Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" [2] Core Views - The report indicates that the coal industry is at the beginning of a new upward cycle, with a favorable combination of fundamentals and policies, making it a good time to invest in the coal sector [11][12] - The report highlights a significant increase in coal prices, with Qinhuangdao port's Q5500 coal price reaching 717 CNY/ton, up 24 CNY/ton week-on-week, driven by optimistic market expectations post-holiday and reduced supply from major coal-producing regions [11][30] - The report emphasizes the ongoing supply-demand balance in the short term, with a medium to long-term supply gap expected to persist, reinforcing the investment logic in coal assets [11][12] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Price Tracking - As of February 13, the market price for Qinhuangdao port's Q5500 coal is 717 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 3.5% [6][30] - International coal prices have also risen, with Newcastle's FOB price for Q5500 coal at 81.5 USD/ton, up 6.5% week-on-week [6][30] 2. Coal Supply and Demand Tracking - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 84.4%, down 3.1 percentage points week-on-week, while the utilization rate for coking coal mines is 81.39%, down 5.3 percentage points [11][49] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces decreased by 10% week-on-week, while coastal provinces saw an 18.8% decline [11][50] 3. Coal Inventory Situation - Coal inventory in inland provinces increased by 1.854 million tons week-on-week, while coastal provinces saw a smaller increase of 0.235 million tons [50] 4. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on stable and high-performing companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others, while also considering companies with high elasticity like Yanzhou Coal and others [12]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the coal sector, with specific recommendations for several companies [2][3]. Core Insights - The report highlights a positive outlook for the coal market post-Chinese New Year, driven by supply constraints and inventory depletion, with expectations of significant price increases [9][11]. - Domestic coal prices are stabilizing with slight fluctuations, while port coal prices are accelerating upward [12][11]. - The report anticipates that coal prices will return to a balanced supply-demand state in 2023-2024, with prices expected to fluctuate between 750-1000 RMB/ton [11][12]. Summary by Sections Company Earnings Forecast, Valuation, and Ratings - Recommended companies include: - Jinko Coal Industry (601001): EPS forecast of 1.68 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 10 [2]. - Shanxi Coal International (600546): EPS forecast of 1.14 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 10 [2]. - Lu'an Environmental Energy (601699): EPS forecast of 0.82 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 17 [2]. - Huayang Co., Ltd. (600348): EPS forecast of 0.62 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 15 [2]. - Yancoal Energy (600188): EPS forecast of 1.44 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 12 [2]. - China Shenhua Energy (601088): EPS forecast of 2.95 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 14 [2]. - Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry (601225): EPS forecast of 2.31 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 10 [2]. - China Coal Energy (601898): EPS forecast of 1.46 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 10 [2]. - CGN Mining (1164.HK): EPS forecast of 0.04 HKD for 2024, with a PE of 108 [2]. - Xinji Energy (601918): EPS forecast of 0.92 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 8 [2]. - Huaibei Mining (600985): EPS forecast of 1.80 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 7 [2]. - Lanhua Sci-Tech (600123): EPS forecast of 0.49 RMB for 2024, with a PE of 13 [2]. Market Performance - The coal sector outperformed the broader market, with a weekly increase of 1.9% compared to the 0.4% increase in the CSI 300 index [20][17]. - The thermal coal sub-sector showed the highest increase of 3.0%, while the coking coal sub-sector experienced a decline of 3.9% [20][17]. Industry Dynamics - The report notes that domestic coal supply is tightening due to the Chinese New Year holiday, with a significant decrease in port inventory levels compared to the previous year [11][9]. - The report emphasizes the importance of high spot market exposure and recommends focusing on companies with strong balance sheets and high cash flow [12][11].

