Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that the real estate policy continues to optimize, and expectations for domestic demand are strengthening. The focus is on sectors such as waterproofing, cement, and float glass, which are expected to benefit significantly from improved cash flow and are currently at the bottom of the industry cycle [4][5] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The closing index for the construction materials sector is 5249.34, with a 52-week high of 5355.99 and a low of 3519.19 [1] Cement Sector - The cement industry is entering its peak season, with overall demand showing a slow recovery. In August 2025, the monthly cement production was 148 million tons, down 6.2% year-on-year. The industry is expected to see a decline in capacity under the anti-overproduction policy, leading to a significant increase in capacity utilization [5][10] Glass Sector - The glass industry is experiencing a downward trend in demand due to real estate impacts, with supply and demand still in conflict. The report anticipates that the anti-overproduction policy will not lead to a drastic capacity reduction but will raise environmental standards and costs, accelerating the industry's maintenance progress [5][15] Fiberglass Sector - The fiberglass sector is driven by demand from the AI industry, with low dielectric products experiencing a surge in both volume and price. The report expects a continued upward trend in demand alongside AI developments [5] Consumer Building Materials - The profitability of the consumer building materials sector has reached a bottom, with no further downward price pressure. The industry is seeing a strong demand for price increases, particularly in waterproofing, coatings, and gypsum boards, with expectations for improved profitability in the second half of the year [6][7] Market Performance - In the past week (September 15-21), the construction materials sector index increased by 0.43%, while the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 1.30%. The construction materials sector ranked 12th in performance among 31 first-level sub-industry indices [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the building materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The building materials sector is driven by dual forces of policy and demand, with a focus on high-performance new materials supporting green construction and renovation [3] - The new materials industry in China is expected to grow from a value of 6.8 trillion yuan in 2022 to 10 trillion yuan by 2025, with 30 sub-industries transitioning to high value-added products [3] - The report highlights specific companies to invest in, including Sankeshu (channel expansion), Dongfang Yuhong (waterproofing leader), Weixing New Materials (high-quality operations), and Jianlang Hardware [3] - The cement sector is expected to benefit from energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives, with a target to control cement clinker capacity at around 1.8 billion tons by the end of 2025 [3] Market Performance - The building materials index increased by 0.43% in the week from September 15 to September 19, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.88 percentage points [4][13] - Over the past three months, the building materials index has risen by 19.82%, while the CSI 300 index has increased by 14.18%, indicating a 5.64 percentage point outperformance [4][13] - In the past year, the building materials index has grown by 43.00%, compared to a 34.31% increase in the CSI 300 index, resulting in an 8.69 percentage point outperformance [4][13] Cement Sector Insights - As of September 19, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement in China was 279.00 yuan/ton, reflecting a 1.44% increase from the previous period [6][24] - The clinker inventory ratio reached 65.11%, up by 2.52 percentage points [6][24] - Regional price variations were noted, with increases in East China (+2.04%) and South China (+1.72%), while North China saw a decrease of 1.01% [24] Glass Sector Insights - The average price of float glass as of September 19 was 1208.98 yuan/ton, with a slight increase of 0.55% [6][76] - The inventory of float glass decreased by 29,000 weight boxes, a decline of 0.53% [6][78] - The price of photovoltaic glass remained stable at 125.00 yuan/weight box [6][80] Fiberglass Sector Insights - The price of non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn ranged from 3400 to 4000 yuan/ton, with variations based on specific product types [6][5] - The market for fiberglass is showing stability, with flexible pricing strategies being employed by some manufacturers [6][5] Consumer Building Materials Insights - As of September 19, the price of asphalt was stable at 4570 yuan/ton, while the price of titanium dioxide decreased by 0.38% to 13000 yuan/ton [6][5] - The report indicates that raw material prices for consumer building materials are experiencing slight fluctuations [6][5]

