Core Viewpoint - The construction materials industry is showing various structural highlights in the 2025 mid-year report, with multinational expansion and high-end demand significantly contributing to profitability. Different sub-industries in the domestic market are reaching a consensus on improving profitability, with the pace of profitability recovery potentially outpacing revenue recovery [1]. Group 1: Cement Sector - The cement sector has demonstrated pricing elasticity, with overseas profitability advantages being strong. In Q2 2025, the profitability of the cement industry showed a pattern of high-to-low within the quarter, with April and May continuing the price advantages and raw material cost reductions from Q1, contributing to a year-on-year increase in profitability [2]. - Starting in June, supply-demand pressures increased, leading to a retraction in profitability, but it is confirmed that 2024 is likely the bottom for profit per ton, with further downward pressure being difficult [2]. - The focus on limiting overproduction remains crucial for improving supply-demand dynamics, and there is an expectation for improved shareholder returns driven by industry equity incentives [2]. Group 2: Consumer Building Materials - The profitability recovery in the consumer building materials sector is showing higher elasticity compared to revenue elasticity. In Q2, the revenue growth rate for this sector remained similar to Q1, with expectations that the revenue growth bottomed out in Q3 2024 [3]. - The industry has generally seen some recovery, with price disadvantages year-on-year being a core factor affecting revenue appearance. However, entering Q3, a significant recovery is anticipated due to base effects [3]. - Price recovery and structural upgrades in the coatings and waterproofing sectors are leading the way, while personnel and cost optimizations have significantly improved profitability in the first half of 2025 [3]. Group 3: Glass and Fiberglass - In the fiberglass sector, high-end demand from wind power and thermoplastics is supporting continuous improvement in net profit per ton for leading companies. The demand trend for AI in electronic fabrics is expected to drive both volume and price increases [4]. - The structural upgrade and demand expansion in the specialty electronic fabric sector remain a certain trend, with leading companies deepening their participation [4]. - In the glass sector, the float glass market is experiencing price stabilization amid supply-demand stalemate, while photovoltaic glass has seen slight price rebounds following self-regulated production cuts during extreme losses [4].

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Group 1: Industry Overview - The construction materials index decreased by 2.79% from September 1 to September 5, 2025, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.98 percentage points [1][3] - Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index increased by 15.24%, while the construction materials index rose by 18.50%, indicating a 3.25 percentage points outperformance of the construction materials sector [1][3] - In the past year, the CSI 300 index has risen by 38.03%, and the construction materials index has increased by 44.25%, with the construction materials sector outperforming the CSI 300 index by 6.21 percentage points [1][3] Group 2: Cement Industry Insights - A joint meeting of cement associations from 28 provinces was held in Linzhi, Tibet, focusing on combating low-price competition and maintaining regional ecology [2] - The meeting emphasized the need for a multi-faceted governance model to address severe overcapacity and frequent low-price dumping in the cement industry [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission has set a target to control cement clinker capacity to around 1.8 billion tons by the end of 2025, with a goal to reduce energy consumption per unit of cement clinker by 3.7% compared to 2020 [2] Group 3: Price Trends - As of September 5, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement was 275.01 CNY per ton, reflecting a 0.21% decrease [4] - The average price of float glass was 1190.25 CNY per ton, with a slight decrease of 0.06% [5] - The price of asphalt remained stable at 4570 CNY per ton, showing a 2.93% increase since the beginning of 2025 [6] Group 4: Recommended Stocks - Recommended stocks in the construction materials sector include Sanhe Tree (for channel expansion), Dongfang Yuhong (for waterproofing), Weixing New Materials (for high retail business proportion), and Jianlang Hardware [2] - Beneficiary stocks in the cement sector include Conch Cement, Huaxin Cement, and Shangfeng Cement [2] - In the fiberglass sector, recommended stocks include China Jushi, with beneficiaries being China National Materials, Changhai Co., and International Composites [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The cement industry is facing severe overcapacity and frequent low-price dumping, which threatens sustainable development. A multi-governance model is needed to establish a unified and orderly market system [3] - The average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement is 275.01 RMB/ton, down 0.21% month-on-month. The clinker inventory ratio is 63.38%, down 1.35 percentage points [27][28] - The glass sector shows mixed performance, with float glass prices declining and photovoltaic glass prices increasing. The average price of float glass is 1190.25 RMB/ton, down 0.06% [84][90] - The report recommends several companies in the building materials sector, including Sankeshu, Dongfang Yuhong, Weixing New Materials, and Jianlang Hardware, as well as beneficiaries like Beixin Building Materials [3] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The building materials index fell by 2.79%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.98 percentage points. Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index rose by 15.24%, while the building materials index increased by 18.50% [4][13] - The average PE ratio for the building materials sector is 28.63 times, and the PB ratio is 1.30 times, ranking low among all A-share industries [20][26] Cement Sector - The national average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement is 275.01 RMB/ton, with a regional price variation: Northeast (-3.50%), North China (+0.82%), East China (-3.19%), South China (-1.85%), Central China (-2.43%), Southwest (+8.36%), Northwest (+2.36%) [27][28] - The clinker inventory ratio is 63.38%, indicating a decrease in inventory levels [28] Glass Sector - The average price of float glass is 1190.25 RMB/ton, down 0.06%, while the average price of photovoltaic glass is 125.00 RMB/weight box, up 7.38% [84][90] - The float glass inventory increased by 50,000 weight boxes, a rise of 0.90% [86] Fiberglass Sector - The price of fiberglass remains stable, with flexible transactions continuing in some factories [18] Consumer Building Materials - The prices of raw materials for consumer building materials are showing slight fluctuations [5]

Core Insights - The report maintains a positive outlook on the building materials sector, emphasizing the potential for recovery in consumer building materials and cement industries [1][4] - The performance of consumer building materials has shown significant differentiation, with companies like Sanke Tree demonstrating strong alpha, while the overall market remains under pressure due to real estate challenges [6][7] - The cement industry has experienced a notable decline in costs, leading to a counterintuitive increase in net profits despite lower production levels [6][8] Consumer Building Materials - In H1 2025, the performance of consumer building materials was mixed, with Sanke Tree outperforming its peers due to an optimized competitive landscape and strong brand effects [6][7] - The real estate sector remains under pressure, with a reported decline in construction and sales areas of 16.5% and 4.0% year-on-year respectively [6][7] - Sanke Tree's gross margin improved significantly, with increases of 2.7 and 4.3 percentage points in Q1 and Q2, attributed to high-margin products and enhanced service quality [6][7] - Other companies like Rabbit Baby also saw stable performance due to product structure optimization, while competition in waterproofing and piping remains intense [6][7] Cement Industry - The cement sector faced a "strong then weak" trend in H1 2025, with production down 4.3%, marking the lowest level since 2010 [6][8] - Despite revenue declines for major players like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement, gross margins improved due to falling coal prices, resulting in profit growth for these companies [6][8] - The average price per ton for major cement companies increased year-on-year, with Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement seeing price rises of 5.6 and 25.7 respectively [6][8] - Starting in August, some regions began to raise prices, indicating potential improvements in supply-demand dynamics for the second half of the year [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the construction materials sector, highlighting opportunities in AI materials, overseas expansion, and transformation strategies [4]. Core Insights - The cement industry is experiencing profit recovery through price increases and cost reductions, with strong overseas performance and ongoing supply-side checks on overproduction [4]. - Consumer building materials remain at a low point in terms of market conditions, but leading companies are showing signs of recovery; balance sheet improvements are gradual and vary by company [4]. - The fiberglass sector is benefiting from high demand for specialty fiberglass driven by AI, while traditional fiberglass margins continue to improve [4]. - The glass industry is in a bottoming phase, with ongoing monitoring of supply-side changes [4]. - Investment suggestions include focusing on AI PCB upstream new materials, leading companies with high technical barriers, and products that are rapidly upgraded, as well as opportunities in the "Belt and Road" initiative [4]. Cement Industry Analysis - The report provides a profit forecast and valuation for the cement sector, indicating a slight decline in sales volume for major players like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement in H1 2025, with overall national cement production down 4.3% [14][13]. - The report notes that the cement industry's profit recovery is expected as supply-side checks on overproduction are implemented [14]. - The overseas expansion of companies like Huaxin and Conch Cement