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Malaysian (KLSE) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies117
  • 7D-0.4%
  • 3M5.4%
  • 1Y11.9%
  • YTD1.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has remained flat, although notably United Plantations Berhad declined by 5.2%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 13% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 7.5% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Malaysian Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 06 Feb 2026RM 303.5bRM 200.1bRM 16.0b13.4x19x1.5x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026RM 298.8bRM 200.2bRM 16.0b13.4x18.6x1.5x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025RM 290.2bRM 200.0bRM 16.1b13.3x18.1x1.5x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025RM 284.9bRM 196.5bRM 16.1b13.4x17.7x1.5x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025RM 273.2bRM 196.1bRM 16.0b13.7x17x1.4x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025RM 267.6bRM 214.6bRM 16.2b13.2x16.5x1.2x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025RM 260.5bRM 213.3bRM 16.1b13x16.2x1.2x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025RM 258.5bRM 213.4bRM 16.0b12.1x16.1x1.2x
Sun, 18 May 2025RM 263.7bRM 205.3bRM 15.8b12.6x16.7x1.3x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025RM 253.6bRM 204.6bRM 15.4b11.8x16.4x1.2x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025RM 251.5bRM 205.8bRM 15.5b11.6x16.3x1.2x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025RM 266.8bRM 200.4bRM 14.4b13.8x18.5x1.3x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025RM 274.0bRM 199.0bRM 14.4b13.6x19x1.4x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024RM 276.7bRM 198.9bRM 14.4b14x19.2x1.4x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024RM 268.7bRM 194.5bRM 14.4b14.3x18.6x1.4x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024RM 269.9bRM 194.8bRM 14.4b14.2x18.7x1.4x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024RM 248.8bRM 183.5bRM 13.3b15x18.7x1.4x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024RM 255.8bRM 182.2bRM 13.0b15.6x19.7x1.4x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024RM 250.0bRM 180.7bRM 12.8b15.2x19.5x1.4x
Mon, 20 May 2024RM 260.5bRM 180.0bRM 12.1b16.1x21.5x1.4x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024RM 253.7bRM 179.3bRM 11.9b15.1x21.3x1.4x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024RM 246.5bRM 180.4bRM 11.8b14.6x20.8x1.4x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024RM 243.6bRM 183.7bRM 12.6b14.1x19.4x1.3x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024RM 244.4bRM 183.9bRM 12.7b14.3x19.2x1.3x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023RM 238.9bRM 183.9bRM 12.7b14.1x18.8x1.3x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023RM 242.6bRM 188.1bRM 12.6b14.8x19.3x1.3x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023RM 241.2bRM 188.0bRM 12.6b14.3x19.1x1.3x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023RM 244.0bRM 188.8bRM 13.3b14.5x18.4x1.3x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023RM 250.9bRM 198.3bRM 15.6b13.2x16.1x1.3x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023RM 240.2bRM 198.5bRM 15.6b12.8x15.4x1.2x
Tue, 23 May 2023RM 251.2bRM 203.0bRM 17.9b12x14x1.2x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023RM 245.0bRM 202.8bRM 18.0b11.8x13.6x1.2x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023RM 241.8bRM 200.2bRM 17.9b12x13.5x1.2x
Mon, 13 Feb 2023RM 246.6bRM 200.2bRM 18.7b12.6x13.2x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.2x


Total Market Cap: RM 246.6bTotal Earnings: RM 18.7bTotal Revenue: RM 200.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Consumer Staples Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Malaysian Consumer Staples industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have declined 5.0% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Malaysian Consumer Staples sector?

MY Market-0.48%
Consumer Staples-0.43%
Beverage-0.014%
Personal Products-0.38%
Food-0.43%
Food and Staples Retail-0.64%
Household Products-0.69%
Tobacco-3.42%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Food and Staples Retail industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 32.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 7.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 24% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 8.1% per year.
  • In contrast, the Tobacco industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 6.7% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
KLK Kuala Lumpur Kepong BerhadRM 19.801.5%
+RM 334.1m		-2.6%PE27x
IOICORP IOI Corporation BerhadRM 4.031.0%
+RM 251.4m		7.2%PE21.5x
QL QL Resources BerhadRM 4.161.5%
+RM 219.0m		-9.0%PE34.8x
HEIM Heineken Malaysia BerhadRM 24.082.5%
+RM 175.2m		-1.3%PE15.9x
CARLSBG Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia BerhadRM 18.202.4%
+RM 128.4m		-9.5%PE15.5x

Latest News

99SMART
RM 3.97
99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Berhad
7D
-0.7%
1Y
71.1%

Investor Optimism Abounds 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Berhad (KLSE:99SMART) But Growth Is Lacking

Feb 05
Investor Optimism Abounds 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Berhad (KLSE:99SMART) But Growth Is Lacking
F&N
RM 33.88
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd
7D
-1.6%
1Y
31.0%
FFB
RM 2.79
Farm Fresh Berhad
7D
-3.1%
1Y
55.9%

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Farm Fresh Berhad (KLSE:FFB)

Feb 03
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Farm Fresh Berhad (KLSE:FFB)
PPB
RM 11.02
PPB Group Berhad
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-7.1%
SPRITZER
RM 2.85
Spritzer Bhd
7D
-3.1%
1Y
84.5%
IOICORP
RM 4.03
IOI Corporation Berhad
7D
1.0%
1Y
7.2%

Getting In Cheap On IOI Corporation Berhad (KLSE:IOICORP) Is Unlikely

Jan 27
Getting In Cheap On IOI Corporation Berhad (KLSE:IOICORP) Is Unlikely
LHI
RM 0.82
Leong Hup International Berhad
7D
4.5%
1Y
39.0%
HEIM
RM 24.08
Heineken Malaysia Berhad
7D
2.5%
1Y
-1.3%

Heineken Malaysia Berhad (KLSE:HEIM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jan 26
Heineken Malaysia Berhad (KLSE:HEIM) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
UTDPLT
RM 28.98
United Plantations Berhad
7D
-5.2%
1Y
40.0%

United Plantations Berhad (KLSE:UTDPLT) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Jan 23
United Plantations Berhad (KLSE:UTDPLT) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation
CARLSBG
RM 18.20
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad
7D
2.4%
1Y
-9.5%
LWSABAH
RM 1.47
Life Water Berhad
7D
-7.5%
1Y
68.0%
KLK
RM 19.80
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
7D
1.5%
1Y
-2.6%
QL
RM 4.16
QL Resources Berhad
7D
1.5%
1Y
-9.0%

Earnings Not Telling The Story For QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)

Jan 19
Earnings Not Telling The Story For QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)
GOPENG
RM 0.78
Gopeng Berhad
7D
9.9%
1Y
50.0%
NESTLE
RM 112.60
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
7D
-1.2%
1Y
24.1%

We Think Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad (KLSE:NESTLE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 10
We Think Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad (KLSE:NESTLE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
TAANN
RM 4.70
Ta Ann Holdings Berhad
7D
2.4%
1Y
15.8%