Core Viewpoint - The report from CITIC Construction Investment suggests focusing on sectors that are expected to benefit from the "anti-involution" trend, as the chemical industry faces a slowdown in capital expenditure and an approaching cyclical turning point [1] Group 1: Beneficial Sectors - Recommended sectors include pesticides, urea, soda ash, filament, organic silicon, and spandex, which are likely to benefit from the "anti-involution" trend [1] - In the context of a declining interest rate cycle, China's counter-cyclical policies are expected to boost domestic demand, making sectors like polyurethane, coal chemical, petroleum chemical, and fluorochemical attractive [1] Group 2: New Material Development - The development of new productive forces, self-control, and industrial upgrading are emphasized as key strategies in the context of major power competition, with new materials being a primary development direction for China's chemical industry [1] - Focus areas include semiconductor materials, OLED materials, COC materials, and other high value-added products [1] Group 3: High Shareholder Returns - High-quality companies with substantial shareholder returns are expected to continue their revaluation journey, particularly state-owned enterprises in the oil and gas petrochemical sector, coal chemical, compound fertilizer, phosphorus chemical, and leading companies in the MSG/feed amino acid industry [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CITIC Construction Investment suggests focusing on specific sectors within the chemical industry that are expected to benefit from the "anti-involution" trend and the upcoming economic cycle shift, while also highlighting the importance of new material development in the context of national competition [1] Group 1: Investment Recommendations - Attention is recommended for sectors such as pesticides, urea, soda ash, long fibers, organic silicon, and spandex, which are likely to benefit from the "anti-involution" trend [1] - In the context of a declining interest rate cycle, sectors like polyurethane, coal chemical, petroleum chemical, and fluorochemical are suggested for investment as they may help stimulate domestic demand [1] Group 2: Development Focus - The report emphasizes the development of new productive forces, self-sufficiency, and industrial upgrades as key strategies in the context of major power competition, with new materials being a primary focus for the Chinese chemical industry [1] - Specific attention is drawn to the continuous development of semiconductor materials, OLED materials, COC materials, and other high value-added products [1] Group 3: Quality Enterprises - High shareholder returns from quality enterprises are expected to continue their revaluation journey, with a focus on leading state-owned enterprises in oil and gas, coal chemical, compound fertilizer, phosphorus chemical, and amino acid industries for feed and flavoring [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Yinuowei, has established a strong competitive advantage in the polyurethane sector over the past 20 years, particularly after its listing on the Beijing Stock Exchange, which has enhanced its credibility and market position [1][2]. Development Advantages - Yinuowei has become a benchmark enterprise in the chemical industry, recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and a key player in various national programs [2]. - The company has a diverse product matrix, including various types of polyurethane elastomers and high-end surfactants, with applications across multiple industries such as construction, textiles, and healthcare [2]. - Yinuowei benefits from its location in Zibo, a major chemical hub, allowing it to access raw materials efficiently and maintain competitive advantages in cost and safety [2][3]. Product Competitiveness - The company’s polyurethane prepolymers hold the title of national manufacturing champion, with a leading global market share due to high production efficiency and advanced technology [3]. - In the first three quarters of the year, Yinuowei achieved revenue of 5.577 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.04%, and a net profit of 164 million yuan, up 46.12% [3]. Innovation Empowerment - Yinuowei emphasizes technological innovation as a core strategy, focusing on high-value-added products and aligning with market demands [4]. - The company is actively enhancing its R&D capabilities, with over 50% of its workforce holding a bachelor's degree or higher, and plans to recruit 250 to 300 new graduates [4][5]. Market Outlook - The polyurethane industry is expected to grow significantly due to its versatility and applications in emerging sectors like electric vehicles and green construction [6]. - Yinuowei is expanding its international presence, with operations in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, aiming to increase its overseas market share [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the chemical industry [11] Core Insights - The chemical industry achieved a revenue of 1,947.86 billion yuan in Q1-Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.1%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 115.78 billion yuan, up 4.4% year-on-year [2][18] - In Q1-Q3 2025, 