国泰海通发布研报称，石化行业稳增长工作方案即将出台，推动重点行业着力调结构、优供给、淘汰落 后产能。据悉，国家正在重新定义石化老旧装置，相关领域达到设计使用年限或实际投产运行超过20年 的主体老旧装置为重点，推动老旧装置绿色化、智能化、安全化改造，加快更新改造老旧、低效、高风 险设备。在石化产品中，丙烯酸、涤纶长丝、甲醇、PTA等产品老旧产能占比较多，2025年价格和毛利 润有所下降。该行认为，如果石化行业老旧装置标准收严，推动对老旧产能进行改造淘汰，行业内龙头 企业可能受益。 国泰海通主要观点如下： 石化行业稳增长工作方案即将出台，推动行业调结构、优供给、淘汰落后产能 2025年7月1日，中央财经委员会第六次会议召开，就纵深推进全国统一大市场建设强调，要聚焦重点难 点，依法依规治理企业低价无序竞争，引导企业提升产品品质，推动落后产能有序退出。7月18日，工 业和信息化部负责人在国务院新闻办公室举行的新闻发布会上透露，将实施新一轮钢铁、有色金属、石 化、建材等十大重点行业稳增长工作方案，推动重点行业着力调结构、优供给、淘汰落后产能，具体工 作方案将在近期陆续发布。 石化行业老旧装置标准可能收严 根据安徽化工信 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shandong Province has become the leader in the number of national-level manufacturing single champion enterprises, surpassing Zhejiang, with a total of 238 such enterprises as of last year [1][2]. Group 1: Characteristics of Shandong's Champion Enterprises - Shandong's manufacturing single champion enterprises focus on key technologies in traditional industries such as energy and machinery, with notable companies including Weichai Heavy Machinery and Taishan Steel [2]. - The province is also making strides in emerging industries like new information technology and new materials, with companies such as Zhenghai Magnetic and Debang Technology leading the way [2]. Group 2: Incentives and Support for Champion Enterprises - Shandong has implemented a reward policy since 2016, offering 2 million yuan for selected champion demonstration enterprises and 1 million yuan for nurturing enterprises, with local governments providing additional rewards [2]. - Other provinces also offer support, with Shenzhen providing up to 200,000 yuan for national-level champions and 100,000 yuan for municipal-level champions [3][4]. Group 3: Benefits of Being a Champion Enterprise - Champion enterprises receive various policy supports, including financial aid, tax incentives, and market development assistance [5]. - They are seen as key players for future listings on capital markets, making it easier for them to attract financial capital [6]. - Banks offer low-interest loans and special credit limits to champion enterprises, significantly reducing their financing costs [7]. - The title enhances brand influence and product recognition, serving as a quality assurance for the enterprises [8]. Group 4: Support from Research Institutions - Professional research institutions like Qianzhan Industry Research Institute assist enterprises in gathering market information and preparing application materials for champion status [9][17].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for several key stocks in the chemical industry, indicating a positive outlook for their performance in the near future [8]. Core Insights - The chemical industry is experiencing a trend of "anti-involution," with regulatory measures aimed at curbing low-price competition and promoting the orderly exit of outdated production capacity [1]. - The construction of the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project is expected to generate significant demand for engineering and materials, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan [3]. - The chemical sector is witnessing a recovery in prices for certain products due to improved supply dynamics, particularly in TDI, organic silicon, and butanone, driven by production shutdowns and maintenance [2]. Summary by Sections Industry Investment Rating - The report highlights a bullish sentiment towards the chemical sector, with specific stocks recommended for purchase based on their expected performance [8]. Regulatory Environment - The Central Financial Committee's recent meeting emphasized the need for legal governance of low-price competition and the orderly exit of outdated capacity, reinforcing the "anti-involution" trend in the chemical industry [1]. Market Performance - From September 2021 to February 2024, the basic chemical sector index fell by 59.5%, but recent trends show a recovery with a 5.3% increase in the basic chemical index from July 11 to July 25, 2025 [2]. Key Product Insights - TDI prices have surged from 11,000 yuan/ton in early May to 20,000 yuan/ton by July 24, 2025, due to supply constraints from global production issues [2]. - Organic silicon prices increased to 12,500 yuan/ton by July 25, 2025, following a fire incident that affected supply [2]. - Butanone prices rose from 7,900 yuan/ton to 8,400 yuan/ton in early July 2025, reflecting improved market conditions [2]. Investment Opportunities - The report identifies potential investment opportunities in AI applications and hardware materials, particularly in companies that are positioned to benefit from advancements in AI technology [3].

