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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies124
  • 7D-1.5%
  • 3M7.6%
  • 1Y11.2%
  • YTD3.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 1.5%, driven by PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad declining 4.2%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 11%. Looking forward, 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
Thu, 05 Feb 2026RM 149.6bRM 138.7bRM 2.6b14.8x58.6x1.1x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026RM 143.9bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b15.1x56.9x1x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025RM 135.3bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b15.3x54.3x1x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025RM 140.4bRM 138.5bRM 1.2b15.2x113x1x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025RM 141.8bRM 138.8bRM 1.3b16.5x110x1x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025RM 139.6bRM 138.0bRM 1.3b15.2x105.2x1x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025RM 124.3bRM 139.5bRM 3.5b13.8x35.6x0.9x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025RM 120.2bRM 139.5bRM 3.5b13.7x34.4x0.9x
Sat, 17 May 2025RM 129.5bRM 139.1bRM 4.3b14.3x29.9x0.9x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025RM 112.2bRM 140.0bRM 4.3b12.8x26x0.8x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025RM 123.0bRM 139.9bRM 4.4b13.8x28.1x0.9x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025RM 134.9bRM 138.3bRM 3.9b13.7x35x1x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025RM 139.6bRM 138.4bRM 3.9b14.7x36.1x1x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024RM 136.7bRM 136.7bRM 3.7b13.9x36.9x1x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024RM 139.7bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b14.3x27.1x1x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024RM 145.4bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b14.4x28.1x1.1x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024RM 145.5bRM 134.0bRM 5.0b14.8x29.2x1.1x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024RM 155.5bRM 132.7bRM 4.7b17.3x32.9x1.2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024RM 160.6bRM 132.3bRM 4.7b15.7x34.4x1.2x
Sun, 19 May 2024RM 159.9bRM 131.5bRM 4.3b16x36.8x1.2x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024RM 155.6bRM 131.3bRM 4.3b16.6x36.3x1.2x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024RM 149.9bRM 131.0bRM 4.3b15.5x35.2x1.1x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024RM 148.4bRM 133.7bRM 4.2b16.1x35x1.1x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024RM 155.5bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b16.6x38.8x1.2x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023RM 149.9bRM 134.0bRM 3.9b15.9x38x1.1x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023RM 150.5bRM 136.2bRM 5.5b15x27.4x1.1x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023RM 151.0bRM 136.7bRM 5.5b15.7x27.4x1.1x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023RM 151.6bRM 137.5bRM 5.7b15.6x26.5x1.1x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023RM 151.6bRM 141.1bRM 7.5b13.5x20.2x1.1x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023RM 139.8bRM 138.2bRM 7.5b12.6x18.7x1x
Mon, 22 May 2023RM 145.8bRM 139.6bRM 9.7b11.2x15x1x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023RM 153.1bRM 140.6bRM 10.1b11.6x15.1x1.1x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023RM 146.1bRM 140.7bRM 10.2b11.4x14.4x1x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023RM 164.7bRM 139.2bRM 13.3b10.8x12.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.4x


Total Market Cap: RM 164.7bTotal Earnings: RM 13.3bTotal Revenue: RM 139.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 38.2x202420252026
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 58.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 38.2x.
  • 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 42% 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-1.26%
Materials-1.50%
Basic Materials1.53%
Paper and Forestry Products0.62%
Packaging-0.79%
Metals and Mining-1.40%
Chemicals-2.80%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Metals and Mining industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 38.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 8.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 83% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 1.7% 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
MCEMENT Malayan Cement BerhadRM 8.283.5%
+RM 394.0m		74.3%PE15.7x
WTK W T K Holdings BerhadRM 0.7912.9%
+RM 42.1m		73.6%PS0.6x
SSTEEL Southern Steel BerhadRM 0.405.3%
+RM 30.0m		-20.0%PS0.3x
SUMI Sumisaujana Group BerhadRM 0.129.1%
+RM 14.4m		n/aPE16.2x
PERSTIM Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia (Perstima) BerhadRM 1.886.2%
+RM 14.2m		-17.5%PS0.2x

Latest News

AUMAS
RM 0.56
AuMas Resources Berhad
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-40.8%
SSTEEL
RM 0.40
Southern Steel Berhad
7D
5.3%
1Y
-20.0%
MSC
RM 1.86
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
7D
-9.7%
1Y
72.2%
PMETAL
RM 7.66
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
7D
-1.0%
1Y
53.8%

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (KLSE:PMETAL)

Jan 27
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (KLSE:PMETAL)
BKAWAN
RM 19.50
Batu Kawan Berhad
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-2.8%
PCHEM
RM 3.19
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-26.3%

PCHEM: Margin Discipline And Cyclical Management Will Drive Re Rating Potential

Analysts have reduced their price target on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that point to a more balanced risk and reward profile. Analyst Commentary Recent updates suggest that analysts see a more balanced setup for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, with pricing assumptions and valuation inputs recalibrated rather than completely rewritten.
PMBTECH
RM 1.32
PMB Technology Berhad
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-23.3%

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
MCEMENT
RM 8.28
Malayan Cement Berhad
7D
3.5%
1Y
74.3%

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
HEXTAR
RM 0.85
Hextar Global Berhad
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-5.0%
SUMI
RM 0.12
Sumisaujana Group Berhad
7D
9.1%
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 3.93
Scientex Berhad
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-4.1%
TMK
RM 1.34
TMK Chemical Bhd
7D
0.8%
1Y
-22.1%
SAB
RM 3.34
Southern Acids (M) Berhad
7D
2.5%
1Y
11.3%
WTK
RM 0.79
W T K Holdings Berhad
7D
12.9%
1Y
73.6%
PERSTIM
RM 1.88
Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia (Perstima) Berhad
7D
6.2%
1Y
-17.5%
BTM
RM 0.04
BTM Resources Berhad
7D
33.3%
1Y
-20.0%