Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the construction and engineering industry [10]. Core Insights - As of August 29, 2025, the construction industry has experienced a decline in scale and performance, with overall revenue down by 5.57% year-on-year, totaling 39,639.92 billion yuan, while net profit decreased by 5.18% to 938.27 billion yuan [21][22]. - The industry's profitability remains relatively stable despite the decline in revenue, attributed to prior adequate impairment provisions [6][19]. - The second quarter of 2025 showed a slight improvement in profitability, with net profit margin increasing due to reduced expense ratios and impairment loss rates [6][19]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The construction industry faced a decline in revenue and performance in the first half of 2025, with a more significant drop in revenue compared to net profit [19][21]. - The overall industry is constrained by sluggish demand, but companies have managed to maintain stable profitability due to prior impairment provisions [6][19]. Profitability - The overall gross margin for the industry decreased to 10.09%, while the net profit margin slightly increased to 2.37% [28][30]. - The expense ratio saw a minor increase, with the financial expense ratio rising to 0.91% [28][30]. Cash Flow - The net cash outflow from operations decreased to 4,872.31 billion yuan, a reduction of 144.56 billion yuan year-on-year, indicating improved cash flow management [37]. - The collection ratio increased to 95.29%, while the payment ratio rose to 107.01% [37]. Subsector Performance - The construction sector's performance varied significantly across subsectors, with most experiencing revenue declines [48]. - The oil engineering subsector showed a notable profit increase of 13.38%, while the international engineering subsector faced a profit decline of 24.15% [52][53]. - The gross margin improved in seven subsectors, with the international engineering subsector achieving a gross margin of 15.14% [55][56].

Group 1: Mechanical Industry - The mechanical industry is expected to see a recovery in prosperity from 2024 to Q1 2025, with revenue and profit growth in semiconductor equipment, engineering machinery, and robotics [1][2] - In 2024, the mechanical industry is projected to achieve a revenue of 2.3 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.9%, and a net profit of 123.24 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 11.1% [1] - By Q1 2025, the total revenue is expected to reach 522.08 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 8.8%, and a net profit of 38.33 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.1% [1] Group 2: Robotics and Semiconductor Equipment - The humanoid robot sector is anticipated to see significant profit growth, particularly in force sensors, bearings, and tendon drive components [2][3] - The transition from "multi-sensor fusion" to "body intelligence" in humanoid robots will create new demands for hardware and software technologies [3] - The semiconductor equipment sector is benefiting from domestic substitution and capital expenditure, with significant room for improvement in self-sufficiency due to geopolitical influences [3][4] Group 3: Engineering Machinery - The engineering machinery sector is expected to maintain high prosperity levels, driven by domestic demand and supportive fiscal policies [4] - Domestic sales of excavators are projected to continue increasing, despite some trade friction risks in exports [4] Group 4: Game Industry - The gaming industry is experiencing a recovery, with revenue growth starting from Q2 2024 and a significant increase in profits by Q1 2025 [6][8] - In 2024, the total revenue for the gaming industry reached 93.434 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.4%, while net profit decreased by 50% due to a drop in profit margins [7] - By Q1 2025, the gaming industry revenue is expected to reach 26.719 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.6%, with net profit reaching 3.482 billion yuan, reflecting a strong recovery [8] Group 5: Lithium Battery Industry - The lithium battery sector is seeing significant profit concentration among leading battery manufacturers, with overall revenue in 2024 reaching 1.755 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.9% [11][12] - By Q1 2025, the lithium battery sector is projected to achieve a revenue of 414.084 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.75%, with net profit reaching 28.717 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 51.11% [13] Group 6: Home Appliance Industry - The home appliance sector is expected to show strong performance, with overall revenue and net profit in 2024 increasing by 6% and 9%, respectively [15] - By Q1 2025, revenue and net profit are projected to increase by 14% and 22%, respectively, driven by domestic demand and export opportunities [15][16] Group 7: Pharmaceutical Industry - The pharmaceutical sector is experiencing a divergence in performance, with innovative drugs driving growth in the pharmaceutical segment [19][20] - In 2024, the overall revenue for the pharmaceutical sector is expected to decline by 1.5%, while net profit is projected to decrease by 12.5% [20][21] Group 8: Real Estate Industry - The real estate sector is witnessing a decline in profitability, with gross margins reaching a historical low of 13.8% in 2024 [25][26] - The sector is expected to stabilize in 2025, with improvements in gross margins as land acquisition costs decrease [25][27] Group 9: Coal Industry - The coal sector is facing significant pressure, with prices expected to reach a turning point in May 2025 [32][34] - The average selling price of self-produced coal is projected to decline by 10.9% in Q1 2025 compared to 2024, impacting overall profitability [33] Group 10: ETF Holdings - Institutional investors have significantly increased their holdings in ETFs, with a 38.8% year-on-year growth, reaching 1.54 trillion yuan by the end of 2024 [36][37] - The proportion of state-owned funds in ETF holdings has also increased, indicating a shift in investment strategies [36][37]