50.0% of the 30 chemical sub-industries reported year-on-year growth, increasing to 56.7% in Q3 2025 [2][28] - The report highlights a gradual recovery in the industry, with capital expenditures declining by 16.9% and 2.7% in 2024 and 2025 respectively, indicating a slowdown in expansion cycles [2][18] Summary by Sections Overall Operations - The chemical industry experienced a slight revenue increase with a profit growth rate surpassing revenue growth [18] - The gross profit margin for the industry was 16.8%, a year-on-year increase of 0.2 percentage points [18] - The report notes a continued downturn in the domestic real estate market and a slow recovery in consumption [2][18] Key Sub-Industries - **Fluorochemical**: Revenue reached 32.53 billion yuan in Q1-Q3 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 19.7% and net profit up 155.6% [9][41] - **Phosphate Chemical**: Revenue was 82.38 billion yuan, down 4.0% year-on-year, but net profit increased by 8.0% to 7.55 billion yuan [49][50] - **Potash Fertilizer**: Revenue grew by 13.1% to 20.77 billion yuan, with net profit rising 57.6% to 9.44 billion yuan [9] - **Pesticides**: Revenue reached 124.65 billion yuan, up 5.6%, with net profit increasing by 131.2% to 6.38 billion yuan [9] - **Soda Ash**: Revenue fell by 15.7% to 30.16 billion yuan, with net profit down 71.5% to 0.99 billion yuan [9] - **Polyurethane**: Revenue decreased by 1.9% to 163.35 billion yuan, with net profit down 16.5% to 9.51 billion yuan [9] - **Titanium Dioxide**: Revenue was 32.92 billion yuan, down 4.2%, with net profit down 46.3% to 1.74 billion yuan [9] - **Polyester Filament**: Revenue decreased by 5.0% to 118.94 billion yuan, but net profit increased by 38.0% to 2.42 billion yuan [9] - **Additives**: Revenue grew by 3.8% to 89.06 billion yuan, with net profit up 30.0% to 12.35 billion yuan [9] - **Civil Explosives**: Revenue increased by 16.6% to 48.83 billion yuan, with net profit up 8.2% to 3.60 billion yuan [9] - **Tires**: Revenue grew by 10.7% to 119.98 billion yuan, but net profit decreased by 17.3% to 9.89 billion yuan [9] - **Electronic Chemicals**: Revenue reached 52.97 billion yuan, up 13.1%, with net profit increasing by 22.4% to 6.05 billion yuan [9] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests actively positioning in the chemical sector, highlighting cyclical recovery and potential growth in various sub-industries [10][39]

Group 1 - The core transaction of Yinuowei (920261) on November 7 involved a block trade of 100,000 shares, amounting to 1.125 million yuan, with a transaction price of 11.25 yuan, representing a discount of 31.74% compared to the closing price of the day [2][3] - In the past month, Yinuowei has recorded a total of 2 block trades, with a cumulative transaction amount of 2.19 million yuan [3] - The closing price of Yinuowei on the day of the report was 16.48 yuan, reflecting an increase of 2.55%, with a trading volume of 61.4886 million yuan and a 5-day cumulative decline of 2.83% [3] Group 2 - Yinuowei, officially known as Shandong Yinuowei Polyurethane Co., Ltd., was established on December 3, 2003, with a registered capital of 2.9113 billion yuan [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the basic chemical industry, indicating a favorable outlook for future performance [5]. Core Insights - The report highlights that after macroeconomic improvements, products closely related to demand in Europe and the United States are expected to benefit first, followed by products related to emerging markets. MDI and PVC are identified as having high certainty for recovery [3][52]. - The acquisition of OxyChem by Berkshire Hathaway is seen as a significant indicator of recovery potential in the chemical sector, particularly in chlor-alkali products like PVC [7][10]. Summary by Sections 1. U.S. Enters Rate Cut Cycle Benefiting Real Estate Recovery - The U.S. chlor-alkali chemical sector is currently at a cyclical low, with PVC prices declining since 2022, affecting profitability [11][20]. - The expectation of further rate cuts in the U.S. is anticipated to stimulate real estate demand, which is closely linked to chlor-alkali products [20][21]. 2. European and American Demand Products Expected to Recover First - The report notes that the demand for petrochemical and chemical products is expected to improve as monetary policies ease in the U.S. and Europe, which will likely stimulate real demand recovery [23][24]. - MDI is highlighted as a product that will likely see early recovery due to its favorable market position and the competitive advantage of companies like Wanhua Chemical [24][30]. 3. Long-term Growth from Emerging Markets - Emerging markets are expected to drive long-term demand growth for chemical products, particularly due to initiatives like China's Belt and Road and the competitive dynamics among major powers [47][50]. - The report indicates that the supply of PVC is expected to stagnate, while demand from emerging markets continues to grow, particularly from countries like India and Vietnam [49][50]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that MDI and PVC are the most promising products for investment, with specific companies recommended for MDI (Wanhua Chemical) and several for PVC [3][52].

