Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of optimizing supply and focusing on high-quality development across various industries during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, highlighting the need for structural adjustments and sustainable growth strategies. Coal Industry - The coal consumption is expected to peak between 4.95 to 5.1 billion tons during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, with a slight decline to around 4.9 billion tons by 2030 [2] - Coal remains a crucial stabilizer for energy supply during the transition to a new energy system, with a gradual reduction in coal usage expected [3] - The coal sector is projected to maintain investment value due to favorable supply-demand dynamics, with high-quality companies expected to sustain profitability and cash flow [3] Building Materials - Cement demand is forecasted to decline by 30-40% from 2024 to 2030, necessitating capacity reduction to maintain profitability [4] - The industry is expected to focus on overseas expansion, particularly in Africa, as a growth strategy [4] - Glass fiber demand is anticipated to grow at an annual rate of around 5%, driven by wind power installations [4] - The construction materials sector is under pressure, but segments like coatings are expected to recover, with the market size projected to exceed 100 billion yuan by 2030 [5] Steel Industry - The steel industry is transitioning from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvement, with a focus on high-end product development [6] - Demand for construction steel is expected to decline due to demographic changes, while high-end manufacturing will continue to drive demand for specialized steel products [6] - The industry is undergoing supply-side reforms to eliminate inefficient capacity and improve competitiveness [6] - Green transformation initiatives are being prioritized, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability [7] - The industry aims to increase self-sufficiency in iron ore and expand overseas operations to enhance global competitiveness [8] Paper Industry - The paper industry is experiencing a slowdown in capacity expansion, with demand expected to recover moderately due to supportive consumption policies [9] - The industry is shifting towards self-produced pulp to enhance profit margins amid fluctuating raw material prices [9] Construction Industry - The construction sector is expected to focus on "stock clearance and incremental transformation," with significant government support for infrastructure investment [10] - The sector's financial health is projected to improve as local government debt restructuring progresses, enhancing cash flow and reducing impairment losses [10] - New business models and overseas expansion are seen as key growth drivers for construction companies [12]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Neutral" rating for both the real estate and building materials sectors [2][4]. Core Views - The real estate sector is currently in a "bottoming" phase, with new home and second-hand home transaction areas still showing negative year-on-year growth, although the decline is narrowing compared to 2024. New construction starts and development investments continue to decline, and funding is tight, indicating an ongoing deleveraging cycle. The overall loss level of the industry has further expanded compared to the second quarter, suggesting that the fundamentals remain weak. Future policy support and stabilization of the industry are expected to drive market trends [4][28]. - The building materials sector, particularly cement, is benefiting from a dual advantage of cost and policy due to the elimination of high-energy, low-efficiency capacities. The sector is expected to see stable support from urban village renovations and the acceleration of affordable housing construction. Current valuations are at historical lows, making certain stocks attractive for defensive and long-term investment [4][50]. Summary by Sections Real Estate Sector - As of November 13, 2025, the Shenwan Real Estate Index has increased by 2.07% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.32 percentage points, ranking 20th among 31 sectors. Year-to-date, the index has risen by 11.37% [13][17]. - The report highlights that the industry is transitioning from a high-leverage, high-turnover model to one focused on quality, service, and sustainability, with urban renewal expected to unlock potential in existing stock [4][28]. Building Materials Sector - The Shenwan Building Materials Index has risen by 2.63% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.3 percentage points, ranking 17th among 31 sectors. Year-to-date, the index has increased by 23.38% [29][32]. - The cement industry is expected to see a significant increase in profitability due to the implementation of carbon trading regulations and the elimination of inefficient capacities. The sector is supported by ongoing construction projects and a favorable valuation environment [4][50]. Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies with strong fundamentals and high dividend yields, such as Poly Developments (600048), China Merchants Shekou (001979), and Binhai Group (002244) in the real estate sector, and Conch Cement (600585) and Huaxin Cement (600801) in the building materials sector [4][53].

