Core Viewpoint - Yao Pi Glass experienced a limit-up closing on October 14, with a closing price of 8.22 yuan, driven by strategic transformations, production line upgrades, and strong market interest in the glass industry [1] Group 1: Company Developments - The company has initiated a strategic transformation and production line upgrades, with a planned fundraising of 300 million yuan for technological renovations, which are expected to reduce energy consumption by 15%-20% and improve production efficiency through automation [1] - The introduction of TCO conductive glass capacity positions the company to benefit from the high growth in the photovoltaic and new energy vehicle sectors [1] - The company is backed by state-owned Shanghai Real Estate Group, which holds a 26.84% stake, providing credit support and financing cost advantages [1] - The company anticipates a 37.92% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2025, bolstered by the authorization of invention patents related to Low-E coated glass technology [1] Group 2: Market Performance - On October 14, the net inflow of main funds was 61.70 million yuan, accounting for 50.12% of the total transaction volume, while retail investors saw a net outflow of 31.43 million yuan, representing 25.52% of the total [2] - The glass sector index rose by 0.72% on the same day, indicating a positive market sentiment towards glass-related stocks [4] - The building energy-saving concept also saw a slight increase of 0.08%, reflecting broader interest in energy-efficient solutions within the industry [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - Trade friction disturbs the stock index, which opens lower but is expected to rebound after the initial decline, with the long - term upward trend remaining unchanged. The bond market influence is complex, and the 10 - year Treasury bond has increased allocation value when the interest rate rises above 1.8%. Gold has large fluctuations before the APEC meeting in South Korea at the end of October. Different commodities have different trends and corresponding trading suggestions based on their fundamentals and market conditions [3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Financial Sector - **Stock Index**: Affected by trade friction, the stock index opens lower. It is recommended to sell put options near MO2512 - P - 7000 to collect premiums [3]. - **Treasury Bonds**: With the cooling of risk - aversion sentiment, the spot bond interest rate rises. The T2512 oscillation range may be between 107.4 - 108.3, and it is advisable to wait for oversold opportunities [3]. - **Precious Metals**: Due to the continuous fermentation of Sino - US trade friction concerns, precious metals reach new highs. It is recommended to buy gold at a light position above 910 yuan and maintain a long - silver strategy above 50 dollars [3]. - **Shipping Index (European Line)**: Given macro uncertainties, it is recommended to observe cautiously [3]. Black Sector - **Steel**: Affected by Sino - US friction, steel prices are weakly sorted. It is recommended to wait and see on a single - side basis and conduct reverse arbitrage on the monthly spread [3]. - **Iron Ore**: Supply disturbances weaken, and it is recommended to go long on iron ore 2601 at low prices, with a reference range of 780 - 850, and conduct arbitrage by going long on iron ore and short on hot - rolled coils [3]. - **Coking Coal**: After the festival, coking coal prices have a phased correction. It is recommended to go short on coking coal 2601 at high prices, with a reference range of 1050 - 1200, and conduct arbitrage by going long on iron ore and short on coking coal [3]. - **Coke**: The first round of price increases has been implemented before the festival, and there is limited room for further increases. It is recommended to go short on coke 2601 at high prices, with a reference range of 1550 - 1700, and conduct arbitrage by going long on iron ore and short on coke [3]. Non - ferrous Sector - **Copper**: With the easing of tariff concerns, copper prices are strongly running. It is recommended to take profits on long positions at high prices and pay attention to the support at 84000 - 85000 [3]. - **Alumina**: The market supply is sufficient, and the spot price continues to fall. The main operation range is 2850 - 3050 [3]. - **Aluminum**: The macro - environment boosts the price center to around 21000, and the main reference range is 20700 - 21300 [3]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: The scrap aluminum quotation is firm, and the finished ingot price rises with the aluminum price. The main reference range is 20200 - 20800 [3]. - **Zinc**: The fundamentals have limited support for prices, and zinc prices oscillate. The main reference range is 21500 - 22500 [3]. - **Tin**: With the repair of the macro - sentiment, tin prices rise slightly. It is recommended to wait and see [3]. - **Nickel**: The macro - expectations are volatile, and the main reference range is 120000 - 126000 [3]. - **Stainless Steel**: The macro - risk increases, and the industrial demand is