Investment Rating - The investment rating for the building materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The building materials sector is driven by dual forces of policy and demand, with a focus on high-performance new materials supporting green construction and renovation [3] - The new materials industry in China is expected to grow from a value of 6.8 trillion yuan in 2022 to 10 trillion yuan by 2025, with 30 sub-industries transitioning to high value-added products [3] - The report highlights specific companies to invest in, including Sankeshu (channel expansion), Dongfang Yuhong (waterproofing leader), Weixing New Materials (high-quality operations), and Jianlang Hardware [3] - The cement sector is expected to benefit from energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives, with a target to control cement clinker capacity at around 1.8 billion tons by the end of 2025 [3] Market Performance - The building materials index increased by 0.43% in the week from September 15 to September 19, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.88 percentage points [4][13] - Over the past three months, the building materials index has risen by 19.82%, while the CSI 300 index has increased by 14.18%, indicating a 5.64 percentage point outperformance [4][13] - In the past year, the building materials index has grown by 43.00%, compared to a 34.31% increase in the CSI 300 index, resulting in an 8.69 percentage point outperformance [4][13] Cement Sector Insights - As of September 19, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement in China was 279.00 yuan/ton, reflecting a 1.44% increase from the previous period [6][24] - The clinker inventory ratio reached 65.11%, up by 2.52 percentage points [6][24] - Regional price variations were noted, with increases in East China (+2.04%) and South China (+1.72%), while North China saw a decrease of 1.01% [24] Glass Sector Insights - The average price of float glass as of September 19 was 1208.98 yuan/ton, with a slight increase of 0.55% [6][76] - The inventory of float glass decreased by 29,000 weight boxes, a decline of 0.53% [6][78] - The price of photovoltaic glass remained stable at 125.00 yuan/weight box [6][80] Fiberglass Sector Insights - The price of non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn ranged from 3400 to 4000 yuan/ton, with variations based on specific product types [6][5] - The market for fiberglass is showing stability, with flexible pricing strategies being employed by some manufacturers [6][5] Consumer Building Materials Insights - As of September 19, the price of asphalt was stable at 4570 yuan/ton, while the price of titanium dioxide decreased by 0.38% to 13000 yuan/ton [6][5] - The report indicates that raw material prices for consumer building materials are experiencing slight fluctuations [6][5]

Core Viewpoint - The construction of "good houses" is recognized as a new direction for the building materials industry, emphasizing the importance of high-quality materials, standards, and services in housing development [1][4]. Group 1: Building Materials Industry Development - The implementation of the "Residential Project Specification" on May 1 supports high-quality development in residential projects [1]. - The Chinese government has proposed to enhance the entire chain of housing design, construction, maintenance, and service levels, promoting the construction of safe, comfortable, green, and smart "good houses" [1]. - The building materials industry in China has developed a comprehensive system covering over 30 sub-industries and more than 1,000 products, with a focus on advanced materials such as energy-saving, functional, and intelligent materials [1][2]. Group 2: Trends in Energy-Saving Materials - Key trends in energy-saving materials include high performance, such as aerogel glass with superior insulation and soundproofing properties, and composite materials like graphene heating materials that combine multiple functions [2]. - The development of biomass materials, which utilize natural materials like bamboo and wood, is also gaining traction [2]. - The core factor for the promotion of new energy-saving materials is the high adaptability of performance to cost [2]. Group 3: New Materials Industry Growth - The output value of China's new materials industry has increased from 1 trillion yuan in 2012 to 6.8 trillion yuan in 2022, with expectations to reach 10 trillion yuan this year [3]. - The new materials sector is transitioning from a focus on solving basic availability issues to meeting major national strategic needs and enhancing international competitiveness [3]. - Future developments will focus on strategic and future industry demands, including advanced basic materials and innovative functional materials [3]. Group 4: Transformations in Material Development - The development of new materials is undergoing three transformations: changes in research paradigms, performance requirements, and preparation scenarios [3]. - The integration of artificial intelligence in material design and research is shifting the paradigm from data-driven to AI-driven approaches [3]. - New manufacturing systems and extreme manufacturing requirements are redefining material preparation and performance expectations [3].

Core Viewpoint - The construction of "good houses" is a new direction for building development, requiring good standards, design, materials, and services, emphasizing the importance of "good materials" in the construction process [1]. Group 1: Importance of Good Materials - The complete building materials system in China includes over 1,000 products across 30 sub-industries, making it the largest producer and consumer of building materials [1]. - To transition from scale expansion to high-quality development, there is a need for better collaboration between the construction and materials industries [1]. - "Good materials" are essential for building "good houses," with energy-saving, creative, functional, and smart materials being crucial [1]. Group 2: Trends in Energy-Saving Materials - The development trends for energy-saving materials include high performance, such as aerogel glass with superior insulation and soundproofing properties, and composite materials like graphene heating materials that combine multiple functions [2]. - Biomass materials, derived from natural sources like bamboo and wood, are also emerging as new building materials [2]. Group 3: Innovations in Functional Materials - The core factor for promoting the application of advanced energy-saving materials is the high adaptability of performance to cost [3]. - An example of innovative energy-generating materials is the "power-generating glass," which converts light energy into electrical energy through a thin film of cadmium telluride [3]. - The development of new waterproof and soundproof materials is essential to address common living issues in old housing, with a focus on system integration, functional composites, low carbon emissions, and recycling in future research [3].