Core Points - The stock price of Huide Technology has increased by 85.07% this year, but it has recently experienced a decline of 21.45% over the last five trading days [2] - The company has been listed on the stock market since August 28, 2018, and specializes in the research, production, and sales of polyurethane resin products [2] - As of September 30, 2025, Huide Technology reported a revenue of 1.891 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.87%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.17% to 76.1394 million yuan [2] Financial Performance - The stock price reached 26.77 yuan per share with a market capitalization of 3.795 billion yuan as of November 6 [1] - The company has a total of 11,800 shareholders, a decrease of 11.63% from the previous period, with an average of 11,760 circulating shares per shareholder, an increase of 13.16% [2] - Huide Technology has distributed a total of 250 million yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 98.6926 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Shareholder Information - The sixth largest circulating shareholder is the Zhongjia Specialized and New Quantitative Stock Selection Mixed Initiated A (021990), holding 382,700 shares as a new shareholder [3] - The main business revenue composition includes 67.05% from leather polyurethane, 15.83% from polyester polyol, 9.43% from polyurethane elastomers and raw liquids, 4.42% from other sources, and 3.27% from new energy components [2]

Investment Rating - Industry investment rating: Overweight [1] Core Views - The chemical sector showed a weekly performance ranking of 4th with a gain of 2.50%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.38 percentage points [3][22] - The chemical industry is expected to maintain a differentiated trend in 2025, with recommendations to focus on synthetic biology, pesticides, chromatography media, sweeteners, vitamins, light hydrocarbon chemicals, COC polymers, and MDI [4] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The chemical sector's overall performance ranked 4th for the week of October 27 to October 31, 2025, with a gain of 2.50% [22] - The top three performing sub-sectors were fluorochemicals (8.40%), inorganic salts (7.68%), and phosphate fertilizers (5.84%) [23] Key Industry Dynamics - A new 510 billion yuan state-owned enterprise fund for emerging industries has been launched, focusing on strategic emerging industries such as new-generation information technology, artificial intelligence, and new materials [34] - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate continued to rise, with a 15% increase to 103,500 yuan/ton, driven by high demand in the energy storage market [34] Recommendations for Specific Sectors - Synthetic biology is highlighted as a key area for growth, with companies like Kasei Biotech and Huaheng Biotech recommended for investment [4] - The third-generation refrigerants are expected to enter a high prosperity cycle due to quota policies, benefiting companies with high quota shares such as Juhua Co., Sanmei Co., and Haohua Technology [5] - The electronic specialty gases market presents significant domestic substitution opportunities, with companies like Jinhong Gas and Huate Gas positioned for growth [6][8] - Light hydrocarbon chemicals are identified as a global trend, with companies like Satellite Chemical recommended for investment [8] - The COC polymer industry is accelerating its domestic industrialization process, with companies like AkzoNobel expected to benefit [9] - Potash fertilizer prices are anticipated to rebound as supply tightens, with companies like Yara International and Salt Lake Potash recommended [10] - The MDI market is expected to improve due to oligopolistic supply dynamics, with Wanhu Chemical highlighted as a key player [12]