Core Insights - The construction materials industry has shown signs of improvement in revenue and profit during the first three quarters of 2025, with a total revenue of 432.25 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 3.1%, which is a narrowing of the decline compared to the 2024 full year by 11.7 percentage points. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 24.44 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.8%, reversing the 49.1% decline seen in 2024 [2][13] - The cement industry has demonstrated significant profit recovery, with a total revenue of 181.23 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 8.4%, while net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 148.8% to 9.13 billion yuan. Notably, Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement have shown strong performance, contributing significantly to the industry's profit [2][13] - The fiberglass sector has also reported growth, with eight sample companies achieving a total revenue of 49.21 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.5%, and a net profit of 4.87 billion yuan, up 121.4%. The recovery in pricing has started to reflect positively on profits [3][13] - The consumer building materials segment remains under pressure, with a total revenue of 110.75 billion yuan, a slight decline of 0.9%, and a net profit of 8.21 billion yuan, down 6.9%. However, companies like Keda Manufacturing and Sankeshu are showing promising growth due to their unique market strategies [3][13] Industry Summaries Cement Industry - The cement industry has seen a gradual release of profit elasticity, with significant improvements in profitability. The overall revenue for the sector was 181.23 billion yuan, with a notable profit increase driven by companies like Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement, which leverage cost and scale advantages [2][13] Fiberglass Industry - The fiberglass industry has experienced revenue and profit growth across most companies, with a total revenue of 49.21 billion yuan and a net profit of 4.87 billion yuan. The pricing recovery initiated by leading firms has started to yield positive results [3][13] Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials sector is facing challenges, with a revenue of 110.75 billion yuan and a net profit of 8.21 billion yuan. However, certain companies are thriving due to strategic positioning and market demand [3][13] Investment Recommendations - Investment opportunities are suggested in the fiberglass and cement sectors, focusing on leading companies such as Huaxin Cement, Conch Cement, and China Jushi. Additionally, companies with alpha attributes in consumer building materials like Keda Manufacturing and Sankeshu are recommended for consideration [4][13]

Group 1: Cement Industry - The cement production in China for Q1-Q3 2025 decreased by 5% year-on-year, with a narrowing decline, and the annual production is expected to be around 1.73 billion tons, which is a 30% drop from the peak in 2014 [15][32] - The SW cement manufacturing industry revenue for Q1-Q3 2025 was 252.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9%, with a sales net profit margin of 3.3%, an increase of 1.0 percentage points compared to the full year of 2024 [32][33] - The future support for domestic cement prices mainly depends on the optimization process on the supply side, with a focus on completing the target of limiting overproduction by the end of the year [35][45] Group 2: Glass Industry - The flat glass production in China for Q1-Q3 2025 was 730 million weight cases, a year-on-year decrease of 5%, with prices continuing to decline [57] - The SW glass manufacturing industry achieved a total revenue of 34.4 billion yuan in Q1-Q3 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 11%, with a sales net profit margin of 0.6% [74] - The overall profitability of the glass manufacturing industry is under pressure, with major companies like Xinyi Glass and Qibin Group experiencing significant declines in net profit margins [74][78] Group 3: Fiberglass Industry - The fiberglass manufacturing industry saw a significant recovery in profitability in Q1-Q3 2025, with revenue reaching 49.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24%, and a sales net profit margin of 10.8%, up 4.3 percentage points from 2024 [83][84] - The demand for high-performance electronic fabrics is expected to continue growing due to advancements in AI and high-frequency communication technologies [84][89] - Companies like Zhongcai Technology and Honghe Technology are recommended for their focus on high-end products and significant growth in revenue and profit margins [89][94] Group 4: Consumer Building Materials - The transaction volume of commercial housing and second-hand housing prices in China continued to decline, but the rate of decline has narrowed [2] - The sales of waterproof materials and coatings have shown significant improvement compared to 2024, with companies like Sankeshu and Hanhai Group recommended for investment [2][4]

Core Viewpoint - The construction materials industry is showing signs of recovery as the impact of real estate and macro debt on the sector has diminished, with some companies finding growth opportunities through overseas expansion, market penetration, renovation projects, and technological materials [1]. Group 1: Cement Sector - The cement sector's profitability is primarily driven by overseas operations, particularly in regions like Africa, where companies such as Huaxin Cement are performing well [1]. - Domestic demand and prices have weakened compared to Q2, but the decline in demand growth rate and absolute gross profit per ton suggest that 2024 may represent a bottoming out for the industry [1]. - The focus on limiting overproduction remains crucial for improving supply-demand dynamics, and shareholder returns are expected to improve due to industry equity incentives [1]. Group 2: Consumer Building Materials - There is a noticeable divergence in revenue growth rates among different sub-sectors and companies within the consumer building materials industry, driven by the concentrated impact of real estate and local debt on demand [2]. - Companies are exploring new revenue paths through overseas expansion, market penetration, and renovation projects, with price recovery and structural upgrades in the paint and waterproofing sectors leading the way [2]. - Cost optimization through personnel and expense management continues to enhance profitability, while policy catalysts for consumer building materials still have room for growth [2]. Group 3: Glass and Fiberglass - The fiberglass sector is experiencing dual differentiation in production and sales, with larger companies maintaining significantly better performance amid price wars among smaller firms [3]. - The profitability in the fiberglass sector is driven by structural demand in wind power yarn and electronic cloth, with expectations for price recovery in coarse yarn by Q4 2025 [3]. - The glass sector is facing a stalemate in supply and demand, with prices nearing a bottom; however, the photovoltaic glass segment is seeing a turnaround as leading companies quickly return to profitability due to industry self-discipline in production cuts [3].

