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Malaysian (KLSE) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies85
  • 7D1.2%
  • 3M7.0%
  • 1Y10.6%
  • YTD2.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has risen 1.2%, driven by gains from United Plantations Berhad of 6.6%. This means that the industry has gained 11% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 5.6% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Malaysian Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 15 Jan 2026RM 226.3bRM 159.9bRM 13.3b11.4x17.1x1.4x
Sat, 13 Dec 2025RM 217.0bRM 159.7bRM 13.3b11.3x16.4x1.4x
Mon, 10 Nov 2025RM 218.2bRM 156.7bRM 13.6b12.2x16.1x1.4x
Wed, 08 Oct 2025RM 208.1bRM 156.2bRM 13.3b11.5x15.6x1.3x
Fri, 05 Sep 2025RM 200.5bRM 156.2bRM 13.3b11.5x15.1x1.3x
Sun, 03 Aug 2025RM 199.4bRM 174.5bRM 13.3b11.3x15x1.1x
Tue, 01 Jul 2025RM 199.8bRM 174.6bRM 13.2b10.7x15.1x1.1x
Thu, 29 May 2025RM 202.7bRM 170.2bRM 13.4b11.4x15.1x1.2x
Sat, 26 Apr 2025RM 202.3bRM 168.5bRM 12.8b10.7x15.8x1.2x
Mon, 24 Mar 2025RM 202.2bRM 168.3bRM 12.8b10.7x15.8x1.2x
Wed, 19 Feb 2025RM 208.3bRM 164.3bRM 12.0b11.8x17.4x1.3x
Fri, 17 Jan 2025RM 206.8bRM 164.2bRM 11.9b11.5x17.3x1.3x
Sun, 15 Dec 2024RM 216.5bRM 164.2bRM 11.9b12x18.1x1.3x
Tue, 12 Nov 2024RM 220.7bRM 160.5bRM 12.1b13.9x18.3x1.4x
Thu, 10 Oct 2024RM 211.9bRM 160.7bRM 12.0b13.2x17.6x1.3x
Sat, 07 Sep 2024RM 210.9bRM 160.5bRM 12.0b12.6x17.6x1.3x
Mon, 05 Aug 2024RM 212.8bRM 156.9bRM 10.9b13.8x19.4x1.4x
Wed, 03 Jul 2024RM 209.3bRM 155.6bRM 10.8b14.2x19.4x1.3x
Fri, 31 May 2024RM 214.0bRM 154.9bRM 10.5b14.4x20.4x1.4x
Sun, 28 Apr 2024RM 217.3bRM 155.0bRM 10.1b14.6x21.6x1.4x
Tue, 26 Mar 2024RM 210.8bRM 154.8bRM 10.0b14.6x21.1x1.4x
Thu, 22 Feb 2024RM 209.7bRM 155.8bRM 10.5b13.7x19.9x1.3x
Sat, 20 Jan 2024RM 208.3bRM 158.1bRM 10.8b13.2x19.3x1.3x
Mon, 18 Dec 2023RM 205.3bRM 158.2bRM 10.8b13x19x1.3x
Wed, 15 Nov 2023RM 204.7bRM 162.4bRM 10.7b13.3x19.1x1.3x
Fri, 13 Oct 2023RM 202.0bRM 162.3bRM 10.7b13.3x18.9x1.2x
Sun, 10 Sep 2023RM 205.3bRM 162.7bRM 10.7b13.5x19.1x1.3x
Tue, 08 Aug 2023RM 210.6bRM 172.9bRM 13.6b12x15.4x1.2x
Thu, 06 Jul 2023RM 204.4bRM 173.1bRM 13.7b11.7x14.9x1.2x
Sat, 03 Jun 2023RM 200.6bRM 176.4bRM 13.7b11.4x14.6x1.1x
Mon, 01 May 2023RM 207.7bRM 179.4bRM 16.3b11.3x12.7x1.2x
Wed, 29 Mar 2023RM 206.6bRM 179.7bRM 16.3b11.2x12.7x1.1x
Fri, 24 Feb 2023RM 209.3bRM 180.1bRM 16.8b11.5x12.5x1.2x
Sun, 22 Jan 2023RM 211.2bRM 180.0bRM 17.0b11.3x12.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.4x


