Group 1: Macro Insights - The report outlines four main policy lines for the second half of the year, focusing on service consumption, urban renewal, and stabilizing the stock market, with an emphasis on implementation rather than strong stimulus [6] - The report highlights the need to monitor major changes and indicators closely, indicating that new policies may be introduced quickly if economic conditions worsen [6] - The report discusses the "anti-involution" policy, which may lead to stricter supply-side measures, including increased oversight and potential production cuts [6] Group 2: Employment and Economic Indicators - The U.S. non-farm employment data for July was significantly revised down, leading to heightened recession and interest rate cut expectations, with the probability of a rate cut in September rising from 40% to 87% [8] - The report notes that the downward revision of employment data is attributed to government layoffs, illegal immigration crackdowns, and natural disasters, suggesting that this may be a one-time adjustment rather than a sign of an impending recession [8] Group 3: Fixed Income Market - The restoration of value-added tax on interest income from bonds is expected to lead to a downward trend in interest rates, affecting the pricing of new and existing bonds differently [9][23] - The report indicates that the bond market has experienced increased volatility, influenced by stock market performance and liquidity conditions [9] Group 4: Sector-Specific Insights - In the automotive sector, Feilong Co. is strategically positioning itself in robotics and AI, focusing on automotive and industrial applications, with significant production capacities for various components [26] - The report highlights the growth in demand for turbocharger components and electronic water pumps driven by the rise of hybrid and electric vehicles, projecting substantial increases in production capacity [27] - In the pharmaceutical sector, Heng Rui Medicine's collaboration with GSK is expected to enhance its revenue potential significantly, with a potential total payment of approximately $12 billion if all milestones are met [33][34] Group 5: Real Estate Market Trends - The report indicates a 19.6% year-on-year decline in new home sales, while second-hand home sales showed a slight increase of 0.2%, reflecting ongoing challenges in the real estate market [45]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Neutral" rating for both the real estate and building materials sectors [1][3] Core Insights - The report highlights that the construction materials sector is expected to continue its recovery due to increased infrastructure investment and consumption stimulation, supported by government policies [3][4] - The real estate sector has seen a weakening in sales momentum over the past two months, with the market remaining in a low-level fluctuation, influenced by policy developments [3][28] - The report suggests focusing on stable and leading companies in the real estate sector, particularly those operating in first and second-tier cities, such as Poly Developments, China Merchants Shekou, and others [3][28] - In the building materials sector, the report emphasizes the potential for profit recovery in cement companies, recommending firms with solid fundamentals and attractive dividend yields [4][50] Summary by Sections Real Estate Sector - The report notes that the recent Central Political Bureau meeting emphasized the importance of urban renewal and fiscal measures to support the real estate sector [3][28] - It anticipates ongoing issuance of special bonds to support urban renewal and old community renovations, which will provide some demand support for real estate [3][28] - The report indicates that the real estate sector's sales have weakened, and the market is currently in a policy negotiation phase, with potential short-term rebounds driven by policy announcements [3][28] - It highlights the need to monitor the recovery of sales and improvements in the fundamentals of real estate companies for medium-term outlooks [3][28] Building Materials Sector - The report discusses recent environmental regulations aimed at improving standards in the glass and cement industries, which are expected to positively impact company operations and profit recovery [4][50] - It mentions that the cement market is currently facing weak demand and excess capacity, but infrastructure investment is expected to support cement demand in the second half of the year [4][50] - The report provides data indicating that retail sales of building and decoration materials reached 15.8 billion yuan in June, with a year-on-year growth of 1.0% [5][53] - It suggests that the building materials sector will see improvements in sales and profit margins due to market recovery and internal optimization