Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts vs US HRC Steel: why the prices moved differently

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Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co (603997.CG)

Q3 202614 Jul – 24 Sep 2026

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Jifeng's profit surge and two big seat orders drive the story

First-half profit more than doubled Jifeng expects first-half 2026 net profit of 332–398 million yuan, up 116%–159% from a year earlier. The seat business swung from loss to profit and revenue more than doubled, showing the core business is now making real money — a fundamental positive for the stock.
This is the core earnings driver behind the company's improved value.
New 2.12 billion yuan seat assembly order A controlled subsidiary won a passenger car seat assembly project from a major automaker, worth about 2.12 billion yuan over its four-year life, with production starting June 2027. It adds future revenue visibility and confirms Jifeng is winning more seat business.
A concrete new order win that supports future revenue growth.
9.2 billion yuan Grammer Harbin nomination In late September, subsidiary Grammer Harbin secured a seven-year seat assembly nomination from a major OEM, worth about 9.2 billion yuan, with production from May 2028. This is the largest order in the period and strengthens the long-term growth story.
The biggest new order of the period, materially boosting long-term revenue outlook.

August 202614 Jul – 24 Sep 2026

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Jifeng's profit surge and two big seat orders drive the story

First-half profit more than doubled Jifeng expects first-half 2026 net profit of 332–398 million yuan, up 116%–159% from a year earlier. The seat business swung from loss to profit and revenue more than doubled, showing the core business is now making real money — a fundamental positive for the stock.
This is the core earnings driver behind the company's improved value.
New 2.12 billion yuan seat assembly order A controlled subsidiary won a passenger car seat assembly project from a major automaker, worth about 2.12 billion yuan over its four-year life, with production starting June 2027. It adds future revenue visibility and confirms Jifeng is winning more seat business.
A concrete new order win that supports future revenue growth.
9.2 billion yuan Grammer Harbin nomination In late September, subsidiary Grammer Harbin secured a seven-year seat assembly nomination from a major OEM, worth about 9.2 billion yuan, with production from May 2028. This is the largest order in the period and strengthens the long-term growth story.
The biggest new order of the period, materially boosting long-term revenue outlook.

Latest14 Jul – 24 Sep 2026

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Jifeng's profit surge and two big seat orders drive the story

First-half profit more than doubled Jifeng expects first-half 2026 net profit of 332–398 million yuan, up 116%–159% from a year earlier. The seat business swung from loss to profit and revenue more than doubled, showing the core business is now making real money — a fundamental positive for the stock.
This is the core earnings driver behind the company's improved value.
New 2.12 billion yuan seat assembly order A controlled subsidiary won a passenger car seat assembly project from a major automaker, worth about 2.12 billion yuan over its four-year life, with production starting June 2027. It adds future revenue visibility and confirms Jifeng is winning more seat business.
A concrete new order win that supports future revenue growth.
9.2 billion yuan Grammer Harbin nomination In late September, subsidiary Grammer Harbin secured a seven-year seat assembly nomination from a major OEM, worth about 9.2 billion yuan, with production from May 2028. This is the largest order in the period and strengthens the long-term growth story.
The biggest new order of the period, materially boosting long-term revenue outlook.

US HRC Steel (STEEL.COMM)

Q3 202624 Jun – 10 Sep 2026

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AI and reshoring demand support steel, but Chinese oversupply caps gains

AI infrastructure drives steel demand AI data centers need heavy structural steel for server racks, floors, and cooling. With 831 projects under construction globally, this new demand supports US HRC prices, especially for modern electric-arc producers like Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
This is a major new source of demand that lifts steel prices.
Capital shifts to real economy, boosting steel A strategist says US capitalism is moving from buybacks to building real assets like steel, copper, and power. This reshoring and supply-chain trend means more investment in steel capacity and higher demand for US HRC.
It signals a broad shift that increases steel demand and investment.
USMCA talks create tariff uncertainty US and Mexico will hold a fourth round of USMCA talks in September. Progress on steel trade is positive, but unresolved issues like Section 232 tariffs (50% on steel) and US content rules keep uncertainty high, which can sway steel prices both ways.
Trade policy directly affects steel flows and prices, and the outcome is unclear.
Chinese oversupply weighs on steel prices Thailand's construction material index shows steel prices fell 0.6% in August due to excess Chinese supply. This global glut, with projected excess capacity of 745 million tons by 2028, pressures US HRC prices by keeping a lid on global benchmarks.
It is a key counterweight that limits price gains from demand.

August 202624 Jun – 10 Sep 2026

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AI and reshoring demand support steel, but Chinese oversupply caps gains

AI infrastructure drives steel demand AI data centers need heavy structural steel for server racks, floors, and cooling. With 831 projects under construction globally, this new demand supports US HRC prices, especially for modern electric-arc producers like Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
This is a major new source of demand that lifts steel prices.
Capital shifts to real economy, boosting steel A strategist says US capitalism is moving from buybacks to building real assets like steel, copper, and power. This reshoring and supply-chain trend means more investment in steel capacity and higher demand for US HRC.
It signals a broad shift that increases steel demand and investment.
USMCA talks create tariff uncertainty US and Mexico will hold a fourth round of USMCA talks in September. Progress on steel trade is positive, but unresolved issues like Section 232 tariffs (50% on steel) and US content rules keep uncertainty high, which can sway steel prices both ways.
Trade policy directly affects steel flows and prices, and the outcome is unclear.
Chinese oversupply weighs on steel prices Thailand's construction material index shows steel prices fell 0.6% in August due to excess Chinese supply. This global glut, with projected excess capacity of 745 million tons by 2028, pressures US HRC prices by keeping a lid on global benchmarks.
It is a key counterweight that limits price gains from demand.

Latest24 Jun – 10 Sep 2026

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AI and reshoring demand support steel, but Chinese oversupply caps gains

AI infrastructure drives steel demand AI data centers need heavy structural steel for server racks, floors, and cooling. With 831 projects under construction globally, this new demand supports US HRC prices, especially for modern electric-arc producers like Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
This is a major new source of demand that lifts steel prices.
Capital shifts to real economy, boosting steel A strategist says US capitalism is moving from buybacks to building real assets like steel, copper, and power. This reshoring and supply-chain trend means more investment in steel capacity and higher demand for US HRC.
It signals a broad shift that increases steel demand and investment.
USMCA talks create tariff uncertainty US and Mexico will hold a fourth round of USMCA talks in September. Progress on steel trade is positive, but unresolved issues like Section 232 tariffs (50% on steel) and US content rules keep uncertainty high, which can sway steel prices both ways.
Trade policy directly affects steel flows and prices, and the outcome is unclear.
Chinese oversupply weighs on steel prices Thailand's construction material index shows steel prices fell 0.6% in August due to excess Chinese supply. This global glut, with projected excess capacity of 745 million tons by 2028, pressures US HRC prices by keeping a lid on global benchmarks.
It is a key counterweight that limits price gains from demand.