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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies125
  • 7D0.04%
  • 3M12.2%
  • 1Y30.9%
  • YTD13.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has remained flat, although notably PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad gained 5.8%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 31% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 46% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 30 Mar 2026RM 164.2bRM 139.2bRM 338.8m13x484.6x1.2x
Wed, 25 Feb 2026RM 145.7bRM 137.9bRM 1.2b15.6x117x1.1x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026RM 148.7bRM 138.6bRM 2.5b15x58.8x1.1x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025RM 142.0bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b14.8x56.1x1x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025RM 137.5bRM 139.0bRM 1.4b15.3x99.8x1x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025RM 142.8bRM 138.7bRM 1.3b16.2x113.8x1x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025RM 135.8bRM 138.8bRM 1.3b15.6x106.8x1x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025RM 129.3bRM 139.1bRM 3.3b13.7x39.6x0.9x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025RM 123.2bRM 139.5bRM 3.5b13.9x35.3x0.9x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025RM 122.0bRM 139.6bRM 3.5b13.7x35.1x0.9x
Sun, 04 May 2025RM 122.4bRM 139.5bRM 4.3b13.9x28.4x0.9x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025RM 125.0bRM 139.8bRM 4.4b14.2x28.6x0.9x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025RM 127.7bRM 138.8bRM 4.4b13.2x28.7x0.9x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025RM 136.4bRM 138.3bRM 3.9b13.7x35.3x1x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024RM 135.1bRM 138.4bRM 3.9b14.5x35x1x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024RM 132.2bRM 134.9bRM 5.0b13.9x26.4x1x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024RM 142.0bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b13.7x27.4x1.1x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024RM 140.5bRM 134.3bRM 5.1b13.7x27.4x1x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024RM 142.7bRM 132.7bRM 4.8b16x29.8x1.1x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024RM 161.8bRM 132.4bRM 4.7b17.3x34.3x1.2x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024RM 162.3bRM 132.3bRM 4.7b14.6x34.6x1.2x
Mon, 06 May 2024RM 158.1bRM 131.4bRM 4.4b16.6x36.3x1.2x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024RM 150.4bRM 131.4bRM 4.3b15.8x35x1.1x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024RM 151.5bRM 130.9bRM 4.3b15.1x35.6x1.2x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024RM 150.2bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b16.4x37.6x1.1x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023RM 152.3bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b15.9x38.1x1.1x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023RM 152.9bRM 136.3bRM 5.6b15.2x27.3x1.1x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023RM 151.7bRM 136.6bRM 5.2b15.7x29.2x1.1x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023RM 155.1bRM 136.7bRM 5.5b16.2x28.1x1.1x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023RM 150.0bRM 140.0bRM 7.3b13.4x20.6x1.1x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023RM 144.3bRM 141.2bRM 7.5b13.1x19.2x1x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023RM 140.1bRM 138.2bRM 7.4b12.9x18.8x1x
Tue, 09 May 2023RM 150.1bRM 139.7bRM 9.8b11.2x15.4x1.1x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023RM 150.8bRM 140.6bRM 10.1b11.4x14.9x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.9x


Total Market Cap: RM 150.8bTotal Earnings: RM 10.1bTotal Revenue: RM 140.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 54.7x202420252026
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 485x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 54.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 68% 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-0.43%
Materials0.038%
Chemicals3.27%
Paper and Forestry Products-0.57%
Basic Materials-1.81%
Metals and Mining-1.84%
Packaging-9.27%
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 18.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 4.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 95% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 0.3% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.1% 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 5.805.8%
+RM 2.6b		60.2%PS1.7x
TMK TMK Chemical BhdRM 1.364.6%
+RM 60.0m		10.6%PE13.9x
MSC Malaysia Smelting Corporation BerhadRM 1.863.3%
+RM 50.4m		45.9%PE19.1x
HUMEIND Hume Cement Industries BerhadRM 3.341.8%
+RM 43.3m		23.2%PE11x
HIAPTEK Hiap Teck Venture BerhadRM 0.285.8%
+RM 26.1m		-8.3%PE2.9x

Latest News

HIAPTEK
RM 0.28
Hiap Teck Venture Berhad
7D
5.8%
1Y
-8.3%
MEGAFB
RM 0.77
Mega Fortris Berhad
7D
-36.8%
1Y
54.5%
ANNJOO
RM 0.56
Ann Joo Resources Berhad
7D
5.7%
1Y
-18.8%
PCHEM
RM 5.80
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
7D
5.8%
1Y
60.2%

PCHEM: Weaker Demand And Lower P E Multiple Will Pressure Returns

Analysts have trimmed their MYR 2.06 fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad to MYR 1.82, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the new price target. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are framing the lower MYR 1.82 fair value for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad as a reflection of tougher assumptions on revenue growth, profitability and the valuation multiple that investors may be willing to pay.
SCIENTX
RM 3.40
Scientex Berhad
7D
-5.8%
1Y
-4.2%
MSC
RM 1.86
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
7D
3.3%
1Y
45.9%
TMK
RM 1.36
TMK Chemical Bhd
7D
4.6%
1Y
10.6%
MCEMENT
RM 6.30
Malayan Cement Berhad
7D
-3.1%
1Y
29.9%
LCTITAN
RM 0.41
Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Berhad
7D
-5.7%
1Y
0%
HUMEIND
RM 3.34
Hume Cement Industries Berhad
7D
1.8%
1Y
23.2%
PMETAL
RM 7.61
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
7D
-2.1%
1Y
51.0%
PMBTECH
RM 1.24
PMB Technology Berhad
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-16.8%
TGUAN
RM 1.31
Thong Guan Industries Berhad
7D
4.0%
1Y
13.9%
SSTEEL
RM 0.40
Southern Steel Berhad
7D
-4.8%
1Y
23.1%

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AUMAS
RM 0.47
AuMas Resources Berhad
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-41.4%

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PGLOBAL
RM 0.47
Pantech Global Berhad
7D
6.9%
1Y
-10.6%

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