Core Viewpoint - The report highlights significant growth in the environmental protection industry, particularly in the sanitation equipment and lithium battery recycling sectors, driven by increasing demand for new energy vehicles and rising lithium prices [1][3][7]. Industry Overview - Sanitation Equipment: In the first ten months of 2025, sales of new energy sanitation vehicles increased by 61.32%, with a penetration rate rising by 6.33 percentage points to 18.02%. Total sanitation vehicle sales reached 60,675 units, a year-on-year increase of 4.61%, with 10,931 units being new energy vehicles, marking a 63.32% increase [1][7]. - Lithium Battery Recycling: The price of lithium carbonate has risen, improving profitability. As of November 21, 2025, the weekly price of lithium carbonate was 92,400 (up 8.4% week-on-week), with cobalt and nickel prices at 405,000 and 116,700 respectively [1][7]. Investment Recommendations - Key Recommendations: Companies such as Hanlan Environment, High Energy Environment, Green Power Environmental Protection, and others are highlighted as key investment opportunities [2][4][5]. - Suggested Focus: Attention is drawn to companies involved in carbon monitoring and CCER asset appreciation, as well as those engaged in plastic recycling and energy-saving projects [3][4]. Financial Performance - Solid Waste Sector: The sector showed a 12% increase in net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, with a gross margin improvement of 2.7 percentage points. Free cash flow reached 13.3 billion, up 28% year-on-year [5][6]. - Water Sector: The water sector is expected to see a significant improvement in free cash flow, with a projected increase in dividend payout ratios as cash flow stabilizes [6]. Market Trends - Carbon Emission Quotas: The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has implemented a carbon emission quota scheme for the steel, cement, and aluminum industries for 2024 and 2025, which is expected to enhance the demand for carbon monitoring equipment [3][4]. - Price Adjustments: Recent price adjustments in water services in major cities are anticipated to support revenue growth and improve investment returns [6].

Group 1: Fixed Income Strategy - The central bank has restarted bond purchases, indicating potential short-term opportunities in the bond market [7] - In October, most bond yields declined, with significant decreases in credit spreads and default amounts [7] - The report suggests a structural shift in government policy focus from traditional infrastructure to urban renewal and related service industries [7] Group 2: Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage sector's fund holding ratio decreased to 4.73% in Q3 2025, indicating a decline in heavy investment [13][14] - The liquor sector remains the most heavily weighted, but the holding ratio for major brands like Moutai and Wuliangye has decreased [16] - The report highlights a general reduction in fund holdings across various sub-sectors, including soft drinks and snacks [15][16] Group 3: Banking Sector - Changshu Bank reported a revenue of 9.05 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 8.15% [17] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with a significant reduction in asset impairment losses [17][18] - The report indicates a slight improvement in loan growth, particularly in personal business loans, although overall retail credit demand remains under pressure [18] Group 4: Potash Industry - Yara International's revenue increased by 55.8% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by both volume and price increases in potash [22] - The average selling price of potash rose to 2,507 yuan/ton, reflecting a 27.9% increase year-on-year [22] - The company is expanding its production capacity, with new projects expected to come online soon, contributing to sustained high demand in the potash market [24][25] Group 5: Oilfield Services - CNOOC Services reported a significant increase in net profit, with a year-on-year growth of 32.09% in the first three quarters of 2025 [28] - The utilization rate of drilling platforms has improved, contributing to higher revenue and profit margins [29] - The report emphasizes the company's strategic shift towards high-return projects and the optimization of its business structure [30] Group 6: Chemical Industry - Hualu Hengsheng's revenue in Q3 2025 was 7.79 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 5.1% [26] - The company experienced a slight decrease in net profit, attributed to market supply and demand changes for its main products [26][27] - The report notes that the company is focusing on cost control and efficiency improvements amid fluctuating raw material prices [27]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6][4]. Core Views - The company's ternary precursor shipments have significantly rebounded, with an estimated shipment volume of approximately 55,000 tons in Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 17% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of nearly 10% [2]. - The company has shown steady development in cobalt and phosphate materials, with the shipment volume of cobalt oxide exceeding 9,000 tons in Q3 2025, a year-on-year increase of over 30% [2]. - The company is actively expanding its new materials and technologies, including collaborations on solid-state battery materials and sodium battery materials [3]. Financial Performance Summary - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 380 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 17% [1]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported revenue of 33.297 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10%, and a net profit of 1.113 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 16% [1]. - The company's revenue forecast for 2025 is set at 47.157 billion yuan, with a projected net profit of 1.582 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.8% [5]. Production and Capacity Outlook - The company anticipates that the precursor shipment volume for 2025 will reach nearly 220,000 tons, with a year-on-year growth of over 10% [2]. - The nickel self-supply volume is expected to reach 90,000 to 100,000 tons in 2025, with ongoing capacity release [3]. Market Position and Strategy - The company maintains a leading position in the ternary precursor market, supported by recovering overseas customer demand [2]. - The company is focusing on developing high-nickel ternary precursors for solid-state batteries and collaborating on layered oxide materials for sodium batteries [3].