efforts by companies [7][53]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Neutral" rating for both the real estate and building materials sectors [1][3]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the construction materials sector is expected to continue its recovery due to increased infrastructure investment and consumption stimulation, supported by government policies [3][4]. - The real estate sector has shown weakened sales momentum in recent months, with a focus on policy impacts for short-term rebounds and a need for improved sales recovery and company fundamentals for medium-term outlook [3][28]. - The building materials sector is facing challenges such as weak demand, excess capacity, and inventory pressure, but upcoming policies are expected to enhance environmental standards and control capacity, positively impacting profitability [4][50]. Summary by Sections Real Estate Sector - The central government is emphasizing urban renewal and fiscal measures to support the real estate market, including the issuance of special bonds [3][28]. - The real estate sector has seen a slight increase of 0.66% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.24 percentage points [15][20]. - Key companies to watch include Poly Developments, China Merchants Shekou, and China Vanke, focusing on stable operations and strong positions in first and second-tier cities [3][28]. Building Materials Sector - The building materials sector has experienced a 6.23% increase over the past two weeks, ranking second among 31 sectors [29][31]. - Cement prices are under pressure due to weak demand, with the national average price at 320 RMB per ton, down 4 RMB from the previous week [36][50]. - Companies such as Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement are recommended for their solid fundamentals and attractive dividend yields [4][50]. Consumer Building Materials - Retail sales of building and decoration materials reached 15.8 billion RMB in June, with a year-on-year growth of 1.0% [5][53]. - The report anticipates a recovery in sales and profit margins for consumer building materials companies due to market improvements and cost optimization strategies [7][53]. - Recommended companies include Beixin Building Materials, Rabbit Baby, and Three Trees for their competitive advantages and solid fundamentals [7][53].

Group 1: Cement Industry - National cement prices continue to decline due to high temperatures and rainfall affecting construction activities, leading to reduced demand [1][2] - Approximately half of the clinker production lines nationwide have halted operations, but supply regulation remains limited, resulting in high clinker inventory levels among cement companies [1][2] - Short-term demand is expected to remain weak, but rising costs may provide some support for cement prices, which are anticipated to fluctuate at low levels with limited decline [2] Group 2: Construction Materials - Retail sales of building and decoration materials increased by 2.6% year-on-year from January to June, with a 1.0% year-on-year growth in June alone, and a 14.76% month-on-month increase [3] - The demand for renovation and urban renewal is expected to stabilize the market, driven by policies promoting housing sales and home decoration subsidies [3] - The central urban work conference emphasized urban renewal as a key focus, which is likely to boost demand for construction materials such as pipes, waterproof materials, and building coatings [3] Group 3: Fiberglass - The price of fiberglass yarn remains stable but is trending weakly, with demand appearing lackluster; however, high-end products like wind power yarn are supporting market demand [3] - Electronic yarn prices are stable, with steady demand from CCL manufacturers and a tight supply of high-end products, leading to potential price increases [3] Group 4: Float Glass - Float glass prices have risen due to speculation driven by futures market changes, leading to increased purchasing activity and a slight decrease in inventory levels [4] - The market is heavily influenced by futures prices, but the fundamental demand remains weak, with stable supply expected in the short term [4][5] - Long-term, the industry supply-demand structure is expected to improve as policies to reduce capacity are implemented [5] Group 5: Investment Recommendations - For construction materials, companies with strong channel layouts and product quality such as Beixin Building Materials, Weixing New Materials, and Dongfang Yuhong are recommended [5] - In the cement sector, regional leaders like Shangfeng Cement are expected to recover profitability, with attention on Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement [5] - For fiberglass, China Jushi is highlighted as a beneficiary of demand recovery in emerging markets, with price increases expected for mid-to-high-end products [5] - In the glass sector, companies like Qibin Group are recommended as the supply-demand structure is expected to gradually optimize [5]