Group 1 - The coal ETF (515220) experienced a decline of 1.12%, closing at 1.151 yuan with a trading volume of 303 million yuan [1] - Major holdings in the coal ETF showed mixed performance, with China Shenhua down 2.42%, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry down 2.44%, and Yanzhou Coal Mining down 0.80%, while Shanxi Coking Coal increased by 0.28% [1] - The coal ETF's performance benchmark is the CSI Coal Index return, managed by Guotai Asset Management, with a return of 172.28% since its inception on January 20, 2020, and a return of 6.49% over the past month [1]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating for the coal industry [2] Core Insights - The report anticipates a significant resurgence in U.S. coal demand, driven by the abandonment of decarbonization policies under the Trump administration, which is expected to lead to a 12.4% increase in coal consumption over the next decade [10][11] - The U.S. coal industry is at a historical turning point, with a projected increase in coal demand of 12-15 million tons by 2025 due to rising electricity needs driven by AI and extreme climate impacts [11][39] - The report emphasizes the importance of coal and natural gas as reliable baseload energy sources to address the electricity shortages exacerbated by AI-driven demand [10][31] Summary by Sections Investment Overview - The report highlights the critical role of clean coal resources in meeting rising electricity demand due to domestic manufacturing and AI data processing centers [9] U.S. Electricity Shortage and Energy Cycle - The U.S. is facing a dual challenge of both electricity load and quantity shortages, with coal and natural gas identified as key solutions [31] - The report predicts that by 2030, U.S. electricity demand will exceed 5.1 trillion kWh, with AI data centers contributing significantly to this increase [16][18] U.S. Coal Market Outlook - The report forecasts that 2025 will mark a turning point for the U.S. coal industry, with a projected increase in coal consumption and a shift towards coal-fired power generation [39][40] - It is expected that coal demand will peak around 2028, with an increase of 12-15 million short tons compared to 2024 [46] Supply Solutions for U.S. Coal - The report suggests that domestic production capacity is limited, and the most direct solution to meet rising demand is to convert approximately 50 million tons of coal exports to domestic sales [12] - The report anticipates that the U.S. may need to increase coal imports by 20-50 million tons to balance the global coal supply-demand equation [12][25] Beneficiary Companies - Recommended companies benefiting from this trend include Peabody Energy, Core Natural Resources, and Alliance Resource Partners, along with several leading Chinese coal companies [13][14]

Group 1: Industry Overview - The coal market is experiencing a potential turnaround due to Indonesia's significant reduction in production quotas, which have dropped by 40% to 70% compared to the same period in 2025, tightening global coal supply [1] - The expectation of price recovery is rising, with four distinct companies in the coal sector: China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, Pingmei Shenma, and Huabei Mining, each with unique operational strengths [5][19] Group 2: Company Financial Performance - China Shenhua has a remarkable net profit margin of 22.01%, indicating strong profitability, but its total asset turnover is low at 0.325 times, reflecting a conservative operational style [9][15] - Shaanxi Coal boasts the highest total asset turnover at 0.506 times and a net profit margin of 16.88%, showcasing efficient asset utilization and strong profitability [10][15] - Pingmei Shenma, despite having the highest financial leverage at 2.715 times, struggles with a low net profit margin of 1.99% and the lowest total asset turnover at 0.185 times, indicating operational inefficiencies [6][16] - Huabei Mining has a moderate return on equity (ROE) of approximately 1.76%, with a net profit margin of 2.50% and total asset turnover of 0.361 times, reflecting a balanced but unremarkable performance [12][16] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Implications - The reduction in Indonesian coal production is expected to impact international coal prices, potentially increasing costs for countries reliant on imported coal, including China [19] - China Shenhua and Shaanxi Coal, primarily focused on thermal coal, will be more directly affected by fluctuations in the international thermal coal market, while Pingmei Shenma's coking coal prices are closely tied to the steel industry's demand [19] - Internal restructuring efforts, such as Pingmei Shenma's strategic reorganization with Henan Energy Group, may enhance resource allocation and market synergy, presenting long-term growth potential [20]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Shaanxi Coal Industry has experienced fluctuations in stock price and financial performance, with a recent increase in stock price and a decline in revenue and net profit year-on-year [1][2]. Group 2 - As of February 10, Shaanxi Coal's stock price rose by 2.03% to 23.12 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 