Group 1 - The metal nickel concept increased by 3.58%, ranking fourth among concept sectors, with 32 stocks rising, including Zhejiang Fu Holdings, Shengda Resources, and Baiyin Nonferrous Metals hitting the daily limit [1] - Leading gainers in the nickel sector included Hanrui Cobalt, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Xingye Silver Tin, which rose by 10.14%, 9.47%, and 8.25% respectively [1] - The sector saw a net inflow of 860 million yuan from main funds, with 18 stocks receiving net inflows, and five stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in net inflow [2] Group 2 - The top net inflow stock was Huayou Cobalt, with a net inflow of 489 million yuan, followed by Luoyang Molybdenum, Baiyin Nonferrous Metals, and Zhejiang Fu Holdings with net inflows of 164 million yuan, 158 million yuan, and 151 million yuan respectively [2] - In terms of net inflow ratios, Baiyin Nonferrous Metals, Zhejiang Fu Holdings, and Western Mining led with ratios of 20.79%, 12.57%, and 9.22% respectively [3] - The overall performance of the nickel sector was supported by significant trading volumes and turnover rates, with notable stocks like Huayou Cobalt and Luoyang Molybdenum showing strong trading activity [3][4]

Group 1 - As of August 29, the metal nickel concept increased by 1.67%, ranking 10th among concept sectors, with 24 stocks rising, including Shengtun Mining hitting the daily limit, and other notable increases from Lanxiao Technology, Xiangtan Electric, and Xingye Silver Tin at 7.01%, 5.94%, and 4.87% respectively [1] - The metal nickel sector saw a net inflow of 1.16 billion yuan from main funds today, with 15 stocks receiving net inflows, and 9 stocks exceeding 50 million yuan in net inflows, led by Huayou Cobalt with a net inflow of 441 million yuan [2] - The top three stocks by net inflow rate were Shengtun Mining at 13.51%, China Metallurgical Group at 10.89%, and Huayou Cobalt at 7.84% [3] Group 2 - The metal nickel concept had a total of 24 stocks rising, with the highest increase from Shengtun Mining at 10.04%, followed by Huayou Cobalt at 3.18% and Xiangtan Electric at 5.94% [4] - Stocks with significant declines included *ST Qingyan at -3.67%, ST Hezhong at -1.88%, and Huaxin Environmental at -1.63% [5] - The trading volume and turnover rates for the top stocks in the metal nickel sector indicate strong investor interest, with notable turnover rates for Shengtun Mining at 10.53% and Xiangtan Electric at 13.73% [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongwei Co., Ltd. (300919.SZ) reported a significant increase in sales volume of nickel, cobalt, phosphorus, and sodium products, exceeding 188,000 tons, a year-on-year growth of 33.91%. However, the company's net profit declined by 15.2% to 733 million yuan, indicating a decrease in profitability despite revenue growth [2][6]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Zhongwei Co. achieved operating revenue of 21.323 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.16%, while operating costs rose by 6.97% to 18.742 billion yuan, leading to a decline in gross margin from 12.77% to 12.1% [6]. - The company's gross profit margin has been under pressure, with significant increases in operating expenses, including a 51.09% rise in financial costs due to exchange losses, reaching 581 million yuan [6][7]. - The sales volume of nickel, cobalt, phosphorus, and sodium products increased, but the revenue from ternary precursor products decreased by 15% to 7.5 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 18% [6][7]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The average price of 8-series ternary precursors in the first seven months of the year was 87,642 yuan per ton, a decrease of 0.8% year-on-year, primarily due to falling prices of nickel sulfate and lithium carbonate [3]. - Analysts expect a slight increase in prices for high-nickel ternary precursors and cathode materials in the second half of the year, driven by strong raw material prices, but potential consumption shrinkage in overseas markets may limit price increases [3][6]. Group 3: Company Background and Strategy - Zhongwei Co. was founded by Chairman Deng Weiming, who shifted focus to new energy materials in 2012, leading to the establishment of Zhongwei Co. in 2014, which specializes in lithium battery new energy materials [4][5]. - The company has expanded its production capacity significantly, with a ternary precursor capacity of 192,500 tons, accounting for 20% of the global market share, making it the industry leader [5][6].

