Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [8][69] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the recent increase in tariffs on Chinese goods by the US and corresponding adjustments by China are expected to boost domestic demand for building materials. The urgency to expand domestic demand and promote investment has intensified due to the escalating global trade war [3][13]. - Short-term factors include the real estate policy window period before the April Politburo meeting, and the gradual alleviation of risks associated with major real estate companies, which is favorable for the building materials sector. In the medium to long term, the opening of the interest rate cut channel in Europe and the US is expected to provide more room for monetary and fiscal policies in China [3][6]. - The report anticipates that the real estate market will stabilize, driven by policies aimed at restoring homebuyer willingness and ability, which will also alleviate credit risks for companies in the industry [6][20]. Summary by Sections Recent Developments - On April 10, the US government announced an increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, prompting China to respond with similar measures. Additionally, various local governments are implementing policies to support urban renewal and housing market stability [3][13]. - In the first quarter, high-end residential transaction prices in Shanghai increased by 0.5% to 144,600 CNY per square meter, while Shenzhen saw a 67.7% year-on-year increase in new and second-hand residential transactions [3][13]. High-frequency Data - As of April 11, 2025, the national average price of bulk P.O 42.5 cement is 399.0 CNY per ton, showing a 1.2% decrease week-on-week but a 15.0% increase year-on-year. The average price of glass (5.00mm) is 1272.9 CNY per ton, reflecting a 0.3% increase week-on-week but a 26.5% decrease year-on-year [4][21]. Sector Review - From April 7 to April 11, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 3.11%, while the building materials index decreased by 2.42%. Among sub-sectors, cement manufacturing saw a slight increase of 1.01%, while glass manufacturing declined by 6.21% [5][54]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main investment lines: high-quality companies benefiting from stock reform, undervalued stocks with long-term alpha attributes, and leading cyclical building material companies showing signs of bottoming out [6][60].