5.62 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 224.15 billion CNY [1]. - The company has seen a year-to-date stock price increase of 8.44%, with a 10.89% rise over the last five trading days, while it has decreased by 2.12% over the past 60 days [1]. - The company's main business includes coal mining, washing, transportation, and sales, with self-produced coal accounting for 55.83% of revenue, including raw selected coal (39.02%) and trade coal (31.85%) [1]. - As of September 30, the number of shareholders increased by 2.07% to 105,000, while the average circulating shares per person decreased by 2.02% to 92,312 shares [2]. - For the period from January to September 2025, Shaanxi Coal reported operating revenue of 118.08 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 5.86%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 12.71 billion CNY, down 20.26% year-on-year [2]. - The company has distributed a total of 81.65 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 47.33 billion CNY distributed in the last three years [3]. - Major shareholders include China Securities Finance Corporation, holding 195 million shares, and Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, which reduced its holdings by 10.7 million shares [3].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal price is expected to maintain a narrow fluctuation due to the dual weakness in supply and demand before the Spring Festival, but the certainty of supply contraction and rigid demand will offset each other, limiting the downward space for coal prices [4][12] - The market for thermal coal is experiencing a supply contraction, with prices showing a slight decline, while the demand remains supported by heating needs due to cold weather [11][12] - The coking coal market is seeing marginal adjustments in supply and demand, with prices fluctuating, and the overall supply remains tight [23][24] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The A-share market is experiencing overall fluctuations, with the coal sector outperforming the index, as funds shift from high-valuation technology and precious metals to low-valuation, high-prosperity sectors like consumption and aviation services [5][36] - The average daily trading volume in the market is 2.41 trillion yuan, indicating high market activity despite increased volatility [5] Thermal Coal - The supply-demand structure for thermal coal is improving, with supply constraints from major production areas due to safety regulations and the upcoming Spring Festival [11][12] - Prices for thermal coal are showing a mixed trend, with slight increases at ports and declines in some production areas [12][13] - The average price for Shanxi Datong thermal coal (Q5500) is 565 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan from the previous week [13] Coking Coal - The coking coal market is experiencing a mixed price trend, with some prices declining while others remain stable [24][25] - The average price for Shanxi Gujiao No. 2 coking coal is reported at 1250 yuan/ton, down 64 yuan from the previous week [25] - The overall supply remains tight, with independent coking plants showing a slight increase in operating rates [23][24] Shipping Situation - The shipping situation shows an increase in volume but a decrease in price, with various routes experiencing slight declines in shipping costs [33] Industry News - Significant collaborations are being established in the coal industry, such as the resource exchange agreement between Shaanxi Coal and Yanchang Petroleum [34] - The coal industry is undergoing a transformation towards a dual focus on raw materials and fuel, with policies aimed at controlling coal consumption in key regions [34]

Group 1: Coal Prices - Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) price increased to 692 CNY/ton, up 1 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 7 [1] - Datong thermal coal price (Q5500) decreased to 567 CNY/ton, down 1 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 5 [1] - International thermal coal prices: Newcastle NEWC5500 at 76.3 USD/ton, up 1.5 USD/ton week-on-week; ARA6000 at 101.6 USD/ton, down 1.5 USD/ton [1] Group 2: Coking Coal Prices - Beijing Tangshan port coking coal price decreased to 1700 CNY/ton, down 80 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 5 [2] - Linfen coking coal price decreased to 1570 CNY/ton, down 80 CNY/ton week-on-week as of February 6 [2] - Australian hard coking coal price at 265.6 USD/ton, up 1.5 USD/ton week-on-week as of February 5 [2] Group 3: Production and Consumption - Sample thermal coal mine capacity utilization at 87.5%, down 0.8 percentage points week-on-week; coking coal mine utilization at 86.67%, down 2.5 percentage points [2] - Coastal provinces' coal consumption decreased by 16.3 million tons/day, down 7.22% week-on-week as of February 4 [3] - Inland provinces' coal consumption decreased by 81.8 million tons/day, down 18.1% week-on-week as of February 4 [3] Group 4: Market Outlook - Current coal market is at the beginning of a new upward cycle, with fundamental and policy support [4] - Indonesian government reduced coal production quotas by 40% to 