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Views - The sentiment of "anti-involution" is rising, leading to significant price increases in cement, glass, and fiberglass commodities. The industry is expected to see a long-term trend improvement in fundamentals due to policy catalysts, as both prices and profitability are currently at the bottom [4] - Cement production capacity is anticipated to continue declining under the implementation of policies to limit overproduction, which will significantly enhance capacity utilization. A recovery in demand is expected in August, leading to gradual price increases [4] - The glass industry is experiencing price increases driven by environmental regulations, which will enhance standards and costs, accelerating the industry's cold repair progress [5] - The fiberglass sector is benefiting from demand driven by the AI industry, with a clear trend of volume and price increases expected [5] - The consumer building materials sector has reached a profitability bottom, with strong demands for price increases due to the "anti-involution" policies [5] Summary by Sections Industry Basic Situation - Closing point: 5007.18 - 52-week high: 5128.73 - 52-week low: 3435.69 [1] Recent Market Performance - The construction materials sector index increased by 8.20% in the past week, outperforming major indices such as the Shanghai Composite Index (1.67%) and the Shenzhen Component Index (2.33%) [6] Cement Market Insights - Cement prices are currently in a downtrend due to seasonal factors, with a 2.13% decrease in bagged P.O 42.5 ordinary cement prices week-on-week. The monthly production in June 2025 saw a year-on-year decline of 5.3% [8] Glass Market Insights - Glass prices increased by 0.76% this week, with futures closing at 1362 yuan/ton, primarily driven by "anti-involution" policies [12] Key Announcements - Tower Group reported a revenue of 2.056 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.05%, with a net profit of 435 million yuan, up 92.47% [16] - Puyang Co. signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement for 500,000 tons of active magnesium oxide orders from 2026 to 2028 [17]

Group 1 - The report indicates that the real estate chain is showing signs of stabilization, with policies since 2025 continuing a loose tone that has been in place since 2024, suggesting a gradual bottoming out of the real estate fundamentals [1][34] - Cement demand is expected to decline at a slower rate in 2025, with industry awareness of price stability and profit protection increasing, indicating a potential profit turning point [1][34] - The consumption building materials sector is seeing an increase in the proportion of existing stock, with improved second-hand housing transactions and consumption stimulus expected to accelerate demand for renovations [1][3] Group 2 - Non-traditional building materials are experiencing higher overall demand, particularly in fiberglass, where downstream demand from wind power and thermoplastics remains strong, and competition is expected to ease [2][3] - The civil explosives sector is benefiting from increased investment in mining and water conservancy, leading to sustained demand growth, with major companies accelerating mergers and acquisitions [2][3] - Traditional refractory materials are facing weak downstream demand, but leading companies are expanding into new markets, such as magnesium salt chemicals and wet metallurgy, which are expected to contribute significantly to profits [2][3] Group 3 - The investment focus for traditional chains is on structural and supply aspects, while non-traditional chains are centered on downstream growth opportunities [3][4] - In the cement sector, supply-side reforms are accelerating, with a potential reduction in actual capacity to below 180 million tons in the medium to long term [3][4] - The consumption building materials sector is witnessing a price competition trend easing, with a focus on leading companies in the consumer market [3][4] Group 4 - The fiberglass segment is highlighted as a market focus, with significant demand expected for low dielectric and low expansion electronic fabrics, particularly in communication infrastructure and semiconductor packaging [4][3] - The civil explosives market in Xinjiang is projected to grow significantly, with existing demand estimated at 67.6 million tons, potentially reaching close to one million tons by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan [4][3] - The report emphasizes the importance of policy-driven demand in the photovoltaic glass sector, awaiting improvements in market conditions [4][3]

