Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call primarily discusses the **consumption building materials industry** and its performance in 2024, highlighting a **7.2% year-on-year decline** in revenue for the sector [1] - The **real estate demand** remains weak, impacting the consumption building materials sector, which has seen continuous revenue pressure over the past few quarters [1] Key Points and Arguments - **Revenue Trends**: The revenue growth for the consumption building materials sector is expected to decline in 2024, with quarterly comparisons showing fluctuations: **0.2% growth**, **5.3% decline**, **10.7% decline**, **10.9% decline**, and **5.7% decline** from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025 [1] - **Profitability Issues**: The industry faces challenges such as **declining gross margins** due to reduced demand and increased expense ratios. Some companies have reported increased impairments on goodwill and assets [2] - **Improvement in Profitability**: In Q1 2024, some companies managed to stabilize and improve profitability through better gross margins and expense control, with half of the consumption building materials companies reporting year-on-year gross margin increases [2] - **Net Profit Performance**: Among 26 analyzed companies, **10 reported year-on-year net profit increases**, and **9 showed improvements in net profit margins** both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, particularly in waterproofing and coating sectors [3] - **Market Resilience**: Despite the downturn in new housing demand, the sector shows resilience supported by the high demand for second-hand housing, which could lead to revenue growth if new housing demand stabilizes [4] Additional Insights - **Future Growth Potential**: Companies with strong brand and channel capabilities are expected to have significant growth potential. Key players mentioned include **Sanhe Tree, Tubaobao, Beixing Building Materials, and others** [5] - **Cement Industry Outlook**: The cement sector is projected to see a bottoming out in Q1 2024, with expectations of gradual improvement in profitability throughout the year. The industry experienced a **35% year-on-year decline** in scale in 2024 [5] - **Price Trends**: Cement prices are expected to rise after a period of decline, with a **1.4% year-on-year drop** in demand noted in Q1 2024, but a recovery is anticipated post-Chinese New Year [6] - **Cost Management**: The decline in coal prices is expected to stabilize industry profitability, with a projected **6% year-on-year decline** in cement demand for 2025 [7] - **Investment and Dividends**: Companies with low cash flow and stable investment returns, such as **Tapai Group and Ningxia Building Materials**, are highlighted for their significant profit contributions [8] Conclusion - The consumption building materials and cement industries are navigating through challenging market conditions, with signs of potential recovery in profitability and demand stabilization. Key players are expected to leverage their market positions for future growth opportunities.

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development emphasizes the importance of stabilizing the real estate market, which is expected to lead to significant improvements in the fundamentals of the real estate chain. Recommended stocks in the consumer building materials sector include Sankeshu, Dongfang Yuhong, Weixing New Materials, and Jianlang Hardware. Beneficiary stocks include Beixin Building Materials [3] - The National Development and Reform Commission has issued a special action plan for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the cement industry, aiming to control cement clinker capacity at around 1.8 billion tons by the end of 2025, with a target of reducing comprehensive energy consumption per unit product by 3.7% compared to 2020 [3] - The "equal tariff" policy is expected to benefit fiberglass leaders with overseas production bases, allowing them to raise prices and consolidate profitability [3] Market Performance - The construction materials index rose by 3.34% in the week from July 7 to July 11, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.52 percentage points. Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index increased by 6.41%, while the construction materials index rose by 6.60%, indicating a slight outperformance of 0.18 percentage points [4][13] - In the past year, the CSI 300 index increased by 15.62%, and the construction materials index rose by 15.80%, also showing a slight outperformance of 0.18 percentage points [4][13] Cement Sector - As of July 11, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement nationwide was 282.89 CNY/ton, a decrease of 3.48% month-on-month. The clinker inventory ratio was 65.89%, down 2.29 percentage points [6][23][24] - The price of cement varied by region, with notable declines in Northeast (-4.76%), North China (-2.33%), East China (-2.98%), South China (-5.74%), Central China (-3.41%), and Southwest (-4.93%) regions [23][29] Glass Sector - The average price of float glass as of July 11, 2025, was 1205.63 CNY/ton, with a slight increase of 0.17%. The average price of photovoltaic glass remained stable at 116.02 CNY/weight box [6][71][78] - The inventory