70% compared to 2025 levels, impacting global coal supply [4] - Domestic coal supply is expected to remain constrained, with potential for price recovery due to demand resilience [5] Group 5: Investment Recommendations - Coal sector remains attractive due to high performance, cash flow, and dividends; recommended to focus on quality coal companies [6] - Suggested companies include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yancoal Australia among others [6] - Emphasis on the importance of coal assets as they are undervalued and have high potential for appreciation [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the coal mining sector [4] Core Insights - The coal market is currently influenced by external factors, particularly the proposed significant production cuts by Indonesia, which could lead to a global coal supply shortage and increased prices [2][13] - The report emphasizes the importance of overseas markets over domestic ones, suggesting that any "black swan" events in these markets could significantly impact coal prices [2] - The report highlights the "Overseas 3 Small Coal" concept, focusing on companies with international operations that are likely to benefit from the anticipated price increases [2][13] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The CITIC Coal Index was reported at 3868.96 points, a decrease of 0.61%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 0.72 percentage points [76] - The report notes that the coal market lacks imagination under current fundamental conditions, but high coal prices could enhance company valuations if unexpected events occur [1][2] Key Areas of Analysis - The report discusses the impact of Indonesia's proposed production cuts, which could reduce output by 40% to 70% compared to 2025 levels, potentially leading to a significant tightening of the global coal market [1][2] - It also mentions that the domestic coal market is expected to experience a dual weakness in supply and demand as the Chinese New Year approaches, with prices likely to stabilize [33][38] Investment Strategy - The report recommends focusing on companies with international coal sales, specifically highlighting China Qinfa (Indonesia), Power Development (South Africa), and Yancoal Australia (Australia) as key investment opportunities [2][13] - It also suggests that Yancoal Australia's parent company, Yanzhou Coal, should be closely monitored [13] Price Trends - As of February 6, 2026, the spot price for thermal coal at northern ports was reported at 697 RMB/ton, reflecting a slight increase of 2 RMB/ton week-on-week [33] - The report indicates that while the market is currently stable, the sentiment is optimistic due to the supply constraints from Indonesia, which may lead to price increases post-holiday [33][35] Focused Companies - The report recommends several companies for investment, including China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Zhongmei Energy, based on their performance and market positioning [10][13] - It also highlights the importance of companies like Keda Control and China Qinfa, which are positioned to benefit from market changes [13]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that coal prices are expected to recover gradually to a reasonable price level of around 750 CNY/ton, influenced by supply constraints and increasing demand due to seasonal factors [3][5] - The report highlights that the price of thermal coal has reached a turning point, with a projected upward trajectory supported by policy adjustments and market dynamics [5][14] - The focus on both cyclical recovery and dividend stability presents a dual investment logic for coal stocks, suggesting that now is an opportune time for investment [6][15] Summary by Sections Investment Logic - Thermal coal prices are expected to rise through a four-step process: repairing central and local long-term contracts, reaching the coal-electricity profit-sharing line, and potentially exceeding the breakeven point for power plants, estimated at 860 CNY [5][14] - Coking coal prices are more influenced by supply-demand fundamentals, with target prices based on the ratio of coking coal to thermal coal prices [5][14] Key Market Indicators - As of February 6, the price of Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal was 695 CNY/ton, reflecting a slight increase of 3 CNY from the previous week [3][20] - The report notes a decrease in the production rate of coal mines, with the operating rate for 442 coal mines in Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia at 82.7% [20][21] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests four main lines for selecting coal stocks: 1. Cyclical logic: companies like Jinko Coal and Yanzhou Coal 2. Dividend logic: China Shenhua and Zhongmei Energy 3. Diversified aluminum elasticity: Shenhuo Co. and Electric Power Investment 4. Growth logic: Xinjie Energy and Guanghui Energy [6][15] Company Performance - The coal index experienced a slight decline of 0.62%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.71 percentage points [8][24] - Major coal companies showed varied performance, with some experiencing significant gains while others faced declines [24][26]