Investment Rating - The report provides a comprehensive valuation table for various companies in the building materials industry, indicating a range of price-to-earnings (PE) and price-to-book (PB) ratios for 2025E and 2026E [1] Core Insights - The report highlights the expected growth in net profit for several companies, with notable increases such as 90 million CNY for Conch Cement in 2025E and 100 million CNY in 2026E, reflecting a strong market position [1] - The PE ratios for the companies vary significantly, with Conch Cement at 15.3 for 2025E and 13.8 for 2026E, while companies like Jidong Cement show a much higher PE of 37.2 for 2025E [1] - The report emphasizes the valuation metrics, with companies like China National Building Material having a low PB ratio of 0.34, indicating potential undervaluation [1] Summary by Category Cement - Conch Cement has a total market value of 138.1 billion CNY, with projected net profits of 90 million CNY in 2025E and 100 million CNY in 2026E, and a PE of 15.3 for 2025E [1] - Huaxin Cement is valued at 31.9 billion CNY, with net profits expected to reach 25 million CNY in 2025E and 30 million CNY in 2026E, showing a PE of 12.7 for 2025E [1] - Other notable companies include Tianshan Shares with a market value of 43.1 billion CNY and projected net profits of 15 million CNY in 2025E [1] Consumer Building Materials - Rabbit Baby is projected to have net profits of 7.5 million CNY in 2025E and 8.5 million CNY in 2026E, with a PE of 11.2 for 2025E [1] - China Liansu is valued at 14.5 billion CNY, with expected net profits of 22 million CNY in 2025E and 24 million CNY in 2026E, showing a low PE of 6.6 for 2025E [1] Glass and Fiberglass - Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass has a market value of 15.1 billion CNY, with projected net profits of 10.5 million CNY in 2025E and 11.5 million CNY in 2026E, and a PE of 14.3 for 2025E [1] - China Jushi is valued at 51.5 billion CNY, with net profits expected to reach 35 million CNY in 2025E and 40 million CNY in 2026E, showing a PE of 14.7 for 2025E [1] New Materials - Zhongfu Shenying has a market value of 19.3 billion CNY, with projected net profits of 0.5 million CNY in 2025E and 1.5 million CNY in 2026E, reflecting a very high PE of 385.0 for 2025E [1] - Jilin Carbon Valley is valued at 8.5 billion CNY, with expected net profits of 1 million CNY in 2025E and 1.3 million CNY in 2026E, showing a PE of 85.0 for 2025E [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the construction materials industry [5]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of anti-involution policies in the construction materials sector, highlighting three main paths: limiting capital expenditure, clearing existing capacity, and constraining current output [23][24]. - The report identifies that the anti-involution policies aim to alleviate deflation and stabilize employment, addressing the long-standing issue of overcapacity in various industries [19][23]. Summary by Sections Anti-Involution Paths - The report outlines three paths for anti-involution in the construction materials industry: 1. Limiting capital expenditure, which benefits demand-driven sectors like photovoltaic glass and carbon fiber [23]. 2. Clearing existing capacity, particularly in sectors like cement and glass where demand has peaked [23]. 3. Constraining current output, which may lead to short-term profit recovery but complicates long-term capacity reduction [23][24]. Cement Industry - The cement industry is currently facing overcapacity issues, with an estimated 40% excess capacity and a utilization rate projected at 60% for 2024 [70]. - The report forecasts a continued decline in cement demand over the next three years, with a projected decrease of 5% in 2025 [73]. Glass Industry - The float glass sector is experiencing a significant downturn, with prices and profits at historical lows. The average price for float glass is around 70 yuan per heavy box, indicating a return to low profitability [28][49]. - The report notes that the industry is currently operating at a capacity utilization rate of approximately 74.7% [31]. Photovoltaic Glass - The photovoltaic glass sector is also in a challenging position, with prices at historical lows and the entire industry facing losses. The average price for 3.2mm photovoltaic glass is about 18.5 yuan per square meter [49]. - The report highlights the need for controlling new capacity and suggests that the industry may benefit from policies aimed at reducing overcapacity [55]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on demand-driven sectors like photovoltaic glass and fiberglass, which are expected to benefit from anti-involution policies [23]. - It also recommends monitoring industries with strong self-discipline foundations, such as cement, which may see more stable profits [23].

