Core Viewpoint - Mongolia Energy (00276.HK) anticipates a significant decline in gross profit for the six months ending September 30, 2025, projecting it to be no more than HKD 85 million compared to HKD 641 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to weak demand and falling prices for coking coal in China [1] Financial Performance - The company expects gross profit to decrease sharply to not more than HKD 85 million for the six months ending September 30, 2025, down from HKD 641 million in the same period of 2024 [1] - The average selling price of coking coal (excluding sales tax) is projected to decrease by 40% compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - Coking coal sales volume is expected to decline by 15% compared to the same period in 2024 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Mongolian Energy (00276) anticipates a significant decline in gross profit for the six months ending September 30, 2025, projecting it to be no more than HKD 85 million, compared to approximately HKD 641 million for the same period in fiscal year 2024 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The gross profit decrease is primarily attributed to weak demand for coking coal in China and a continuous drop in prices during the fiscal period [1] - The average selling price of coking coal (excluding sales tax) and the sales volume of coking coal decreased by 40% and 15%, respectively, compared to the corresponding period in 2024 [1]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No specific investment rating is provided in the report. 2) Core View of the Report The macro - atmosphere supports market sentiment. In the short term, the supply - demand of coal and coke fluctuates marginally and remains at a relatively high level overall. The inventory pressure is temporarily not significant. The prices should be treated with cautious optimism, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the previous high level [3]. 3) Summary According to Relevant Content - **Market Conditions** - The upward trend of coal and coke futures prices slowed down due to the weak prices of steel and ore, and the prices fluctuated near the upper edge of the 1100 - 1300 oscillation range. The spot market was generally stable with a slight upward trend. The second round of coke price increase was implemented, and many coke enterprises started the third round of price increase, which may be implemented this week [3]. - The Fed cut interest rates as expected last week, and the China - US trade negotiation progressed smoothly with reduced frictions. The 15th Five - Year Plan in China was released beyond market expectations, enhancing market risk appetite and supporting the recovery of market sentiment [3]. - **Fundamentals - Supply** - On the domestic side, some coal mines in Shanxi resumed production last week, but the number of shut - down coal mines in Lvliang increased, and the production of a large mine in Xingxian stopped, dragging down the overall production data. The daily average output of coking coal last week was 75.8 million tons, a slight decrease of 0.3 million tons compared with the previous week [3]. - On the import side, the daily average customs clearance volume of Mongolian coal at the Ganqimaodu Port last week rebounded to 16.43 million tons, an increase of 5.6 million tons compared with the previous week, returning to a relatively high level [3]. - **Fundamentals - Demand** - The profit of steel mills continued to shrink, and the profitability rate dropped to about 45%. However, the current profitability rate would not lead to large - scale production cuts of steel mills for the time being. The daily average pig iron output last week dropped to 236.36 million tons, a decrease of 3.55 million tons compared with the previous week, mainly due to environmental protection pressure in some areas of Hebei [3]. - As the peak demand season was approaching the end, the pressure on finished products increased, and the pig iron output tended to decline. Attention should be paid to the transmission of pressure to the raw material end [3].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - The macro atmosphere supports market sentiment. In the short term, the supply and demand of coal and coke have marginal fluctuations, generally remaining at a relatively high level. The inventory pressure is temporarily low. The prices should be treated with cautious optimism, and attention should be paid to the pressure at the previous high level [4]. Group 3: Summary According to Relevant Content Market Performance - Last week, the futures prices of coal and coke fluctuated strongly, and the spot market was generally stable and strong. The second round of coke price increase was implemented, and many coke enterprises started the third round of increase, which may be implemented this week [3]. Macro Environment - Last week, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected, and the Sino - US trade negotiation progressed smoothly with eased frictions. The 15th Five - Year Plan in China was released beyond market expectations, which enhanced market risk appetite and supported the recovery of market sentiment [3]. Fundamental Situation Supply - Domestically, coal mines in the main production areas of Shanxi that stopped or reduced production during the National Day basically returned to normal last week, with output quickly recovering. The coking coal output rose to 779,000 tons, an increase of 27,000 tons compared with the previous week. From the import side, high - frequency data showed that the average daily customs clearance volume at the Ganqimaodu Port of Mongolian coal rose to 164,300 