Total Market Cap: RM 211.2bTotal Earnings: RM 17.0bTotal Revenue: RM 180.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Malaysian Food 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 17.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have declined 8.0% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.9% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

MY Market2.05%
Consumer Staples1.44%
Food1.20%
Agricultural Products1.44%
Packaged Foods and Meats0.78%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 19.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 4.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 15.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 13% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 4.8% per year.
  • In contrast, the Agricultural Products industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PPB PPB Group BerhadRM 11.165.3%
+RM 796.7m		-6.2%PE19.3x
KLK Kuala Lumpur Kepong BerhadRM 20.543.5%
+RM 779.6m		-0.3%PE28x
QL QL Resources BerhadRM 4.015.0%
+RM 693.5m		-12.6%PE33.6x
IOICORP IOI Corporation BerhadRM 4.061.0%
+RM 251.4m		8.6%PE21.6x
GENP Genting Plantations BerhadRM 5.142.0%
+RM 89.7m		-9.7%PE10.2x

Latest News

KLK
RM 20.54
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
7D
3.5%
1Y
-0.3%

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Has Announced A Dividend Of MYR0.40

Jan 13
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLSE:KLK) Has Announced A Dividend Of MYR0.40
SDG
RM 5.60
SD Guthrie Berhad
7D
-1.4%
1Y
18.1%

Calculating The Fair Value Of SD Guthrie Berhad (KLSE:SDG)

Jan 13
Calculating The Fair Value Of SD Guthrie Berhad (KLSE:SDG)
FFB
RM 2.75
Farm Fresh Berhad
7D
-2.1%
1Y
51.9%

Farm Fresh Berhad (KLSE:FFB) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jan 12
Farm Fresh Berhad (KLSE:FFB) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
UTDPLT
RM 32.98
United Plantations Berhad
7D
-0.4%
1Y
62.2%
IOICORP
RM 4.06
IOI Corporation Berhad
7D
1.0%
1Y
8.6%

IOI Corporation Berhad (KLSE:IOICORP) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Jan 06
IOI Corporation Berhad (KLSE:IOICORP) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
CCK
RM 1.34
CCK Consolidated Holdings Berhad
7D
4.7%
1Y
-8.2%
GOPENG
RM 0.75
Gopeng Berhad
7D
-8.5%
1Y
44.2%
PPB
RM 11.16
PPB Group Berhad
7D
5.3%
1Y
-6.2%

Market Participants Recognise PPB Group Berhad's (KLSE:PPB) Earnings

Jan 02
Market Participants Recognise PPB Group Berhad's (KLSE:PPB) Earnings
CHINTEK
RM 10.60
Chin Teck Plantations Berhad
7D
4.1%
1Y
31.2%
QL
RM 4.01
QL Resources Berhad
7D
5.0%
1Y
-12.6%

Investors Will Want QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Dec 29
Investors Will Want QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Growth In ROCE To Persist
BLDPLNT
RM 15.60
BLD Plantation Bhd
7D
-1.3%
1Y
30.2%

Slowing Rates Of Return At BLD Plantation Bhd (KLSE:BLDPLNT) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Dec 26
Slowing Rates Of Return At BLD Plantation Bhd (KLSE:BLDPLNT) Leave Little Room For Excitement
FAREAST
RM 4.10
Far East Holdings Berhad
7D
-6.8%
1Y
17.1%

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Far East Holdings Berhad (KLSE:FAREAST)

Dec 22
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Far East Holdings Berhad (KLSE:FAREAST)
NESTLE
RM 116.00
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
7D
-4.1%
1Y
25.4%

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
KRETAM
RM 0.69
Kretam Holdings Berhad
7D
3.8%
1Y
23.2%

Kretam Holdings Berhad (KLSE:KRETAM) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues

Dec 05
Kretam Holdings Berhad (KLSE:KRETAM) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues
GENP
RM 5.14
Genting Plantations Berhad
7D
2.0%
1Y
-9.7%
JPG
RM 1.47
Johor Plantations Group Berhad
7D
-9.8%
1Y
25.6%