still insufficient. The main reference range is 12500 - 13000 [3]. Energy and Chemical Sector - **Crude Oil**: The macro - sentiment repair promotes the oil price rebound, but the loose fundamentals suppress the oil price. It is recommended to take a short - selling approach on a single - side basis [3]. - **Urea**: The market trading sentiment improves, but the short - term rebound lacks fundamental support. It is recommended to take a short - selling approach on a single - side basis and reduce the implied volatility at high prices on the option side [3]. - **PX**: The supply - demand expectation is weak, and the oil price support is limited. It is recommended to wait and see on PX11 and look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds, and conduct reverse arbitrage on the monthly spread [3]. - **PTA**: The supply - demand expectation is weak, and the driving force is limited. It is recommended to wait and see on TA and pay attention to the support near 4500, and conduct rolling reverse arbitrage on TA1 - 5 [3]. - **Short - fiber**: The inventory pressure is not large, and there is short - term support. It is recommended to increase the spread at low positions, but the driving force is limited [3]. - **Bottle Chip**: The supply - demand pattern of bottle chips remains loose, but the cost side is weak, and the short - term processing fee improves. The trading suggestions are the same as those for PTA, and the main processing fee is expected to fluctuate between 350 - 500 yuan/ton [3]. - **Ethanol**: The port inventory accumulates, and the supply - demand structure of MEG in the far - month is weak. It is recommended to short - sell EG01 at high prices, hold the seller of the out - of - the - money call option EG2601 - C - 4350, and conduct reverse arbitrage on EG1 - 5 at high prices [3]. - **Caustic Soda**: The spot price is stable with a slight decline, and the short - term downstream demand for alumina is average. It is recommended to hold short positions [3]. - **PVC**: The spot procurement enthusiasm is average, and the disk continues to weaken. It is recommended to wait and see [3]. - **Benzene**: The supply - demand is relatively loose, and the price driving force is limited. BZ2603 is expected to oscillate following benzene ethylene and the oil price in the short term [3]. - **Styrene**: The supply - demand expectation is weak, and the benzene ethylene price may be under pressure. It is recommended to short - sell on the rebound of EB11 and increase the spread at the low level of the EB - BZ spread [3]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The cost support weakens, and the supply - demand is relatively loose. It is recommended to hold the seller of the call option BR2511 - C - 11400 [3]. - **LLDPE**: The disk price drops, and the arbitrage transaction is average. It is recommended to pay attention to the inventory - reduction inflection point [3]. - **PP**: The PDH profit is significantly repaired, and the transaction improves. It is recommended to wait and see [3]. - **Methanol**: The basis strengthens significantly, and the transaction is acceptable. It is recommended to pay attention to the positive spread arbitrage opportunity between March and May [3]. Agricultural Sector - **Soybean and Related Products**: Affected by the changing Sino - US trade expectations, the supply pressure suppresses domestic prices. It is recommended to pay attention to the support of 01 near 2900 [3]. - **Live Pig**: The slaughter pressure of the breeding end is large, and the pig price remains low, showing a weak oscillating trend [3]. - **Corn**: As the supply increases, the disk price is under pressure and runs weakly [3]. - **Palm Oil**: Supported by the fundamentals, palm oil stops falling and recovers. The main short - term oscillation range may be between 9000 - 9500 [3]. - **Sugar**: The overseas supply outlook is broad, and the raw sugar price drops sharply. It is recommended to take a short - selling approach in the short term [3]. - **Cotton**: With the new cotton gradually coming onto the market, the supply pressure increases. It is recommended to hold short positions [3]. - **Egg**: After the festival, the demand weakens, and it maintains a short - bias trend. It is recommended to close short positions on the 2511 contract at low prices and pay attention to the monthly spread reverse arbitrage opportunity [3]. - **Apple**: The redness of late - Fuji apples is relatively light, and the high - quality apples have a significant price advantage. The main price runs near 8600 [3]. - **Jujube**: As the harvest time approaches, the long - short game intensifies, and it is bearish in the long - term [3]. - **Soda Ash**: The supply - demand surplus is difficult to reverse, and the soda ash price runs weakly. It is recommended to take a short - selling approach on the rebound [3]. Special Commodity Sector - **Glass**: The production and sales performance is average, and the logic of the off - peak season in the peak season continues. It is recommended to observe cautiously [3]. - **Rubber**: It is recommended to pay attention to the raw material price increase situation during the peak production season and wait and see [3]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The supply increases, and with cost support, the price oscillates between 8300 - 9000 yuan/ton [3]. New Energy Sector - **Polysilicon**: The supply increases, and polysilicon is under pressure. It is recommended to try to go long at low prices when the price returns to the lower edge of the range, and pay attention to the implementation of capacity storage [3]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The macro - environment is weak, the fundamentals maintain a tight balance, and the main price center is expected to be in the range of 7 - 7.5 million [3].