tons last week, an increase of 56,000 tons compared with the previous week, returning to a relatively high level [3]. Demand - Steel mill profits continued to shrink, and the profitability rate dropped to about 45%. However, from past experience, the current profitability rate will not lead to large - scale production cuts by steel mills for the time being. The decline in hot metal output last week was mainly due to environmental protection pressure in some areas of Hebei, where steel mills cut production. The average daily hot metal output dropped to 2.3636 million tons, a decrease of 35,500 tons compared with the previous week. As the peak demand season approaches the end, the pressure on finished products is increasing, and the hot metal output tends to decline. Attention should be paid to the transmission of pressure to the raw material side [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Shanxi Coking Coal [5] Core Views - The company is expected to see a marginal recovery in performance in Q4 2025, with October prices for coking coal showing an increase compared to September [1] - The company possesses significant coal resources, with a total coal reserve of 6.53 billion tons and additional resources acquired recently [2] - Financial projections indicate a decline in net profit for 2025, but a gradual recovery is anticipated in subsequent years [2][4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of 9.122 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 20.84%, and a net profit of 420 million yuan, down 52.24% year-on-year [1] - Revenue projections for 2025 to 2027 are 41.473 billion yuan, 42.067 billion yuan, and 42.849 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding net profits of 2 billion yuan, 2.512 billion yuan, and 2.843 billion yuan [4] Resource Advantages - As of the end of 2024, the company operates 17 mines, with 16 currently producing and one under construction, totaling coal reserves of 6.53 billion tons [2] - Recently acquired exploration rights in Shanxi Province add 0.953 billion tons of coal reserves and additional aluminum and gallium resources [2] Market Conditions - Coking coal prices have shown an upward trend, with long-term contract prices for Shanxi coking coal reaching 1,470 yuan per ton in October, up from 1,400 yuan in September [1] - Supply disruptions in the coal market are noted, particularly due to environmental regulations affecting production in certain regions [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the basic chemical industry [2] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights the potential for long-term growth in Xinjiang, supported by continuous policy empowerment and significant economic achievements in the region [5][22] - Xinjiang is positioned as a core area for national energy security, with rapid development in coal chemical industries and substantial investments planned [23] - The chemical industry is expected to enter a new long-term prosperity cycle, driven by supply-side reforms and improved demand from policy initiatives [8] Market Performance - The basic chemical industry index outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.2 percentage points this week, with a weekly increase of 2.3% [11] - Year-to-date, the basic chemical industry index has risen by 16.3%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 7.8 percentage points [11] Investment Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on investment opportunities in Xinjiang, particularly in sectors such as civil explosives, chemical engineering, and resource-based enterprises [5][23] - Key companies to watch include: - Civil Explosives: Yipuli, Jiangnan Chemical, Guangdong Hongda, Xuefeng Technology, Kailong Co [5] - Chemical Engineering: Sanwei Chemical, China Chemical, Donghua Technology, Sinopec Refining Engineering [5] - Resource-based Enterprises: Guanghui Energy, Baofeng Energy, Hubei Yihua, Tianfu Energy, Xinjiang Tianye [5] Product Price Movements - The report notes significant price increases in various chemical products, with hydrochloric acid rising by 900% and ammonium chloride by 13.3% [30][32] - Conversely, prices for some products like trichlorosucrose have decreased by 28% [30][32] Company Announcements - Companies such as Qixiang Tengda and Jiahuan Energy have reported significant operational updates and financial results, indicating a positive trend in revenue and profit growth [24][25][27]

Core Viewpoint - The company is expected to outperform the industry in terms of coal prices due to its high-quality coking coal resources, despite a significant decline in sales driven by lower downstream demand [1]. Financial Performance - The company maintains a "Buy" rating, with projected total revenue of 45.29 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 18.43%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.11 billion yuan, down 54.1% [2]. - In Q1 2025, total revenue is expected to be 9.03 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 14.46%, with a net profit of 681 million yuan, down 28.33% [2]. - Earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025-2027 are 0.54, 0.59, and 0.66 yuan respectively, with a target price of 7.5 yuan based on a 14x PE valuation for 2025 [2]. Production and Sales - In 2024, raw coal production is projected to increase slightly to 47.22 million tons, a year-on-year growth of 2.47%, while total coal sales are expected to drop significantly to 25.60 million tons, a decrease of 20% [3]. - Specific sales figures include: raw coal sales of 1.22 million tons (up 56.41%), coking coal sales of 5.89 million tons (down 20.30%), and mixed coal sales of 7 million tons (down 35.13%) [3]. Pricing and Cost Management - The average selling price of the company's coal is expected to decline by 5.43% to 1,037.23 yuan per ton, which is better than the industry average decline of 11.42% for main coking coal prices [4]. - The company demonstrated strong cost control with operating costs in Q1 2025 down 17.51% year-on-year and 27% quarter-on-quarter, alongside a period expense ratio of 12.15% [4]. Future Growth Potential - The company announced a successful bid for exploration rights in Shanxi, acquiring coal and associated bauxite resources with a total coal reserve of 952.78 million tons and planned production capacity of 8 million tons per year [4].