Market Performance - The steel sector saw a slight increase of 0.2% on October 29, with Xinxing Casting leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4016.33, up 0.7%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13691.38, up 1.95% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Xinxing Casting (000778) closed at 4.38, up 2.82% with a trading volume of 1.77 million shares and a transaction value of 770 million [1] - Linggang Co. (600231) closed at 2.32, up 1.75% with a trading volume of 411,400 shares [1] - Liugang Co. (601003) closed at 5.17, up 1.37% with a trading volume of 232,600 shares [1] - Other notable performers include Nanjing Steel (600282) and Maanshan Steel (600808), with increases of 1.35% and 1.28% respectively [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The steel sector experienced a net outflow of 7.6 million from institutional investors and 98.63 million from speculative funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 106 million [2] - Xinxing Casting had a net outflow of 29.73 million from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 6.71 million [3] - Chongqing Steel (601005) saw a net inflow of 25.28 million from institutional investors, indicating strong interest [3]

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Sansteel Minmetals has shown fluctuations, with a recent decline of 2.01% and a year-to-date increase of 32.23% [1][2]. Company Overview - Sansteel Minmetals, established on December 26, 2001, and listed on January 26, 2007, is located in Sanming City, Fujian Province. The company specializes in the production and sale of steel smelting, rolling, processing, and pressure products [2]. - The main business revenue composition includes: construction materials 30.17%, purchased steel 19.81%, products 13.71%, medium plates 13.47%, round steel 11.35%, others 6.36%, and section steel 5.13% [2]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Sansteel Minmetals achieved an operating income of 33.267 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.27%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 184 million yuan, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 113.84% [3]. - Cumulative cash dividends since the A-share listing amount to 9.825 billion yuan, with 121 million yuan distributed in the last three years [4]. Shareholder Structure - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders is 39,300, a decrease of 2.59% from the previous period. The average circulating shares per person increased by 2.65% to 61,877 shares [3]. - Notable institutional holdings include: - China Europe Dividend Flexible Allocation Mixed A (004814) as the fourth largest shareholder with 42.646 million shares, a new entry - Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited as the sixth largest shareholder with 26.940 million shares, an increase of 3.8091 million shares from the previous period - Invesco Great Wall Jing Sheng Dual Income Bond A (002065) as the ninth largest shareholder, a new entry with 22.5304 million shares - Invesco Great Wall Cycle Preferred Mixed A (018504) as the tenth largest shareholder, a new entry with 15.6426 million shares [4].

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 35.201 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 12.37% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -2.216 billion yuan, an increase of 30.88% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was -2.294 billion yuan, up 31.10% year-on-year [1] - The basic earnings per share stood at -0.54 yuan [1] Financial Performance - The company’s gross margin for the first three quarters was -3.38%, an increase of 2.07 percentage points year-on-year; the net margin was -6.15%, up 1.70 percentage points compared to the same period last year [2] - In Q3 2025, the gross margin was -4.26%, a year-on-year increase of 7.42 percentage points, but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 1.74 percentage points; the net margin was -7.59%, up 6.27 percentage points year-on-year, but down 2.57 percentage points from the previous quarter [2] - The company’s total expenses for the period were 906 million yuan, an increase of 35.3852 million yuan year-on-year, with an expense ratio of 2.57%, up 0.41 percentage points year-on-year [2] Shareholder Information - As of the end of Q3 2025, the total number of shareholders was 46,600, an increase of 350 from the end of the previous half-year, representing a growth of 0.76% [2] - The average market value per shareholder decreased from 319,800 yuan at the end of the previous half-year to 306,800 yuan, a decline of 4.06% [2] Company Overview - Benxi Steel Plate Co., Ltd. is located in Benxi City, Liaoning Province, and was established on June 27, 1997, with its listing date on January 15, 1998 [3] - The company’s main business includes steel smelting, rolling processing, power generation, coal chemical industry, special steel profiles, railways, import and export trade, scientific research, and product sales, with steel plates accounting for 97.40% of its main business revenue [3] - The company belongs to the steel industry, specifically the general steel and plate sector, and is associated with concepts such as low price, state-owned enterprise reform, mid-cap, and margin trading [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance in the near term [4][6]. Core Insights - The company has shown significant improvement in its financial performance, with a net profit of 699 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 44.67% [1]. - The sales gross margin is recovering, with a notable increase in net profit for Q3 2025, which reached 296 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 430.36% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.74% [2]. - The company is benefiting from a favorable industry environment, with the average steel price index showing a decline of 9.19% year-on-year, yet the overall profitability of the industry has improved significantly [2]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 27.183 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.38% year-on-year [1]. - The company’s net profit for Q3 2025 was 296 million yuan, with a substantial year-on-year growth of 430.36% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 10.74% [2]. - The projected net profits for 2025 to 2027 are estimated at 1.02 billion yuan, 1.28 billion yuan, and 1.51 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 16.7, 13.3, and 11.3 [4][5]. Production and Market Position - The company is a leading player in the ductile iron pipe industry, with a production target of 9.92 million tons for 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 22.6% [3]. - The sales volume of differentiated ductile iron products increased by 29% year-on-year, indicating an improvement in product structure [3]. - The company has successfully launched a 250,000-ton ductile iron pipe project in Egypt, enhancing its operational capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa [3]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from ongoing urban infrastructure upgrades and water conservancy projects, which will drive demand for its products [4]. - The anticipated recovery in steel demand, driven by government policies and consumer spending, is expected to further enhance the company's profitability [2][4].