of float glass decreased by 970,000 weight boxes nationwide, a decline of 1.66% [73][74] Fiberglass Sector - The price of non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn ranged from 3400 to 4100 CNY/ton, with flexible pricing based on regional differences [6] Consumer Building Materials - As of July 11, 2025, the price of crude oil was 70.63 USD/barrel, down 0.39% week-on-week. The price of asphalt was 4570 CNY/ton, up 1.11% week-on-week [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for the building materials sector, indicating a positive outlook for profitability recovery in the industry [2]. Core Insights - The building materials industry is experiencing a "de-involution" campaign aimed at improving overall profitability, particularly in the cement sector, where demand is currently suppressed due to high temperatures and rainy weather [1][10]. - The report highlights a significant increase in land acquisition by the top 100 real estate companies, with a year-on-year growth of 33.3%, reflecting a recovery in investment confidence among real estate enterprises [6][13]. - Price adjustments in the waterproofing materials sector are noted, with leading companies implementing price increases of 1% to 13% across various product categories, indicating a shift towards healthier competition in the consumer building materials market [6][13]. Summary by Sections Cement Industry - The national average cement price has continued to decline, with a drop of 10-15 CNY/ton in certain regions, while some areas like Jilin and Chongqing have seen price increases of 30-50 CNY/ton [10][22]. - The cement market is under pressure with a current inventory ratio of 76.00%, indicating a continued accumulation of stock [10][22]. - The China Cement Association has initiated measures to address supply-demand imbalances, which are expected to enhance overall industry profitability [10][11]. Float Glass Industry - The float glass market is experiencing weak price performance, with a national average price of 1174 CNY/ton, down 3.27 CNY/ton from the previous period [11]. - Inventory levels have decreased slightly, with a total of 6.9085 million heavy boxes reported, and production has increased to 110.34 million tons [11][12]. - Despite some replenishment activities in the downstream market, overall demand remains limited, leading to expectations of continued price weakness [11][12]. Fiberglass Industry - The market for non-alkali fiberglass remains stable, with prices around 3700 CNY/ton for high-end products, while electronic fiberglass prices are expected to rise due to tight supply [12]. - The main product G75 in the electronic fiberglass market is priced between 8800-9200 CNY/ton, showing stability compared to the previous week [12]. Consumer Building Materials - The report emphasizes the trend of price increases among leading companies in the waterproofing sector, which is seen as a positive sign for the industry's competitive landscape [6][13]. - Recommendations for investment include companies like Weixing New Materials, Keda Manufacturing, and Mona Lisa, which are positioned well for growth in the current market environment [14][15][16].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the building materials industry, particularly highlighting the recovery potential in the consumption building materials sector and the cement industry [2][4]. Core Insights - The building materials industry has seen a resurgence in attention since July 1, driven by expectations of supply-side improvements and demand upgrades, particularly in the cement and glass sectors [2][4]. - The cement industry is expected to benefit from policies aimed at limiting overproduction, while the glass industry is experiencing changes due to reductions in production capacity and demand fluctuations [2][9]. - The waterproofing sector has seen unprecedented price increases among leading companies, indicating a potential recovery in profitability [3][5]. - AI demand is reshaping market expectations, particularly in the low dielectric cloth segment, which is expected to see continued product premium during the upgrade process [3][26]. Summary by Sections Consumption Building Materials - The logic of improving market dynamics is beginning to materialize, with price communication among companies becoming more favorable [5]. - The waterproofing industry has seen a significant price increase among leading firms, indicating a recovery in profitability [5][6]. - The report anticipates that profitability recovery will outpace revenue growth in 2025, driven by cost reductions and stabilized pricing [5]. Cement - The cement industry is experiencing a "reverse involution" with policies aimed at limiting overproduction, which is expected to stabilize prices [9][11]. - Demand remains weak, with a notable decline in production and sales, but the industry is expected to see a recovery in profitability as supply-side adjustments take effect [11][12]. - The report likens the supply-demand dynamics in the cement industry to a "tortoise and hare" race, where supply adjustments may lead to improved profitability despite weak demand [12][14]. Glass - The float glass market is currently facing pressure with prices remaining low and demand weak, leading to cash flow challenges for many companies [17][24]. - The report highlights that the photovoltaic glass sector is entering a cash loss zone, prompting accelerated cold repairs among manufacturers [24][25]. - The automotive glass segment is expected to maintain stable profitability due to product structure improvements and cost optimization [21][22]. Fiberglass - The demand for low dielectric cloth is expected to increase due to the AI industry's growth, with companies positioned well for product upgrades [26][27]. - The report notes that mainstream electronic cloth products are performing steadily, with potential price increases anticipated in the future [27][28]. Carbon Fiber - The wind power sector is seeing a recovery in demand, which is expected to lead to improved profitability in Q2 [32].