Analysis Article • May 05
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Malaysian (KLSE) Consumer Staples Sector Analysis
UpdatedMay 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies117
- 7D-2.5%
- 3M-3.6%
- 1Y9.2%
- YTD-2.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Staples industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by a pullback from IOI Corporation Berhad of 5.6%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 9.2%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Malaysian Consumer Staples Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 18 May 2026 | RM 290.2b | RM 201.8b | RM 11.5b | 12.6x | 25.2x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 15 Apr 2026 | RM 299.0b | RM 201.8b | RM 11.7b | 11.9x | 25.6x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 13 Mar 2026 | RM 296.6b | RM 203.1b | RM 11.7b | 11.7x | 25.3x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 08 Feb 2026 | RM 302.6b | RM 200.1b | RM 16.0b | 13.7x | 18.9x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 06 Jan 2026 | RM 300.1b | RM 200.2b | RM 16.0b | 13.3x | 18.7x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 04 Dec 2025 | RM 293.3b | RM 200.0b | RM 16.1b | 13.4x | 18.3x | 1.5x |
| Sat, 01 Nov 2025 | RM 285.6b | RM 196.5b | RM 16.1b | 13.4x | 17.8x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 29 Sep 2025 | RM 273.2b | RM 196.0b | RM 16.0b | 13.7x | 17x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 27 Aug 2025 | RM 265.5b | RM 214.6b | RM 16.2b | 12.9x | 16.3x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 25 Jul 2025 | RM 264.9b | RM 213.7b | RM 16.1b | 13.3x | 16.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 22 Jun 2025 | RM 258.5b | RM 213.4b | RM 16.0b | 12.1x | 16.1x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 20 May 2025 | RM 260.7b | RM 205.3b | RM 15.8b | 12.6x | 16.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 17 Apr 2025 | RM 253.3b | RM 204.6b | RM 15.4b | 11.8x | 16.4x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 15 Mar 2025 | RM 253.9b | RM 205.8b | RM 15.4b | 12.9x | 16.4x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 10 Feb 2025 | RM 266.3b | RM 200.4b | RM 14.4b | 13.3x | 18.4x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 08 Jan 2025 | RM 272.8b | RM 199.0b | RM 14.4b | 13.7x | 18.9x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 06 Dec 2024 | RM 278.6b | RM 198.9b | RM 14.4b | 14.1x | 19.3x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 03 Nov 2024 | RM 272.5b | RM 194.5b | RM 14.4b | 14.7x | 18.9x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 01 Oct 2024 | RM 269.9b | RM 194.8b | RM 14.4b | 14.1x | 18.7x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 29 Aug 2024 | RM 249.2b | RM 186.2b | RM 13.8b | 14.8x | 18.1x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 27 Jul 2024 | RM 253.3b | RM 182.0b | RM 12.9b | 15.4x | 19.6x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 24 Jun 2024 | RM 250.0b | RM 180.7b | RM 12.8b | 15.2x | 19.5x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 22 May 2024 | RM 258.1b | RM 179.4b | RM 12.1b | 16.5x | 21.4x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | RM 252.1b | RM 179.3b | RM 11.9b | 15.2x | 21.2x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 17 Mar 2024 | RM 246.0b | RM 180.4b | RM 11.8b | 14.5x | 20.8x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 13 Feb 2024 | RM 243.6b | RM 183.7b | RM 12.6b | 14.1x | 19.4x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 11 Jan 2024 | RM 245.4b | RM 183.9b | RM 12.7b | 14.4x | 19.3x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 09 Dec 2023 | RM 239.5b | RM 183.9b | RM 12.7b | 14.1x | 18.9x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 06 Nov 2023 | RM 242.6b | RM 188.1b | RM 12.6b | 14.8x | 19.3x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 04 Oct 2023 | RM 240.6b | RM 188.0b | RM 12.6b | 14.4x | 19.1x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 01 Sep 2023 | RM 243.5b | RM 188.4b | RM 12.6b | 14.4x | 19.3x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 30 Jul 2023 | RM 249.5b | RM 198.4b | RM 15.6b | 13.5x | 16x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 27 Jun 2023 | RM 240.7b | RM 198.5b | RM 15.6b | 12.9x | 15.4x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 25 May 2023 | RM 248.0b | RM 202.7b | RM 17.3b | 11.9x | 14.3x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
14.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Malaysian Consumer Staples industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 25.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 18.8x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Consumer Staples industry have declined 14% 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 | -0.083% | |
| Consumer Staples | -2.46% | |
| Household Products | -0.70% | |
| Tobacco | -0.97% | |
| Food and Staples Retail | -1.67% | |
| Personal Products | -2.02% | |
| Beverage | -2.12% | |
| Food | -2.66% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Food and Staples Retail industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.8x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 2.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Personal Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 27% over the next 5 years.
- However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 55% per year.
- In contrast, the Tobacco industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 4.5% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCB Guan Chong Berhad | RM 0.87 | 4.8% +RM 109.6m | -45.7% | PE10.5x | |
| MKHOP MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Berhad | RM 0.69 | 13.2% +RM 81.1m | 8.7% | PE12.1x | |
| GENP Genting Plantations Berhad | RM 5.20 | 1.2% +RM 53.8m | 4.0% | PE13.2x | |
| KMLOONG Kim Loong Resources Berhad | RM 2.59 | 1.6% +RM 39.3m | 14.1% | PE15.1x | |
| GOPENG Gopeng Berhad | RM 0.85 | 11.1% +RM 34.3m | 13.3% | PS10x |