Group 1: Industry Overview - The chemical industry has shown weak price performance this week, with 28.2% of the 170 tracked products increasing in price, while 40.6% decreased, and 31.2% remained stable [1][3] - Key products with notable price increases include trichloromethane, butane (CFR East China), caustic soda (32% ion membrane, Shandong), butadiene (Shandong), and lithium carbonate [1][3] Group 2: Oil Market Insights - As of July 11, Brent and WTI oil prices reached $70.36 and $68.45 per barrel, reflecting increases of 3.02% and 2.93% respectively from the previous week [2] - OPEC+ has decided to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August due to low global oil market inventories [2] - The IEA forecasts that global oil supply will increase by 2.1 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1.3 million barrels per day in 2026, higher than previous estimates [2] Group 3: Price and Margin Analysis - The average inventory conversion loss for crude oil this week was 254 yuan/ton, while propane had a loss of 493 yuan/ton [3] - The chemical product price spread has also shown weakness, with 43.1% of the 130 tracked spreads increasing, while 54.6% decreased [4] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - The valuation of the petrochemical and basic chemical sectors is currently at 18.1x and 24.7x PE (TTM), which is 12.0% and -8.1% relative to historical averages [4] - The chemical industry is expected to see structural opportunities and valuation recovery in the second half of the year, driven by domestic demand and policy stimulus [4] - Three investment themes are suggested: focusing on domestic demand, exploring cyclical opportunities due to supply constraints, and accelerating domestic substitution in new materials [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies including Xinyangfeng, Senqilin, Ruifeng New Materials, Sinopec, and others [10]. Core Viewpoints - The report suggests focusing on import substitution, pure domestic demand, and high dividend opportunities in the chemical industry [6][20]. - The international oil price is expected to stabilize between $65 and $70 per barrel in 2025, influenced by geopolitical factors and trade agreements [6][21]. - The chemical industry is currently experiencing a mixed performance, with some sectors like lubricants showing better-than-expected results, while others remain weak due to overcapacity and weak demand [20][21]. Summary by Sections Chemical Industry Investment Suggestions - Key products with significant price increases include butanone (up 13.55%), urea (up 13.16%), and TDI (up 6.73%) [17]. - Products with notable price declines include methanol (down 9.84%), PS (down 9.62%), and pure MDI (down 8.89%) [17][20]. - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on sectors like glyphosate, fertilizers, and companies with strong domestic demand [20][21]. Market Performance - The basic chemical sector has shown a performance of 20.4% over the past 12 months, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index [2]. - The report highlights the volatility in international oil prices, with Brent crude at $68.30 per barrel and WTI at $66.50 per barrel as of July 4 [6][21]. Company Focus and Earnings Forecast - Specific companies recommended for investment include Xinyangfeng, Senqilin, Ruifeng New Materials, Sinopec, and others, with projected earnings per share (EPS) growth and favorable price-to-earnings (PE) ratios [10]. - The report suggests that companies like China National Petroleum and China National Offshore Oil Corporation are attractive due to their high dividend yields [6][20].

Investment Rating - The report provides a positive outlook for the basic chemical industry, indicating potential improvements in supply and demand due to ongoing anti-involution policies [6]. Core Insights - The anti-involution policies are expected to enhance the supply-demand dynamics within the industry, particularly in the pesticide sector, where inventory reduction has led to price increases [12]. - The report highlights significant price movements in key products, with notable increases in herbicide prices, such as glyphosate, which rose to 25,301 CNY/ton, reflecting a 2.03% increase week-on-week and a 7.18% increase year-to-date [6][12]. - The report suggests investment opportunities in various sectors, including integrated refining and chemical companies, leading tire manufacturers, and firms involved in new material production [13]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry News and Event Commentary - The central government is focusing on promoting a unified national market and addressing low-price competition, which is expected to improve the overall market environment [12]. - The pesticide industry has shown significant inventory reduction, with glyphosate prices increasing due to tighter market supply [12]. 2. Chemical Sector Weekly Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.54%, while the basic chemical index increased by 0.80%, indicating a lag behind the broader market [14]. - The top-performing sub-sectors included oil and gas engineering, polyester, and compound fertilizers, while other plastic products and textile chemicals saw declines [15][16]. 3. Key Product Price Movements - Notable price increases were observed in butanone (12.43%), TDI (5.54%), and dichloromethane (3.97%), while acetone and NYMEX natural gas experienced significant declines [24][25]. - The report also tracks price spreads, with significant increases in the spreads for dimethyl ether and PET bottle chips, while the spreads for adipic acid and acetic acid saw substantial declines [26][27]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on integrated refining and chemical companies such as Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical, as well as leading firms in the refrigerant and tire manufacturing sectors [13]. - It also highlights opportunities in the pesticide sector due to improving supply-demand conditions and suggests monitoring companies involved in high-end engineering plastics and semiconductor materials [13].

