Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [8] Core Views - The coal price has dropped below 700 RMB/ton, but the bottom is expected to be established due to tightening supply under the "anti-involution" context, leading to potential profit recovery for coal companies in the future [6][7] - Short-term excess returns in the coal sector may not be significant, but the probability of achieving absolute returns is high, with a focus on long-term investment opportunities in companies like Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, China Power Investment Corporation, Lu'an Mining, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [6][7] Summary by Sections Weekly Tracking Summary - The coal index (Yangtze River) fell by 2.71%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.42 percentage points, ranking last among all sectors [13] - As of August 29, the market price for Qinhuangdao thermal coal was 690 RMB/ton, down 14 RMB/ton week-on-week [13] Supply and Demand Situation - As of August 28, the daily coal consumption in 25 provinces was 602.7 million tons, down 6.2% week-on-week [14] - The available days of inventory for power plants in these provinces increased to 19.8 days, up 1.1 days week-on-week [14] Price Trends - The report indicates that the price of thermal coal is expected to stabilize and potentially rise to 700-750 RMB/ton due to limited supply and upcoming replenishment demand [6][14] - The average price of thermal coal in Q3 2025 is projected to improve, with the average price as of August 29 being 663 RMB/ton, an increase of 5% from Q2 [6][7] Company Performance - Major coal companies reported significant profit declines in Q2 2025 due to falling coal prices, but profits are expected to recover in Q3 2025 [6][7] - Specific companies highlighted for potential investment include Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, China Shenhua Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, which are seen as stable profit leaders [7]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [9]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the domestic raw coal production has turned negative year-on-year, with a significant increase in thermal power generation during the peak season. The report anticipates that the demand for thermal coal will remain resilient due to high temperatures and the upcoming "golden September and silver October" non-electric peak season, which may support continued price increases for thermal coal. The report also emphasizes the defensive allocation value of coal stocks due to their high dividend yield and low allocation in the current coal sector [2][12][25]. Supply Summary - Domestic raw coal production in July was 38.099 million tons, down 3.8% year-on-year and down 9.5% month-on-month. From January to July, the total production was 2.779 billion tons, up 3.8% year-on-year [6][15]. - The import of coal and lignite in July was 35.61 million tons, down 22.94% year-on-year but up 7.8% month-on-month. The cumulative import from January to July was 25.731 million tons, down 13.0% year-on-year [12][17]. Demand Summary - In July, thermal power generation increased by 4.3% year-on-year and 21.9% month-on-month, with total domestic power generation reaching 926.7 billion kWh, up 3.1% year-on-year and 16.4% month-on-month. The report notes that the demand for thermal coal is supported by high electricity consumption due to summer heat [25][26]. - The report indicates that the demand for non-electric coal, particularly in cement production, has decreased, with July cement output at 14.557 million tons, down 5.6% year-on-year [30][34]. Future Outlook - For thermal coal, the report expects continued upward price momentum due to sustained electricity demand driven by high temperatures and the upcoming non-electric peak season. Key factors to monitor include production checks and the sustainability of terminal demand [2][12]. - For coking coal, the report notes that supply is tight due to production controls and safety regulations, with short-term price stability expected. The report suggests that there may be opportunities for strategic allocation in coking coal following policy catalysts and the release of negative mid-term reports [2][12][35].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal and fuel consumption industry [10]. Core Insights - Recent expectations of steel production restrictions have raised concerns about a potential decline in coking coal demand, which could suppress coking coal prices. However, historical data suggests that administrative production restrictions often lead to a rapid recovery in steel mill profits, reducing their willingness to pressure upstream material prices, resulting in a co-resonance price increase for both steel and coking coal. If steel production is reduced due to significant losses, both steel and coking coal prices tend to decline together [2][7]. - Looking ahead to 2025, steel mill profits remain favorable, and the motivation for voluntary production cuts is low. If administrative production cuts occur, there is potential for a co-resonance price increase in coking coal, leading to absolute returns in the equity sector [2][7]. Summary by Sections Recent Tracking - The coal index (Yangtze) fell by 0.81%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.18 percentage points, ranking 30th out of 32 