Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report emphasizes that domestic demand may temporarily become a low-volatility safe asset allocation direction, especially in light of external uncertainties from conflicts such as the US-Iran situation. It suggests focusing on two areas: 1) The cement sector is expected to reach a turning point in the current down cycle around mid-year, presenting pre-investment value; 2) The central urban work conference has initiated a significant era of urban renewal, with an average annual underground pipeline investment expected to reach 1 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan, which is over three times that of 2024 [4][5][15]. Section Summaries 1. Sector Tracking - The construction materials index (Shenwan) fell by 7.9%, with sub-sectors like cement, glass fiber, and renovation materials dropping by 7.3%, 10.0%, and 6.5% respectively. Notable stock movements included Jingang Photovoltaic (+6.4%) and China Jushi (-13.2%) [9]. 2. Data Tracking 2.1 Cement - The average price of 42.5 cement nationwide is 339.3 yuan/ton, up by 2.3 yuan/ton month-on-month but down by 56.5 yuan/ton year-on-year. The national cement inventory ratio is 61.8%, down by 0.7 percentage points month-on-month and up by 4.6 percentage points year-on-year [16]. 2.2 Float Glass - The average price of 5mm float glass is 1281.8 yuan/ton, up by 12.8 yuan/ton month-on-month but down by 134.3 yuan/ton year-on-year. The total inventory of key production enterprises in 13 provinces is 67.63 million heavy boxes, down by 3.0% month-on-month and up by 8.0% year-on-year [33]. 2.3 Photovoltaic Glass - The average price for 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass is 10.2 yuan/square meter, unchanged month-on-month but down by 3.6 yuan/square meter year-on-year. The inventory days for photovoltaic glass have increased to 42.87 days, up by 1.7% month-on-month and 48.5% year-on-year [38]. 2.4 Glass Fiber - The average price of non-alkali glass fiber yarn is 4615.0 yuan/ton, unchanged month-on-month but down by 135.0 yuan/ton year-on-year. The average price of electronic yarn is 11000.0 yuan/ton, unchanged month-on-month but up by 1900.0 yuan/ton year-on-year [45]. 2.5 Carbon Fiber - The average price of large tow carbon fiber is 73.0 yuan/kg, unchanged month-on-month but up by 0.5 yuan/kg year-on-year. The average operating rate of carbon fiber enterprises is 73.01%, up by 0.16 percentage points month-on-month and 17.02 percentage points year-on-year [49].

Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The construction materials industry is expected to see a recovery in the real estate sector, with a potential bottoming out of the market. The report highlights two key judgments: 1) The fundamental bottom of the real estate market is likely to appear; 2) Outstanding listed companies may recover ahead of the industry due to their alpha advantages [5] - The report indicates that the pressure from rising upstream raw material prices may lead to differentiated recovery slopes across various segments of the construction materials industry. Companies in advantageous positions may increase prices and enhance profits, while those in less favorable positions may face accelerated market exit due to cost pressures [5] - The underground pipeline network is identified as a key area for urban renewal, with significant investment potential projected during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, reaching an average annual investment of 1 trillion yuan, which is over three times that of 2024 [5] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Tracking - The construction materials index decreased by 1.3% during the week, while the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.7% and the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.8% [9] - Notable stock performances included Yangzi New Materials (+12.2%) and Jingxue Energy Saving (+9.2%), while Qinglong Pipeline (-9.9%) and Puren (-9.3%) saw significant declines [9] 2. Data Tracking 2.1 Cement - The average price of 42.5 cement nationwide is 337.0 yuan/ton, down 1.0 yuan/ton month-on-month and down 59.7 yuan/ton year-on-year. The cement inventory ratio is 62.4%, down 0.4 percentage points month-on-month and up 8.0 percentage points year-on-year [16] - The cement shipment rate is 24.9%, up 9.7 percentage points month-on-month and down 18.5 percentage points year-on-year [16] 2.2 Float Glass - The average price of 5mm float glass is 1269.0 yuan/ton, up 15.0 yuan/ton month-on-month and down 177.8 yuan/ton year-on-year. The total inventory of key production enterprises in 13 provinces is 69.72 million heavy boxes, up 5.1% month-on-month and up 13.0% year-on-year [33] 2.3 Photovoltaic