Core Viewpoints - The report maintains a positive outlook on the building materials industry, indicating a potential stabilization in the supply chain due to ongoing anti-involution efforts [1][4]. Industry Analysis - The anti-involution movement is expected to continue impacting the real estate supply chain, with the photovoltaic industry leading the way through a combination of gradual policy adjustments and market-oriented measures [6]. - Recent government initiatives aim to address issues such as chaotic competition and unreasonable procurement practices, which are anticipated to enhance market efficiency and fair competition within the building materials sector [6]. - The cement industry is experiencing improved supply-demand dynamics, with various regions implementing staggered production schedules to stabilize prices. For instance, companies in Jiangxi, Sichuan, and other provinces are reducing output significantly during peak season [6]. - Investment recommendations highlight the cement sector's attractive dividend yield and the expectation of price recovery, with specific companies like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement being emphasized for potential investment [6]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests actively monitoring the cement sector due to its favorable fundamentals, with a focus on companies such as Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement, while also considering related photovoltaic industry stocks like Qibin Group [6]. - The consumer building materials sector is expected to see a reversal of its current challenges, with anticipated stabilization in demand and pricing, leading to improved performance for companies like Sangke Tree and Rabbit Baby [6].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the building materials sector is expected to reach an inflection point due to accelerated supply-side reforms and declining interest rates, which may restore home buying willingness and capability, thereby stabilizing the real estate market fundamentals [1][3] - The building materials sector shows signs of overall recovery, with profitability improving from the bottom. In the first half of 2025, listed companies in the building materials sector achieved total revenue of 305.53 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 4.9%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 11.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 43.7% [1] - The cement industry is recovering due to a rebound in prices, although downstream demand has not yet improved. In the first half of 2025, the cement sector generated revenue of 179.6 billion, down 5.4% year-on-year, but net profit increased significantly to 4.29 billion, up 903.8% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - The glass industry is under pressure, while the glass fiber sector is experiencing a demand recovery. In the first half of 2025, the glass manufacturing sector reported revenue of 22.06 billion, down 18.1%, and a net profit of 530 million, down 72.7% [2] - The glass fiber manufacturing sector achieved revenue of 31.1 billion, up 20.9%, and a net profit of 3.29 billion, up 127.0%, benefiting from structural improvements in downstream demand and price recovery [2] - Leading companies in the consumer building materials sector are starting to recover, while small and medium-sized enterprises are generally under pressure. In the first half of 2025, 37 renovation material companies achieved revenue of 72.76 billion, down 7.7%, and a net profit of 3.7 billion, down 31.1% [2] Group 3 - Investment recommendations suggest focusing on three main lines: high-quality companies benefiting from stock reform, such as Weixing New Materials and Beixin Building Materials; undervalued stocks benefiting from credit risk alleviation, such as Sankeshu and Dongfang Yuhong; and leading cyclical building materials companies with bottoming fundamentals, such as Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement [3]

Group 1: Cement Industry - The cement market is currently experiencing weak demand, with an average price of 271.67 yuan/ton in August, showing a month-on-month decline [1] - Seasonal demand is expected to recover from September to November, potentially leading to price increases due to the "anti-involution" trend promoting capacity reduction [1] Group 2: Consumer Building Materials - Retail sales of building and decoration materials grew by 2.2% year-on-year from January to July 2025, but saw a 0.5% year-on-year decline in July, indicating a seasonal slowdown [2] - Urban renewal initiatives are anticipated to boost demand for renovation and repair materials such as pipes, waterproofing, and coatings [2] Group 3: Glass Fiber - The market for glass fiber is under pressure, with small and medium enterprises experiencing slight price reductions for coarse yarn due to high inventory levels [3] - Demand for high-end electronic yarn remains strong, while traditional electronic yarn products face increased supply pressure, leading to a slight price decrease [3] Group 4: Float Glass - The float glass market continues to show weak demand, with prices reverting to levels seen before the June price increase, indicating a historical low [4] - Seasonal demand may improve slightly, but supply-side pressures are expected to limit significant price increases in the short term [4]

Group 1: Cement Industry - In August, the cement market remained in a seasonal downturn, with high temperatures and rainy weather affecting downstream construction, leading to weak demand and a decrease in operating load of cement mills [1][2] - The average price of cement in August was 271.67 yuan/ton, showing a month-on-month decline [1][2] - A seasonal demand recovery is expected from September to November, combined with the "anti-involution" trend accelerating industry capacity reduction, which may help ease supply-demand imbalances and support price increases [1][2] Group 2: Construction Materials - Retail sales of construction and decoration materials saw a slight decline, with a year-on-year growth of 2.2% from January to July 2025, while July's retail sales decreased by 0.5% year-on-year and 14.45% month-on-month [2] - The ongoing urban renewal initiatives are expected to boost demand for renovation and repair materials, such as pipes, waterproofing, and coatings [2] Group 3: Fiberglass - In August, the pricing of fiberglass roving from small and medium enterprises showed slight weakening, while demand for high-end electronic yarn products remained strong [3] - The supply of traditional electronic yarn products faced pressure, leading to a slight price reduction, but high-end products are expected to see price increases due to demand recovery [3] Group 4: Float Glass - The float glass market continued to experience weak demand, with prices returning to levels seen before previous increases by the end of August [3] - Despite the potential for slight price recovery due to seasonal demand, supply-side pressures remain, limiting significant price increases [3] Group 5: Investment Recommendations - Companies with strong brand advantages and product quality in the construction materials sector, such as Beixin Building Materials, Weixing New Materials, and Dongfang Yuhong, are expected to benefit from urban development focusing on quality improvement [4] - In the cement sector, regional leaders like Shangfeng Cement are recommended, with attention to Huaxin Cement and Conch Cement due to expected profit recovery [5] - For fiberglass, companies like China Jushi are recommended, with a focus on Zhongcai Technology for potential performance recovery [5] - In the glass sector, attention is drawn to Qibin Group as the industry supply-demand dynamics improve [5]