is highlighted as a significant growth area, with Huaxin establishing bases in 12 countries and Conch increasing its overseas clinker capacity [14]. Consumer Building Materials Overview - The consumer building materials sector is currently facing challenges, with a significant decline in construction activity and a focus on finding demand bottoms [17]. - Companies like Keda Manufacturing and Sanke Tree are showing resilience through overseas expansion and strong performance in non-real estate sectors [17]. - The report emphasizes the importance of business transformation and the progress of companies adapting to new market conditions, such as Keda's acquisition of new technology and partnerships [17]. Financial Performance Metrics - The report includes detailed financial metrics for various companies, indicating trends in revenue, profit margins, and market valuations [13][24]. - Notable improvements in gross margins for companies like Sanke Tree and Keda Manufacturing are reported, reflecting successful cost management and pricing strategies [23][24]. - The report also highlights the cash flow and receivables situation for consumer building materials companies, indicating varying levels of financial health and operational efficiency [19][21].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Market Perform" rating for both the real estate and building materials sectors [1][2] Core Insights - Recent policies in Beijing and Shanghai have relaxed housing purchase restrictions, which is expected to boost market confidence and sales [2][26] - The overall performance of listed real estate companies remains under pressure, with a focus on the recovery of their balance sheets [2][28] - The building materials sector is experiencing a gradual recovery in demand, particularly in cement and glass fiber, driven by urban renewal projects and seasonal construction activities [3][44] Real Estate Sector Summary - The real estate sector has seen a 0.97% increase over the past two weeks, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.25 percentage points [14] - The sector's performance is influenced by recent policy changes aimed at stabilizing the market and improving sales data [2][26] - Key companies to watch include Poly Developments, Binjiang Group, and China Merchants Shekou, which are focusing on first- and second-tier cities [2][28] Building Materials Sector Summary - The building materials sector has increased by 2.86% over the past two weeks, with a year-to-date increase of 19.28% [29] - Cement prices are stabilizing, with a national average price of 316 RMB per ton, while inventory levels are gradually decreasing [33][44] - The glass fiber industry is showing signs of structural recovery, benefiting from demand in wind power and electronics sectors [3][45] Company Performance Highlights - In the consumer building materials segment, leading companies like Sanke Tree and Rabbit Baby have shown significant profit recovery, with Sanke Tree's net profit increasing by 109.30% year-on-year [48] - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and competitive advantages, such as Beixin Building Materials and Sanke Tree [48]

Group 1: Industry Overview - The consumption building materials industry is currently under pressure, but positive signals are emerging, indicating a transition from a left-side to a right-side phase in the second half of the year [1] - The real estate construction and operation data is expected to stabilize, contributing to the industry's recovery [1] - Profitability is anticipated to improve across more categories due to a low base and easing competition [1] Group 2: Cement Industry - The cement industry is gradually entering its peak season, with overall demand recovering slowly [2] - A policy document released by the Cement Association aims to limit overproduction, which is expected to enhance capacity utilization in the medium term [2] - The industry is currently at a low point in demand and prices, but a recovery in demand is expected in August, leading to gradual price increases [2] Group 3: Glass Industry - The glass industry is experiencing price fluctuations and significant short-term inventory pressure due to ongoing supply-demand imbalances [3] - The demand side is negatively impacted by the real estate sector, leading to a continuous downward trend in 2025 [3] - Environmental regulations are expected to increase costs and accelerate the industry's cold repair process, although a complete capacity exit is not anticipated [3] Group 4: Glass Fiber Industry - The glass fiber industry is expected to see demand growth driven by the AI industry chain, with a positive outlook for specific segments [4] - Traditional demand for non-alkali coarse sand remains weak, but niche areas are performing well [4] - The industry is experiencing a volume and price increase due to the demand from AI, indicating a trend of sustained growth [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Views - The construction materials industry is showing signs of improvement despite being under pressure. Leading companies in consumer building materials are beginning to collaborate on price increases, indicating a stabilization in competition. The profitability of companies like Sankeshu is improving due to better product structure and reduced