Investment Rating - The report suggests focusing on investment opportunities in the fiberglass and cement industries due to improving profitability, while selecting stocks with alpha characteristics in the consumer building materials and early-cycle sectors [2][5]. Core Insights - The building materials industry has seen a narrowing revenue decline and notable profit improvements, particularly in the cement and fiberglass sectors, with overall revenue for sample companies decreasing by 4.1% year-on-year to 277.57 billion yuan, while net profit increased by 38.9% to 14.82 billion yuan [11][12]. - The cement industry has shown significant recovery, with a revenue of 118.8 billion yuan, a decline of 7.5%, and a net profit of 5.4 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1110.5% [24][29]. - The fiberglass sector reported a revenue of 31.1 billion yuan, up 20.9%, and a net profit of 3.29 billion yuan, up 127.0%, indicating a strong recovery driven by price improvements and growth in special fabric business [6][38]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Revenue Decline Narrowing, Cement and Fiberglass Perform Well - Sample companies in the building materials sector achieved a total revenue of 277.57 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year decline of 4.1%, a significant improvement compared to a 10.7 percentage point decline in 2024 [11][12]. - The overall net profit for the industry turned positive, reaching 14.82 billion yuan, compared to a 50.8% decline in 2024 [11][12]. 2. By Sector: Cement and Fiberglass Recovery, Consumer Building Materials Seek Alpha 2.1 Cement: Bottom Recovery Becoming Certain - The cement industry has shown a significant improvement, with a revenue of 118.8 billion yuan and a net profit of 5.4 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1110.5% [24][29]. - The demand for cement remains in a declining trend, but the rate of decline has slowed [24]. 2.2 Fiberglass: Profitability Out of Undervaluation, Steady Recovery Expected - The fiberglass sector reported a revenue of 31.1 billion yuan, up 20.9%, and a net profit of 3.29 billion yuan, up 127.0%, with most companies in the sector achieving double-digit revenue growth [6][38]. 2.3 Consumer Building Materials: Revenue Decline Narrowing, Some Companies Show Strong Alpha - The consumer building materials sector saw a revenue of 68.76 billion yuan, down 2.7%, and a net profit of 4.35 billion yuan, down 13.2%, with some companies like Keda Manufacturing and Three Trees showing strong performance [6][12]. 2.4 Glass: Photovoltaic Glass Experiences Phase Recovery, Building Glass Still Under Pressure - The glass industry faced challenges, with a revenue of 24.6 billion yuan, down 17.0%, and a net profit of 1 billion yuan, down 60.3%, indicating ongoing pressure from weak real estate completions [6][12]. 2.5 Early Cycle: Overall Pressure, Leading Companies Recover First - The early-cycle sector remains under pressure, but leading companies like Subote have achieved revenue and profit growth, focusing on major projects in the western regions [7][12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the building materials industry for 2025, highlighting investment opportunities in the fiberglass and cement sectors, while suggesting stock selection in consumer building materials and early-cycle segments [2][3]. Core Insights - The building materials industry has shown signs of recovery, with a narrowing revenue decline and improved profitability in the cement and fiberglass sectors. The overall revenue for sample companies in the first half of 2025 was 277.57 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 4.1%, which is a 10.7 percentage point improvement compared to the entire year of 2024. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached 14.82 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38.9% [5][15]. - The cement industry is experiencing a gradual recovery, with significant profit improvements. In the first half of 2025, the cement sector achieved a revenue of 118.8 billion yuan, down 7.5% year-on-year, but net profit surged by 1110.5% to 5.4 billion yuan. This recovery is partly due to a low base effect from 2024 and favorable pricing conditions [6][28]. - The fiberglass sector reported robust growth, with sample companies generating a total revenue of 31.1 billion yuan, a 20.9% increase year-on-year, and net profit rising by 127.0% to 3.29 billion yuan. The recovery in pricing and the growth in specialty fabric business are contributing factors [7][19]. - Consumer building materials showed a smaller revenue decline of 2.7%, with total revenue of 68.76 billion yuan and net profit down 13.2% to 4.35 billion yuan. Companies like Keda Manufacturing and Sankeshu are demonstrating strong alpha characteristics due to their unique market positions [6][7]. - The glass sector remains under pressure, with a revenue decline of 17.0% to 24.6 billion yuan and a net profit drop of 60.3% to 1 billion yuan, primarily due to high base effects and weak demand in the construction sector [5][19]. - Early-cycle industries are still facing challenges, but leading companies like Subote have reported revenue and profit growth by expanding into major engineering projects [8][19]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Revenue Decline Narrowing, Cement and Fiberglass Perform Well - The building materials industry is categorized into six segments: cement, glass, fiberglass, early-cycle, consumer building materials, and new materials. The overall revenue decline has narrowed, and profitability has improved, particularly in the cement and fiberglass sectors [15][19]. 2. By Industry: Cement and Fiberglass Recovery, Consumer Building Materials Seek Alpha 2.1 Cement: Recovery Certainty Gradually Realized - The cement industry is showing signs of recovery with improved profitability. The first half of 2025 saw a revenue of 118.8 billion yuan, down 7.5% year-on-year, and a net profit of 5.4 billion yuan, up 1110.5% [28][34]. 2.2 Fiberglass: Profitability Out of Undervaluation, Steady Recovery Expected - The fiberglass sector has shown significant growth, with a total revenue of 31.1 billion yuan, a 20.9% increase year-on-year, and net profit rising by 127.0% [7][19]. 2.3 Consumer Building Materials: Revenue Stabilizing, Some Companies Show Profit Alpha - The consumer building materials segment experienced a revenue decline of 2.7%, totaling 68.76 billion yuan, with net profit down 13.2% to 4.35 billion yuan. Certain companies are demonstrating strong alpha characteristics [6][7]. 2.4 Glass: Photovoltaic Glass Phase Improvement, Building Glass Still Under Pressure - The glass industry is under pressure, with a revenue decline of 17.0% to 24.6 billion yuan and a net profit drop of 60.3% to 1 billion yuan [5][19]. 2.5 Early Cycle: Overall Pressure, Leading Companies Recover First - Early-cycle industries are still facing challenges, but leading companies like Subote have reported revenue and profit growth by expanding into major engineering projects [8][19].