industries. As of August 15, the market price for Qinhuangdao thermal coal was 698 CNY/ton, up by 16 CNY/ton week-on-week. The price for main coking coal at Jingtang Port remained stable at 1610 CNY/ton [6][21]. - The supply of coking coal is tight due to production control measures and stricter safety regulations ahead of military parades, which may support prices in the short term [6][22]. Market Performance - The report highlights that the coal sector has seen a decline of 0.81% in the past week, with the thermal coal index down by 0.93% and the coking coal index down by 0.55% [21][27]. - The report also notes that the coal sector has increased by 4.80% over the past month and by 3.41% over the past year [29]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and potential for improvement, including: 1. Elastic stocks: Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, Jinneng Holding, Huayang Co., Lu'an Environmental Energy, Pingmei Shenma Energy, and Huaibei Mining. 2. Long-term stable profit leaders: China Coal Energy, China Shenhua Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry. 3. Transition growth: Electric Power Investment [8]. Company Highlights - China Shenhua plans to acquire assets from the State Energy Group and raise funds through a share issuance [70]. - Jizhong Energy reported a 27.87% decline in revenue for the first half of 2025 [71]. - Lu'an Environmental Energy's coal production in July decreased by 9.13% year-on-year [72].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [9]. Core Insights - The coal sector is currently characterized by low capacity utilization, high inventory levels, and poor profitability, indicating a significant oversupply situation. This suggests a higher likelihood of "anti-involution" measures being effective. Additionally, the coal sector is undervalued, with coking coal showing the highest valuation advantage, followed by thermal coal [2][7]. - Companies such as Pingmei Shenma, Panjiang, Shanmei International, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Gansu Energy show greater elasticity in their operations. However, when considering investment safety (debt ratios), Pingmei Shenma, Kailuan, Hengyuan Coal Power, and Jinkong Coal are more favorable [2][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The coal index (Yangtze) fell by 0.69%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.78 percentage points, ranking 27th out of 32 industries. The thermal coal market price as of July 18 was 642 CNY/ton, up by 10 CNY/ton week-on-week. The outlook suggests potential short-term price increases due to high temperature demand, although rising port inventories may limit sustained price growth [6][21][22]. Supply and Demand Analysis - As of July 17, the daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was 6.33 million tons, up 11.1% week-on-week. The total coal inventory was 123.41 million tons, down 0.8% from the previous week, with a usable days supply of 19.5 days, a decrease of 2.3 days [22][41]. Individual Company Analysis - The report highlights specific companies with significant operational elasticity: Pingmei Shenma, Jinkong Coal, and Shanmei International are noted as elastic stocks. For long-term stable profit leaders, China Coal Energy and China Shenhua are recommended, while for transformation and growth, Electric Power Investment and Xinji Energy are suggested [8][38]. Price Trends - The report indicates that the price of thermal coal is expected to remain supported in the short term due to tight supply conditions, while coking coal prices are also expected to maintain strength due to ongoing demand from steel production [22][49].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [8] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights the relative value of coal dividends in the context of the recent highs in the banking sector, suggesting that coal dividends remain attractive due to ongoing inflows from insurance funds into the stock market [2][7] - It emphasizes the potential for significant upside in the dividend yield of China Shenhua, estimating a range of 6% to 46% based on various benchmarks, with an average of around 27% [7] - The report suggests that the coal sector is likely to experience a positive market response due to improving fundamentals and seasonal demand increases, particularly in the context of high temperatures and tight supply conditions [7][20] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The coal index (Yangtze) increased by 0.67% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.15 percentage points, ranking 29th out of 32 industries [6][20] - Year-to-date, the coal sector has declined by 8.5%, ranking last among all sectors [7] Price Trends - As of July 11, the market price for Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal was 632 CNY/ton, up 9 CNY/ton week-on-week [20][44] - The price for coking coal at Jingtang Port was 1350 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 120 CNY/ton [6][20] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report notes a slow recovery in supply, with downstream purchasing sentiment remaining positive, leading to expectations of continued price increases for coal [6][21] - The report indicates that the daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was 5.699 million tons, showing a slight decrease of 0.6% week-on-week