Group 1 - The core conclusion of the report emphasizes the stable growth foundation of the defense industry, driven by continuous increases in national defense spending, with a budget of 1.78 trillion yuan for 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.15% [32][38] - The report highlights the importance of the military aircraft industry chain as the main growth logic, with a focus on the generational upgrade of advanced fighter jets and breakthroughs in domestic aero-engine technology [84] - The report suggests that the military-civilian integration strategy will provide long-term alpha for military enterprises, transitioning from revenue expansion to high-quality development [82][84] Group 2 - The military industry outperformed the broader market, with the CITIC Military Industry Index yielding 16.6% as of November 30, 2025, surpassing the CSI 300 by 1.5 percentage points but lagging behind the ChiNext by 26% [11][15] - The report indicates that the military industry is currently ranked 16th out of 30 in terms of performance among CITIC's primary industry indices [15] - The report notes that the military industry’s valuation is at a high level, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 99.27, placing it in the 80th percentile historically over the past decade [21] Group 3 - The report identifies key areas of focus within the military sector, including infrared technology, laser weapons, and military trade, suggesting specific companies for investment [84] - The report discusses the increasing global military trade, particularly in aircraft, which is projected to account for 43.62% of the military trade market in 2024, with missiles and artillery also showing significant growth [79] - The report emphasizes the potential of laser weapons in counter-drone applications, highlighting their advantages such as high precision and low cost [69][70]

Core Insights - The market is experiencing a structural rally despite the overall index decline, with over 2,500 stocks rising and 100 stocks hitting the daily limit up [1] - Key sectors showing strong performance include military, energy metals, and regional stocks, driven by geopolitical factors, carbon lithium price surges, and local economic initiatives [3][4] Sector Highlights - **Military Sector**: Stocks like Great Wall Military and Jianglong Shipbuilding saw significant gains due to geopolitical support and expectations of state-owned enterprise reforms, with funds positioning for increased orders next year [3] - **Energy Metals**: Companies such as Shengxin Lithium Energy and Rongjie Co. surged as lithium carbonate futures rose over 8%, surpassing 90,000 yuan/ton, marking a new high for the year [3] - **Regional Stocks**: The Fujian sector is thriving with multiple stocks hitting the daily limit up, driven by green foreign debt trials and booming cross-border e-commerce data [3] Declining Sectors - **Precious Metals**: Stocks like Zhaojin Mining fell over 3% as gold prices dropped to $4,053, influenced by a decrease in the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut [4] - **Solar Energy**: Companies such as Hongyuan Green Energy and Maiwei Co. saw declines near 6% due to high inventory levels and weak demand, as highlighted in a report by Nomura [4] Investment Strategy - **Military Line**: Focus on companies with strong order visibility in the aerospace and naval sectors, such as Chengfei and Jianglong Shipbuilding, which have significant upside potential [4] - **Energy Line**: Monitor the stability of lithium carbonate prices; potential for second-tier stocks like Tianhua New Energy to catch up if prices hold above 90,000 yuan/ton [4] - **Regional Line**: Caution advised for high-flying stocks like Pingtan Development; however, low-position stocks related to Xiamen Free Trade and cross-border e-commerce may present opportunities [4] Market Perspective - The current market differentiation is seen as an opportunity for portfolio reallocation, emphasizing the importance of holding stocks with solid fundamentals and policy support while avoiding speculative bubbles [5]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing a bullish trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking the 4000-point mark for the fourth time recently, indicating a strong market sentiment [2]. Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index opened high and continued to rise, reaching 4000 points again [2]. - Key indices such as the CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 showed positive movements, with the CSI 300 at 4684.35 (+1.23%), CSI 500 at 7312.76 (+1.15%), and CSI 1000 at 7519.56 (+0.73%) [4]. - The Shenzhen Composite Index also performed well, with the Shenzhen 100 index at 5896.99 (+1.33%) [4]. Sector Performance - The leading sectors in the market include phosphorus chemical and electrical equipment, both showing gains of over 4% [5]. - Specific sector performances include: - Phosphorus chemical: +6.01% - Electrical equipment: +4.08% - Aerospace: +3.95% [6]. Market Outlook - According to Zhongyuan Securities, the market is expected to enter a window period lacking clear directional catalysts, likely resulting in a sideways trading pattern in November as it prepares for potential index-level movements towards year-end [6]. - There is an anticipated trend of rebalancing in the A-share market, with attention on the rotation between growth and value styles, as well as large-cap and small-cap stocks [6]. MSCI Index Changes - MSCI announced the results of its November index review, which includes the addition of 17 new stocks to the MSCI China A-share Index and the removal of 16 stocks. These changes will take effect after the market closes on November 24, 2025 [6].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry [4]. Core Insights - The UK government is increasing investment in controllable nuclear fusion, with an expected investment of £2.5 billion over five years, which is anticipated to drive the development of the nuclear fusion sector [7]. - The domestic demand for excavators has shown signs of recovery, with a 25.7% year-on-year increase in sales for the first five months of 2025 [19]. - The gas turbine industry is experiencing an upward trend in demand, with significant order increases from leading companies like Siemens Energy and GE Aviation [27]. - The railway equipment sector is expected to see sustained demand recovery, with a 5.9% year-on-year increase in fixed asset investment [46]. - The shipbuilding industry is witnessing improved profitability, as indicated by a 49.28% increase in the global new ship price index compared to the 2020 cycle low [48]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The SW Machinery Equipment Index fell by 1.17% in the week from June 9 to June 13, 2025, ranking 21st among 31 primary industry categories [15]. - Year-to-date, the SW Machinery Equipment Index has risen by 6.04%, ranking 8th among the same categories, while the CSI 300 Index has decreased by 1.80% [18]. Key Data Tracking General Machinery - The manufacturing PMI for May was 49.5, indicating a slight improvement but still in a contraction zone [28]. Engineering Machinery - Excavator sales in May reached 18,200 units, a 2.1% year-on-year increase, with domestic sales showing a short-term decline due to high base effects from the previous year [35]. Railway Equipment - Fixed asset investment in railways and passenger volume both increased by 5.9% and 7.3% year-on-year, respectively, indicating a positive outlook for railway equipment demand [46]. Shipbuilding - The global new ship price index reached 186.69 in May, reflecting a 0.14% year-on-year increase, suggesting improved profitability for shipbuilding companies [48]. Oil Service Equipment - Brent crude oil prices surged to around $74 per barrel, influenced by OPEC's production decisions and geopolitical factors in the Middle East [50]. Industrial Gases - Prices for industrial gases are showing mixed trends, with rare gases experiencing a downward adjustment [52]. Industry Dynamics - The report highlights significant contracts and investments in various sectors, including a 4.5 billion yuan contract for a green hydrogen system by Shuangliang Energy [54]. - The report also notes advancements in robotics, including the introduction of a domestic elderly care robot and significant funding for AI-driven robotics companies [57].