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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedMay 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies124
  • 7D2.1%
  • 3M20.0%
  • 1Y37.5%
  • YTD23.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has risen 2.1%, driven by gains in PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad and Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad of 4.1% and 2.4%, respectively. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 37%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 30% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 18 May 2026RM 177.7bRM 139.9bRM 507.7m13.6x350.1x1.3x
Wed, 15 Apr 2026RM 170.2bRM 138.6bRM 307.8m13.1x552.8x1.2x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026RM 156.3bRM 139.2bRM 265.9m13.4x587.7x1.1x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026RM 146.1bRM 138.7bRM 2.6b14.8x57.2x1.1x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026RM 145.2bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b14.9x57.4x1x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025RM 137.9bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b15.1x55.4x1x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025RM 141.0bRM 138.5bRM 1.2b15.1x113.2x1x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025RM 143.8bRM 138.7bRM 1.3b16.3x114.6x1x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025RM 137.7bRM 138.0bRM 1.3b14.6x104.3x1x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025RM 127.5bRM 139.5bRM 3.5b14.1x36.5x0.9x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025RM 117.1bRM 139.5bRM 3.5b13.3x33.5x0.8x
Tue, 20 May 2025RM 126.5bRM 139.1bRM 4.3b14x29.3x0.9x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025RM 116.6bRM 140.0bRM 4.3b13x27x0.8x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025RM 125.2bRM 140.0bRM 4.4b13.6x28.7x0.9x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025RM 134.8bRM 138.3bRM 3.5b13.7x38.1x1x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025RM 138.3bRM 138.4bRM 3.9b14.8x35.8x1x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024RM 138.3bRM 136.9bRM 3.7b14.1x37.1x1x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024RM 138.8bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b14.3x26.9x1x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024RM 145.3bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b14.2x28.1x1.1x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024RM 148.7bRM 134.0bRM 5.0b14.9x29.8x1.1x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024RM 151.7bRM 132.7bRM 4.7b16.2x32.1x1.1x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024RM 159.9bRM 132.4bRM 4.7b15.7x34.1x1.2x
Wed, 22 May 2024RM 161.6bRM 130.9bRM 4.3b15.8x37.5x1.2x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024RM 156.1bRM 131.3bRM 4.3b16.3x36.4x1.2x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024RM 150.8bRM 131.0bRM 4.3b15.6x35.4x1.2x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024RM 148.4bRM 133.7bRM 4.2b16.1x35x1.1x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024RM 154.6bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b16.6x38.6x1.2x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023RM 149.6bRM 134.0bRM 3.9b15.9x38x1.1x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023RM 151.7bRM 136.2bRM 5.5b15.3x27.6x1.1x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023RM 150.2bRM 136.7bRM 5.2b15.6x28.9x1.1x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023RM 152.2bRM 136.9bRM 5.6b15.8x27.2x1.1x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023RM 150.6bRM 140.1bRM 7.3b13.5x20.6x1.1x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023RM 140.0bRM 141.4bRM 7.5b12.6x18.6x1x
Thu, 25 May 2023RM 145.3bRM 139.7bRM 9.7b11.1x15x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15x


Total Market Cap: RM 145.3bTotal Earnings: RM 9.7bTotal Revenue: RM 139.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 77.2x202420252026
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 350x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 76.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 63% 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 Market-0.082%
Materials2.09%
Chemicals2.51%
Metals and Mining2.04%
Paper and Forestry Products1.16%
Packaging1.14%
Basic Materials0.99%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 29.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 6.0% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 60% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 3.5% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.5% 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
PCHEM PETRONAS Chemicals Group BerhadRM 5.594.1%
+RM 1.8b		43.3%PS1.6x
PMETAL Press Metal Aluminium Holdings BerhadRM 8.892.4%
+RM 1.7b		75.7%PE34.9x
HEXTAR Hextar Global BerhadRM 0.807.4%
+RM 211.8m		-16.7%PE50.2x
MSC Malaysia Smelting Corporation BerhadRM 2.136.0%
+RM 100.8m		64.5%PE21.8x
MCEMENT Malayan Cement BerhadRM 7.280.8%
+RM 83.4m		47.1%PE12.9x

Latest News

SCIENTX
RM 3.55
Scientex Berhad
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-6.6%
Analysis Article • May 15

Here's Why Scientex Berhad (KLSE:SCIENTX) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
HUMEIND
RM 3.22
Hume Cement Industries Berhad
7D
3.5%
1Y
10.3%
MSC
RM 2.13
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
7D
6.0%
1Y
64.5%
PMETAL
RM 8.89
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
7D
2.4%
1Y
75.7%
ANNJOO
RM 0.65
Ann Joo Resources Berhad
7D
-5.8%
1Y
-19.4%
PCHEM
RM 5.59
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
7D
4.1%
1Y
43.3%
Narrative Update • May 01

PCHEM: Elevated P E Expectations Will Pressure Returns If Earnings Disappoint

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad from MYR1.82 to MYR3.18, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following recent Street research. Analyst Commentary While the latest Street work includes at least one upgrade, the overall message for you as an investor still carries some caution.
TGUAN
RM 1.65
Thong Guan Industries Berhad
7D
6.5%
1Y
41.0%
PMBTECH
RM 1.85
PMB Technology Berhad
7D
-1.1%
1Y
29.4%
TMK
RM 1.77
TMK Chemical Bhd
7D
4.7%
1Y
37.2%
CMSB
RM 1.23
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-1.6%
HEXTAR
RM 0.80
Hextar Global Berhad
7D
7.4%
1Y
-16.7%
HIAPTEK
RM 0.29
Hiap Teck Venture Berhad
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-3.3%
MCEMENT
RM 7.28
Malayan Cement Berhad
7D
0.8%
1Y
47.1%
JTIASA
RM 1.11
Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-5.9%
BKAWAN
RM 20.98
Batu Kawan Berhad
7D
-2.0%
1Y
10.3%
AUMAS
RM 0.47
AuMas Resources Berhad
7D
-7.9%
1Y
-36.3%
Analysis Article • Feb 05

Investors Interested In AuMas Resources Berhad's (KLSE:AUMAS) Earnings

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