Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the price increase chain, particularly for traditional electronic fabrics, indicating a bullish sentiment for the sector [1][13]. Core Insights - The report highlights a significant price increase in 7628 electronic fabrics, rising from 4.15 CNY/m to 4.75 CNY/m since late September 2025, driven by supply constraints due to AI demand and copper price fluctuations [1][13]. - The waterproof coating sector is also experiencing price hikes, with a 5-10% increase announced by Keshun for certain products starting February 2026, reflecting a trend of consolidation and structural demand in non-real estate sectors [2][14]. - The report emphasizes the potential of UTG and TCO glass in the space photovoltaic sector, with SpaceX and Tesla aiming for an annual solar manufacturing capacity of 100GW within three years [3][15]. - In the AI-PCB upstream materials segment, there is a positive outlook for substrate materials driven by CPU shortages and price increases, with a notable 30% price hike planned by a leading Japanese company [4][16]. Summary by Sections Weekly Discussion - The report anticipates the continuation of the price increase chain through Q1 2026, particularly for traditional electronic fabrics, with a notable price increase observed since Q4 2025 [1][13]. - The electronic fabric market is transitioning to a supply-demand gap pricing model, with low inventory levels and bullish expectations for future prices [1][13]. Price Changes in Construction Materials - The report notes that the national average price for cement remains stable at 348 CNY/ton, with a significant drop in average shipment rates to 29.5% [5][17]. - The average price for float glass is reported at 1138.82 CNY/ton, with a slight increase observed, while the inventory levels are decreasing [5][17]. Market Performance - The construction materials index showed a strong performance with an 8.82% increase, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index [20][23]. - Specific sectors such as glass manufacturing and fiberglass also reported significant gains, indicating robust market conditions [20][23]. Important Developments - The waterproof coating sector is seeing price increases, with Keshun announcing a price hike for certain products [6][14]. - The report highlights the ongoing expansion in solar energy production capabilities by major companies, indicating a shift towards renewable energy solutions [6][15].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction materials industry [1]. Core Insights - The construction industry PMI has rebounded, aligning with seasonal trends, indicating a potential turning point for the real estate chain in 2026. The stability of infrastructure investment is deemed necessary amidst declining real estate investment expectations [4][5]. - The report highlights the importance of supply-side adjustments in the cement industry, with a focus on the exit of outdated capacities and the potential for improved profitability in 2026 [8][19]. - The glass market is experiencing price fluctuations, with a notable decline in average prices compared to the previous year, suggesting ongoing challenges in demand and supply dynamics [46][51]. Summary by Sections 1. Cement Market Overview - The national average price for high-standard cement is 352.8 RMB/ton, down 1.2 RMB/ton from last week and down 53.8 RMB/ton from the same period in 2024. Regions with price increases include Guangdong (+5.0 RMB/ton) and Central South (+1.7 RMB/ton), while declines were noted in the Yangtze River Basin (-2.1 RMB/ton) and Southwest (-9.0 RMB/ton) [14][15]. - The average cement inventory ratio is 60.4%, down 1.4 percentage points from last week but up 1.3 percentage points year-on-year. The average cement shipment rate is 40.3%, down 1.1 percentage points from last week and down 1.2 percentage points year-on-year [19][21]. 2. Glass Market Overview - The average price for float glass is 1121.3 RMB/ton, a decrease of 18.8 RMB/ton from last week and down 270.4 RMB/ton from the same period in 2024. The inventory of float glass in 13 provinces is 53.78 million heavy boxes, down 155,000 boxes from last week but up 1.361 million boxes year-on-year [46][51]. - The report indicates that the supply of float glass is under pressure, with production lines being shut down due to losses, which may lead to price rebounds in the future as demand stabilizes [45][46]. 3. Fiberglass Market Overview - The fiberglass market is expected to see stable growth in demand, particularly in wind power and thermoplastic applications, with effective capacity projected to reach 759.2 million tons in 2026, a year-on-year increase of 6.9% [8]. - The report suggests that the profitability of leading companies in the fiberglass sector may improve due to structural demand and new applications, enhancing their competitive advantages [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the construction materials industry [2][4][35] Core Insights - The construction materials industry is experiencing a mixed performance, with traditional sectors like cement and glass facing weak short-term demand, while the fiberglass sector shows promising growth due to rising prices of mid-to-high-end products [4][35] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring supply-side changes in traditional industries and capitalizing on opportunities arising from the price increases in mid-to-high-end fiberglass products [4][35] Cement Industry Summary - In October, cement demand weakened due to adverse weather conditions in northern regions and tight funding in southern regions, leading to a 2% month-on-month decline in national cement shipment rates and a 9% year-on-year decline [4][11] - The average price of cement in October was 348.96 RMB/ton, a slight increase of 2.19 RMB/ton from September, indicating ongoing weak demand [4][11] - Key companies to watch include Shengfeng Cement (000672.SZ), Huaxin Cement (600801.SH), and Conch Cement (600585.SH) [4][11] Glass Industry Summary - The glass market is expected to maintain a low-level fluctuation after experiencing a brief price increase in October, with no strong reduction in supply anticipated [26][36] - The cumulative production of flat glass from January to October 2025 was 805 million weight cases, a year-on-year decline of 4.4% [18] - Industry leader Qibin Group (601636.SH) is highlighted as a key player to monitor [26][36] Fiberglass Industry Summary - The fiberglass sector is witnessing a price increase, particularly in high-end electronic yarns and fabrics, with G75 yarn prices rising to 9100 RMB/ton in October, up 500 RMB/ton from September [28][35] - The demand for fiberglass in wind power and new energy vehicles remains strong, with a year-on-year increase in industrial wind power generation of 7.6% from January to October 2025 [27][28] - Key companies in the mid-to-high-end fiberglass market include China Jushi (600176.SH), China National Materials (002080.SZ), and Honghe Technology (603256.SH) [28][35] Consumer Building Materials Summary - The retail sales of building and decoration materials showed a slight year-on-year increase of 0.5% from January to October 2025, indicating modest demand growth [31] - Recent policy directions from the 20th Central Committee emphasize promoting high-quality development in real estate, which is expected to provide a foundation for long-term industry transformation [31][37] - Recommended companies in this sector include Weixing New Materials (002372.SZ), Beixin Building Materials (000786.SZ), and Sankeshu (603737.SH) [31][37]