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Malaysian (KLSE) Pharma Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 17, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
  • 7D-2.7%
  • 3M-10.7%
  • 1Y-17.5%
  • YTD-10.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Pharma industry has dropped 2.7%, driven by Apex Healthcare Berhad declining 3.7%. However, the industry is down 17% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Mar 2025RM 3.7bRM 2.8bRM 221.0m16x16.9x1.3x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025RM 4.1bRM 2.7bRM 223.9m17.5x18.3x1.5x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025RM 4.1bRM 2.7bRM 223.9m17.7x18.4x1.5x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024RM 4.2bRM 2.7bRM 223.9m16.2x18.9x1.5x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024RM 4.3bRM 2.7bRM 230.0m14.3x18.8x1.6x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024RM 4.5bRM 2.7bRM 230.0m14.6x19.5x1.7x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024RM 4.3bRM 2.7bRM 230.0m14.6x18.7x1.6x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024RM 4.4bRM 2.6bRM 541.3m12.7x8.1x1.7x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024RM 4.5bRM 2.6bRM 541.3m13.3x8.3x1.7x
Sat, 25 May 2024RM 4.5bRM 2.6bRM 548.7m13.5x8.2x1.7x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024RM 4.5bRM 2.6bRM 559.3m12.2x8x1.7x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024RM 4.5bRM 2.6bRM 559.3m12.2x8.1x1.7x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024RM 4.7bRM 2.6bRM 584.9m12.3x8x1.8x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024RM 4.3bRM 2.6bRM 584.9m12.4x7.4x1.7x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023RM 4.1bRM 2.6bRM 584.9m12x7x1.6x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023RM 4.3bRM 2.6bRM 604.4m12.2x7x1.7x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023RM 4.2bRM 2.6bRM 604.4m12.2x7x1.6x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023RM 4.3bRM 2.6bRM 604.4m12.4x7.1x1.7x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023RM 4.4bRM 2.6bRM 304.7m14x14.4x1.7x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023RM 4.3bRM 2.6bRM 304.7m14.3x14x1.7x
Sun, 28 May 2023RM 4.7bRM 2.6bRM 305.1m13.6x15.3x1.8x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023RM 4.7bRM 2.5bRM 289.8m13.4x16.4x1.9x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023RM 4.7bRM 2.5bRM 289.8m13x16.1x1.9x
Sat, 18 Feb 2023RM 4.7bRM 2.4bRM 270.7m13.6x17.5x1.9x
Mon, 16 Jan 2023RM 4.7bRM 2.4bRM 270.7m12.8x17.4x1.9x
Wed, 14 Dec 2022RM 4.6bRM 2.4bRM 270.7m13.2x17.1x1.9x
Fri, 11 Nov 2022RM 4.1bRM 2.4bRM 248.4m12.3x16.7x1.7x
Sun, 09 Oct 2022RM 3.9bRM 2.4bRM 249.0m11.5x15.6x1.6x
Tue, 06 Sep 2022RM 3.8bRM 2.4bRM 249.0m11.7x15.5x1.6x
Thu, 04 Aug 2022RM 3.9bRM 2.3bRM 226.0m13.9x17.1x1.7x
Sat, 02 Jul 2022RM 3.5bRM 2.3bRM 226.0m13.8x15.4x1.5x
Mon, 30 May 2022RM 3.9bRM 2.3bRM 215.3m14.1x18.2x1.7x
Wed, 27 Apr 2022RM 4.0bRM 2.2bRM 204.5m16.7x19.6x1.8x
Fri, 25 Mar 2022RM 3.8bRM 2.2bRM 204.5m16x18.8x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

18.8x


Total Market Cap: RM 3.8bTotal Earnings: RM 204.5mTotal Revenue: RM 2.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Pharma Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 14x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Malaysian Pharmaceuticals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 16.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 14.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Pharmaceuticals industry have grown 2.6% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 7.4% 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 Healthcare industry?

MY Market-1.64%
Healthcare-2.88%
Pharma-2.66%
Pharma-2.66%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
DPHARMA Duopharma Biotech BerhadRM 1.200.8%
+RM 9.6m		0.8%PE18.4x
YSPSAH Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding BerhadRM 2.150.9%
+RM 2.8m		-8.9%PE11.4x
PLABS PeterLabs Holdings BerhadRM 0.185.7%
+RM 2.8m		-9.8%PE17.9x
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YSPSAH

RM 2.15

Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Berhad

7D

0.9%

1Y

-8.9%

PLABS

RM 0.18

PeterLabs Holdings Berhad

7D

5.7%

1Y

-9.8%

KOTRA

RM 3.95

Kotra Industries Berhad

7D

-4.8%

1Y

-16.0%

AHEALTH

RM 2.06

Apex Healthcare Berhad

7D

-5.1%

1Y

-30.6%

DPHARMA

RM 1.20

Duopharma Biotech Berhad

7D

0.8%

1Y

0.8%

Duopharma Biotech Berhad's (KLSE:DPHARMA) Dividend Will Be Increased To MYR0.02

Feb 24
Duopharma Biotech Berhad's (KLSE:DPHARMA) Dividend Will Be Increased To MYR0.02