Core Viewpoint - The A-share market shows a "defensive leading, growth under pressure" trend, while the Hong Kong market remains stable, driven by energy and financial stocks, indicating a significant divergence in market dynamics between the two regions [1][2]. Market Overview - A-share indices experienced a slight decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.19% to 3969.05 points, and over 3700 stocks in the market fell, reflecting a decrease in profitability despite high trading activity with a half-day turnover of 1.23 trillion yuan [2]. - The Hong Kong market showed relative resilience, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.20% to 26210.51 points, supported by energy and financial sectors, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.20% due to divergence within tech stocks [2]. Sector Analysis - In the A-share market, defensive sectors are highlighted, with the banking sector rising 2.04% driven by stable interest margins and resilient earnings, making it a preferred choice for long-term capital allocation [3]. - The coal sector continued its strong performance with a 22.83% quarter-on-quarter increase in net profit, supported by OPEC+ production pause, enhancing energy price expectations [3]. - The tourism and hotel sector showed positive movement due to expectations of consumption subsidies and the winter travel peak [3]. - Conversely, the non-ferrous metals sector fell 2.24%, impacted by weakened global industrial demand and a stronger dollar, while the power equipment sector dropped 1.83% due to ongoing price declines in storage and photovoltaic components [3]. - In the Hong Kong market, the energy sector, particularly oil stocks, continued to rise, with Morgan Stanley raising the short-term target price for Brent crude oil to $60 per barrel [3]. - The financial sector, particularly domestic banks, showed strong performance with better-than-expected profit growth in Q3, while tech stocks displayed mixed results, with some AI applications benefiting from commercialization [3]. Investment Recommendations - The current market is at a crossroads of "policy window" and "earnings verification," suggesting a balanced layout across technology growth, cyclical resources, and policy-driven sectors [4]. - Focus on technology growth sectors with performance certainty and industry catalysts, particularly in AI and high-end manufacturing [4]. - For cyclical and resource sectors, look for opportunities in profit recovery, especially in gold and copper, while benefiting from "de-involution" policies in the chemical sector [4]. - Policy-driven opportunities should align with the "14th Five-Year Plan" and domestic demand stimulation, particularly in AI, high-end manufacturing, and consumer goods [5]. - Overall, the market is expected to maintain a volatile pattern, recommending a core allocation in "banking + energy" alongside technology growth and policy-sensitive sectors [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Views - The report emphasizes the importance of the "15th Five-Year Plan" focusing on green dual carbon goals, marketization, and debt management [4][8] - The solid waste sector shows strong performance in Q3 2025, with improved cash flow and profitability [4][12] Summary by Sections Industry Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the environmental protection sector, highlighting strong fundamentals and growth potential [1] Key Investment Themes - The "15th Five-Year Plan" prioritizes green transformation, dual carbon goals, marketization, and debt management as key themes for the environmental sector [4][8] - The report suggests that the solid waste sector is experiencing robust growth, with Q3 2025 showing a 12% increase in net profit and a 2.7 percentage point rise in gross margin [4][12] Solid Waste Sector Insights - The solid waste sector's free cash flow improved significantly, with a net operating cash flow of 13.3 billion yuan in Q1-Q3 2025, representing a 28% increase [4][12] - The report highlights that the sector is entering a mature phase, with capital expenditures declining and dividend payouts increasing [12][14] Water Management Sector Insights - The water management sector is expected to experience a cash flow turning point, similar to the solid waste sector, with anticipated increases in free cash flow starting in 2026 [17][18] - The report notes that water pricing reforms are crucial for ensuring reasonable returns on investments, with cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen implementing price adjustments [17][18] Renewable Energy and Recycling Insights - The report indicates a 63.18% year-on-year increase in sales of new energy sanitation vehicles in the first nine months of 2025, with a penetration rate of 17.40% [20][28] - The report also highlights improvements in profitability for lithium battery recycling due to rising metal prices, with lithium carbonate prices reaching 80,600 yuan per ton [20][28]

Investment Rating - Maintain "Buy" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Views - The Fourth Plenary Session emphasizes integrating green development into the modern industrial system, accelerating market-oriented resource allocation, and addressing local government debt as a key task for the 14th Five-Year Plan [9][10] - The report highlights significant growth in the environmental sector, particularly in clean energy, recycling resources, and waste management, driven by policy support and market reforms [12][14] Policy Tracking - The Fourth Plenary Session outlines the importance of green transformation as a systemic project across economic and social development, with specific measures to achieve carbon peak and neutrality goals [9][10] - Key initiatives include accelerating the construction of a dual control system for carbon emissions, promoting green low-carbon energy transformation, and enhancing the circular economy [10][11] Industry Trends - The environmental protection sector is witnessing a surge in new energy sanitation vehicle sales, with a year-on-year increase of 63.18% and a penetration rate rise of 6.29 percentage points to 17.40% [6][9] - The report notes improvements in the profitability of biodiesel production, with stable prices for waste cooking oil and rising net profits [12][14] Investment Recommendations - Focus on clean energy operations, particularly in green electricity and green hydrogen, with specific companies recommended for investment [12][14] - In the recycling sector, companies involved in biofuels and recycled plastics are highlighted as key investment opportunities [12][14] - The report suggests that market-oriented pricing reforms in waste and water management will enhance cash flow stability and profitability for companies in these sectors [13][14] Company Tracking - Longjing Environmental plans to raise 2 billion yuan through a private placement to enhance its capital structure and support growth in green electricity and energy storage [12][14] - The report indicates that companies in the solid waste sector are experiencing improved cash flow and dividend payouts, with notable increases in free cash flow and dividend ratios [19][20]