Group 1: Chemical Industry Performance - The chemical index and oil index experienced nearly comprehensive increases last week, with the chemical raw materials index rising by 0.38%, the chemical machinery index by 0.34%, the chemical pharmaceuticals index by 5.23%, and the pesticide and fertilizer index by 0.61% [1] - The top five rising petrochemical products included toluene diisocyanate up by 7.02%, butanone up by 6.39%, epichlorohydrin up by 6.09%, iron sulfide up by 3.82%, and dimethylformamide up by 3.77% [1] - The top five declining petrochemical products included liquid chlorine down by 86.51%, lithium battery separator down by 8%, aniline down by 7.67%, acetone down by 6.69%, and propylene oxide down by 6.53% [1] Group 2: Capital Market Performance - The top five listed chemical companies in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets last week included Zaiseng Technology up by 37.13%, Kaimete Gas up by 27.46%, Honghe Technology up by 23.89%, Keta Bio up by 21.90%, and Jiuri New Materials up by 21.01% [2] - The top five declining listed chemical companies included Tiansheng New Materials down by 15.80%, Jinjiji Co. down by 15.34%, Xinyaqiang down by 14.41%, Yayun Co. down by 12.81%, and Cangzhou Mingzhu down by 10.49% [2]

Market Overview - US stock markets experienced a decline, with the Dow Jones down 0.94%, Nasdaq down 0.92%, and S&P 500 down 0.79%. Notable declines included Tesla at 6.79%, Apple at 1.69%, and Google A at 1.53%, while Amazon saw a slight increase of 0.03% [1] International Trade and Policy - The first wave of tax letters from Trump will affect 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, with tax rates ranging from 25% to 40%, effective from August 1. The EU is reportedly close to reaching an agreement [2] - An EU spokesperson indicated that negotiations for a US-EU trade agreement have made progress, with a principle agreement expected [3] Company Developments - OpenAI is incurring high costs for talent retention, with equity compensation accounting for 119% of its revenue. Meanwhile, Meta is actively recruiting talent, with a senior AI executive from Apple set to join [4] - Samsung Electronics is expected to see a 39% decline in operating profit for Q2 due to weak AI chip sales [5] - Figure's CEO stated that humanoid robots are key to AGI and plans to deploy 100,000 units within four years [6] - Colin Murdoch, Chief Business Officer of Google DeepMind, announced that Isomorphic Labs, which designs drugs using AI, is preparing for its first human trials [7] Economic Forecasts - Goldman Sachs has revised its expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, now anticipating a potential cut in September, with a terminal rate of 3% to 3.25% [8] Domestic Industry Highlights DRAM Industry - Changxin Storage, a major domestic DRAM manufacturer, has initiated its IPO counseling, with a registered capital of 601.9 billion yuan and a valuation of 140 billion yuan. The success of Changxin and Yangtze Memory is expected to significantly impact the domestic semiconductor industry [11] Photovoltaic Industry - Major polysilicon manufacturers have raised prices for certain orders to 37 yuan per kilogram due to recent policy changes and industry self-discipline. The overall production of polysilicon is projected to increase, albeit at a limited rate [12] Petrochemical Industry - The price of butanone has risen by 4.54% to 8,267 yuan per ton, with a month-on-month increase of 28.51%. Supply disruptions due to maintenance at major production facilities are contributing to price increases [13] Automotive Components - A new mandatory national standard for passenger car brake systems will take effect on January 1, 2026, introducing new requirements for electric transmission brake systems and single-pedal braking [15] Company Earnings Forecasts - Industrial Fulian expects a net profit of 6.727 billion to 6.927 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 47.72% to 52.11%, driven by growth in cloud computing [16] - Rockchip anticipates a net profit of 520 million to 540 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 185% to 195%, supported by AIoT product demand [17] - Loxin Technology projects a net profit of 250 million to 270 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 65% to 78% [17] - China Power expects a net profit of 800 million to 1.15 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 68.28% to 141.90% [17]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the