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the construction materials sector, with specific buy and hold recommendations for various companies [9][12]. Core Viewpoints - The construction materials sector has shown resilience, with a 3.50% increase in the sector index from June 30 to July 4, 2025, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 2.33% [12]. - The central government's focus on stabilizing the real estate market and promoting high-quality development is expected to positively impact demand for construction materials [2][12]. - The cement industry is experiencing a supply-side reform, with increased efforts to reduce overcapacity and stabilize prices [2][3]. Summary by Sections Cement Industry Tracking - As of July 4, 2025, the national cement price index is 350.38 CNY/ton, down 1.32% week-on-week, with a total cement output of 2.76 million tons, also down 1.67% [3][17]. - The construction sector remains a key demand driver for cement, but short-term growth is constrained by weather and funding issues [17]. - The report highlights a significant year-on-year decline of 26.01% in cement output for housing construction, indicating a challenging market environment [6][17]. Glass Industry Tracking - The average price of float glass is 1201.02 CNY/ton, with a slight decrease of 0.13% from the previous week, while inventory levels have decreased slightly [33]. - Demand remains under pressure, and the report anticipates challenges in maintaining sales momentum due to high production capacity and ongoing order shortages [33][34]. Fiberglass Industry Tracking - The fiberglass market is experiencing stable pricing, with no significant changes in supply or demand noted in the short term [7]. - The report indicates that demand for wind power fiberglass is relatively strong, providing some support to the market [7]. Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials segment is benefiting from improved second-hand housing transactions and consumption stimulus policies, with a recommendation to focus on companies like Beixin Building Materials and Weixing New Materials [2][9]. Carbon Fiber Industry Tracking - The carbon fiber market is seeing a gradual recovery in downstream demand, with production costs remaining high and profit margins under pressure [8].

Group 1: Industry Overview - The construction materials industry has seen a significant increase in attention since July 1, driven by unexpected changes on the supply side and a focus on demand upgrades for the end of 2024 [1][2] - The cement industry is experiencing a "de-involution" policy expectation, with a focus on limiting overproduction and improving regulatory oversight [2][10] - The demand side is shifting, with AI-related demand expected to accelerate, positively impacting various segments of the industry [3][27] Group 2: Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials sector is witnessing a rare price increase in the waterproofing industry, indicating a potential recovery in profitability [4][5] - Companies like Sanke Tree and Dongfang Yuhong are showing improved profitability through cost reduction and price increases, validating earlier industry reports [4][5] - The outlook for 2025 suggests that profitability recovery will outpace revenue growth, with expectations of reduced price competition and improved cost management [4][5] Group 3: Cement Industry - The cement industry is expected to see a recovery in profitability as supply-side adjustments take effect, with a focus on limiting production and improving cash flow [10][12] - Major companies like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement are expected to maintain strong cash flow and dividend policies, indicating long-term investment value [11][16][17] - The industry's overall profitability is anticipated to improve as demand stabilizes and production constraints are implemented [12][15] Group 4: Glass Industry - The float glass market is experiencing price fluctuations due to supply-demand imbalances, with expectations of cash losses for many companies [19][20] - Companies like Xinyi Glass and Qibin Group are facing challenges but are expected to maintain stable profitability in their automotive glass segments [21][22] - The photovoltaic glass sector is entering a cash loss phase, prompting accelerated cold repairs and production adjustments [25][26] Group 5: Fiber Industry - The fiberglass sector is seeing stable demand for mainstream electronic yarns, with a focus on high-end products like low-dielectric