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a significant decline in both revenue and net profit for 2024, with a continued downward trend in Q1 2025, primarily driven by decreased coal sales and pressure on other business segments [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 45.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 18.43%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.1 billion yuan, down 54.10% [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 9.03 billion yuan, a decline of 14.5%, and a net profit of 680 million yuan, down 28.33% [1]. Coal Production and Sales - The decline in coal sales was the main reason for the performance drop in 2024, with total coal sales of 25.6 million tons, including significant decreases in various coal types: coking coal down 20.3%, fat coal down 17.67%, and lean coal down 12.37% [2]. - The average selling price of coal decreased by 5.43% to 1,037 yuan per ton, with coking coal priced at 1,544 yuan per ton, also down 5.4% [2]. Power and Other Business Segments - The power segment turned profitable in 2024, with revenue of 6.87 billion yuan, despite a decrease in electricity sales by 5.94% [3]. - The coking and building materials segments continued to face challenges, with coking revenue down 9.46% to 8.7 billion yuan and building materials revenue down 30.44% to 280 million yuan [3]. Future Outlook - The company is projected to achieve operating revenues of 36.9 billion yuan in 2025, with a gradual recovery expected in subsequent years, alongside a forecasted net profit of 2.12 billion yuan for 2025 [4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Shanxi Coking Coal is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The report emphasizes the company's focus on optimizing and strengthening its core business while improving quality and efficiency, indicating that performance improvements are expected [4][5] - The company has faced challenges such as declining sales and prices, leading to a decrease in gross profit margins in its coal business [4] - Despite the challenges, the company is positioned to benefit from its rich coking coal resources and low-cost mining operations, which may provide resilience in pricing [4][5] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 45.29 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 18.43%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.11 billion, down 54.10% [1] - The first quarter of 2025 showed a revenue of 9.03 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 14.46%, but a significant quarter-on-quarter increase of 159.8% in net profit [2] - The average selling price of coal in 2024 was 1,037 per ton, down 5.43% from 2023, while the average cost per ton increased by 9.55% to 495 [4] Future Outlook - The company is expected to see a gradual recovery in net profit, with projections of 2.76 billion, 3.27 billion, and 3.49 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [7] - The report anticipates that the company's earnings per share (EPS) will improve from 0.49 in 2025 to 0.62 in 2027, reflecting a positive growth trajectory [7] - The company is actively pursuing quality coal asset acquisitions, which are expected to contribute to future growth [5][7]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Shanxi Coking Coal is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company is expected to improve its performance through optimizing its main business and enhancing efficiency. The report highlights the company's efforts to strengthen its coal business and its recent acquisition of exploration rights for coal and associated bauxite resources, which will support sustainable development [4][5] - The company has faced challenges such as declining sales and prices, leading to a decrease in gross profit margin. However, it maintains a strong position in the market due to its high-quality coking coal resources [4][7] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 45.29 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 18.43%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.11 billion, down 54.10% year-on-year. The operating cash flow was 9.06 billion, a decline of 33.84% [1][2] - For the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 9.03 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 14.46%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 0.68 billion, down 28.33% year-on-year [2] - The average selling price of coal in 2024 was 1,037 per ton, a decrease of 5.43% compared to 2023, while the average cost per ton increased by 9.55% to 495 [4] Future Earnings Forecast - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 2.76 billion, 3.27 billion, and 3.49 billion for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.49, 0.58, and 0.62 [7] - The report indicates that the company’s P/E ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are expected to be 13.24, 11.16, and 10.45 respectively, reflecting a positive outlook for growth [7]