Group 1: Non-Metallic Building Materials - The building materials industry shows signs of structural growth that gradually outweigh environmental impacts, with Q3 2025 reports indicating a recovery in revenue and profitability for several companies [2][25] - The cement sector continues to perform well overseas, particularly in Africa, while domestic demand and prices have weakened, suggesting a potential bottoming out in 2024 [4][26] - In the consumer building materials sector, revenue growth disparities among sub-industries are widening, driven by the impacts of real estate and local debt [5][27] Group 2: Biopharmaceuticals - Huadong Medicine's industrial segment maintains steady growth, with Q3 2025 revenue of 37.28 billion yuan, up 14.95% year-on-year, and net profit of 8.94 billion yuan, up 18.43% [7][8] - The medical aesthetics business faces short-term pressure due to economic factors, with a decline in revenue for both domestic and overseas operations [8] - The company is advancing its innovative pipeline, with several clinical trials ongoing for various cancer treatments [9][33] Group 3: Power Equipment and New Energy - Haibo Sichuang, a leader in energy storage, is expected to benefit from high industry demand, with Q3 2025 revenue reaching 3.39 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 124.4% [10][11] - The company's profitability has improved significantly, with a gross margin of 18.64% and a net margin of 9.05% in Q3 2025 [11] - The global energy storage market is projected to grow by 40%-50% in 2026, with significant contributions from both domestic and international markets [13] Group 4: Financial Engineering - The report highlights various asset allocation strategies, with the macro-factor-based strategy yielding a return of 4.23% in 2025, outperforming other strategies [14][15] - The performance of domestic asset strategies shows a positive trend, with October returns indicating a stable investment environment [15][16] - The overall economic outlook remains cautious, with manufacturing PMI indicating a contraction, while service sector activity shows slight improvement [16]

Group 1: Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials industry is experiencing a recovery in retail demand, driven by high second-hand housing activity and subsidy policies, with leading companies showing strong operational resilience [1] - Long-term demand stability and increasing industry concentration suggest significant growth potential for quality leading companies in the consumer building materials sector [1] - Key companies to watch include Sanhe Tree, Rabbit Baby, Hanhai Group, Oriental Yuhong, China Liansu, Beixin Building Materials, Weixing New Materials, Dongpeng Holdings, Jianlang Hardware, Arrow Home, Mona Lisa, Keshun Shares, Zhit New Materials, and Wangli Security [1] Group 2: Cement Industry - The national average cement price is reported at 351 RMB/ton, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 0.1% and a year-on-year drop of 74.33 RMB/ton [2] - The national cement shipment rate stands at 45.93%, remaining stable week-on-week but down 7.87 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The cement industry is currently at a historical valuation low, with companies to focus on including Huaxin Cement (A, H), Conch Cement (A, H), Shangfeng Cement, China Resources Cement Technology, and Taipai Group [2] Group 3: Glass Industry - The average price of float glass is 1208 RMB/ton, showing a week-on-week increase of 1.0% but a year-on-year decrease of 15.1% [3] - Inventory days for glass have decreased by 0.67 days, currently at 29.61 days [3] - Key companies in the glass sector with low valuations include Qibin Group, Xinyi Solar, Flat Glass (A), Flat Glass (H), Xinyi Glass, Nanshan Glass A, and Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass [3] Group 4: Glass Fiber and Carbon-Based Composites - The market price for direct yarn remains stable, with mainstream prices for 2400tex yarn ranging from 3250 to 3700 RMB/ton, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.95% [4] - Electronic yarn prices are stable, with G75 mainstream quotes between 8800 and 9300 RMB/ton [4] - Leading companies in the glass fiber and carbon-based composite materials sector include China Jushi, China National Materials, Honghe Technology, and Changhai Co. [4]