cloth [27][28] - Companies like China Jushi are expanding production capacity overseas to mitigate trade risks and maintain growth [29][30] - The carbon fiber market is showing signs of recovery in wind power demand, with expectations of improved profitability in Q2 [32]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The ongoing "anti-involution" initiative is expected to improve the fundamentals of the construction materials industry, with a focus on enhancing product quality and phasing out outdated production capacity [3] - The report highlights specific companies to watch, including SanKeTree, Dongfang Yuhong, Weixing New Materials, and Jianlang Hardware, as well as beneficiaries like Beixin Building Materials [3] - The cement sector is projected to benefit from energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives, with a target to control cement clinker capacity to around 1.8 billion tons by the end of 2025 [3] Market Performance - The construction materials index increased by 3.96% in the week from June 30 to July 4, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.42 percentage points [4][13] - Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index rose by 8.01%, while the construction materials index only increased by 2.47%, indicating a lag of 5.55 percentage points [4][13] - In the past year, the CSI 300 index has risen by 16.06%, compared to an 11.69% increase in the construction materials index, resulting in a 4.38 percentage point underperformance [4][13] Cement Sector - As of July 4, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement was 293.11 RMB/ton, reflecting a 1.97% decrease from the previous period [6][24] - The clinker inventory ratio nationwide was 68.18%, down by 1.18 percentage points [6][25] - Regional price variations were noted, with the Northeast region remaining stable, while other regions like North China and Southwest saw declines of 4.13% and 6.58%, respectively [6][24] Glass Sector - The average price of float glass was 1201.35 RMB/ton as of July 4, 2025, showing a slight increase of 0.07% [6][74] - The inventory of float glass decreased by 1.17%, with a total of 58.31 million weight boxes reported [6][76] - The price of photovoltaic glass fell by 3.88%, with an average price of 116.02 RMB/weight box [6][81] Fiberglass Sector - The price of non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn ranged from 3400 to 4100 RMB/ton, with variations based on specific product types [6] - The fiberglass sector is expected to benefit from favorable tariffs for companies with overseas production bases [3] Consumer Building Materials - The report indicates that raw material prices for consumer building materials have remained relatively stable with slight fluctuations [6][5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the building materials industry [2] Core Views - The real estate policy continues to stabilize, which is expected to support the recovery of leading companies in the consumption building materials sector [14][15] - The cement market is experiencing continued low demand and overall price decline, with a national average shipment rate of 43.4% [11][21] - The float glass market is facing price declines and weak supply-demand support, with a current average price of 1174 RMB/ton [12][21] - The fiberglass market shows stable pricing for alkali-free roving, while electronic yarn prices remain steady [13] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - The cement market saw a price drop of 1.1% this week, with significant declines in various regions, while some areas like Jilin and Henan experienced slight price increases [11][21] - The float glass market's average price decreased by 7.14 RMB/ton, with a total production of 1.0909 million tons this week, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 8.2% [12][21] - The fiberglass market remains stable, with prices for alkali-free roving around 3500-3600 RMB/ton, while electronic yarn prices are expected to remain stable due to tight supply [13] Consumption Building Materials - The real estate policy is expected to drive demand for high-quality building materials, with the "Good House" national standard promoting industry transformation [14][15] - The report highlights the potential for recovery in the consumption building materials sector, particularly for leading companies [15] Recommended Stocks - Key recommended stocks include Weixing New Materials, Keda Manufacturing, Mona Lisa, Beixin Building Materials, Keshun Co., Dongpeng Holdings, with a focus on companies like China National Materials and Tianan New Materials [16][18]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the building materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the real estate market policies are continuously tightening, creating investment opportunities in building materials. Recent policies from the central bank and local governments aim to support home purchases and improve safety in construction sites, indicating a shift towards a balanced supply-demand dynamic in the real estate market [3][4] - Recommended stocks in the consumer building materials sector include Sankeshu (channel penetration and retail expansion), Dongfang Yuhong (waterproof leader with optimized operational structure), Weixing New