2026 年 2 月 25 日 镍：沪镍投机情绪仍存，持续关注镍矿矛盾 不锈钢：成本支撑重心上移，淡季累库约束弹性 张再宇 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0021479 zhangzaiyu@gtht.com 【基本面跟踪】 镍基本面数据 | | | 指标名称 | T | T-1 | T-5 | T-10 | T-22 | T-66 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 沪镍主力（收盘价） | 137,950 | 2,760 | 3,430 | 8,300 | -8,800 | 20,870 | | 期 | | 不锈钢主力（收盘价） | 14,085 | 225 | 350 | 665 | -330 | 1,705 | | 货 | | 沪镍主力（成交量） | 133,057 | -246,471 | -284,048 | -675,083 | -1,605,076 | 14,336 | | | | 不锈钢主力（成交量） | 126,039 | -97,844 | -76,204 | -498,762 | -546,545 | - ...

Core Viewpoint - The price movement of electrolytic nickel is primarily influenced by actual demand conditions, despite supply-side contractions and market speculation [1] Supply Disruption - Nickel is categorized into primary and recycled nickel, with electrolytic nickel being a key trading product and delivery standard for futures [4] - The price of electrolytic nickel has been in a downward trend due to weak downstream demand, with historical data showing significant volatility in nickel prices [4][5] - Recent policy adjustments in Indonesia, which plans to significantly reduce nickel ore production targets for 2026, have led to a rapid price rebound in the nickel market [6][5] - The futures market saw a dramatic increase in trading volume and price, indicating a surge in market participation and speculation [7] Demand Dilemma - The primary demand for electrolytic nickel comes from stainless steel, which accounts for over 70% of nickel consumption [9] - Despite supportive policies for the real estate sector, actual improvements in demand remain slow, with recent data showing a decline in stainless steel production [9][10] - Other sectors like alloys and electroplating have stable but limited demand, insufficient to absorb the excess supply of electrolytic nickel [10] Potential for Nickel Recovery - Some analysts remain optimistic about future nickel prices, citing historical trends where metals gain value in a low-interest-rate environment [12] - The demand from the new energy battery sector, particularly with the rise of solid-state batteries, is expected to contribute to future nickel consumption growth [13][14] - However, the realization of this demand is projected to be long-term, with significant commercial viability not expected until 2030 [14] - The recent price surge is attributed to policy expectations and market speculation rather than a fundamental improvement in supply-demand dynamics [14]

Core Viewpoint - Nickel prices have experienced significant volatility recently, with a sharp increase following a period of decline, driven by changes in Indonesian policy and market speculation [2][4][5]. Supply Disruption - Nickel is categorized into primary and recycled nickel, with electrolytic nickel being a key trading product [3]. - The price of electrolytic nickel has been on a downward trend due to weak downstream demand, particularly from the stainless steel sector, which accounts for over 70% of nickel consumption [3][6]. - Historical data shows that nickel prices can fluctuate dramatically, with a notable decline of over 60% from March 2022 to December 2022 [3]. - Recent policy changes in Indonesia, the largest nickel supplier, aim to reduce nickel ore production targets significantly, potentially leading to a tighter global nickel market by 2026 [4][5]. Demand Challenges - The demand for electrolytic nickel remains weak, particularly in the stainless steel sector, which is closely tied to macroeconomic factors like real estate and infrastructure development [6][7]. - Despite some support from government policies, actual improvements in demand are expected to take time, with recent data indicating a decline in stainless steel production [6][7]. - Other sectors like alloy and electroplating have stable demand, but their impact on overall nickel consumption is limited [7]. Future Outlook - Some analysts remain optimistic about nickel prices in the long term, citing potential increases in demand from the electric vehicle battery sector, particularly with the development of solid-state batteries [8][9]. - However, the significant growth in demand from the new energy sector is not expected to materialize until around 2030, limiting short-term price support [9]. - The interplay between Indonesian policy and global supply-demand dynamics will be crucial in determining future nickel price movements [9][10].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided about the report industry investment rating. 2. Core Views - Steel prices are under pressure and oscillating at a low level [1] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Data**: The closing price of Shanghai Nickel's main contract is 115,530, up 1,480 compared to T - 1; the closing price of stainless - steel's main contract is 12,335, up 45 compared to T - 1. The trading volume of Shanghai Nickel's main contract is 148,534, up 10,331 compared to T - 1; the trading volume of stainless - steel's main contract is 204,886, down 29,038 compared to T - 1 [1] - **Nickel Industry Chain Data**: The price of 1 imported nickel is 116,000, up 1,000 compared to T - 1; the price of 8 - 12% high - nickel pig iron (ex - factory price) is 889, down 2 compared to T - 1; the price of battery - grade nickel sulfate is 28,000, down 80 compared to T - 1 [1] 3.2 Macro and Industry