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Malaysian (KLSE) Industrials Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies303
  • 7D-0.4%
  • 3M0.3%
  • 1Y8.3%
  • YTD0.7%

The Industrials industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 8.2% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Malaysian Industrials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 02 Feb 2026RM 307.1bRM 267.0bRM 12.5b14x24.6x1.1x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025RM 299.6bRM 266.3bRM 12.7b14.1x23.6x1.1x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025RM 294.9bRM 264.3bRM 12.6b13.5x23.4x1.1x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025RM 297.1bRM 264.9bRM 12.3b14.5x24.2x1.1x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025RM 296.2bRM 264.5bRM 12.2b14.8x24.3x1.1x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025RM 283.0bRM 261.4bRM 11.4b15.1x24.9x1.1x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025RM 283.4bRM 258.6bRM 11.2b15.4x25.4x1.1x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025RM 267.2bRM 257.5bRM 11.0b14.8x24.3x1x
Wed, 14 May 2025RM 266.1bRM 257.9bRM 12.1b15x22x1x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025RM 239.3bRM 257.5bRM 12.2b14.5x19.7x0.9x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025RM 252.2bRM 255.9bRM 12.0b15.8x21x1x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025RM 279.6bRM 254.4bRM 12.7b16.8x22x1.1x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025RM 295.7bRM 253.9bRM 12.6b18.1x23.4x1.2x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024RM 285.9bRM 253.5bRM 12.2b16.6x23.4x1.1x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024RM 282.3bRM 247.0bRM 11.5b18x24.4x1.1x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024RM 285.8bRM 245.5bRM 11.5b18.2x24.8x1.2x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024RM 289.9bRM 237.3bRM 12.1b18.7x24x1.2x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024RM 307.1bRM 236.0bRM 11.9b19.3x25.9x1.3x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024RM 293.5bRM 235.7bRM 11.7b19.3x25.1x1.2x
Thu, 16 May 2024RM 279.4bRM 225.9bRM 10.6b18.9x26.3x1.2x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024RM 263.7bRM 225.0bRM 10.6b17.4x24.9x1.2x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024RM 245.8bRM 223.2bRM 10.8b17.1x22.9x1.1x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024RM 238.6bRM 217.3b-RM 139,019,140.0017.7x-1716.4x1.1x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024RM 236.5bRM 232.0bRM 866.9m18.6x272.8x1x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023RM 227.6bRM 230.5bRM 1.1b17.1x210.7x1x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023RM 226.7bRM 225.5bRM 1.5b17.3x153.3x1x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023RM 224.7bRM 222.6bRM 1.4b17.3x155.8x1x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023RM 221.9bRM 221.8bRM 1.3b16x165.1x1x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023RM 215.9bRM 218.1bRM 52.8m15.5x4090x1x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023RM 212.3bRM 217.3bRM 238.7m15.1x889.1x1x
Fri, 19 May 2023RM 215.3bRM 425.8bRM 41.0b15.3x5.2x0.5x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023RM 221.2bRM 215.2bRM 33.3b16.1x6.6x1x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023RM 217.9bRM 214.7bRM 33.2b16.3x6.6x1x
Thu, 09 Feb 2023RM 229.0bRM 210.2bRM 43.9b14.1x5.2x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

5.2x


Total Market Cap: RM 229.0bTotal Earnings: RM 43.9bTotal Revenue: RM 210.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Industrials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average -390.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Malaysian Industrials industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 24.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -390x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Industrials industry have declined 34% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 8.3% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, 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 Industrials sector?

MY Market0.43%
Industrials-0.35%
Airlines14.13%
Aerospace & Defense3.45%
Infrastructure2.31%
Industrials1.56%
Marine and Shipping1.39%
Professional Services-0.51%
Building-0.73%
Construction-1.80%
Trade Distributors-1.91%
Logistics-1.92%
Machinery-4.36%
Electrical-5.89%
Commercial Services-5.89%
Transportation-7.41%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Airlines industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 3.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 85.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 42.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Airlines industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 86% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 43% per year.
  • In contrast, the Infrastructure industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 3.7% 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
SUNWAY Sunway BerhadRM 5.762.7%
+RM 1.0b		32.4%PE35.1x
AAX AirAsia X BerhadRM 2.1014.1%
+RM 873.8m		16.7%PE62.1x
WPRTS Westports Holdings BerhadRM 6.113.6%
+RM 718.7m		33.4%PE20.9x
MISC MISC BerhadRM 8.001.5%
+RM 535.6m		10.5%PE28.2x
TANCO Tanco Holdings BerhadRM 1.364.6%
+RM 361.5m		72.7%PE782.3x

Latest News

AAX
RM 2.10
AirAsia X Berhad
7D
14.1%
1Y
16.7%

AAX: Follow On Equity And New Leadership Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for AirAsia X Berhad from RM2.08 to about RM2.90, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and a lower discount rate, as well as a revised future P/E multiple. What's in the News Appointment of Mr. Tharumalingam A/L Kanagalingam, also known as Bo Lingam, as Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X Berhad with effect from January 19, 2026, following a long tenure across multiple leadership roles within the wider AirAsia group (Key Developments).
WPRTS
RM 6.11
Westports Holdings Berhad
7D
3.6%
1Y
33.4%
SCGBHD
RM 2.07
Southern Cable Group Berhad
7D
-9.6%
1Y
88.2%
SUNWAY
RM 5.76
Sunway Berhad
7D
2.7%
1Y
32.4%

Is Sunway Berhad (KLSE:SUNWAY) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 31
Is Sunway Berhad (KLSE:SUNWAY) Using Too Much Debt?
GAMUDA
RM 4.42
Gamuda Berhad
7D
-2.9%
1Y
9.4%
CHINHIN
RM 2.31
Chin Hin Group Berhad
7D
-2.1%
1Y
2.2%
KJTS
RM 0.81
KJTS Group Berhad
7D
-36.3%
1Y
-10.9%
SLVEST
RM 2.52
Solarvest Holdings Berhad
7D
-6.3%
1Y
50.0%

Solarvest Holdings Berhad (KLSE:SLVEST) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Jan 20
Solarvest Holdings Berhad (KLSE:SLVEST) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
CAPITALA
RM 0.61
Capital A Berhad
7D
12.8%
1Y
-33.5%
IJM
RM 2.68
IJM Corporation Berhad
7D
1.5%
1Y
12.1%
SUNCON
RM 5.92
Sunway Construction Group Berhad
7D
2.1%
1Y
71.6%

We Think Sunway Construction Group Berhad (KLSE:SUNCON) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jan 06
We Think Sunway Construction Group Berhad (KLSE:SUNCON) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
FRONTKN
RM 3.84
Frontken Corporation Berhad
7D
-6.1%
1Y
1.9%
UWC
RM 4.09
UWC Berhad
7D
-3.8%
1Y
48.2%

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For UWC Berhad's (KLSE:UWC) Shares

Dec 23
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For UWC Berhad's (KLSE:UWC) Shares
MISC
RM 8.00
MISC Berhad
7D
1.5%
1Y
10.5%
TANCO
RM 1.36
Tanco Holdings Berhad
7D
4.6%
1Y
72.7%

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Tanco Holdings Berhad (KLSE:TANCO)

Dec 19
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Tanco Holdings Berhad (KLSE:TANCO)
PENTA
RM 3.25
Pentamaster Corporation Berhad
7D
-14.2%
1Y
-5.8%