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report gives a "neutral" rating to the black building materials industry, with a mid - term outlook of "oscillation" [5] Core Viewpoints - Affected by tariff expectations, the prices of most black building materials varieties fluctuated weakly during the day. The panic in the market was relatively limited due to the uncertainty of tariff increases and the weaker intensity compared to April. The prices continued to fluctuate weakly at night. In mid - October, the terminal demand of the industry remained poor, and the reduction of hot metal production limited the support for prices. In the fourth quarter, the influence of macro and policy factors increased, and attention should be paid to the possibility of positive signals from the macro and policy levels [1] - The current fundamental situation can hardly provide clear upward support for the prices of the sector's varieties. The tariff issue drags down the market sentiment and slightly affects the price performance of the sector. However, there are still expectations for overseas interest rate cuts and positive signals from domestic important meetings [5] Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Overall Industry Analysis - **Iron Element**: Iron ore demand is supported at a high level, supply is expected to be stable, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short term. Scrap steel has insufficient fundamental drivers and is expected to follow the price of finished products [2] - **Carbon Element**: Coke has rigid demand support from hot metal, and its price is expected to remain stable. Coking coal's fundamental contradictions are not prominent, and its price is expected to oscillate [2] - **Alloys**: Manganese silicon and ferrosilicon prices are supported in the short term but have downward pressure after the peak season [2] - **Others**: Glass may have a rebound space if post - holiday production and sales are good; otherwise, the price may be under pressure. Soda ash is in a supply - surplus pattern and is expected to oscillate widely [2][5] 2. Individual Variety Analysis - **Steel**: The inventory is at a moderately high level, the fundamentals are weak, and the overseas risks are increasing. The short - term price is under pressure, but the downward space is limited [7] - **Iron Ore**: The supply is stable, the demand is supported at a high level, and the price is expected to oscillate in the short term due to limited upside space [7][8] - **Scrap Steel**: The fundamental drivers are insufficient, and the price is expected to follow the finished products in the short term [9] - **Coke**: The fundamentals are healthy in the short term, and the price is expected to remain stable [10] - **Coking Coal**: The fundamental contradictions are not prominent, and the price is expected to oscillate [11] - **Glass**: If the post - holiday production and sales are good, there is a rebound space; otherwise, the price may decline. In the long term, it needs market - oriented capacity reduction [11][12] - **Soda Ash**: The supply - surplus pattern remains unchanged, and the price is expected to oscillate widely and decline in the long term [14] - **Manganese Silicon**: There is short - term support, but the price may decline after the peak season [15] - **Ferrosilicon**: There is short - term support, but the price may decline after the peak season [16] 3. Other Data - **Commodity Index**: On October 13, 2025, the comprehensive index of commodities, the commodity 20 index, and the industrial products index changed by +0.01%, +0.17%, and - 0.64% respectively [100] - **Steel Industry Chain Index**: On October 13, 2025, the steel industry chain index had a daily decline of - 0.33%, a 5 - day increase of +0.07%, a 1 - month decline of - 0.83%, and a decline of - 5.54% since the beginning of the year [102]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The overall sentiment in the commodity market was weak, and the prices of finished steel products trended downwards. Although the direct impact of tariffs on steel is small, steel prices may decline in the context of a weakening commodity market. The current weak reality pattern is difficult to reverse in the short term, and attention should be paid to the policy strength during the Fourth Plenary Session [2]. - For the black sector, the research team is not pessimistic. Instead of short - selling, it believes that finding callback positions to do long may be more cost - effective. The key time point may be around the "Fourth Plenary Session" in mid - October [9]. 