Glass - The average price of 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass is 10.2 yuan/square meter, down 0.2 yuan/square meter month-on-month and down 3.6% year-on-year. The average price of 3.2mm coated photovoltaic glass is 17.2 yuan/square meter, down 0.1 yuan/square meter month-on-month and down 5.1% year-on-year [38] 2.4 Glass Fiber - The average price of alkali-free glass fiber yarn is 4615.0 yuan/ton, unchanged month-on-month and down 105.0 yuan/ton year-on-year. The average price of electronic yarn is 11000.0 yuan/ton, unchanged month-on-month and up 2050.0 yuan/ton year-on-year [46] 2.5 Carbon Fiber - The average price of large tow carbon fiber is 73.0 yuan/kg, up 0.5 yuan/kg month-on-month and year-on-year. The average price of small tow carbon fiber is 95.0 yuan/kg, unchanged month-on-month and year-on-year [50]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [3][4] Core Viewpoints - The upcoming Central Economic Work Conference is expected to strengthen real estate policy expectations, enhancing the cost-performance ratio of the industrial chain. The recent pullback in the technology sector coincides with increased expectations for real estate policies, leading to a rise in the cost-performance ratio of the industrial chain. The cement sector is anticipated to benefit not only from demand-side logic but also from a reduction in overcapacity, with clinker capacity potentially decreasing to 1.6 billion tons, resulting in a capacity utilization rate of approximately 75% [4][5] - The report emphasizes the importance of low-valuation stocks and the advantages of chip structure, recommending Global New Materials International (H-share) as a key investment opportunity. The pearlescent pigment industry is highlighted for its high growth potential and low price sensitivity, making it a rare "strong consumer attribute" sector [4][5] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Tracking - The construction materials index (Shenwan) decreased by 5.7%, with sub-sectors such as cement, glass fiber, and renovation materials indices falling by 5.6%, 8.6%, and 4.1% respectively. Notable stock performances include Jin Yuan Co. (+13.5%) and Fujian Cement (-21.5%) [8] 2. Data Tracking 2.1 Cement - The average price of 42.5 cement nationwide is 350.8 RMB/ton, down 1.5 RMB/ton month-on-month and down 77.7 RMB/ton year-on-year. The national cement inventory ratio is 69.2%, with a shipment rate of 46.1% [15][15][15] 2.2 Float Glass - The average price of 5mm float glass is 1195.4 RMB/ton, down 42.1 RMB/ton month-on-month and down 387.2 RMB/ton year-on-year. The total inventory of key production enterprises in 13 provinces is 5,962 million heavy boxes, down 0.9% month-on-month and up 44.0% year-on-year [33][33] 2.3 Photovoltaic Glass - The average price for 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass is 13.0 RMB/sqm, unchanged month-on-month and up 1.4 RMB/sqm year-on-year. The total number of production lines for photovoltaic glass is 406, with a daily melting capacity of 88,590 tons [38][39] 2.4 Glass Fiber - The average price of alkali-free glass fiber yarn is 4565.0 RMB/ton, unchanged month-on-month and down 20.0 RMB/ton year-on-year. The average price of electronic yarn is 9250.0 RMB/ton, unchanged month-on-month and up 250.0 RMB/ton year-on-year [44][44] 2.5 Carbon Fiber - The average price of large tow carbon fiber is 72.5 RMB/kg, unchanged month-on-month, while small tow carbon fiber is priced at 95.0 RMB/kg, unchanged month-on-month and down 2.5 RMB/kg year-on-year. The average operating rate of carbon fiber enterprises is 63.02%, unchanged month-on-month and up 11.42 percentage points year-on-year [48][48]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The market is transitioning from "weak reality, weak expectations" to "stable reality, strong expectations," with a focus on EPS and PE dynamics. The current trading logic reflects a typical "Davis Double Play" scenario, where PE fluctuations are crucial for market performance [5] - The report suggests that the cyclical recovery is expected to be sustainable, with potential policy support for domestic demand, particularly in consumption and manufacturing sectors. This is seen as a more favorable and sustainable choice compared to traditional investments [5] - The report emphasizes that the current market conditions indicate a turning point for many cyclical products, with EPS expected to bottom out before supply and demand, leading to a potential recovery in performance [5] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Tracking - The construction materials index (Shenwan) decreased by 2.1%, with sub-sectors like cement and glass fiber also showing declines of 2.2% and 2.8% respectively. Notable