Investment Highlights - Company reported a 38% quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for Q2, aligning with expectations [1] - For the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 21.32 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, with a net profit of 730 million yuan, down 15.2% year-on-year [1] - The gross profit margin for the first half of 2025 was 12.1%, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year [1] Product Performance - The company benefited from rising cobalt prices, with significant profit contributions from its four-cobalt products [2] - In the first half of 2025, the company shipped 188,000 tons of nickel, cobalt, phosphorus, and sodium products, a year-on-year increase of 34% [2] - The expected total shipment for Q2 of ternary precursors and four-cobalt products is 60,000 tons, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 30% [2] Financial Metrics - The company’s cash flow showed strong performance, with operating cash flow of 1.48 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, up 13.1% year-on-year [3] - Capital expenditures decreased by 28% in the first half of 2025, with Q2 capital expenditures down 55% quarter-on-quarter [3] - The company ended the first half of 2025 with inventory valued at 10.23 billion yuan, an increase of 4.1% from the beginning of the year [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company revised its profit forecast for 2025-2027, now expecting net profits of 1.72 billion yuan, 2.02 billion yuan, and 2.7 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 17%, 18%, and 33% [4] - The target price for the stock has been raised to 46 yuan, maintaining a "buy" rating based on a 25x PE for 2025 [4] - The company is recognized as the largest precursor manufacturer in China, with an increasing self-supply rate of nickel [4] Analyst Ratings - In the last 90 days, four institutions have issued ratings for the stock, all recommending a "buy" [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's Q2 net profit increased by 38% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with expectations. For the first half of 2025, revenue reached 21.32 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, while net profit was 730 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.2% [7] - The company benefited from rising cobalt prices, with four-cobalt contributing to profit elasticity. The total shipment volume of nickel, cobalt, phosphorus, and sodium products in the first half of 2025 was 188,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 34% [7] - The company is expected to maintain stable profitability in the three-element precursor segment, with a projected total shipment volume of around 230,000 tons for the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 15% [7] - The company has shown strong cash flow, with operating cash flow for the first half of 2025 reaching 1.48 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.1% [7] - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted downwards, with expected net profits of 1.72 billion, 2.02 billion, and 2.7 billion yuan respectively, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17%, 18%, and 33% [7] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 34.273 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 12.95%. By 2027, revenue is expected to reach 68.083 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 17.89% [1][8] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for 2023 is estimated at 1.947 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 26.15%. By 2027, this is expected to rise to 2.696 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 33.15% [1][8] - The latest diluted EPS for 2023 is projected at 2.08 yuan per share, with an expected increase to 2.87 yuan per share by 2027 [1][8] - The company’s P/E ratio is expected to be 19x in 2025, decreasing to 12.16x by 2027 [1][8]