3. Summary by Commodity Steel Products (including rebar and hot - rolled coil) - **Rebar**: The closing price of the rebar main contract was 3083 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton (-0.64%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts decreased by 10910 tons, and the open interest increased by 26595 lots. The terminal demand dropped to a new low, inventory continued to accumulate, and the inventory - to - sales ratio increased significantly [1]. - **Hot - rolled coil**: The closing price of the hot - rolled coil main contract was 3261 yuan/ton, down 24 yuan/ton (-0.73%) from the previous trading day. The registered warehouse receipts increased by 2058 tons, and the open interest increased by 24873 lots. The production decreased slightly, but the apparent demand decreased more significantly, and the inventory increase was prominent [1]. Iron Ore - **Market Information**: The main contract (I2601) closed at 804.50 yuan/ton, up 1.19% (+9.50). The open interest increased by 9148 lots to 48.53 million lots. The spot price of PB powder at Qingdao Port was 796 yuan/wet ton, with a basis of 42.15 yuan/ton and a basis ratio of 4.98% [4]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Overseas iron ore shipments decreased seasonally. The daily average pig iron output was 241.54 million tons, down 0.27 million tons. The profitability of steel mills continued to decline. If the finished steel situation weakens after the holiday, the iron ore price may adjust accordingly [5]. Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon - **Manganese Silicon**: The main contract (SM601) closed down 0.24% at 5746 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5680 yuan/ton, with a premium of 124 yuan/ton over the futures. Its fundamentals are not ideal, and it is likely to follow the black sector [8][10]. - **Ferrosilicon**: The main contract (SF511) closed down 0.55% at 5406 yuan/ton. The spot price in Tianjin was 5650 yuan/ton, with a premium of 244 yuan/ton over the futures. Its supply - demand fundamentals have no obvious contradictions, and it is also likely to follow the black sector [8][10]. Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - **Industrial Silicon**: The main contract (SI2511) closed at 8805 yuan/ton, up 1.38% (+120). The open interest increased by 13950 lots to 429365 lots. The supply - demand situation has no immediate concerns, and the far - month contract valuation is expected to rise [12][14]. - **Polysilicon**: The main contract (PS2511) closed at 48740 yuan/ton, down 0.46% (-225). The open interest decreased by 107 lots to 246615 lots. The market may enter a fundamental correction stage, and the price is under pressure in the short term [15][16]. Glass and Soda Ash - **Glass**: The main contract closed at 1179 yuan/ton, down 2.32% (-28). The inventory of float glass sample enterprises increased by 346.9 million cases (+5.84%). The short - term price is expected to continue the stable and narrow - range oscillation pattern [18][19]. - **Soda Ash**: The main contract closed at 1247 yuan/ton, up 0.56% (+7). The inventory of soda ash sample enterprises increased by 5.99 million tons (+5.84%). The short - term market is expected to continue the stable and weak trend [20][21].

Group 1: Glass Fiber Industry - The leading companies in the glass fiber sector, such as Chongqing International and Linzhou Guangyuan, have raised prices for G75 electronic yarn by 150-300 CNY/ton and for 7628 electronic cloth by 0.2 CNY/meter, indicating a positive price trend due to supply-demand dynamics [4] - The inventory in the glass fiber industry decreased to 860,000 tons by the end of September, reflecting a 5% month-on-month decline, suggesting a tightening supply situation [4] - The overall supply-demand balance for coarse yarn is expected to improve in Q4 2025, as new production capacity is limited, primarily coming online in the first half of 2025 [4] Group 2: Cement Industry - Post-National Day, the cement market has seen a decline in demand due to factors such as funding shortages and adverse weather conditions, with average shipment rates for major regions falling below 45% [5] - In East China, cement prices have decreased, with prices in Nanjing dropping by 20 CNY/ton, and the current price for P.O42.5 cement in Nanjing is between 200-210 CNY/ton [5] - Despite the current weak demand, companies are still inclined to raise prices to improve profitability, although the implementation of such price increases remains to be monitored [5] Group 3: Glass Industry - As of October 9, the total inventory of glass in monitored provinces increased by 6.96 million weight boxes, a rise of 13.71% compared to September 30, indicating a significant accumulation of stock [6][7] - The production volume was recorded at 16.88 million weight boxes, with a consumption volume of 9.92 million weight boxes, resulting in a production-sales rate of 58.78% [7] - The market has experienced a slowdown in trading activity, with many companies showing a cautious approach to pricing despite plans for potential increases [7]

