PETCHSRIVICHAI ENTERPRISE vs Tongwei: why the prices moved differently

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PETCHSRIVICHAI ENTERPRISE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (PCE.BK)

Q3 202620 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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PCE's profit surge, capacity expansion, and biofuel tax cut plan drive growth

Record Q2 profit and strong H1 results PCE reported Q2 2026 net profit of 214.2 million baht, up 59.5% from a year earlier, on revenue of 7.06 billion baht. First-half profit rose 36% to 220.9 million baht. Higher sales of high-margin B100 biodiesel and refined palm oil, plus cost controls, lifted margins.
This is the core financial result that shows the company's earnings power and supports the stock's value.
Government biofuel tax cut plan could boost demand Thailand is considering cutting excise taxes on biofuels to lower fuel prices and increase consumption. DBS Vickers named PCE among 11 stocks set to benefit, specifically in the group of integrated palm oil producers linked to biodiesel. Lower taxes would make biodiesel cheaper, driving more demand for PCE's B100.
This is a new regulatory catalyst that could expand the market for PCE's key product.
Capacity expansion to meet rising demand PCE is expanding its edible palm oil refinery from 300 to 700 tonnes per day, due in Q4 2026, and building a third crude palm oil mill to raise fresh fruit processing from 150 to 225 tonnes per hour by Q2 2027. These moves aim to capture growing food-industry demand and reduce reliance on external purchases.
This shows concrete steps to grow production and sales volume, supporting future revenue.
B100 biodiesel orders remain strong, supporting H2 outlook PCE says B100 biodiesel orders are flowing in continuously, with sufficient raw materials to meet demand. The company expects Q3 margins to improve after a standout Q2, and Q4 is the high season. Management guides 2026 revenue growth of 10-15% and double-digit gross margin growth.
This provides forward-looking confidence that the strong performance will continue in the second half.

August 202620 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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PCE's profit surge, capacity expansion, and biofuel tax cut plan drive growth

Record Q2 profit and strong H1 results PCE reported Q2 2026 net profit of 214.2 million baht, up 59.5% from a year earlier, on revenue of 7.06 billion baht. First-half profit rose 36% to 220.9 million baht. Higher sales of high-margin B100 biodiesel and refined palm oil, plus cost controls, lifted margins.
This is the core financial result that shows the company's earnings power and supports the stock's value.
Government biofuel tax cut plan could boost demand Thailand is considering cutting excise taxes on biofuels to lower fuel prices and increase consumption. DBS Vickers named PCE among 11 stocks set to benefit, specifically in the group of integrated palm oil producers linked to biodiesel. Lower taxes would make biodiesel cheaper, driving more demand for PCE's B100.
This is a new regulatory catalyst that could expand the market for PCE's key product.
Capacity expansion to meet rising demand PCE is expanding its edible palm oil refinery from 300 to 700 tonnes per day, due in Q4 2026, and building a third crude palm oil mill to raise fresh fruit processing from 150 to 225 tonnes per hour by Q2 2027. These moves aim to capture growing food-industry demand and reduce reliance on external purchases.
This shows concrete steps to grow production and sales volume, supporting future revenue.
B100 biodiesel orders remain strong, supporting H2 outlook PCE says B100 biodiesel orders are flowing in continuously, with sufficient raw materials to meet demand. The company expects Q3 margins to improve after a standout Q2, and Q4 is the high season. Management guides 2026 revenue growth of 10-15% and double-digit gross margin growth.
This provides forward-looking confidence that the strong performance will continue in the second half.

Latest20 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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PCE's profit surge, capacity expansion, and biofuel tax cut plan drive growth

Record Q2 profit and strong H1 results PCE reported Q2 2026 net profit of 214.2 million baht, up 59.5% from a year earlier, on revenue of 7.06 billion baht. First-half profit rose 36% to 220.9 million baht. Higher sales of high-margin B100 biodiesel and refined palm oil, plus cost controls, lifted margins.
This is the core financial result that shows the company's earnings power and supports the stock's value.
Government biofuel tax cut plan could boost demand Thailand is considering cutting excise taxes on biofuels to lower fuel prices and increase consumption. DBS Vickers named PCE among 11 stocks set to benefit, specifically in the group of integrated palm oil producers linked to biodiesel. Lower taxes would make biodiesel cheaper, driving more demand for PCE's B100.
This is a new regulatory catalyst that could expand the market for PCE's key product.
Capacity expansion to meet rising demand PCE is expanding its edible palm oil refinery from 300 to 700 tonnes per day, due in Q4 2026, and building a third crude palm oil mill to raise fresh fruit processing from 150 to 225 tonnes per hour by Q2 2027. These moves aim to capture growing food-industry demand and reduce reliance on external purchases.
This shows concrete steps to grow production and sales volume, supporting future revenue.
B100 biodiesel orders remain strong, supporting H2 outlook PCE says B100 biodiesel orders are flowing in continuously, with sufficient raw materials to meet demand. The company expects Q3 margins to improve after a standout Q2, and Q4 is the high season. Management guides 2026 revenue growth of 10-15% and double-digit gross margin growth.
This provides forward-looking confidence that the strong performance will continue in the second half.