Materials (high-quality operations with a significant retail business), and Jianlang Wujin. Beneficiary stocks include Beixin Building Materials (gypsum board leader with diversified expansion in coatings and waterproof sectors) [3] - The report also notes that the National Development and Reform Commission has issued a plan for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the cement industry, aiming to control cement clinker capacity to around 1.8 billion tons by the end of 2025, which is expected to accelerate the iteration of energy-saving and efficient equipment [3][4] Market Performance - The building materials index increased by 2.41% in the week from June 23 to June 27, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index, which rose by 1.95%, resulting in a 0.46 percentage point advantage [4][13] - Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index has risen by 0.88%, while the building materials index has decreased by 3.79%, indicating a 4.67 percentage point underperformance [4][13] - In the past year, the CSI 300 index has increased by 13.29%, while the building materials index has only risen by 7.19%, showing a 6.11 percentage point underperformance [4][13] Cement Sector - As of June 27, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement nationwide was 284.72 yuan/ton, a decrease of 4.47% month-on-month. The price trends varied by region, with Northeast China seeing a significant drop of 21.95% [6][24] - The clinker inventory ratio reached 69.36%, an increase of 1.27 percentage points from the previous month [6][25] Glass Sector - The report indicates that the spot price of float glass as of June 27, 2025, was 1200.53 yuan/ton, reflecting a slight increase of 0.13%. The inventory of float glass decreased by 2.51%, with a total of 59 million weight boxes [6][75] - The average price of photovoltaic glass was 120.70 yuan/weight box, down by 3.44% [6][78] Fiberglass Sector - The report notes that the price of fiberglass remains stable, with various types of fiberglass priced between 3400 to 6600 yuan/ton depending on the type and region [6][3] Consumer Building Materials - The report tracks the prices of key raw materials for consumer building materials, noting slight fluctuations. For instance, the price of asphalt remained stable at 4520 yuan/ton, while the price of acrylic acid increased by 1.87% to 6825 yuan/ton [6][3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the building materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The real estate market is showing marginal improvement, with a continued loose policy from both central and local governments. In May, the overall real estate market remained stable, with some indicators showing marginal improvement. Housing prices are experiencing a complex trend of "month-on-month decline, year-on-year decline narrowing." Data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that the sales prices of commercial and second-hand residential properties in various cities are declining month-on-month but showing a narrowing year-on-year decline. First-tier cities have relatively stable housing prices, with the lowest year-on-year decline in both commercial and second-hand residential prices. The inventory of real estate is slowly decreasing, particularly in first-tier and core second-tier cities, indicating a potential balance in supply and demand in the real estate market [3][4][6]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The building materials index fell by 1.42% in the week from June 16 to June 20, 2025, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.97 percentage points. Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index has decreased by 2.18%, while the building materials index has dropped by 6.84%, underperforming by 4.66 percentage points. In the past year, the CSI 300 index has risen by 10.04%, while the building materials index has only increased by 1.99%, underperforming by 8.05 percentage points [4][13][19]. Cement Sector - As of June 20, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement nationwide was 296.97 yuan/ton, a month-on-month decrease of 2.55%. The price trends varied by region, with Northeast China down by 3.01%, North China down by 0.69%, East China down by 3.93%, South China down by 4.12%, Central China down by 0.33%, Southwest China down by 5.66%, and Northwest China remaining unchanged [6][24][25]. Glass Sector - As of June 20, 2025, the spot price of float glass was 1199.00 yuan/ton, down by 19.00 yuan/ton or 1.56% month-on-month. The average price of photovoltaic glass was 125.00 yuan/weight box, down by 2.30 yuan/weight box or 1.81% month-on-month [6][72][79]. Fiberglass Sector - The price of non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn is reported at 3400-4100 yuan/ton, with various other fiberglass products showing stable pricing trends. The market for non-alkali fiberglass is generally stable, with average prices holding steady across different product categories [6][15][17]. Consumer Building Materials - As of June 20, 2025, the price of crude oil was 78.40 USD/barrel, showing a week-on-week increase of 6.19%. The price of asphalt remained stable at 4290 yuan/ton, while acrylic acid was priced at 6750 yuan/ton, with a year-to-date decrease of 13.46% [6][19].