Losses persist, but new mines and rising coke prices offer a path to recovery
First-half loss and weak interim results Baotailong swung to a net loss of 118 million yuan in H1 2026, with revenue down 10.9% and negative gross margin. Lower coal prices and output plus higher mining costs hurt profitability. This weak financial picture weighs on the stock price.
The loss is the main reason the stock is under pressure and directly answers why it is moving.
New mines boost self-supply and cut costs Baotailong's No. 2 and No. 3 mines (300,000 tons/year each) are now approved as formal mines. This increases self-supplied raw coal, reduces reliance on external purchases, and should lower costs over time, supporting future profits.
These mine approvals are new positive developments that improve the company's long-term cost structure.
Coke price hikes lift industry sentiment Major coke producers raised prices by 50-55 yuan per tonne in August, and national coal output fell 10.1% year-on-year. As a coke producer, Baotailong benefits from higher coke prices and a tighter coal supply, which could improve its revenue.
Rising coke prices directly affect Baotailong's product pricing and potential profitability.