Group 1: Industry Position and Market Dynamics - The spandex product prices and profit levels are currently at historical lows [2][4] - The industry inventory is around 50 days, while the company's inventory is approximately 20 days [3][4] - The spandex market is expected to see limited price rebound in the short term due to supply-demand factors, but long-term demand is projected to grow steadily [3][4] Group 2: Company Expansion and Production Plans - The company has no new expansion plans beyond the ongoing 150,000-ton spandex project, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 [2][3] - The PTMEG project is progressing as per the original plan [3] - The company is focusing on its core polyurethane industry chain development and aims to become a leading global player [3][4] Group 3: Raw Material Procurement and Cost Advantages - The company has significant advantages in raw material procurement due to its large-scale production capacity, enhancing negotiation power with suppliers [3] - The company’s adipic acid production benefits from advanced processes that improve material efficiency and reduce costs [3] Group 4: Financial Strategy and Shareholder Returns - The company maintains a cash-rich position and is committed to a balanced approach to investments and dividends, considering both short-term and long-term shareholder interests [3][4] - A structured plan for shareholder returns is being developed, focusing on sustainable and stable returns [3] Group 5: Market Demand and Product Structure - The demand for polyurethane raw materials remains stable, with applications in various industries such as footwear and furniture [3] - Approximately 25% of the company's spandex products are differentiated products, catering to various market segments [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight," indicating an expected outperformance of the industry index relative to the benchmark by more than 5% in the next six months [74]. Core Insights - The report highlights a rebound in prices for Vitamin A (VA) and Vitamin E (VE), with VA priced at 62.6 yuan/kg and VE at 49.5 yuan/kg, reflecting increases of 0.9 yuan/kg and 6.0 yuan/kg respectively [10][59][63]. - The polyurethane sector shows varied price movements, with pure MDI averaging 18,414 yuan/ton (+214 yuan/ton), polymer MDI at 14,293 yuan/ton (+7 yuan/ton), and TDI at 13,341 yuan/ton (-108 yuan/ton) [2][16]. - In the oil, coal, and gas olefin sector, ethane and propane prices are reported at 1,296 yuan/ton (-68 yuan/ton) and 3,934 yuan/ton (+157 yuan/ton) respectively, while the average price of polypropylene is 6,600 yuan/ton (-80 yuan/ton) [2][24]. - The coal chemical sector shows mixed results, with synthetic ammonia at 2,151 yuan/ton (-3 yuan/ton) and urea at 1,615 yuan/ton (+19 yuan/ton) [2][40]. - Key listed companies in the chemical sector include Wanhua Chemical, Baofeng Energy, Satellite Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, New Chemical, and Andisu [2]. Summary by Sections 1. Polyurethane Sector - Average prices for pure MDI, polymer MDI, and TDI are 18,414 yuan/ton, 14,293 yuan/ton, and 13,341 yuan/ton respectively, with corresponding gross profits of 5,400 yuan/ton, 2,279 yuan/ton, and 1,918 yuan/ton [2][16]. 2. Oil, Coal, and Gas Olefin Sector - Ethane and propane average prices are 1,296 yuan/ton and 3,934 yuan/ton, with theoretical profits for polyethylene production from ethane at 947 yuan/ton [2][24][33]. 3. Coal Chemical Sector - Average prices for synthetic ammonia, urea, DMF, and acetic acid are 2,151 yuan/ton, 1,615 yuan/ton, 3,943 yuan/ton, and 2,330 yuan/ton respectively, with gross profits of 121 yuan/ton, -69 yuan/ton, -151 yuan/ton, and 80 yuan/ton [2][40][44]. 4. Animal Nutrition Sector - VA and VE prices are reported at 62.6 yuan/kg and 49.5 yuan/kg, with recent increases noted [10][59][63].