Investment Rating - Non-metallic building materials: Buy (Maintain) [5] - Construction and engineering: Overweight (Maintain) [5] Core Views - The report indicates that the electronic yarn and fabric prices have increased, with expectations for improved supply and demand in the fiberglass sector in Q4 [1] - The cement market is experiencing weak demand post-National Day, with prices in East China declining due to insufficient demand support [2] - The glass industry is facing low production and sales rates, with inventory levels rising significantly compared to pre-holiday levels [3] - Investment suggestions include companies in new materials and infrastructure sectors, highlighting key players such as China Jushi, Guoen Co., Puyang Huicheng, and China State Construction [3] Summary by Sections Fiberglass - Electronic yarn prices have increased by 150-300 RMB/ton, and electronic fabric prices have risen by 0.2 RMB/meter, with expectations for improved supply-demand dynamics in Q4 [1] - The overall inventory in the fiberglass industry decreased to 860,000 tons, a 5% decline month-on-month [1] Cement - Post-holiday, cement demand has weakened, with average shipment rates for key regions falling below 45% [2] - Prices in East China have decreased by 20 RMB/ton, with specific regions reverting to pre-increase levels [2] Glass - As of October 9, total inventory reached 57.74 million weight boxes, an increase of 6.96 million weight boxes (13.71%) from September 30 [3] - The production and sales rate stands at 58.78%, indicating a slowdown in market activity [3] Investment Recommendations - Suggested companies include: - China Jushi (fiberglass leader entering specialty electronic fabric market) - Guoen Co. (leader in modified plastics, strategic layout in PEEK and robotics) - Puyang Huicheng (active magnesium oxide business) - Keda Manufacturing (expansion in African building materials and lithium carbonate business) - Hongrun Construction (robotics business layout) - Jiemai Technology (release of release film business, entering PCB carrier copper foil) [3]

Report Date - The report is dated October 13, 2025 [1] Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views Steel - The current overseas macro - environment is under pressure. Whether the Sino - US trade negotiation can ease will be the core factor affecting asset prices. The overall situation is bearish, and asset prices may face pressure. With the weakening of steel fundamentals and the weakening support of iron ore, steel prices are more likely to decline. Short - term macro - level changes will have a higher impact than fundamental changes, and market volatility may increase [3] Iron Ore - In the short term, the fundamentals of iron ore are under marginal pressure. Shipments are high, inventory is accumulating seasonally, downstream hot metal has support, but steel demand is weak, inventory is accumulating, and profits are declining. The price is expected to rise first and then fall, still oscillating within a range [22] Coal and Coke - In the short term, the supply - demand contradiction of downstream finished products has deteriorated, the profitability of steel mills is under pressure, and the second round of coke price increase is difficult. In the medium - to - long term, under the policy constraints of "anti - involution" and "over - production inspection", the supply elasticity of coking coal in the fourth quarter is limited. The winter storage scale this year is expected to be better than last year, which will support coal and coke prices. However, the rebound height and sustainability of coal and coke prices depend on whether the supply - demand balance sheet of the downstream steel can achieve a "soft landing" [34] Ferroalloys - There is a contradiction between high supply and weak demand in ferroalloys. The production of ferrosilicon remains high, while the production of silicomanganese has declined for many weeks. The cost support is challenged due to the continuous decline of coking coal prices [53] Soda Ash - Market sentiment and focus will fluctuate, increasing the volatility of soda ash. The second - phase of Yuanxing has been ignited and is in the commissioning stage, and the long - term supply pressure of soda ash persists. The inventory of upstream alkali plants is starting to accumulate. The overall high inventory of the upper - and middle - reaches restricts the price of soda ash, but there is limited downward space due to cost support [64] Glass - The implementation of the coal - to - gas project in Shahe may be postponed to November. Glass production and sales are average, and the upstream inventory accumulation exceeds expectations. Some glass production lines still have the intention to ignite. The high inventory of the upper - and middle - reaches and weak real - world demand limit the price increase [89] Summary by