chemical industry, specifically recommending Shengquan Group, Hailide, and Zhuoyue New Energy [4]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of identifying companies with strong performance in the first half of the year, particularly those expected to exceed earnings forecasts in Q2 2025. It highlights Shengquan Group's role as a major domestic supplier of electronic resins for AI servers, benefiting from increasing server shipments. Hailide is noted for its leadership in the polyester industrial yarn sector, which is expected to benefit from U.S. tariff conflicts. Zhuoyue New Energy is recognized for its capacity growth and new product launches, which are anticipated to elevate its performance [1][2][3]. Summary by Sections Chemical Industry Overview - The chemical sector index closed at 3518.55 points, up 0.80% from the previous week, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.74% [10]. - Among 462 stocks in the chemical sector, 53% saw weekly gains, while 45% experienced declines [17]. Key Chemical Products - Liquid chlorine, butanone, TDI, and epoxy chloropropane saw significant price increases, with liquid chlorine rising by 21% [20][21]. - Conversely, methanol and pure MDI prices fell by 11% and 9%, respectively [22]. Fertilizer Sector - The report indicates a favorable export window for phosphate fertilizers, with exports expected to peak between May and September 2025, potentially alleviating domestic overcapacity issues [2]. Safety and Regulatory Environment - Increased scrutiny on chemical safety following recent accidents is expected to elevate the overall demand for pesticides, as non-compliant production capacities may be phased out [3]. Company Performance Forecasts - Shengquan Group's EPS is projected to rise from 1.03 CNY in 2024 to 2.13 CNY in 2026, with a PE ratio decreasing from 28 to 13 [4]. - Hailide's EPS is expected to increase from 0.35 CNY in 2024 to 0.41 CNY in 2026, with a PE ratio of 15 [4]. - Zhuoyue New Energy's EPS is forecasted to grow from 1.24 CNY in 2024 to 4.80 CNY in 2026, with a PE ratio dropping from 38 to 10 [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for the chemical industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [5]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant price increases in isobutyraldehyde and TDI, suggesting potential high growth in Q2 performance for specific companies [4]. - The overall chemical sector saw a 0.80% increase in the first week of July, lagging behind the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.60 percentage points [13]. - The dynamic PE for the chemical sector is reported at 24.98 times, which is lower than the average PE of 33.31 times since 2015 [13]. Industry Performance - In the first week of July, 24 sub-industries within the chemical sector experienced growth, with the top five performers being fiberglass (+17%), compound fertilizers (+3.2%), other plastic products (+3.08%), fluorochemicals and refrigerants (+2.97%), and tires (+2.66%) [17]. - Conversely, seven sub-industries declined, with synthetic leather (-4%), petroleum trading (-2.19%), inorganic salts (-1.91%), petroleum processing (-0.57%), and textile chemicals (-0.54%) being the worst performers [17]. Price and Spread Trends - The report lists the top five products with the highest weekly price increases: dichloropropane-white (+8.82%), isobutyraldehyde (+7.2%), TDI (+7.02%), butanone (+6.39%), and sulfur iron ore (+3.82%) [23]. - The top five products with the largest price declines include liquid chlorine (-86.51%), aniline (-7.67%), acetone (-6.69%), propylene oxide (-6.53%), and niacinamide (-6.35%) [23]. - Among the 75 products analyzed for price spreads, the top five with the highest increases were DMF spread (+24.73%), soft foam polyether spread (+21.54%), acetone hydrogenation isopropanol spread (+17.26%), polybutadiene rubber spread (+16.69%), and hard foam polyether spread (+14.62%) [42]. Inventory Changes - Significant inventory changes were noted, with polyester filament increasing by 36.09%, while other notable changes included a decrease in the inventory of chlorpyrifos (-19.05%) and an increase in ethylene glycol (+15.61%) [60]. Recommended Companies - The report suggests focusing on companies expected to see substantial quarter-over-quarter growth in Q2, specifically mentioning Zhongchumai, Sully Co., and Haigong Coatings, as well as Guangxin Materials, which is anticipated to pass certification [4].