costs. The industry is transitioning from a downturn to a recovery phase, with expectations of improved profitability across various categories in the second half of the year [3][4] - The cement sector is expected to see a price increase as it enters the peak season, with July's cement production at 146 million tons, down 5.6% year-on-year. The glass industry is facing a downward trend in demand, with prices continuing to decline due to supply-demand imbalances [4][8] - The report highlights key companies to watch, including Dongfang Yuhong, Sankeshu, Beixin Building Materials, and Tubao for consumer building materials, and Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement for the cement sector. In the glass sector, Qibin Group is noted for its performance [3][4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The construction materials industry index increased by 2.91% in the past week, ranking 8th among 31 sub-industry indices [5] - The closing point for the industry was 5240.54, with a 52-week high of 5240.54 and a low of 3435.69 [1] Cement Sector - The cement market is entering a peak season, with prices expected to rise in September. The production in July was 146 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.6% [4][8] - The implementation of policies to limit overproduction is anticipated to enhance capacity utilization in the cement industry [4] Glass Sector - The glass market is experiencing a continuous decline in demand, with prices dropping 1-4 RMB per weight box across various regions. The industry is facing significant inventory pressure [14] - The report suggests that the "anti-involution" sentiment has led to a significant drop in futures prices, with limited improvement in downstream demand [14] Key Company Announcements - Sankeshu reported a revenue of 5.816 billion RMB for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 0.97%, with a net profit of 436 million RMB, up 107.53% [18] - Zhongcai Technology achieved a revenue of 13.331 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 26%, with a net profit of 999 million RMB, up 115% [18] - Beixin Building Materials reported a revenue of 13.56 billion RMB, a slight decline of 0.3%, with a net profit of 1.93 billion RMB, down 12.9% [19][20]

Market Overview - The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets opened lower on August 20, with the major indices initially dipping before rebounding after testing the 5-day moving average. The Shanghai Composite Index fell slightly, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index saw significant declines [1] - By midday, the Shanghai Composite Index was at 3725.22 points, down 0.06%, with a trading volume of approximately 623.7 billion yuan. The Shenzhen Component was at 11743.76 points, down 0.66%, with a trading volume of about 884.6 billion yuan. The ChiNext Index was at 2557.14 points, down 1.71%, with a trading volume of around 417 billion yuan [1] Sector Performance - During the opening, sectors such as photovoltaic, smart TVs, and aquaculture showed strong gains, while sectors like CPO, PCB, computing power, and fintech experienced notable declines [1] - After the opening, sectors including rare earth permanent magnets, liquor, and gaming saw significant increases, while warehousing logistics, wireless earphones, MicroLED, AI glasses, and aviation also showed substantial growth [1] - Near the midday close, the hotel and catering, semiconductor, and tourism sectors experienced significant rebounds, with liquor, hotel and catering, and small metals leading the gains during the morning session [1] Institutional Insights - According to Debon Securities, there are concerns about the sustainability of the "liquidity-driven market" and the potential for further movement beyond the 3700-point mark. They highlight three supporting factors for market continuation: 1. The low historical spread between stock and bond yields, combined with declining deposit rates, is driving retail investment, with new accounts in July up 70% year-on-year 2. Based on previous breakouts above 3600 points, projected peak index levels for the next one and three months are 3990 points and 4390 points, respectively 3. A "slow bull" market foundation is supported by a tripartite resonance of capital, fundamentals, and policies [2] - CITIC Securities notes that the rapid iteration of multimodal model technology is prompting film and television companies to enhance their AI technology integration across the content production chain, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Companies involved in micro-short dramas are leveraging these technologies as testing grounds for AI-generated content [2] Industry Recommendations - China Galaxy Securities recommends leading companies in the consumer building materials sector, anticipating demand recovery due to expected policy support, improved channel layouts, and product quality advantages. In the cement sector, they suggest that stricter supply controls may ease supply-demand conflicts, leading to price increases and profit recovery for regional leaders [3] - In the fiberglass sector, they recommend companies benefiting from demand recovery in emerging markets, with expectations for price increases in mid-to-high-end products and overall performance recovery for the year [3]