Directory Steel Futures Prices - On October 13, 2025, the closing prices of rebar 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3083, 3139, and 2986 yuan/ton respectively; the closing prices of hot - rolled coil 01, 05, and 10 contracts were 3261, 3274, and 3437 yuan/ton respectively [4] Spot Prices - On October 13, 2025, the aggregated rebar price in China was 3237 yuan/ton, and the aggregated hot - rolled coil price in Shanghai was 3320 yuan/ton [8] Basis and Spreads - On October 13, 2025, the 01 rebar basis in Shanghai was 137 yuan/ton, and the 01 hot - rolled coil basis in Shanghai was 59 yuan/ton. The 01 roll - rebar spread was 182 yuan/ton [8][14] Iron Ore Futures Prices - On October 13, 2025, the closing prices of 01, 05, and 09 iron ore contracts were 804.5, 781, and 759 yuan/ton respectively [23] Fundamental Data - As of October 10, 2025, the daily average hot metal output was 241.54 tons, the 45 - port inventory was 14024.5 tons, and the global iron ore shipment volume was 3207.5 tons [28] Coal and Coke Futures Prices and Basis - On October 13, 2025, the coking coal warehouse receipt cost (Tangshan Mongolian 5) was 1200 yuan/ton, and the main coking coal basis (Tangshan Mongolian 5) was 38.5 yuan/ton. The coke warehouse receipt cost (Rizhao Port wet - quenched) was 1583 yuan/ton, and the main coke basis (Rizhao Port wet - quenched) was - 83.1 yuan/ton [39] Spot Prices - On October 13, 2025, the ex - factory price of Anze low - sulfur main coking coal was 1530 yuan/ton, and the ex - factory price of Jinzhong quasi - first - grade wet coke was 1330 yuan/ton [40] Ferroalloys Ferrosilicon - On October 13, 2025, the ferrosilicon basis in Ningxia was 94 yuan/ton, and the ferrosilicon spot price in Ningxia was 5230 yuan/ton [54] Silicomanganese - On October 13, 2025, the silicomanganese basis in Inner Mongolia was 270 yuan/ton, and the silicomanganese spot price in Ningxia was 5600 yuan/ton [56] Soda Ash Futures Prices and Spreads - On October 13, 2025, the closing prices of soda ash 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1336, 1406, and 1247 yuan/ton respectively. The 5 - 9 month spread was - 70 yuan/ton [65] Spot Prices - On October 13, 2025, the market price of heavy soda ash in North China was 1300 yuan/ton [68] Glass Futures Prices and Spreads - On October 13, 2025, the closing prices of glass 05, 09, and 01 contracts were 1313, 1392, and 1179 yuan/ton respectively. The 5 - 9 month spread was - 79 yuan/ton [89] Production and Sales - On October 10, 2025, the production - sales ratio of glass in Shahe was 61%, in Hubei was 82%, in East China was 82%, and in South China was 100% [90]

Core Insights - The report maintains a positive outlook on the building materials sector, highlighting a divergence in performance among companies, with demand being a central theme [2][4] - The report emphasizes that the construction materials industry is experiencing a mixed performance, with some companies benefiting from improved competitive dynamics while others face challenges due to demand and pricing pressures [7][10] Group 1: Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials segment shows a divergence in performance, with companies like Sanhe Tree and Oriental Yuhong expected to achieve significant growth due to improved competition and reduced pricing pressures [10][11] - The revenue for Q3 is anticipated to remain flat or decline for most building materials companies, but some may see slight year-on-year increases due to favorable competitive conditions [10][11] - Cost factors such as stable or declining prices for key materials like asphalt and PVC positively impact margins for waterproofing and coating companies [10][11] Group 2: Cement Industry - The cement industry faces weak demand from both real estate and infrastructure sectors, with production volumes declining by 5.6% and 6.2% year-on-year in July and August respectively [12][13] - The average price of cement in Q3 2025 was 343.86 RMB/ton, reflecting a decrease of 8.74% quarter-on-quarter and 10.55% year-on-year, indicating significant pricing pressure [12][13] - The report notes that the industry is currently at a low profitability level due to high inventory and rising production costs driven by coal prices [13] Group 3: Glass Industry - The glass industry is experiencing downward pressure on prices and profitability due to declining demand from the real estate sector, with the average price in Q3 2025 at 68.25 RMB/weight box, down 4.42% quarter-on-quarter [19] - High inventory levels persist in the glass sector, with 5,329 million weight boxes reported by the end of September, exacerbating the pricing challenges [19][20] - The report indicates that while raw material costs have decreased, the overall impact on profitability remains negative due to significant price declines [19] Group 4: Glass Fiber Industry - The glass fiber industry is characterized by structural demand differentiation, with high-end products performing better than low-end offerings, leading to a mixed profitability landscape [21] - The average price for non-alkali glass fiber