stock performances included Sichuan Jinding (+13.3%) and Hanjian Heshan (+8.0%) [9] 1.2. Industry Dynamics - In the first four months of 2025, top 100 real estate companies spent 360.8 billion yuan on land, a year-on-year increase of 26.6%. However, their sales totaled 1,119.86 billion yuan, down 10.2% year-on-year [16] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is promoting energy-saving and carbon-reduction technologies across various sectors, including construction materials [16] 2. Data Tracking 2.1. Cement - The average price of 42.5 cement is 387.7 yuan/ton, down 3.2 yuan/ton month-on-month but up 29.7 yuan/ton year-on-year. The cement inventory ratio is 61.7%, down 0.1 percentage points month-on-month [17] 2.2. Float Glass - The average price of 5mm float glass is 1,423.0 yuan/ton, up 1.3 yuan/ton month-on-month but down 393.7 yuan/ton year-on-year. Inventory levels have increased by 0.1% month-on-month [32] 2.3. Photovoltaic Glass - The average price for 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass is 14.3 yuan/sqm, stable month-on-month but down 4.1 yuan/sqm year-on-year. The production capacity is 98,690 tons/day, up 2.1% month-on-month [37] 2.4. Glass Fiber - The average price of alkali-free glass fiber yarn is 4,705.0 yuan/ton, down 40.0 yuan/ton month-on-month but up 525.0 yuan/ton year-on-year [44] 2.5. Carbon Fiber - The average price for large tow carbon fiber is 72.5 yuan/kg, stable month-on-month but down 2.0 yuan/kg year-on-year. The average operating rate for carbon fiber companies is 60.62%, up 0.43 percentage points month-on-month [47] 3. Key Company Valuation Table - The report includes a valuation table for key companies, highlighting stock prices, market capitalization, EPS, PE, and PB ratios for various firms in the construction materials sector [54]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic circulation and cyclical investment opportunities in response to the current economic challenges and geopolitical tensions [4] - It suggests that the central government's recent policy adjustments indicate a shift towards prioritizing domestic demand and infrastructure investment as a more stable and controllable option compared to external factors [4] - The report anticipates that local government bond policies will accelerate, providing liquidity support for the economy, and predicts a potential early turnaround in cyclical sectors [4] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Tracking - The construction materials index rose by 0.2%, while the cement and glass fiber indices experienced declines of 1.0% and increases of 1.8% respectively [8] - Notable stock performances included gains from companies like Jianfeng Group (+14.1%) and losses from companies like Jingang Photovoltaic (-11.7%) [8] 2. Data Tracking 2.1 Cement - The average price of 42.5 cement nationwide is 390.8 RMB/ton, down 1.8 RMB/ton month-on-month but up 35.7% year-on-year [15] - The cement inventory ratio stands at 61.8%, unchanged month-on-month but down 6.6 percentage points year-on-year [15] - The cement shipment rate is 47.6%, down 1.4 percentage points month-on-month and 2.4 percentage points year-on-year [15] 2.2 Float Glass - The average price of 5mm float glass is 1421.7 RMB/ton, up 0.7 RMB/ton month-on-month but down 402.5 RMB/ton year-on-year [31] - The total inventory of key production enterprises in 13 provinces is 5.618 million heavy boxes, down 0.1% month-on-month but up 2.4% year-on-year [31] 2.3 Photovoltaic Glass - The average price for 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass is 14.3 RMB/sqm, unchanged month-on-month but down 4.1 RMB/sqm year-on-year [36] - The inventory days for photovoltaic glass have increased to 26.85 days, up 3.1% month-on-month and 44.7% year-on-year [36] 2.4 Glass Fiber - The average price of alkali-free glass fiber yarn is 4745.0 RMB/ton, unchanged month-on-month but up 715.0 RMB/ton year-on-year [43] - The average price of electronic yarn is 9100.0 RMB/ton, unchanged month-on-month but up 1750.0 RMB/ton year-on-year [43] 2.5 Carbon Fiber - The average price of large tow carbon fiber is 72.5 RMB/kg, unchanged month-on-month but down 2.0 RMB/kg year-on-year [46] - The average operating rate of carbon fiber enterprises is 60.19%, up 1.09 percentage points month-on-month and 11.45 percentage points year-on-year [46] 3. Industry Dynamics - The report highlights ongoing efforts in various regions to stabilize the real estate market, including new housing plans in Qingdao and government initiatives in Guangdong [14] - The Central Political Bureau's meeting emphasized the need to maintain stability in the real estate market and capital markets, indicating a proactive approach to economic management [14]