Core Viewpoint - The construction materials industry is experiencing a "de-involution" policy direction since July, with different segments showing distinct rhythms and strategies. The market is increasingly focused on the demand side's recovery after supply expectations have been sufficiently addressed. The industry maintains an "overweight" rating [1]. Group 1: Cement Industry - The cement industry is focusing on limiting overproduction as a key policy measure, aiming to improve off-peak production. The actual capacity has exceeded designed capacity due to capacity replacement and technological upgrades from 2016 to 2022. The expected policy to limit overproduction could raise the national average capacity utilization from 50% to 70% if fully implemented [2]. - The recent initiation of hydropower projects is expected to catalyze demand recovery in the industry, creating a resonance between supply and demand expectations [2]. Group 2: Glass Industry - In the photovoltaic glass sector, leading companies are proactively reducing production to improve supply-demand balance, with a reduction of around 30% needed for equilibrium. The pace of implementation by leading firms is crucial for monitoring [3]. - For float glass, there are currently no mandatory policies, but the focus is on optimizing energy consumption structures. Some regions may see increased production costs, and cold repairs are expected to accelerate, benefiting overall supply-demand improvement [3]. Group 3: Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials sector is witnessing a stabilization in its structure, with proactive measures to improve profitability already underway. Some sub-sectors, such as waterproofing, piping, and coatings, have begun to raise prices, indicating a rational growth expectation [3]. - After a prolonged adjustment period in the real estate market, the long-term certainty of consumer building materials is solid, with leading companies expected to continue outperforming through structural optimization and expansion into new categories and markets [3].

Investment Rating - The report rates the building materials industry as "Overweight" indicating an expectation for the industry to outperform the overall market [2][11]. Core Insights - The cement industry is showing a clear trend of recovery, with the average net profit per ton for A-share listed companies in 2024 expected to be 13.7 CNY, nearing historical lows from 2015. The willingness of cement companies to maintain profit margins is increasing, and with the gradual decline in coal costs, there is significant potential for profit recovery [3]. - The glass fiber sector is experiencing product structure differentiation, with higher price elasticity in mid-to-high-end products. Despite a slight decline in prices for some products, leading companies are benefiting from their product mix, leading to improved profitability [3]. - The consumer building materials sector is seeing a divergence in performance, with strong results expected in segments like coatings, which have a high retail value and renovation ratio. Companies like Sanke Tree and Keda Manufacturing are projected to show significant year-on-year profit growth [3]. - The glass sector is facing mixed results, with photovoltaic glass prices initially rising but then falling as installation policies change. The flat glass market continues to face pressure, with many small to medium enterprises entering negative profit margins [3]. Summary by Sections Cement Industry - The cement industry is in its third quarter of recovery, with a significant reduction in excess clinker capacity expected by the end of 2025. Current measures have already led to the exit of 45.09 million tons of clinker capacity [3]. - Key companies to watch include Conch Cement, Huaxin Cement, and Tianshan Cement, which are expected to perform well in the upcoming quarters [3]. Glass Fiber Industry - The price of direct yarn has shown a slight decline, but leading companies like China Jushi and Zhongcai Technology are expected to report significant improvements in profitability due to their focus on high-end products [3]. - The demand for specialty glass fiber products remains strong, benefiting companies with a higher proportion of these products in their portfolios [3]. Consumer Building Materials - The coatings segment is expected to perform well, with companies like Sanke Tree and Keda Manufacturing showing impressive profit growth. The overall market is shifting towards price recovery strategies [3]. - The renovation market in regions like Africa and South America is also expected to contribute positively to the performance of consumer building materials [3]. Glass Sector - Photovoltaic glass prices have fluctuated, and while there was a recovery, the market needs to be monitored closely as installation policies evolve. The flat glass market continues to face challenges, with many companies struggling to maintain profitability [3]. - Companies with cost advantages, such as Qibin Group and Xinyi Glass, are recommended for observation due to their potential resilience in the current market [3].