yarn in Q3 2025 was 4,270 RMB/ton, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 44 RMB/ton, indicating pricing challenges [21] - The report highlights that the industry is facing high inventory levels, with 860,000 tons reported by the end of September, contributing to ongoing profitability pressures [21] Group 5: Company Performance Forecast - The report provides a forecast for various companies in the building materials sector, with Oriental Yuhong expected to achieve a net profit of 374-442 million RMB in Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12%-32% [26] - Sanhe Tree is projected to see a significant increase in net profit, with estimates ranging from 329-366 million RMB, indicating a growth of 64%-83% year-on-year [26] - Other companies like Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement are also highlighted for their potential profitability improvements, with net profit forecasts indicating positive growth trends [26]

Industrial Sector - Daily average pig iron production and cement clinker capacity utilization rate have shown a marginal decline due to the holiday disruptions[2] - The apparent demand for steel has decreased, while the operating rate for polyester in textiles has increased[2] - The operating rates for automotive tires have decreased, indicating seasonal fluctuations[2] Real Estate - New home sales in 30 major cities have decreased by 28.7% year-on-year as of October 10, influenced by the holiday and base effects[2] - The second-hand housing listing price index has dropped by 0.83% month-on-month as of September 29[2] Domestic Demand - Retail sales of automobiles increased by 6% year-on-year in September, while major home appliance retail sales fell by 6.7%[2] - Domestic flight operations increased by 3% year-on-year, with the Baidu migration index rising by 31.6%[2] - The total number of people moving across regions during the holiday reached 2.432 billion, a historical high, with a daily average of 304 million, up 6.2% year-on-year[2] External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 7.8% year-on-year, while container throughput rose by 6.9%[2] - Export container freight rates have shown a decline of 6.7% week-on-week, although rates from Shanghai and Ningbo have increased since the end of September[2] Price Trends - The South China black raw materials index rose by 1.8%, while the futures price of rebar increased by 1%[2] - The futures price of coking coal rose by 3.1%, while the spot price in Shanxi fell by 1.1%[2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the recent escalation in China-US trade tensions may shift market risk preferences, leading to increased attention on defensive sectors within the building materials industry that have strong domestic demand and high dividends. Segments such as cement, glass, and consumer building materials, which have lagged in performance this year, are expected to benefit if market sentiment shifts towards "high cutting low" [3][4] - Cement demand is gradually recovering but remains limited, with production in August 2025 at 148 million tons, down 6.2% year-on-year. The implementation of policies to limit overproduction is expected to enhance capacity utilization in the medium term [3][8] - The glass industry is experiencing a downward trend in demand due to real estate impacts, but recent policy catalysts have led to price increases and inventory replenishment in the midstream sector. The report anticipates that environmental regulations will not lead to a drastic reduction in capacity but will increase costs and accelerate maintenance [4][13] - The fiberglass sector is benefiting from demand driven by the AI industry, with expectations for significant growth in low-dielectric products. The report is optimistic about the continued upward trend in both volume and price [4] - The consumer building materials sector has reached a profitability bottom, with no further downward price pressure expected. The report notes a strong demand for price increases and profitability improvements, particularly among leading companies [4] Summary by Sections Cement - The cement market is entering its peak season, with overall demand showing slow recovery. The construction sector is affected by weather and demand release timing, leading to a weak recovery in housing construction [8] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring companies like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement [3] Glass - The glass industry is facing a continuous decline in demand influenced by real estate, but recent policy changes have led to price increases and midstream inventory replenishment [4][13] - Companies to watch include Qibin Group [4] Fiberglass - The fiberglass sector is experiencing a boom driven by AI-related demand, with expectations for explosive growth in low-dielectric products [4] Consumer Building Materials - The sector's profitability has bottomed out, with strong calls for price increases and profitability improvements. Companies like Dongfang Yuhong and Sankeshu are highlighted for potential recovery [4]