News - On September 12, due to violating forestry license regulations, the Indonesian forestry working group took over more than 148 hectares of the PT Weda Bay Nickel mining area, which is expected to affect nickel ore production by about 600 metal tons per month [1] - China has suspended an unofficial subsidy for copper and nickel imports from Russia [2] - On September 22, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources imposed sanctions on 190 mining companies. The sanctions will be lifted if the companies submit a claim plan and place the claim guarantee by 2025 [2][3] - On September 30, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued a ministerial order. The approval plan for the next year's mine RKAB is expected to be passed by November 15. If the approval result is not notified through the online system, it will be automatically approved on November 15 [3] - The Indonesian government has suspended issuing new smelting licenses for projects producing "restricted products" through the OSS platform [4] - Due to strengthened safety inspections in Indonesian industrial parks, some nickel wet - process projects will reduce production loads to clean up tailings slag ponds, affecting about 6,000 nickel metal tons of production in December [4] - On November 21, the dovish remarks of New York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Stephen Miran increased the probability of a 25 - basis - point interest rate cut in December [4] 3.3 Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of nickel and stainless steel is 0, indicating a neutral trend [5]

Market Overview - On November 24, the domestic market saw a decline in stainless steel prices, with 304 prices dropping by 100 yuan/ton and 316L prices decreasing by 450-500 yuan/ton, while 201 and 430 remained stable [4][6] - The overall trading atmosphere in the market is weak, with most merchants focusing on reducing inventory as the month-end approaches [4][8] Price Movements - The main contract for stainless steel futures closed at 12,335 yuan/ton, up by 45 yuan/ton, while the main nickel contract closed at 115,530 yuan/ton, an increase of 1,480 yuan/ton [3][8] - Specific price changes for major steel mills include: - Tai Steel 304/2B at 15,850 yuan/ton (unchanged) - Zhangpu 304/2B at 13,300 yuan/ton (up by 1 yuan) - Dongfang Special Steel 316L/No. 1 at 23,050 yuan/ton (down by 400 yuan) [6] Market Performance - In Wuxi, the price for 304/2B from Tai Steel is 13,400 yuan/ton (unchanged), while in Foshan, the price for the same material is 12,900 yuan/ton [6] - The trading prices for 201 and 430 remain stable across both markets [4][6] Futures Market - The night trading session on November 24 showed fluctuations around the average line, with a slight decline towards the end, indicating a short-term bearish trend [8] - The next trading day for the 2601 contract is expected to range between 12,400 and 12,250 yuan/ton [8] Nickel and Other Metals - The price for nickel plates in the Yangtze River region is 118,050 yuan/ton, up by 1,250 yuan/ton, while high-carbon ferrochrome in Sichuan remains stable at 8,300 yuan/50 base tons [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform" (maintained) [3] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 769 million yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 26.71%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 2.68% to 40.99 million yuan [5] - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 283 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.06%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company fell by 17.81% [5] - The company has been recognized as a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise, indicating its strong position in the specialized and innovative sector [5] - The hydrogen energy business has shown good growth, with products like nickel strips and nickel plates being utilized in hydrogen production equipment, enhancing the lifespan of electrolysis devices [5] Financial Summary - For 2025, the company is projected to achieve a revenue of 985 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 15.6%. The net profit is expected to be 63 million yuan, reflecting a decrease of 6% [8] - The gross margin is forecasted to be 15.0% in 2025, with a net margin of 6.4% [12] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is estimated at 0.63 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 53.5 times [8][12]

Group 1: Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content found Group 2: Core Views - The fundamentals of Shanghai nickel show a fierce game between smelting - end inventory accumulation and the Indonesian nickel ore logic, with contradictions still accumulating. In the short - term, it's difficult to break through the narrow - range pattern, while long - term volatility is expected to increase. The core support lies in the cost of the pyrometallurgical path and the uncertainty of the Indonesian nickel ore supply governance policy [2]. - The fundamentals of stainless steel make it difficult to find an upward driving force, but the downward space is limited. The market may marginally stabilize and fluctuate. The long - term and short - term, as well as reality and expectation, are involved in the long - short game [3]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Nickel