Core Viewpoint - The construction materials industry in China is expected to undergo significant reforms and transformations, focusing on high-quality development, structural optimization, green transition, digital upgrades, and international expansion [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - The cement industry is likely to accelerate capacity reduction under the "anti-involution" backdrop, with the inclusion of cement in the carbon trading market leading to an improved supply-demand structure [1] - Market concentration is expected to increase towards leading enterprises, enhancing their competitive strength [1] Group 2: Emerging Opportunities - The rapid development of emerging industries such as electronic information and new energy will drive the demand for high-end fiberglass products, benefiting companies with technological R&D capabilities and large-scale production advantages [1] Group 3: Strategic Moves by Leading Companies - Leading consumer building material companies are leveraging a dual market strategy of "domestic + overseas" to navigate challenges, promoting "anti-involution" in the domestic market to restore healthy business practices and improve profitability [1] - These companies are also accelerating their overseas capacity layout, with international business expected to become a significant source of future revenue growth [1]

Group 1: Economic Outlook - The expectation for domestic demand is strengthening due to intensified debt reduction policies and a backdrop of overseas interest rate cuts [1][2] - The government aims to establish a debt management mechanism that aligns with high-quality development, focusing on reducing existing hidden debts while promoting economic stability [2] Group 2: Cement Industry - The cement industry is expected to see a gradual recovery in demand as it enters the peak season in September, although growth remains limited [2] - The implementation of policies to restrict overproduction is anticipated to enhance capacity utilization in the medium term, with current low demand and prices [2] - Key companies to watch include Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement [2] Group 3: Glass Industry - The glass industry currently lacks fundamental support, with supply-demand imbalances persisting and limited improvement in downstream demand [3] - The industry is expected to experience bottom-level price fluctuations, with environmental regulations likely to accelerate the pace of industry upgrades [3] - Key company to monitor is Qibin Group [3] Group 4: Fiberglass Industry - The fiberglass sector is experiencing a surge in demand driven by the AI industry, with a notable increase in both volume and price for low dielectric products [3] - The industry is expected to see explosive growth in demand alongside AI advancements [3] - Key companies to focus on include China Jushi and China National Building Material [3] Group 5: Consumer Building Materials - The consumer building materials sector has reached a profitability bottom, with no further downward price pressure expected [3] - The sector is experiencing strong calls for price increases and profitability improvements, with several product categories issuing price increase notices [3] - Key companies to watch include Oriental Yuhong, Skshu Paint, Beixin Building Materials, and Rabbit Baby [3]

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing implementation of debt reduction policies, emphasizing the need to balance development and safety while enhancing government debt management mechanisms. This is expected to provide strong support for stable economic growth [4] - There is an increasing expectation for domestic demand to strengthen, particularly in sectors such as waterproofing and cement, which are anticipated to benefit significantly from improved cash flow and are currently at the bottom of the industry cycle [4] Summary by Sections Cement - The cement industry is entering a peak season, with overall demand showing slow recovery but limited growth. In August 2025, the monthly cement production was 148 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 6.2% [5][9] - The implementation of policies to limit overproduction is expected to lead to a continuous decline in capacity, thereby significantly improving capacity utilization [5] Glass - The glass industry is experiencing a downward trend in demand due to the impact of the real estate sector. The demand showed some recovery during the off-season from June to August, but supply-demand conflicts persist [5][14] - The report anticipates that the anti-involution policies will not lead to a blanket removal of capacity but will raise environmental standards and costs, accelerating the industry's cold repair progress [5] Fiberglass - The fiberglass sector is driven by demand from the AI industry, with low dielectric products experiencing a surge in both volume and price. The demand is expected to grow explosively alongside AI developments [5] Consumer Building Materials - The profitability of the consumer building materials sector has reached a bottom, with no further downward price pressure. The industry is seeing a strong push for price increases, particularly in waterproofing, coatings, and gypsum board, leading to expectations of profitability improvement in the second half of the year [6] Market Performance - In the past week (September 8-14), the construction materials sector index increased by 0.89%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.52% and the Shenzhen Component Index by 2.65% [7]

Group 1 - The construction materials index increased by 2.45% from September 8 to September 12, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.07 percentage points [1][3] - Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index rose by 15.83%, while the construction materials index increased by 21.65%, indicating a 5.83 percentage point outperformance [1][3] - In the past year, the CSI 300 index has risen by 43.14%, and the construction materials index has increased by 52.13%, showing a 9.00 percentage point outperformance [1][3] Group 2 - Hubei Province has launched a three-year action plan (2025-2027) to promote the green transformation of the construction materials industry, focusing on restructuring the industry [2] - Traditional construction materials will undergo green upgrades, including low-carbon cement and photovoltaic glass [2] - Recommended companies in the consumer building materials sector include Sankeshu, Dongfang Yuhong, Weixing New Materials, and Jianlang Hardware [2] - Beneficiary companies in the cement sector include Conch Cement, Huaxin Cement, and Shangfeng Cement [2] - The glass fiber sector is expected to benefit from favorable tariffs for companies with overseas production bases [2] Group 3 - As of September 12, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement was 275.03 CNY/ton, with a slight increase of 0.01% [5] - The average price of float glass was 1202.33 CNY/ton, reflecting a 1.01% increase [5] - The price of alkali-free 2400tex SMC yarn ranged from 4400 to 5000 CNY/ton, with variations based on region [6] - The price of crude oil was 67.81 USD/barrel, showing a week-on-week increase of 1.65% [6]