but a year-on-year increase [21][37] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the coal sector's fundamentals and the potential for a market rally driven by both supply constraints and seasonal demand increases [7][20] - It identifies key coal companies with strong dividend yields and stable earnings as attractive investment opportunities [10]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [10]. Core Insights - The recent environmental inspections by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment in five provinces are expected to influence coal supply and prices, but their impact may not be significant enough to drive price increases alone. However, if these inspections coincide with improved demand, there could be upward pressure on coal prices [2][7]. - The coal index (Yangtze) decreased by 0.27% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.82 percentage points, ranking 26th out of 32 industries [6][25]. - As of May 30, the market price for thermal coal at Qinhuangdao was 611 RMB/ton, remaining stable week-on-week. The price for coking coal at Jingtang Port was 1270 RMB/ton, down 30 RMB/ton from the previous week [6][25]. Summary by Sections Environmental Inspections Impact - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has initiated inspections in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Shaanxi, and Ningxia, lasting about one month. Historical data suggests that previous inspections did not significantly suppress coal supply, indicating that the current inspections may not independently drive price increases [2][7]. Market Performance - The coal sector's performance this week showed a decline of 0.27%, with thermal coal and coking coal indices experiencing slight variations. The thermal coal index fell by 0.09%, while the coking coal index dropped by 0.85% [25][28]. - The report highlights that the demand for thermal coal is expected to rise as the summer peak approaches, with power plants gradually increasing their inventory needs [6][25]. Price Trends - The report notes that the price of thermal coal is expected to stabilize and potentially rebound due to seasonal demand increases and cost support from production and imports [6][25]. - The average daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was reported at 4.517 million tons, reflecting a decrease of 10.4% week-on-week [41]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests marginal allocation to leading companies with stable profits, including China Coal Energy, China Shenhua Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [8]. - It also identifies companies with growth potential and those with elastic growth characteristics, such as Electric Power Investment Energy and Yanzhou Coal Mining [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [5] Core Viewpoints - The China Coal Industry Association and the China Coal Transportation and Marketing Association jointly issued an initiative on February 28, 2025, advocating for controlled coal production to maintain supply-demand balance and stabilize coal prices. The effectiveness of this initiative in stabilizing prices will largely depend on improvements in demand and inventory reduction [4][11] - As of February 28, 2025, the market price for Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal is 690 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 29 CNY/ton. The report anticipates that coal prices may approach a bottom as coal companies are expected to unite in production control to support prices [4][12] - The report highlights that the current downtrend in coal prices is influenced by weak downstream demand and emphasizes the need for demand-side stimulus policies to achieve a fundamental turning point in the market [4][11] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The coal index (Yangtze) decreased by 1.08% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.15 percentage points. The thermal coal index fell by 1.03%, while the coking coal index dropped by 0.95% [11][15] - The report notes that the coal sector has seen a decline of 17.23% over the past year [19] Price Trends - The report indicates that the market price for Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal is 690 CNY/ton, down 4.03% from the previous week. The price for coking coal at Jingtang Port is 1390 CNY/ton, also reflecting a decrease [35][12] - The report suggests that the current price levels are approaching long-term contract prices, which may lead to a stabilization of the market if production controls are effectively implemented [4][12] Supply and Demand Analysis - As of February 27, 2025, the daily coal consumption across 25 provinces is 5.371 million tons, a decrease of 11.5% week-on-week. The total coal inventory is 109.438 million tons, down 3.7% from the previous week [28][12] - The report highlights that the supply of coal has increased slightly, with a 2.7% rise in coal supply to 5.235 million tons [28] Company Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies such as China Shenhua and Shaanxi Coal, which currently offer attractive dividend yields of 5.4% and 5.6%, respectively, compared to the 10-year government bond yield of 1.7% [4][11] - Suggested stocks include dividend leaders like China Shenhua (A+H) and Shaanxi Coal, as well as growth-oriented companies like Electric Power Investment Energy and Xinji Energy [4]