Core Viewpoint - Shougang Co., Ltd. has experienced a stock price decline of 2.15% on October 28, 2023, despite a year-to-date increase of 35.40% [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Shougang Co. achieved a revenue of 52.517 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.35%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 655 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 66.45% [2]. - Cumulative cash dividends since the A-share listing amount to 8.221 billion yuan, with 405 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Stock Market Activity - As of October 28, 2023, Shougang's stock price was 4.10 yuan per share, with a total market capitalization of 31.795 billion yuan [1]. - The stock has seen a trading volume of 149 million yuan and a turnover rate of 0.47% on the same day [1]. - The stock has experienced a decline of 1.20% over the last five trading days, 1.91% over the last 20 days, and 4.65% over the last 60 days [2]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Shougang Co. was 83,800, a decrease of 2.12% from the previous period [2]. - The average circulating shares per person increased by 2.17% to 77,692 shares [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited and Southern CSI 500 ETF, with significant holdings [3].

Core Viewpoint - New Steel Co., Ltd. has experienced a stock price decline of 2.21% recently, with a year-to-date increase of 19.52% [1][2] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, New Steel reported revenue of 17.512 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 18.33%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 111 million yuan, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 247.20% [2] - Cumulative cash dividends since the A-share listing amount to 5.584 billion yuan, with 816 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Stock Market Activity - The stock has seen a net outflow of 7.1447 million yuan from main funds, with large orders showing a buy of 30.216 million yuan and a sell of 28.3383 million yuan [1] - New Steel has appeared on the trading leaderboard once this year, with a net buy of 44.1334 million yuan on February 26 [2] Shareholder Structure - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased by 14.13% to 43,300, with an average of 72,664 circulating shares per person, a decrease of 12.38% [2] - The top ten circulating shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited and new entrants like China Europe Dividend Flexible Allocation Mixed A [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [6] Core Views - The company has shown a significant recovery in quarterly performance, with a net profit of 7.62 billion yuan in Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 73.22% [2] - The company is focusing on product iteration and optimization, with a 68.5% share of specialty steel in sales, an increase of 3.9 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The company plans to increase its dividend payout ratio, proposing a cash dividend of 1.0 yuan per 10 shares, totaling approximately 690.61 million yuan, which is 33.99% of the net profit for 2024 [4] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 94.598 billion yuan, a decrease of 14.96% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.51 billion yuan, an increase of 41.72% [1] - The average sales gross margin for Q4 2024 to Q3 2025 is projected to be 6.37%, 9.08%, 10.57%, and 9.81%, respectively, with net profit margins of 1.39%, 2.77%, 4.52%, and 3.31% [2] - The company’s revenue for 2025 is estimated at 142.369 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of -1.2% [5] Product Development - The company has developed 75 new products, achieving six domestic firsts or import substitutions, with high-strength galvanized product sales reaching 259,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 97.7% [3] - The company is investing in projects to enhance product quality and expand specifications, including a 470.43 million yuan project for upgrading industrial wire rods [3] Dividend Policy - The company plans to repurchase shares worth between 200 million and 400 million yuan, which will account for 43.83% to 53.68% of the net profit for 2024 [4]

