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Malaysian (KLSE) Banks Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M9.1%
  • 1Y4.7%
  • YTD3.7%

In the last week, the Banks industry is up 1.9%, with Malayan Banking Berhad leading the way with a 1.7% gain. This means that the industry has gained 4.7% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 5.2% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Dec 2025RM 449.2bRM 100.2bRM 40.4b10.7x11.1x4.5x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025RM 419.4bRM 99.3bRM 40.2b10.1x10.4x4.2x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025RM 415.0bRM 99.3bRM 40.3b10.1x10.3x4.2x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025RM 412.3bRM 99.3bRM 40.3b9.9x10.2x4.2x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025RM 412.4bRM 98.3bRM 40.0b10x10.3x4.2x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025RM 399.8bRM 98.3bRM 40.0b9.3x10x4.1x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025RM 402.6bRM 98.3bRM 40.0b9.5x10.1x4.1x
Thu, 08 May 2025RM 413.6bRM 97.2bRM 39.9b9.7x10.4x4.3x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025RM 416.6bRM 97.2bRM 39.9b9.7x10.4x4.3x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025RM 441.4bRM 96.9bRM 39.6b11x11.2x4.6x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025RM 427.9bRM 94.8bRM 39.2b10.6x10.9x4.5x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024RM 430.7bRM 94.8bRM 39.2b10.4x11x4.5x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024RM 431.6bRM 92.6bRM 38.2b11x11.3x4.7x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024RM 441.5bRM 92.4bRM 38.2b10.9x11.6x4.8x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024RM 445.5bRM 92.4bRM 38.2b10.8x11.7x4.8x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024RM 415.8bRM 90.6bRM 37.1b10.6x11.2x4.6x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024RM 400.2bRM 90.6bRM 37.1b10x10.8x4.4x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024RM 396.6bRM 90.6bRM 37.1b9.9x10.7x4.4x
Fri, 10 May 2024RM 393.0bRM 88.5bRM 36.5b10.3x10.8x4.4x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024RM 389.2bRM 88.5bRM 36.5b10.2x10.7x4.4x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024RM 389.3bRM 88.6bRM 36.5b10.3x10.7x4.4x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024RM 381.9bRM 89.9bRM 36.2b10.1x10.6x4.2x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023RM 367.9bRM 89.9bRM 36.2b9.6x10.2x4.1x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023RM 370.2bRM 89.6bRM 35.5b10x10.4x4.1x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023RM 365.9bRM 89.5bRM 35.0b9.8x10.4x4.1x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023RM 366.1bRM 89.5bRM 35.0b9.7x10.4x4.1x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023RM 366.7bRM 88.1bRM 33.7b10.5x10.9x4.2x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023RM 355.3bRM 88.1bRM 33.7b10x10.6x4x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023RM 341.9bRM 88.1bRM 33.7b9.4x10.2x3.9x
Sat, 13 May 2023RM 349.6bRM 87.4bRM 32.5b9.7x10.8x4x
Mon, 10 Apr 2023RM 354.1bRM 87.5bRM 32.6b9.9x10.9x4x
Wed, 08 Mar 2023RM 363.4bRM 87.5bRM 32.6b10x11.1x4.2x
Fri, 03 Feb 2023RM 368.3bRM 84.4bRM 30.9b12.2x11.9x4.4x
Sun, 01 Jan 2023RM 372.7bRM 84.4bRM 30.9b12.4x12x4.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12x


Total Market Cap: RM 372.7bTotal Earnings: RM 30.9bTotal Revenue: RM 84.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Banks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.7x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Malaysian Banks 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 10.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 4.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Banks industry have grown 9.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.9% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Malaysian Financials industry?

MY Market1.40%
Financials1.82%
Banks1.93%
Diversified Banks1.94%
Regional Banks0.71%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Regional Banks industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 12.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 17.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 23.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Banks industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 10.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Regional Banks industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 23% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Banks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.0% 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
MAYBANK Malayan Banking BerhadRM 10.481.7%
+RM 2.2b		4.0%PB1.4x
PBBANK Public Bank BerhadRM 4.522.5%
+RM 2.1b		-0.7%PB1.5x
CIMB CIMB Group Holdings BerhadRM 8.112.4%
+RM 2.0b		1.8%PB1.2x
HLBANK Hong Leong Bank BerhadRM 22.242.9%
+RM 1.3b		10.1%PB1.2x
HLFG Hong Leong Financial Group BerhadRM 18.985.4%
+RM 1.1b		5.4%PB0.7x

Latest News

CIMB
RM 8.11
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad
7D
2.4%
1Y
1.8%

CIMB: Earnings Outlook Will Rely On Margin Resilience Amid Muted Revenue Prospects

Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for CIMB Group Holdings Berhad to RM8.46 from RM8.42, citing a slightly lower discount rate, marginally improved profit margins, and a small uplift in future P/E assumptions despite a tempered revenue growth outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on CIMB Group Holdings Berhad remain largely constructive, with the modest fair value upgrade reflecting confidence in the bank's ability to execute on profitability targets despite a more muted revenue outlook.
BIMB
RM 2.25
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-9.6%
AMBANK
RM 6.43
AMMB Holdings Berhad
7D
3.5%
1Y
18.6%

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Nov 30
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ABMB
RM 5.01
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
7D
6.6%
1Y
3.7%

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad's (KLSE:ABMB) Dividend Is Being Reduced To MYR0.0937

Nov 28
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad's (KLSE:ABMB) Dividend Is Being Reduced To MYR0.0937
HLBANK
RM 22.24
Hong Leong Bank Berhad
7D
2.9%
1Y
10.1%
HLFG
RM 18.98
Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad
7D
5.4%
1Y
5.4%
RHBBANK
RM 7.74
RHB Bank Berhad
7D
1.8%
1Y
20.6%
MAYBANK
RM 10.48
Malayan Banking Berhad
7D
1.7%
1Y
4.0%
PBBANK
RM 4.52
Public Bank Berhad
7D
2.5%
1Y
-0.7%

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Nov 19
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