Fundamental Analysis - **Supply - demand situation**: The smelting end has returned to steep inventory accumulation, with the surplus concentrated in the refined nickel segment. The marginal supply of refined nickel increases while demand is weak, and the expected new production of pure nickel in the second half of the year exerts pressure. Although the fundamentals of non - standard nickel have marginally improved, the conversion of refined nickel production has not effectively alleviated the inventory accumulation contradiction of refined nickel [2]. - **Supporting factors**: The uncertainties in the cost of the pyrometallurgical path and the Indonesian nickel ore supply governance policy support the price. For example, some areas of the WBN park were taken over due to violations of forestry license regulations, and mines failing to pay reclamation deposits were ordered to suspend production. The Indonesian government also urged enterprises to resubmit the 2026 RKAB budget online, which may lead to increased market inventory and support the nickel ore price [2]. Stainless Steel Fundamental Analysis - **Demand side**: The overdraft effect of early export rush has been basically digested, but demand is still suppressed by the resonance of tariff barriers and weak real - estate post - cycle consumption. The cumulative year - on - year growth rate of apparent demand is only half of the previous year, 2.6% [3]. - **Supply side**: The supply growth rate has declined compared with previous years but has a marginal increase. The production plan for October is 3.45 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 3% and a cumulative year - on - year increase of 3.0%. The 300 - series is about 1.77 million tons, with a cumulative year - on - year/month - on - month increase of 4.2%/3.5%. The total supply (including imports) cumulative growth rate is expected to be 1.8% [3]. - **Supply - demand balance**: The cumulative surplus (inventory accumulation) has converged compared with previous years. In the long - term, the stainless - steel industry may shift from a one - sided valuation - reduction logic of strong supply and weak demand to a bottom - seeking thinking of both weak supply and demand. In the short - term, there is no upward driving force in the fundamentals, but the cost limits the downward space [3]. Inventory Tracking - **Refined nickel**: On October 17, China's refined nickel social inventory increased by 1,875 tons to 47,505 tons. Among them, the warehouse receipt inventory increased by 1,814 tons to 27,042 tons, the spot inventory increased by 261 tons to 16,573 tons, and the bonded - area inventory decreased by 200 tons to 3,890 tons. LME nickel inventory increased by 13,152 tons to 250,530 tons [6]. - **New energy**: On October 17, the inventory days of SMM nickel sulfate's upstream, downstream, and integrated production lines changed by - 1, - 1, + 1 month - on - month to 4, 8, 7 days respectively; the precursor inventory on October 17 changed by - 1 month - on - month to 13.0 days; the ternary material inventory on October 9 remained unchanged month - on - month at 7.1 days [6]. - **Nickel - iron and stainless steel**: On October 15, the SMM nickel - iron inventory was 29,062 tons, with a stable and slightly increasing month - on - month trend and a year - on - year increase of 41%. In September, the SMM stainless - steel mill inventory was 1.532 million tons, a year - on - month/month - on - month increase/decrease of 4%/ - 1%. On October 16, the Mysteel stainless - steel social inventory was 1.0412 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.18%, and the 300 - series inventory was 655,200 tons, a week - on - week increase of 1.02% [6]. Market News - **Indonesian mining sanctions**: Due to violations of forestry license regulations, the Indonesian forestry working group took over a 148 - hectare mining area of PT WedaBav Nickel. The Indonesian government also imposed sanctions on 190 mining companies for failing to provide claim and refund guarantees [7][8]. - **Policy regulations**: The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued a ministerial order regarding the preparation, submission, and approval procedures of the mining RKAB and the reporting procedures for activity implementation. The approval plan for the next - year's RKAB is expected to be completed by November 15 this year [9]. - **Trade news**: China suspended an unofficial subsidy for imported copper and nickel from Russia. Trump claimed to impose an additional 100% tariff on China from November 1 and implement export controls on "all key software" [8][9]. Weekly Key Data Tracking - **Futures prices**: The closing price of the Shanghai nickel main contract was 121,160, and that of the stainless - steel main contract was 12,630. There were also corresponding price changes compared with previous periods [11]. - **Trading volume**: The trading volume of the Shanghai nickel main contract was 76,335, and that of the stainless - steel main contract was 147,948, with different volume changes compared with previous periods [11]. - **Industrial chain data**: Data such as the price of 1 imported nickel, Russian nickel premium, nickel bean premium, and various product spreads and import profits were provided, showing different trends compared with previous periods [11].

