and extend its processing capabilities downstream [3] Financial Performance - For Q1-Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of 16.633 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.60% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders reached 1.187 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 63.25% [1] - In Q3 alone, the company generated revenue of 6.059 billion yuan, up 5.58% year-on-year and 9.13% quarter-on-quarter, with net profit attributable to shareholders of 480 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 69.03% [1] - The gross margin for Q1-Q3 2025 was 13.48%, an increase of 2.42 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin was 6.42%, up 1.63 percentage points year-on-year [2] Cost and Efficiency - The company experienced a slight increase in expense ratios, with total period expense ratio rising to 5.35%, up 0.65 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased R&D expenses [2] - The asset-liability ratio improved to 31.03% by the end of Q3 2025, a decrease of 2.04 percentage points compared to the end of 2024 [2] Investment and Future Outlook - The company announced an investment of 356 million yuan for a new aluminum foil project, expected to generate an average annual net profit of 37.5 million yuan, translating to a unit net profit of 1,500 yuan per ton [3] - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 28.347 billion, 29.553 billion, and 29.927 billion yuan, with corresponding net profit forecasts of 1.832 billion, 2.313 billion, and 2.555 billion yuan, indicating significant growth [4]

Core Viewpoint - Shenhuo Co., Ltd. has seen a stock price increase of 5.14%, reaching 26.00 CNY per share, with a total market capitalization of 58.483 billion CNY as of November 3 [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Shenhuo Co., Ltd. is located in Yongcheng, Henan Province, and was established on August 31, 1998, with its listing date on August 31, 1999 [1] - The company's main business includes the production, processing, and sales of aluminum products and coal, with the revenue composition being: electrolytic aluminum 69.40%, coal 14.11%, aluminum foil 6.41%, aluminum foil raw materials 4.44%, trading 3.82%, other businesses 1.73%, transportation 0.05%, anode carbon blocks 0.03%, and coking coal 0.03% [1] Group 2: Fund Holdings - Guotai Haitong Asset Management has a fund that heavily invests in Shenhuo Co., Ltd., specifically the Guotai Haitong Vision Value Mixed Fund A (017935), which held 319,300 shares, accounting for 5.07% of the fund's net value, making it the fourth-largest holding [2] - The fund has generated an estimated floating profit of approximately 405,500 CNY as of the report date [2] Group 3: Fund Performance - The Guotai Haitong Vision Value Mixed Fund A was established on March 1, 2023, with a current scale of 77.7945 million CNY [2] - Year-to-date, the fund has achieved a return of 13.94%, ranking 5341 out of 8223 in its category; over the past year, it has returned 17.04%, ranking 4726 out of 8115; since inception, it has returned 32.29% [2]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Shenhuo Co., Ltd. experienced a stock price increase of 5.14%, reaching 26.00 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 1.445 billion CNY and a turnover rate of 2.55%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 58.483 billion CNY [1] - Shenhuo Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the production, processing, and sales of aluminum products and coal, with its main business revenue composition being: electrolytic aluminum 69.40%, coal 14.11%, aluminum foil 6.41%, aluminum foil raw materials 4.44%, trading 3.82%, other businesses 1.73%, transportation 0.05%, anode carbon blocks 0.03%, and type coke 0.03% [1] Group 2 - From the perspective of fund holdings, one fund under Galaxy Fund has a significant position in Shenhuo Co., Ltd. The Galaxy Value Growth Mixed A Fund (016340) increased its holdings by 17,000 shares in the third quarter, bringing the total to 119,100 shares, which accounts for 4.39% of the fund's net value, ranking it as the tenth largest holding [2] - The Galaxy Value Growth Mixed A Fund (016340) has achieved a year-to-date return of 59.5%, ranking 530 out of 8,223 in its category, and a one-year return of 53.67%, ranking 737 out of 8,115 [2]

Report Investment Rating - No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. Core Viewpoints - After the over - increase, there may be a correction. It is recommended to consider taking profits on long positions when the price rises to a high level in November and maintain the strategy of going long on AD and short on AL [1][79]. Summaries According to the Table of Contents 1. Market Review - In October, the overall trend of the Shanghai aluminum market was a high - opening after the holiday, followed by a decline and then a gradual strengthening. After the double - festivals, the external precious metals and non - ferrous metals performed well, and aluminum followed the upward trend. However, due to a series of events such as China's export control on rare earths, anti - monopoly investigations, and tariff announcements, the aluminum price fluctuated. Later, with positive factors like the release of the 15th Five - Year Plan summary, Fed rate cuts, and Sino - US economic and trade consultations, the aluminum price gradually strengthened [5][6]. 