Tongwei Co Ltd (600438.CG)

Q3 202614 Jul – 7 Aug 2026

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Tongwei's huge loss meets regulatory push to end price wars

First-half loss of 4.8–5.4 billion yuan Tongwei expects to lose 4.8–5.4 billion yuan in the first half, the largest loss among solar companies. This shows the core business is still burning cash, which weighs on the stock price.
It is the single biggest company-specific fact and explains why the stock is under pressure.
Regulators move to stop below-cost selling China's market regulator is pushing solar firms to stop competing on price. New mandatory standards could remove 20–30% of old capacity by 2027. This helps Tongwei as a low-cost leader because it reduces destructive price wars.
It is the main new force that could turn the industry around and directly lifted Tongwei's shares.
Eight polysilicon giants pledge not to sell below cost Eight firms controlling over 90% of China's polysilicon capacity, including Tongwei, signed a pledge not to sell below cost. This should support prices and ease the cash drain, though enforcement is still uncertain.
It is a concrete new action that could directly improve Tongwei's pricing and margins.
Industry losses persist but early signs of a bottom Solar giants lost over 13 billion yuan combined in the first half, and new installations fell 66% year-on-year. Analysts see a policy bottom forming, but clearing the supply glut will take time, so the recovery is not guaranteed.
It gives the essential counterweight: the industry is still deeply troubled and any turnaround will be slow.

July 202614 Jul – 7 Aug 2026

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Tongwei's huge loss meets regulatory push to end price wars

First-half loss of 4.8–5.4 billion yuan Tongwei expects to lose 4.8–5.4 billion yuan in the first half, the largest loss among solar companies. This shows the core business is still burning cash, which weighs on the stock price.
It is the single biggest company-specific fact and explains why the stock is under pressure.
Regulators move to stop below-cost selling China's market regulator is pushing solar firms to stop competing on price. New mandatory standards could remove 20–30% of old capacity by 2027. This helps Tongwei as a low-cost leader because it reduces destructive price wars.
It is the main new force that could turn the industry around and directly lifted Tongwei's shares.
Eight polysilicon giants pledge not to sell below cost Eight firms controlling over 90% of China's polysilicon capacity, including Tongwei, signed a pledge not to sell below cost. This should support prices and ease the cash drain, though enforcement is still uncertain.
It is a concrete new action that could directly improve Tongwei's pricing and margins.
Industry losses persist but early signs of a bottom Solar giants lost over 13 billion yuan combined in the first half, and new installations fell 66% year-on-year. Analysts see a policy bottom forming, but clearing the supply glut will take time, so the recovery is not guaranteed.
It gives the essential counterweight: the industry is still deeply troubled and any turnaround will be slow.

Latest14 Jul – 7 Aug 2026

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Tongwei's huge loss meets regulatory push to end price wars

First-half loss of 4.8–5.4 billion yuan Tongwei expects to lose 4.8–5.4 billion yuan in the first half, the largest loss among solar companies. This shows the core business is still burning cash, which weighs on the stock price.
It is the single biggest company-specific fact and explains why the stock is under pressure.
Regulators move to stop below-cost selling China's market regulator is pushing solar firms to stop competing on price. New mandatory standards could remove 20–30% of old capacity by 2027. This helps Tongwei as a low-cost leader because it reduces destructive price wars.
It is the main new force that could turn the industry around and directly lifted Tongwei's shares.
Eight polysilicon giants pledge not to sell below cost Eight firms controlling over 90% of China's polysilicon capacity, including Tongwei, signed a pledge not to sell below cost. This should support prices and ease the cash drain, though enforcement is still uncertain.
It is a concrete new action that could directly improve Tongwei's pricing and margins.
Industry losses persist but early signs of a bottom Solar giants lost over 13 billion yuan combined in the first half, and new installations fell 66% year-on-year. Analysts see a policy bottom forming, but clearing the supply glut will take time, so the recovery is not guaranteed.
It gives the essential counterweight: the industry is still deeply troubled and any turnaround will be slow.