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Malaysian (KLSE) Food Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies88
- 7D-2.4%
- 3M8.4%
- 1Y16.2%
- YTD5.6%
Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by SD Guthrie Berhad declining 4.5%. On the other hand Guan Chong Berhad is actually up 11%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 16%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Malaysian Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 02 Sep 2026 | RM 232.5b | RM 157.9b | RM 7.9b | 11.4x | 29.5x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 31 Jul 2026 | RM 232.7b | RM 159.5b | RM 8.7b | 11.5x | 26.7x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 28 Jun 2026 | RM 222.1b | RM 159.1b | RM 8.7b | 10.8x | 25.4x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 26 May 2026 | RM 216.1b | RM 160.9b | RM 8.8b | 11.6x | 24.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 23 Apr 2026 | RM 226.2b | RM 161.0b | RM 8.8b | 10.8x | 25.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 21 Mar 2026 | RM 223.3b | RM 161.0b | RM 8.8b | 10.6x | 25.3x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 16 Feb 2026 | RM 221.4b | RM 160.1b | RM 13.3b | 10.6x | 16.7x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 14 Jan 2026 | RM 226.8b | RM 159.9b | RM 13.3b | 11.8x | 17.1x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 12 Dec 2025 | RM 216.8b | RM 159.7b | RM 13.3b | 11.5x | 16.4x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 09 Nov 2025 | RM 218.2b | RM 156.7b | RM 13.6b | 12.2x | 16.1x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 07 Oct 2025 | RM 208.4b | RM 156.2b | RM 13.3b | 11.7x | 15.7x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 04 Sep 2025 | RM 200.2b | RM 156.2b | RM 13.3b | 11.6x | 15.1x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 02 Aug 2025 | RM 199.4b | RM 174.5b | RM 13.3b | 11.3x | 15x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 30 Jun 2025 | RM 199.5b | RM 174.6b | RM 13.2b | 10.9x | 15.1x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 28 May 2025 | RM 204.3b | RM 170.0b | RM 13.3b | 11.3x | 15.4x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 25 Apr 2025 | RM 201.7b | RM 168.5b | RM 12.8b | 10.9x | 15.7x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 23 Mar 2025 | RM 201.9b | RM 168.3b | RM 12.8b | 10.7x | 15.8x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 18 Feb 2025 | RM 209.0b | RM 164.3b | RM 12.0b | 12.2x | 17.5x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 16 Jan 2025 | RM 207.7b | RM 164.2b | RM 11.9b | 11.6x | 17.4x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | RM 216.5b | RM 164.2b | RM 11.9b | 12x | 18.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | RM 218.3b | RM 160.5b | RM 12.1b | 13.7x | 18.1x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | RM 212.9b | RM 160.7b | RM 12.0b | 13.2x | 17.7x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 06 Sep 2024 | RM 211.0b | RM 160.5b | RM 12.0b | 12.5x | 17.6x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 04 Aug 2024 | RM 212.8b | RM 156.9b | RM 10.9b | 13.8x | 19.4x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 02 Jul 2024 | RM 210.3b | RM 155.6b | RM 10.8b | 14.1x | 19.5x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 30 May 2024 | RM 214.1b | RM 155.2b | RM 10.1b | 15.1x | 21.2x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 27 Apr 2024 | RM 217.3b | RM 155.0b | RM 10.1b | 14.6x | 21.6x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 25 Mar 2024 | RM 211.0b | RM 154.8b | RM 10.0b | 14.5x | 21.1x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | RM 209.9b | RM 156.8b | RM 10.6b | 13.8x | 19.7x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 19 Jan 2024 | RM 207.5b | RM 158.1b | RM 10.8b | 13.2x | 19.2x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2023 | RM 205.3b | RM 158.2b | RM 10.8b | 13x | 19x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 14 Nov 2023 | RM 203.6b | RM 162.4b | RM 10.7b | 13.3x | 19x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2023 | RM 202.6b | RM 162.3b | RM 10.7b | 13.3x | 18.9x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 09 Sep 2023 | RM 205.3b | RM 162.7b | RM 10.7b | 13.5x | 19.1x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.1x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Malaysian Food industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 29.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.1x.
- 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 Food industry have declined 9.8% 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 industry?
| MY Market | -1.42% | |
| Consumer Staples | -1.96% | |
| Food | -2.42% | |
| Agricultural Products | -1.90% | |
| Packaged Foods and Meats | -3.52% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Agricultural Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 16.9x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 4.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Packaged Foods and Meats industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 23% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 12% per year.
- In contrast, the Agricultural Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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 1.42 | 10.9% +RM 383.8m | 58.7% | PE8.4x | |
| JPG Johor Plantations Group Berhad | RM 1.91 | 1.6% +RM 75.0m | 40.4% | PE16.2x | |
| GENP Genting Plantations Berhad | RM 5.86 | 1.0% +RM 53.8m | 21.6% | PE17x | |
| KSENG Keck Seng (Malaysia) Berhad | RM 5.15 | 1.4% +RM 25.2m | -6.4% | PE12x | |
| GOPENG Gopeng Berhad | RM 0.80 | 5.3% +RM 16.1m | 15.9% | PS9.2x |