Group 1: Cement Industry - The cement sector's profitability is primarily driven by overseas performance, particularly in regions like Africa, where companies such as Huaxin Cement are seeing significant advantages [3] - Domestic demand and prices have weakened compared to Q2, indicating a potential bottoming out in 2024, with supply-side restrictions being a key focus for industry improvement [3] - Shareholder returns are expected to improve due to industry stock incentive plans [3] Group 2: Consumer Building Materials - There is a noticeable divergence in revenue growth rates among various sub-sectors and companies within the consumer building materials industry, influenced by real estate and local debt issues [4] - Companies are exploring new revenue paths through overseas expansion, market penetration, and renovation projects [4] - Price recovery and structural upgrades in the paint and waterproofing sectors are leading the way, although full realization will take time [4] Group 3: Glass and Fiberglass - The fiberglass industry is experiencing dual differentiation in production and sales, with larger companies maintaining better performance amid price wars [5] - The glass sector is nearing a turning point, with float glass prices stabilizing and photovoltaic glass showing signs of recovery due to industry self-discipline in production cuts [5] - The market characteristics of the glass sector, dominated by private enterprises, contribute to a more effective market-driven clearing mechanism [5]

Core Viewpoint - The construction materials industry is experiencing weak demand in Q3 2025, leading to a slight revenue decline, but profitability has significantly improved due to cost reduction and price increases for certain products [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - In the first three quarters of 2025, 77 listed companies in the construction materials sector achieved a total revenue of 489.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.74%, while net profit attributable to shareholders reached 19.25 billion yuan, an increase of 21.46% [1] - The overall gross profit margin for the industry was 19.38%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.22 percentage points [1] - Operating cash flow for these companies improved significantly, with a year-on-year growth of 52.91%, attributed to better receivables management and retail channel transformations [1] Group 2: Cement Sector - In October, there was a slight improvement in cement demand, but overall national demand is showing signs of peaking [2] - The industry is facing increased clinker inventory pressure despite efforts to control supply through staggered kiln shutdowns [2] - Cement prices saw a month-on-month increase of 2.22%, with expectations of further price hikes in November, although the increase may be limited [2] Group 3: Consumer Building Materials - From January to September 2025, retail sales of building and decoration materials grew by 1.6% year-on-year, with a 10.49% month-on-month increase in September [3] - The demand for consumer building materials is gradually improving as the seasonal downturn in the home decoration market ends, although it remains below last year's levels [3] - The ongoing urban renewal strategy is expected to stimulate demand for renovation and high-quality green building materials [3] Group 4: Glass Fiber Sector - In October, there was a slight recovery in demand for glass fiber, with some construction projects requiring expedited delivery [4] - Major glass fiber manufacturers have issued price increase notices for roving, indicating strong pricing power and expectations for stable to rising prices in the future [4] - Demand for electronic yarn is also increasing, with prices expected to remain stable after an initial rise [4] Group 5: Float Glass Sector - The average price of float glass increased in October, although there was a downward trend within the month [5] - The market is characterized by cautious purchasing behavior and high inventory levels, which are expected to limit price increases in the short term [5] - Overall, prices are anticipated to remain stable due to high inventory and limited improvement in demand [5]

Core Insights - The construction materials industry in China is experiencing a mixed performance, with a decline in revenue but an increase in net profit due to cost-cutting measures and price hikes [1][2]. Revenue and Profitability - In the first three quarters of 2025, 77 listed companies in the construction materials sector achieved a total revenue of 489.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.74% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 19.25 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 21.46% [2]. - The overall gross profit margin for the industry was 19.38%, up by 0.22 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Cash Flow and Management - The operating cash flow for the construction materials sector improved significantly, with a year-on-year increase of 52.91% [2]. - This improvement is attributed to enhanced collection efforts and better credit risk management by companies [2]. Cement Sector - The cement market is facing weak overall demand, although there was a slight improvement in October [2]. - Cement prices saw a month-on-month increase of 2.22%, but the demand is expected to decline again in November due to seasonal factors [2]. Consumer Building Materials - Retail sales of building and decoration materials grew by 1.6% year-on-year from January to September 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 10.49% in September [3]. - The ongoing urban renewal strategy is expected to boost demand for high-quality green building materials [3]. Fiberglass Market - The fiberglass market showed slight recovery in demand for yarns, with stable pricing from leading companies [3]. - The demand for electronic yarns increased, leading to price hikes, particularly for high-end products [3]. Float Glass Market - The average price of float glass increased in October, but the market remains cautious with high inventory levels [4]. - Short-term price stability is expected due to limited improvement in demand towards the end of the fourth quarter [4]. Investment Recommendations - For consumer building materials, companies with strong brand and product quality are expected to benefit, with recommendations for companies like Beixin Building Materials and Weixing New Materials [4]. - In the cement sector, companies like Shangfeng Cement are recommended due to expected supply-demand balance improvements [4]. - The fiberglass market is anticipated to see demand growth, with recommendations for companies like China Jushi [4].