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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies123
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M2.9%
  • 1Y6.8%
  • YTD1.3%

The Materials industry has been flat over the last week, but Malayan Cement Berhad has lost 4.4%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 6.8% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 18 Jan 2026RM 145.7bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b15.1x57.7x1.1x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025RM 142.1bRM 138.6bRM 2.5b14.8x56.9x1x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025RM 138.0bRM 139.0bRM 1.3b15.2x102.4x1x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025RM 142.3bRM 138.7bRM 1.3b16.3x113.4x1x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025RM 133.5bRM 138.8bRM 1.3b15.6x104.8x1x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025RM 130.3bRM 139.5bRM 3.2b13.3x40.8x0.9x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025RM 124.4bRM 139.4bRM 3.5b13.9x35.8x0.9x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025RM 122.8bRM 139.6bRM 3.5b13.4x35.1x0.9x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025RM 122.4bRM 139.6bRM 4.3b13.3x28.2x0.9x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025RM 125.1bRM 140.0bRM 4.4b13.9x28.6x0.9x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025RM 132.4bRM 138.6bRM 3.7b12.9x35.7x1x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025RM 135.0bRM 138.3bRM 3.9b14.2x35x1x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024RM 137.5bRM 138.2bRM 3.9b14.3x35.5x1x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024RM 132.1bRM 134.6bRM 5.0b14.1x26.4x1x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024RM 143.3bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b14.1x27.7x1.1x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024RM 139.0bRM 134.3bRM 5.1b14.2x27.1x1x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024RM 140.4bRM 132.7bRM 4.8b15.5x29.4x1.1x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024RM 161.5bRM 132.4bRM 4.7b16.7x34.3x1.2x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024RM 160.4bRM 131.3bRM 4.4b15x36.4x1.2x
Wed, 01 May 2024RM 157.5bRM 131.5bRM 4.3b17x36.6x1.2x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024RM 150.2bRM 131.4bRM 4.3b15.4x35x1.1x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024RM 151.8bRM 133.0bRM 4.4b16.3x34.5x1.1x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024RM 150.2bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b16.4x37.6x1.1x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023RM 151.6bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b15.9x37.9x1.1x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023RM 152.6bRM 136.3bRM 5.6b15.9x27.4x1.1x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023RM 153.3bRM 136.7bRM 5.2b15.8x29.6x1.1x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023RM 151.1bRM 136.7bRM 5.5b15.7x27.4x1.1x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023RM 150.4bRM 140.0bRM 7.3b13.6x20.7x1.1x
Sun, 09 Jul 2023RM 139.9bRM 141.2bRM 7.5b12.5x18.6x1x
Tue, 06 Jun 2023RM 141.5bRM 138.2bRM 7.5b12.8x19x1x
Thu, 04 May 2023RM 150.8bRM 139.7bRM 9.8b11.1x15.4x1.1x
Sat, 01 Apr 2023RM 148.7bRM 140.6bRM 10.1b11.5x14.7x1.1x
Mon, 27 Feb 2023RM 155.3bRM 140.8bRM 10.5b11.7x14.8x1.1x
Wed, 25 Jan 2023RM 165.5bRM 139.8bRM 13.7b10.5x12x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: RM 165.5bTotal Earnings: RM 13.7bTotal Revenue: RM 139.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Malaysian Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 57.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 37.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 43% 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 Materials sector?

MY Market1.36%
Materials0.64%
Metals and Mining1.62%
Chemicals0.69%
Packaging0.41%
Paper and Forestry Products-0.88%
Basic Materials-3.53%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 35.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 85% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 4.8% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.8% 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
PMETAL Press Metal Aluminium Holdings BerhadRM 7.281.1%
+RM 659.2m		50.1%PE30.6x
PMBTECH PMB Technology BerhadRM 1.4617.7%
+RM 411.0m		-16.1%PE53.8x
BKAWAN Batu Kawan BerhadRM 20.282.0%
+RM 155.3m		0.9%PE16.8x
SCIENTX Scientex BerhadRM 3.622.0%
+RM 108.9m		-11.3%PE10.3x
PCHEM PETRONAS Chemicals Group BerhadRM 3.290.3%
+RM 80.0m		-29.9%PS0.9x

Latest News

PMBTECH
RM 1.46
PMB Technology Berhad
7D
17.7%
1Y
-16.1%

PMB Technology Berhad's (KLSE:PMBTECH) 27% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Jan 13
PMB Technology Berhad's (KLSE:PMBTECH) 27% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
MSC
RM 1.93
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
7D
2.7%
1Y
88.3%
PMETAL
RM 7.28
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
7D
1.1%
1Y
50.1%

With EPS Growth And More, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (KLSE:PMETAL) Makes An Interesting Case

Jan 12
With EPS Growth And More, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (KLSE:PMETAL) Makes An Interesting Case
PCHEM
RM 3.29
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
7D
0.3%
1Y
-29.9%

PCHEM: Earnings Will Reflect Softer Margins And Cautious Cycle Expectations

Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad to RM3.42 from RM3.43, citing updated modeling assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are intended to better reflect potential downside risks highlighted in recent sector research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the modest trim in fair value to RM3.42 as a refinement of assumptions rather than a thesis change.
MCEMENT
RM 7.60
Malayan Cement Berhad
7D
-4.4%
1Y
59.7%

These 4 Measures Indicate That Malayan Cement Berhad (KLSE:MCEMENT) Is Using Debt Safely

Jan 07
These 4 Measures Indicate That Malayan Cement Berhad (KLSE:MCEMENT) Is Using Debt Safely
BKAWAN
RM 20.28
Batu Kawan Berhad
7D
2.0%
1Y
0.9%
SUMI
RM 0.11
Sumisaujana Group Berhad
7D
-8.3%
1Y
n/a

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Sumisaujana Group Berhad (KLSE:SUMI) Even After 44% Share Price Boost

Dec 31
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Sumisaujana Group Berhad (KLSE:SUMI) Even After 44% Share Price Boost
SCIENTX
RM 3.62
Scientex Berhad
7D
2.0%
1Y
-11.3%
COLFORM
RM 0.28
Colform Group Berhad
7D
-6.7%
1Y
n/a
CMSB
RM 1.51
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
7D
-3.8%
1Y
42.5%

What You Need To Know About The Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (KLSE:CMSB) Analyst Downgrade Today

Dec 24
What You Need To Know About The Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (KLSE:CMSB) Analyst Downgrade Today
JTIASA
RM 1.04
Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-16.8%
UPA
RM 0.61
UPA Corporation Berhad
7D
-8.9%
1Y
-15.8%
SAB
RM 3.18
Southern Acids (M) Berhad
7D
-6.2%
1Y
8.5%
WENTEL
RM 0.28
Wentel Engineering Holdings Berhad
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-3.4%
PANTECH
RM 0.65
Pantech Group Holdings Berhad
7D
4.8%
1Y
-29.3%
CSCSTEL
RM 1.44
CSC Steel Holdings Berhad
7D
5.9%
1Y
26.3%

CSC Steel Holdings Berhad's (KLSE:CSCSTEL) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Nov 17
CSC Steel Holdings Berhad's (KLSE:CSCSTEL) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher