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本报讯（西海新闻记者 李增平）近日，记者从青海省住房和城乡建设厅获悉，我省持续推进公共供水 管网漏损治理工作，以西宁市国家试点建设为抓手，通过管网改造、智能监测等系列举措，实现漏损控 制与供水稳定性双提升，成效显著。 据悉，青海省住建厅严格落实国家相关通知要求，组织各地编制漏损治理实施方案，积极申报重点城 市。西宁市成功入选2022年国家公共供水管网漏损治理试点城市后，青海省住建厅督导其编制专项实施 方案，建立月报制度，通过现场指导等方式推进管网改造、分区计量、压力调控及智能化建设。 在具体工作中，西宁市聚焦管网老化腐蚀等问题，加快实施老旧管网隐患治理及漏控一、二、三期工 程，推进DMA分区计量管理试点。截至目前，累计完成供水管网更新改造24.4公里，安装流量计47 台，梳理小区校核表410个，DMA分区检漏预警系统接入155个压力监测点及22个市政加压站数据，实 现管网精细化管理。西宁市管网修正后漏损率从2022年的7.13%稳步下降至2024年的6.53%，2025年上 半年更是降至4.78%。同时，供水管网稳定性显著提升，2025年1月至6月，西宁市市政供水管网停水抢 修事件同比下降44.84%，其中D ...

Core Insights - Core & Main Inc (NYSE: CNM) is a leading distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products in the United States, serving municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors [1] - Citigroup maintains a Neutral rating for CNM, with a price target increase from $54 to $56, reflecting confidence in the company's growth potential [3][6] Financial Performance - Core & Main reported earnings of 89 cents per share, exceeding the analyst consensus of 76 cents per share, while quarterly sales were $2.062 billion, slightly missing the expected $2.066 billion [2][6] - The company has kept its full-year 2025 sales guidance between $7.6 billion and $7.7 billion [2] Growth Areas - The company has experienced double-digit growth in fusible high-density polyethylene, treatment plant solutions, and geosynthetics products, with metering products seeing high single-digit growth due to strong demand for integrated solutions addressing aging water infrastructure [4][6] Stock Performance - CNM's stock is currently priced at $54.92, reflecting a 6.52% increase or $3.36, with a market capitalization of approximately $10.43 billion [5]

Core Insights - Core & Main, Inc. (CNM) is a leading distributor in the water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products sector in the United States, serving municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors [1] - CNM reported earnings per share of $0.89, exceeding the estimated $0.73, and revenue of approximately $2.06 billion, slightly above the estimated $2.05 billion [6] Financial Performance - The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 22.57, indicating that investors are willing to pay $22.57 for every $1 of earnings [2] - CNM's price-to-sales ratio stands at about 1.26, showing that investors are paying $1.26 for every dollar of sales [3] - The enterprise value to sales ratio is around 1.57, reflecting the company's total valuation compared to its sales [3] - The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 19.71, indicating the relationship between the company's valuation and its cash flow from operations [4] - The earnings yield is about 4.43%, providing insight into the return on investment for shareholders [4] Financial Health - The company's debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 1.23, highlighting its financial leverage [5] - The current ratio of about 2.26 suggests that CNM has more than twice the current assets compared to its current liabilities, indicating good short-term financial health [5]

Group 1: ASR Program and Water Supply Management - California American Water, a unit of American Water Works, is implementing the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Program to ensure a reliable water supply during dry months by capturing and treating excess rainwater [1][2] - The ASR Program is a cost-effective water resource management technique that allows for underground water storage during periods of abundance, avoiding evaporation losses and providing emergency supplies [3][11] - The program is expected to enhance customer retention and expand the customer base by meeting the rising demand for water [4] Group 2: Infrastructure Investments - The U.S. water and wastewater infrastructure is deteriorating, with frequent water main breaks leading to wastage and contamination [5] - American Water Works plans to invest $3.7 billion in infrastructure upgrades in 2026, with a long-term capital expenditure plan of $19-$20 billion from 2026 to 2030 and $46-$48 billion from 2026 to 2035 [6][11] - The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that $1.25 trillion will be needed over the next 20 years for maintaining and upgrading water systems [7] Group 3: Industry Investment Trends - Other water utilities, such as Essential Utilities and California Water Service Group, are also making significant investments to upgrade aging infrastructure [8] - Essential Utilities plans to invest $7.8 billion from 2025 to 2029 for rehabilitating its water and natural gas pipeline systems [9] - California Water Service Group intends to invest between $450 million and $550 million in 2025 to strengthen its operations and believes its underground water aquifers can meet future demand [10]

Financial Performance - Thames Water reported a profit of £414 million for the six months ending in September, a significant turnaround from a loss of £149 million during the same period last year [1] - Revenues increased by 42% to £1.9 billion, driven by regulatory approval for substantial increases in utility bills [2] Debt and Financial Challenges - The company's debt rose to £17.6 billion, with a 5% increase noted over the six-month period [2][6] - Thames Water has nearly maxed out a £1.5 billion loan facility from creditors, indicating ongoing financial strain [2] Customer Impact - The average customer bill increased from £436 to £588, leading to a rise in customer complaints [3] - The CEO acknowledged that higher customer bills have funded increased capital investment, which rose by 22% to nearly £1.3 billion [4] Operational Improvements - The company has made progress in operational transformation, achieving a 20% reduction in pollution and maintaining steady leakage performance despite challenging weather conditions [8] - Investment has been directed towards fixing leaks, pollution control, and improving water quality [6][4] Future Outlook - Thames Water is working on a long-term transformation program expected to take at least a decade to complete [7] - Senior creditors are exploring a potential rescue deal to prevent the company from entering a taxpayer-backed special administration regime [5]

Core Viewpoint - The comparison between California Water Service Group (CWT) and American Water Works (AWK) indicates that CWT is currently more attractive to value investors due to its stronger Zacks Rank and better valuation metrics [1][3]. Group 1: Zacks Rank and Earnings Estimates - CWT has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), while AWK has a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), suggesting that CWT is experiencing a more favorable earnings outlook [3]. - The Zacks Rank system emphasizes companies with positive earnings estimate revisions, which supports the notion that CWT is likely to see improved earnings [2][3]. Group 2: Valuation Metrics - CWT has a forward P/E ratio of 20.79, compared to AWK's forward P/E of 24.73, indicating that CWT may be undervalued relative to AWK [5]. - The PEG ratio for CWT is 2.37, while AWK's PEG ratio is 3.39, further suggesting that CWT offers better value considering expected earnings growth [5]. - CWT's P/B ratio is 1.78, whereas AWK's P/B ratio is 2.59, reinforcing the view that CWT is more attractively priced [6]. - Overall, CWT has a Value grade of B, while AWK has a Value grade of D, highlighting CWT's superior valuation profile [6].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Lianyungang City is transforming water resource constraints into water resource guarantees through the implementation of effective water management practices in Donghai County and Ganyu District [1][2] - Donghai County has implemented a tailwater recycling project that has saved approximately 5 million cubic meters of fresh water while addressing severe drought conditions [1] - The city has developed a detailed implementation plan for agricultural tailwater recycling, covering over 200,000 acres, significantly reducing total water usage and improving water efficiency [2] Group 2 - Lianyungang Port Group has signed an agreement with China Everbright Water (Lianyungang) Co., Ltd. to transport treated recycled water for various uses, including industrial applications [2] - The construction of a high-quality recycled water treatment project in Xuwei New Area is underway, which will supply desalinated water to the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant upon completion [2] - The city is focusing on enhancing water resource allocation and promoting structural adjustments in agriculture to improve drought resistance and water supply capabilities in the western Gangling area [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - Due to the escalation of US-China tensions, the Asia IG space widened 3-7bps across the board yesterday, with better selling on certain bonds and better buying on others [2] - China's export resilience strengthens its position in the trade war, leading to a revision of the 2025 export growth forecast from 3% to 4.5%, while maintaining the 2025 import growth forecast at 1.5%. The USD/RMB rate may appreciate from 7.13 to 7.1 by year-end and 7.05 by the end of 2026 [4][15][20] - China Water Affairs (CWAHK) proposes to issue a 5NC3 USD senior blue bond, with the FV of the new CWAHK 30 estimated at 6% [8] Summary by Directory Trading Desk Comments - Asia IG space widened 3-7bps due to US-China tension, with better selling on TW lifers, China TMTs, Japanese banks' bonds, and Southeast Asian names. Some bonds like FAEACO 12.814 Perp and NWDEVLs/LIFUNGs/FOSUNI 26 - 29s decreased in price. In Chinese properties, VNKRLE 27 - 29s and FTLNHD 26/FUTLAN 28 were lower, while some SOE property names had better buying. In Southeast Asia, VLLPM 27 - 29s edged up, and VEDLN 28 - 33s/GLPSPs were down. Long - end Yankee AT1s weakened in the morning and recovered slightly [2] - In the LGFV space, activities picked up with new CNH issues, and the space had a stable session with moderate two - way flows [3] - This morning, there were two - way flows on LGFV names. HAOHUAs recovered 3 - 5bps and HYUELEs recovered 5bps in Asia IG space, while NOMURA and Australian long - end Ts2 widened 2 - 3bps. CWAHK 26 had buyers and was 0.1pt higher [4] Marco News Recap - On Monday, S&P (+1.56%), Dow (+1.29%), and Nasdaq (+2.21%) were higher. The US bond market was closed for Columbus Day, and the UST yield was unchanged, with 2/5/10/30 yield at 3.52%/3.65%/4.05%/4.63% [7] Desk Analyst Comments - CWAHK proposes to issue a 5NC3 USD senior blue bond (Ba1/BB+/-), with the FV of the new CWAHK 30 at 6% considering its CWAHK 26 and peers' valuations, adjusted for rating and tenor differential. The issuance size should be capped at its remaining offshore - issuance quota of USD200mn [8] - The net proceeds will be used to repay offshore debt and finance eligible green projects. The new CWAHK 30 will have a CoC put at 101 [10] - CWAHK is a holding company operating mainly through PRC subsidiaries. The new CWAHK 30 will be guaranteed by non - PRC - incorporated subsidiary guarantors [11] - CWAHK is one of the largest water supply companies in China, focusing on water supply and sewage treatment, generating stable cash flow from exclusive concession rights in 58 districts. It serves various end - users with potential coverage of over 30mn people [12] - In FY25, CWAHK generated HKD11.7bn of revenue and HKD3.4bn of operating cash flow, with an estimated free cash flow of HKD40mn. Total debt was HKD25.6bn, and its operating performance weakened, with revenue and EBIT down c9%. Coverage ratios also weakened [13] - CWAHK is listed in Hong Kong, with the chairman and founder owning 27.4%, ORIX Corp and affiliates holding 27.2%, and Great Wall Life Insurance holding 6.0% [14] China Economy - China's export growth beat expectations as exports to Africa, Latin America, and the EU picked up. Exports of integrated circuits and ships remained robust, while personal consumption goods were subdued. Imports rebounded across the board, especially in processing trade. China's rare earth export control is a countermeasure to US semiconductor export restrictions. Trade tensions may intensify in the next two weeks before potentially easing after a possible Trump - Xi meeting [15] - Exports rebounded in September, reaching 8.3% YoY from 4.4% in August, beating market expectations. Exports to the US remained in deep contraction, while shipments to Africa, the EU, and Latin America accelerated. Exports to ASEAN moderated. Since the tariff shocks, exports to ASEAN and Africa have increased significantly, making up for over 120% of the export losses to the US since April. Trade surplus narrowed to US$91bn in September [16] - Integrated circuits and ships had strong growth in September, while personal consumption goods moderated. Low - value - added exports and housing - related products were hit by tariffs. Rare earth exports rebounded despite additional export controls [17] - China's imports increased to 7.4% in September from 1.3% in August, beating market expectations. Imports from the US steadied at - 16%. Import value of processing trade accelerated. For energy products, crude oil import volume rose, while coal and natural gas dropped. Raw material imports had mixed results, and crop imports picked up [18] Offshore Asia New Issues - No offshore Asia new issues were priced today [22] - There are several issuers in the pipeline, including the Macau Branch of Bank of China Limited, Jinan Hi - tech International, and KEB Hana Bank, with different tenors, coupons, and issue ratings [23] News and Market Color - Yesterday, 118 credit bonds were issued onshore with an amount of RMB138bn. Month - to - date, 191 credit bonds were issued with a total amount of RMB212bn, a 19.7% yoy increase [24] - Indonesia plans to shorten the permit process for geothermal projects to three months [24] - Country Garden's top shareholder agrees to a USD1.14bn debt - to - equity swap and will hold scheme meetings on 5 Nov'25 for creditors to vote on its offshore restructuring plan [24] - Freeport Indonesia halts the Gresik smelter due to a mine landslide [24] - China Energy Overseas will redeem GEZHOU 4.15 Perp of USD200mn on 25 Nov'25 [24] - LG Electronics expects a 8.4% yoy drop in 3Q25 operating profit due to higher tariffs [24]

Core Insights - The article compares California Water Service Group (CWT) and Middlesex Water (MSEX) to determine which stock offers better value for investors [1] Valuation Metrics - CWT has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook, while MSEX has a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [3] - CWT's forward P/E ratio is 18.68, compared to MSEX's forward P/E of 21.37, suggesting CWT is more attractively priced [5] - CWT has a PEG ratio of 2.13, while MSEX's PEG ratio is significantly higher at 3.65, indicating CWT's expected earnings growth is more favorable [5] - CWT's P/B ratio is 1.6, whereas MSEX's P/B ratio is 2.08, further supporting CWT's valuation advantage [6] Investment Conclusion - CWT exhibits stronger estimate revision activity and more attractive valuation metrics than MSEX, making it the preferred choice for value investors at this time [7]