Group 1: Industry Overview - The average price of biodiesel remains stable at 8400 CNY/ton, while the average price of waste cooking oil is 6713 CNY/ton, both showing no week-on-week change [1] - The estimated profit per ton of biodiesel has improved, with a reduction in losses by 26.7% week-on-week, now at -100 CNY/ton [1] - In lithium battery recycling, the price of cobalt sulfate has surged, enhancing profitability [1] Group 2: Company Recommendations - Key recommended companies include: Huanlan Environment, High Energy Environment, Green Power Environmental, and others [2] - Companies to watch include: Dayu Water Saving, Lian Tai Environmental, and others [3] Group 3: Policy Tracking - New renewable energy consumption assessments have been introduced, benefiting biofuels, green hydrogen, and other sectors [3] - Specific recommendations for biofuel suppliers and companies involved in green hydrogen and waste incineration heating are highlighted [3] Group 4: Company Performance Tracking - Huanlan Environment reported a 16% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q1-Q3 2025, driven by the consolidation of Yuefeng and cost reduction efforts [4] - Longjing Environmental saw a 55% increase in net profit for Q3 2025, with significant contributions from green electricity and energy storage projects [5] Group 5: Solid Waste Management Insights - The solid waste sector experienced an 8% increase in net profit for H1 2025, with improved cash flow and a focus on operational efficiency [6] - The average tonnage of waste incineration companies increased by 1.8% year-on-year, indicating operational improvements [6] Group 6: Water Management Insights - The water sector is expected to see a significant increase in free cash flow, with a focus on price reforms to ensure reasonable returns [7] - Recommendations include companies like Yuehai Investment and Xirong Environment, with a potential for increased dividends [7] Group 7: Sanitation Insights - The penetration rate of electric sanitation is accelerating, with a notable increase in autonomous cleaning projects [8] - Key companies in this sector include Yutong Heavy Industries and others [8] Group 8: Industry Tracking - The sales of sanitation vehicles reached 49,577 units in the first eight months of 2025, with a 69.34% increase in new energy vehicles [9] - The lithium battery recycling sector shows a week-on-week increase in cobalt production by 10.3% [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Insights - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment held a press conference on "High-Quality Completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan," indicating ongoing progress in the "dual carbon" policy [1] - Solid waste management and water governance policies are expected to strengthen the fundamentals of hazardous waste and water-related companies [13] - The demand for environmental monitoring equipment is anticipated to continue growing due to the ongoing "dual carbon" policy [13] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - Since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the capacity for hazardous waste utilization and disposal has increased by 58.8%, and the capacity for municipal solid waste incineration has increased by 72.4% compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [10] - Over 3000 solid waste management projects have been implemented across 113 cities, with an investment of approximately 560 billion yuan [10] Solid Waste Management - The solid waste sector has seen a significant improvement in cash flow and dividend payouts, with a focus on operational efficiency and cost reduction [14] - The average revenue growth for the solid waste sector was 1%, with net profit increasing by 8% in the first half of 2025 [14] Water Management - The water sector is expected to experience a cash flow turnaround similar to that of the waste incineration sector, with a projected increase in free cash flow starting in 2026 [18] - Water pricing reforms are being implemented in cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen, which may lead to a new round of price adjustments [18] Sanitation Equipment - The penetration rate of electric sanitation vehicles increased by 6.53 percentage points to 16.71% in the first eight months of 2025, with sales of electric sanitation vehicles rising by 69.34% year-on-year [22] - The total sales of sanitation vehicles reached 49,577 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.2% [22] Bio-Diesel - The average price of waste cooking oil increased to 6,713 yuan per ton, while the average price of biodiesel remained stable at 8,400 yuan per ton, resulting in a decrease in profit margins [34] Lithium Battery Recycling - The prices of metals and discounts on ternary battery materials have increased, leading to improved profitability in lithium battery recycling [39]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Views - The logic of improving solid waste quality and efficiency, along with cash flow enhancement, continues to be realized, while the construction of the national carbon market is strengthened and carbon constraints are tightening [1] - The report highlights the importance of cash flow improvements and dividend increases in the waste incineration sector, driven by reduced capital expenditures and enhanced operational efficiency [39] Summary by Sections Industry Trends - The environmental protection industry is experiencing a stable revenue growth, with the waste incineration sector's revenue reaching 23.2 billion yuan, a 1% increase year-on-year, and net profit of 5.1 billion yuan, an 8% increase year-on-year [10][13] - The report emphasizes the need for a