Phosphate Rock Expansion Riding Solid Industry Momentum
发布时间:2026-05-29 来源:华泰证券
Guizhou Chanhen Chemical(Chanhen)reported 1Q26 revenue of RMB1.8bn,+22%YoY/-28%QoQ,and attributable NP of RMB190mn(-7%YoY/-36%QoQ),while ex-nonrecurring net profit also arrived at RMB190mn(-1.6%YoY/-38%QoQ).1Q26 attributable NP was below our expectation of RMB300mn in our earnings preview.This was mainly because production and sales of phosphorus chemical products were below expectations during the Chinese New Year holidays.It was also affected by rising sulfur costs.We maintain our 2026-2028 attributable NP forecasts.Considering the company's large-scale incremental phosphate rock resources and the likely continuation of ahigh dividend payout ratio,maintain BUY.
Output and sales affected by holiday,pressuring 1Q26 GPM
According to Baiinfo,the average price of phosphate rock was RMB1,015/t in 1Q26.It was stable YoY and QoQ,and remained at ahistorically high level.However,we expect factors such as the Spring Festival holiday may have affected the company's production and sales.In 1Q26,the average market prices of iron phosphate,phosphoric acid,and industrial ammonium phosphate were RMB11,600/t,RMB7,200/t,and RMB6,600/t,respectively,+10%,+6%,and+9%YoY(+9%,+7%,and+6%QoQ).This was mainly affected by price increases in feedstocks such as sulfur.In 1Q26,the average market price of sulfur was RMB4,200/t,+136%YoY/+23%QoQ.Affected by the temporary decline in production and sales as well as cost increases,the company's blended gross margin fell by-3.7pp YoY/-1.6pp QoQ to 25.1%in 1Q26.The period expense ratio was-1.1pp YoY/+0.9pp QoQ to 8.8%.
GX base ramp-up+rock expansion riding industry tailwinds
According to Baiinfo,the market prices of phosphate rock,iron phosphate,phosphoric acid,and industrial ammonium phosphate were RMB1,000/t,RMB13,000/t,RMB8,600/t,and RMB7,300/t,respectively,on April 29.These were unchanged,+8%,+6%,and+5%versus end-March.Driven by solid new energy demand and cost increases,the phosphorus chemical value chain remained strong.For sulfur,the price was RMB6,300/t on April 29,still at ahigh level.However,considering new energy demand growth and policy restrictions on new capacity for phosphorus chemical products,we expect cost pressure to be gradually passed through in the future.According to the company's 2025 annual report,the construction of Jigongling phosphate mine,Laozhaizi phosphate mine,Laohudong phosphate mine,and other projects were proceeding,with attributable phosphate rock capacity under construction at about 5.3mtpa.Under tight global phosphate rock supply,we are positive on incremental profit from high phosphate rock prices.At the same time,the gradual increase in capacity ramp-up at the company's Guangxi base should also support earnings growth.
Earnings forecast and valuation
We expect the company's attributable NP to reach RMB1.6bn,RMB1.8bn,and RMB2.0bn in 2026-2028,unchanged from our previous forecasts.This implies aCAGR of 16%.Referring to comparable companies'average 18x 2026E PE under Wind consensus,we apply amultiple of 18x 2026E P/E to earnings and derive atarget price of RMB47.34(previously RMB50.16,on 19x 2026E PE).Maintain BUY.
Risks:slower progress of projects under construction;continued rise in sulfur prices;new energy demand missing our expectations.