Market Performance - The steel sector saw an increase of 1.78% on October 27, with Xinxing Casting leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3996.94, up 1.18%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13489.4, up 1.51% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Xinxing Casting (000778) closed at 4.32, up 6.93% with a trading volume of 4.0121 million shares and a transaction value of 1.76 billion [1] - Anyang Iron & Steel (600569) closed at 2.44, up 5.63%, with a trading volume of 1.571 million shares and a transaction value of 387 million [1] - Other notable performers include Sangang Min Guang (002110) up 3.98%, Baosteel (600019) up 1.82%, and Hualing Steel (000932) up 2.96% [1] Capital Flow - The steel sector experienced a net inflow of 680 million in main funds, while retail funds saw a net outflow of 355 million [2] - The main funds' net inflow for Xinxing Casting was 2.33 billion, representing 13.23% of its total trading volume [3] - Anyang Iron & Steel had a main fund net inflow of 84.75 million, accounting for 21.90% of its trading volume [3]

Core Viewpoint - Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. has shown significant stock performance with a year-to-date increase of 92.05%, despite recent fluctuations in trading volume and net capital flow [1][2]. Company Overview - Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. was established on February 25, 1998, and listed on March 11, 1998. The company is primarily engaged in the production and sale of steel and its rolled products, as well as trading of raw materials and steel products [2]. - The main revenue composition includes: 45.09% from scrap materials, 23.34% from hot-rolled steel, 13.77% from raw materials, 8.15% from OEM steel, 7.05% from metal trading, 1.74% from other sources, and 0.87% from by-products [2]. - The company belongs to the steel industry, specifically the general steel and plate sector, and is associated with various concepts including state-owned assets, Alibaba, DeepSeek, digital economy, and data centers [2]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, the company reported a revenue of 45.524 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.67%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 122.52% to 101 million yuan [2]. - Cumulative cash dividends since the A-share listing amount to 4.289 billion yuan, with 338 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders is 218,800, a decrease of 4.77% from the previous period. The average circulating shares per person increased by 5.01% to 15,434 shares [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include significant entities such as the Southern CSI 500 ETF and Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, with notable changes in their holdings [3].

Core Viewpoint - Benxi Steel Plate's stock price has shown a mixed performance in recent months, with a year-to-date increase of 13.75% but a decline of 9.45% over the past 60 days, indicating potential volatility in the steel industry [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - On October 27, Benxi Steel Plate's stock rose by 2.25%, reaching 3.64 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 32.22 million CNY and a turnover rate of 0.24% [1]. - The stock has experienced a net inflow of 752,100 CNY from main funds, with large purchases amounting to 2.97 million CNY, accounting for 9.21% of total transactions [1]. - The stock's performance over various time frames includes a 1.96% increase in the last 5 trading days, a 1.11% increase in the last 20 days, and a 9.45% decrease in the last 60 days [1]. Group 2: Company Overview - Benxi Steel Plate Co., Ltd. is located in Benxi City, Liaoning Province, and was established on June 27, 1997, with its shares listed on January 15, 1998 [1]. - The company's main business activities include steel smelting, rolling processing, power generation, coal chemical industry, special steel profiles, railways, import and export trade, scientific research, and product sales, with steel plates accounting for 97.40% of its revenue [1]. - As of June 30, the number of shareholders was 46,200, a decrease of 3.47% from the previous period, with an average of 0 circulating shares per person [1]. Group 3: Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Benxi Steel Plate reported operating revenue of 24.698 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 12.93%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -1.399 billion CNY, an increase of 9.78% year-on-year [1]. - The company has cumulatively distributed 9.174 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with no dividends distributed in the past three years [2]. Group 4: Shareholding Structure - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten circulating shareholders include China Merchants Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., which holds 16.01 million shares, an increase of 172,200 shares from the previous period [2]. - Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited is the tenth largest circulating shareholder, holding 10.02 million shares, a decrease of 525,500 shares from the previous period [2].