2. Macro and Aluminum Fundamental Analysis - **Overseas Macro Indicators**: The Federal Reserve has had a series of interest rate decisions including rate cuts and rate holds in 2024 - 2025, and an expected rate cut in December 2025. The European Central Bank has also adjusted its interest rates, with multiple rate cuts and rate holds. A series of macro - economic data such as the US federal funds rate, PCE price index, and euro - zone HICP are presented [12][14]. - **Domestic Macro Indicators**: Domestic GDP growth, social financing scale, PMI, exchange rates, CPI, PPI, and other data are shown. In September, China's exports and imports increased significantly year - on - year. The Sino - US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur reached a series of consensus, and the external tariff environment is temporarily stable. It is expected that exports will strengthen month - on - month in November [19][25]. 3. Aluminum Raw Materials - **Domestic Bauxite**: The supply of domestic bauxite is tightening. Due to strengthened safety supervision and environmental inspections in Shanxi and Henan, combined with the rainy season, bauxite mining activities are restricted. Although the price of domestic bauxite is firm, it will face pressure with the increase in imported bauxite after the end of the rainy season in Guinea [28]. - **Imported Bauxite**: In September 2025, the import volume of bauxite decreased month - on - month but increased year - on - year. Guinea is the largest supplier. After the end of the rainy season in Guinea, the bauxite supply is expected to increase, and the price of imported bauxite is expected to decline [31]. 4. Alumina - At the end of October, the built - in production capacity of alumina remained unchanged month - on - month, while the operating capacity decreased. The domestic spot weighted index of alumina declined. Newly - put - into - production capacity in the first half of the year has entered a stable production state, but some small - scale and high - cost alumina enterprises in inland areas are facing losses and production cuts. In November, alumina is expected to fluctuate at the bottom, and one can try to go long lightly near 2700 or sell out - of - the - money put options [34]. 5. Electrolytic Aluminum - **Production Capacity**: As of the end of October, the built - in production capacity of electrolytic aluminum remained unchanged month - on - month, and the operating capacity decreased slightly. The decrease was mainly due to the technical transformation of some electrolytic cells in Shanxi Shuozhou Energy. The remaining new production capacity expected to be put into operation this year is 110,000 tons. The operating capacity of electrolytic aluminum is expected to increase slightly in November, but the new production capacity is very limited [38]. - **Imports**: In September 2025, the import volume of primary aluminum increased both month - on - month and year - on - year. Russia and Indonesia are the main suppliers. In October, the loss of aluminum imports widened. In November, the London aluminum is expected to correct after over - increase, and the import of electrolytic aluminum is expected to increase [41]. - **Cost and Profit**: The main costs of electrolytic aluminum are electricity, alumina, and pre - baked anodes. In October, the average cost of electrolytic aluminum decreased by 140 yuan/ton to 14,980 yuan/ton, mainly due to the decline in alumina prices [43]. 6. Downstream Demand for Aluminum - **Automobile**: In September, automobile production and sales increased both month - on - month and year - on - year, and the export of automobiles reached a new high. With the implementation of the 69 - billion - yuan special treasury bond for consumer goods replacement and the peak season of automobile production and sales, the demand for aluminum in the automobile industry is expected to continue to grow [51]. - **Real Estate**: From January to September, real estate development investment, construction area, new construction area, and other indicators declined year - on - year. Although some cities have introduced real - estate relaxation policies, the market is still weak, and this weak trend is expected to continue in November [55]. - **Infrastructure**: In September, the issuance of new local bonds decreased. The issuance progress of new local special bonds in the first nine months was relatively fast, which is expected to drive infrastructure investment. However, the high proportion of special bonds used for debt repayment will have a squeezing effect on infrastructure investment. Although the growth rate of infrastructure investment has slowed down recently, power grid investment has increased significantly, and the future demand for aluminum in infrastructure is still optimistic [58]. - **Home Appliances**: In September, the production and sales of home appliances were stable, and the export performance was stronger than the seasonal average. However, the production schedule of the three major white - goods in November decreased month - on - month, and the demand for aluminum in the home - appliance industry is expected to decrease [61]. - **Photovoltaic**: In September, the newly - added photovoltaic installed capacity decreased year - on - year but increased month - on - month. With the release of provincial mechanism electricity prices and the start of some centralized photovoltaic projects, the photovoltaic installed capacity is expected to continue to improve at a low level in November [66]. - **Aluminum Products Export**: In September, the export of aluminum products decreased both month - on - month and year - on - year. The import of aluminum products also decreased. In November, the London aluminum is expected to correct after over - increase, and the net export of aluminum products is expected to decline month - on - month [69]. 7. Inventory - The inventory depletion in October was satisfactory [70].