Core Insights - The logistics line from Zhangjiagang to Jinchang connects important port cities in the Yangtze River Delta with the northwest's non-ferrous metal industrial hub, facilitating a comprehensive logistics solution for three major industries: non-ferrous metals, chemicals, and specialty agricultural products [6][22] Non-Ferrous Metal Logistics - Jinchang's non-ferrous metal industry has strict transportation requirements for nickel and copper raw materials, including corrosion prevention and collision protection [7] - A recent shipment involved transporting 800 tons of nickel concentrate and 500 tons of electrolytic nickel plates, emphasizing the need for moisture and oxidation prevention [7][10] - The logistics team implements five core measures to ensure safe transportation, including specialized protective designs and route optimization [8][10] Chemical Logistics - The chemical industry in Jinchang requires high compliance and safety standards for transporting sulfuric acid and fertilizers, with a focus on leak prevention and corrosion protection [11] - A shipment of 600 tons of concentrated sulfuric acid and 400 tons of compound fertilizer was executed with strict adherence to safety protocols [11][14] - The logistics team employs four core measures for chemical transportation, including tiered protection and compliance control [12][14] Specialty Agricultural Products Logistics - Jinchang's agricultural sector focuses on the transportation of specialty products like barley and fruits, necessitating cold chain preservation and timely delivery [15] - The logistics team has established a distribution center in Jinchang to facilitate efficient delivery to farmers and cooperatives [16][21] - The transportation process ensures minimal product loss, with a reported loss rate of only 0.6% for agricultural products [21] Integrated Logistics Solutions - The logistics line has developed a "nine-step closed-loop service process" to cater to the needs of the non-ferrous metal, chemical, and agricultural industries, enhancing efficiency in logistics operations [22][24] - In 2024, the logistics service is projected to transport over 60,000 tons of goods, supporting more than 150 enterprises and fostering industrial collaboration between Zhangjiagang and Jinchang [22][23]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook on its stock performance [4][7]. Core Views - The company has demonstrated stable profit levels, with a slight year-over-year revenue decline of 5.1% in the first half of 2025, while net profit increased marginally by 0.1% [1]. - The company is expected to benefit from the acceleration of its new energy projects, which are anticipated to significantly contribute to future earnings growth [4]. - The company has a robust pipeline of waste incineration projects and is expanding into the new energy materials sector, which is expected to enhance profitability [2][3]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 3.9 billion yuan from its equipment manufacturing segment, with a notable increase in gross margin to 49.0% [1]. - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of 1.32 billion yuan, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.9% [1]. - The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 3.25 billion yuan, 3.80 billion yuan, and 4.23 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.91 yuan, 2.23 yuan, and 2.48 yuan [4][6]. Business Segments - The waste incineration segment has 55 operational projects with a combined capacity of approximately 37,000 tons per day, ensuring stable cash flow [2]. - The equipment manufacturing business has seen a significant increase in order volume, with new orders totaling approximately 3.56 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [3]. - The new energy materials segment has begun production, with the company’s subsidiary achieving a production output of 2,306 tons of nickel-containing products in the first half of 2025 [3].

Core Insights - China's nickel imports surged significantly, with an average of 516 tons of pure nickel arriving daily in the first five months of 2025, marking a 100.6% year-on-year increase and reaching a six-year high of 77,654 tons [1] - Global nickel prices have plummeted, with the London Metal Exchange price dropping to below $17,000 per ton, a 40% decline from the 2023 peak, attributed to Indonesia's massive production increase [2] - Indonesia's strategic missteps in nickel production have led to a price collapse, as the country lacks core technology despite holding significant reserves [2][5] - China's strategic reserve accumulation is evident, as its nickel consumption growth of 4.9% contrasts sharply with a tenfold increase in imports, indicating a focus on national strategic reserves [2] Industry Developments - Indonesia's nickel production is projected to exceed 2.3 million tons in 2025, capturing 63% of global supply, which has contributed to the price drop [2] - The U.S. Department of Defense has acknowledged the growing capabilities of the Chinese military, with nickel reserves being crucial for military applications, including shipbuilding and missile production [5] - China's response to Indonesia's attempts to pivot towards the U.S. included imposing a 43% tariff on Indonesian stainless steel, which significantly impacts Indonesia's economy [7] - China's resource strategy extends beyond nickel, with investments in cobalt and lithium, and the establishment of supply chains through initiatives like the Belt and Road [9][12] Strategic Implications - The rapid accumulation of nickel reserves by China is part of a broader strategy to secure critical resources, as evidenced by the construction of underground storage facilities [12] - The geopolitical landscape is shifting, with China leveraging its resource capabilities while Western nations scramble to localize their supply chains [10] - Historical lessons from past resource crises are influencing current strategies, as China aims to avoid reliance on foreign supplies by building a robust domestic resource base [12]