market-oriented approach in water services, predicting significant cash flow improvements similar to those seen in the waste incineration sector [7] Policy Tracking - The central government has issued guidelines to strengthen the national carbon market, aiming for a more comprehensive coverage of industrial sectors and a robust carbon pricing mechanism by 2030 [35][36] - The report suggests that stricter carbon monitoring will increase demand for carbon monitoring equipment, benefiting companies like Snowy Dragon and Juguang Technology [38] Company Performance - **Huanlan Environment**: Achieved a net profit of 966 million yuan in H1 2025, a 28% increase year-on-year, with a significant contribution from its subsidiary [29] - **Green Power**: Reported a 24% increase in net profit in H1 2025, driven by increased waste incineration and operational efficiency [31] - **Haihua Entrepreneurship**: Experienced a 9.33% increase in net profit, with a focus on stable growth in waste disposal and energy generation [31] - **Yongxing Co.**: Increased its waste processing volume, leading to a 9% rise in net profit [32] Cash Flow and Dividends - The waste incineration sector is seeing a significant increase in free cash flow, with projections indicating potential dividend payouts reaching 50% to 150% in the coming years [40][41] - The report notes that companies are beginning to distribute dividends more actively, with Huanlan Environment initiating its first mid-year dividend [24][29]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [2] Core Views - The company is a leading player in the solid waste treatment industry, focusing on expanding its operations both domestically and internationally, while also exploring synergies with data centers [4][9] - The company has a strong operational foundation with a significant increase in revenue and net profit in Q1 2025, indicating a positive trend despite previous years of decline [4][16] - The company is actively pursuing innovative business models, including collaborations with data centers and international project expansions, which are expected to drive future growth [4][7] Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company, Wangen Environment, has been deeply involved in the solid waste industry for nearly two decades, with a focus on garbage incineration and kitchen waste treatment [4][9] - As of Q1 2025, the company has an operational garbage incineration capacity of 21,820 tons/day and kitchen waste capacity of 2,810 tons/day, primarily concentrated in Zhejiang Province [4][34] Financial Performance - The company experienced a revenue decline in 2023-2024 due to reduced BOT project construction income and losses in the recycling segment, but it achieved a revenue growth of 11.1% and a net profit growth of 10.62% in Q1 2025 [4][16] - The operational business (garbage incineration and kitchen waste treatment) contributed over 80% of total revenue and 104% of gross profit, highlighting its stable operational attributes [4][20] Profitability and Margins - The company's garbage incineration business has a gross margin of 48% in 2024, which is above the industry average of 43.4%, attributed to high capacity utilization and operational efficiency [4][40] - The company maintains a capacity utilization rate of around 120%, which is among the highest in the industry, supporting its profitability [4][40] Strategic Initiatives - The company is exploring a new model that combines garbage incineration with data centers, having completed the approval for the "Zero Carbon Intelligent Computing Center" in Huzhou [4][7] - The company has signed a contract with the Vietnamese government to build a 600 tons/day waste treatment project, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy [4][7] Future Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 3.239 billion, 3.406 billion, and 3.631 billion yuan, with corresponding net profits of 694 million, 760 million, and 809 million yuan [4][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the environmental protection industry [1] Core Insights - The expansion of the CCER (China Certified Emission Reduction) market is expected to benefit agricultural and forestry biomass, while the EU's Circular Economy Act emphasizes the importance of recycling resources [1][10] - The report highlights the potential for increased cash flow and profitability in the waste-to-energy sector as capital expenditures decline, similar to trends observed in the waste incineration industry [19][23] - The report suggests that the water services sector is approaching a cash flow inflection point, positioning it as the next growth area akin to waste incineration [23][24] Summary by Sections CCER Methodology and Market Expansion - The third batch of CCER methodologies focuses on agricultural biomass and methane reduction from oil and gas, indicating a growing supply and demand in the carbon market [8][10] - The average price of CCER has been reported at 89 RMB/ton, showing a premium over carbon allowances, reflecting tight supply conditions [10][12] EU Circular Economy Act - The EU is seeking public opinion on the Circular Economy Act, which aims to enhance the value of recycled materials and impose stricter regulations on waste management and recycling [15][16] - Key objectives include improving electronic waste collection and recycling rates, and extending producer responsibility for product lifecycle management [16][18] Waste-to-Energy Sector - The report notes a significant improvement in free cash flow for waste-to-energy companies as capital expenditures decrease, with projected dividend increases for major players [20][21] - The sector is expected to see a shift towards higher dividends and improved return on equity (ROE) as companies optimize operations and reduce costs [21][22] Water Services Sector - The water services market is anticipated to experience a cash flow boost as capital expenditures decline, with companies like Xingrong Environment and Yuehai Investment highlighted for their strong dividend potential [23][25] - The report emphasizes the importance of water pricing reforms in ensuring sustainable growth and returns for water service providers [24][25] Key Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies such as Guangda Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Green Power for their strong market positions and growth potential in the environmental sector [1][19][25]