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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies125
  • 7D3.2%
  • 3M12.6%
  • 1Y30.8%
  • YTD13.9%

The Materials industry is up 5.5% in the last week, with PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad up 15%. During this same period, the Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad underperformed, falling 5.3%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 31%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 47% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 24 Mar 2026RM 164.1bRM 139.2bRM 277.1m13x592.3x1.2x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026RM 150.8bRM 138.8bRM 2.5b15.1x59.5x1.1x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026RM 145.7bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b15.1x57.7x1.1x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025RM 140.5bRM 138.6bRM 2.5b15x56.3x1x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025RM 138.5bRM 139.0bRM 1.3b15.2x102.7x1x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025RM 142.3bRM 138.7bRM 1.3b16.3x113.4x1x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025RM 133.5bRM 138.8bRM 1.3b15.6x104.8x1x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025RM 128.0bRM 139.5bRM 3.2b13.5x40.1x0.9x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025RM 123.1bRM 139.4bRM 3.5b13.9x35.4x0.9x
Sat, 31 May 2025RM 122.8bRM 139.7bRM 3.6b13.2x34.4x0.9x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025RM 121.1bRM 139.5bRM 4.3b13.4x28x0.9x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025RM 125.1bRM 140.0bRM 4.4b13.9x28.6x0.9x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025RM 128.6bRM 138.6bRM 3.6b13.1x35.9x0.9x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025RM 135.0bRM 138.3bRM 3.9b14.2x35x1x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024RM 140.7bRM 138.2bRM 3.9b14.3x36.3x1x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024RM 132.1bRM 134.6bRM 5.0b14.1x26.4x1x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024RM 143.4bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b14.1x27.7x1.1x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024RM 141.1bRM 134.3bRM 5.1b14.2x27.5x1.1x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024RM 140.6bRM 132.7bRM 4.8b14.3x29.4x1.1x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024RM 161.0bRM 132.4bRM 4.7b16.6x34.2x1.2x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024RM 160.4bRM 131.3bRM 4.4b15x36.4x1.2x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024RM 158.2bRM 131.5bRM 4.3b17.1x36.8x1.2x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024RM 150.2bRM 131.2bRM 4.3b15.4x35x1.1x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024RM 151.8bRM 133.0bRM 4.3b17.9x34.9x1.1x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024RM 150.5bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b16.7x37.7x1.1x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023RM 151.3bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b15.9x37.9x1.1x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023RM 154.0bRM 136.2bRM 5.5b16.2x27.9x1.1x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023RM 153.3bRM 136.7bRM 5.2b15.8x29.6x1.1x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023RM 153.4bRM 136.7bRM 5.5b16.1x27.8x1.1x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023RM 150.4bRM 140.0bRM 7.3b13.6x20.7x1.1x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023RM 139.9bRM 141.2bRM 7.5b12.5x18.6x1x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023RM 141.5bRM 138.3bRM 7.5b12.8x19x1x
Wed, 03 May 2023RM 150.5bRM 139.7bRM 9.8b11.1x15.4x1.1x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023RM 149.4bRM 140.6bRM 10.1b11.6x14.8x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.8x


Total Market Cap: RM 149.4bTotal Earnings: RM 10.1bTotal Revenue: RM 140.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 51.9x202420252026
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 592x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 51.9x.
  • 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 70% 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 Market0.36%
Materials3.17%
Chemicals6.99%
Metals and Mining1.54%
Packaging0.90%
Paper and Forestry Products-0.68%
Basic Materials-3.52%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 7.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 101% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 4.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.6% 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 5.4810.7%
+RM 4.2b		50.1%PS1.6x
PMETAL Press Metal Aluminium Holdings BerhadRM 7.772.1%
+RM 1.3b		55.7%PE30.5x
HEXTAR Hextar Global BerhadRM 0.812.5%
+RM 77.1m		-9.0%PE50.5x
PMBTECH PMB Technology BerhadRM 1.273.3%
+RM 74.7m		-14.8%PS2.7x
SCIENTX Scientex BerhadRM 3.610.8%
+RM 46.7m		-1.4%PE10.1x

Latest News

ANNJOO
RM 0.53
Ann Joo Resources Berhad
7D
-11.7%
1Y
-24.8%
PCHEM
RM 5.48
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
7D
10.7%
1Y
50.1%

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.
MEGAFB
RM 1.21
Mega Fortris Berhad
7D
2.5%
1Y
142.0%

The Global Standard: Mega Fortris Solidifies Global Leadership Amidst Resilient Market Performance

Mega Fortris Berhad (KLSE: MEGAFB) has recently captured significant market attention, transitioning from its 2024 IPO into a period of robust expansion and evolving financial narratives. As of early 2026, the company continues to solidify its reputation as a global leader in the security solutions sector.
ZANTAT
RM 0.22
Zantat Holdings Berhad
7D
25.7%
1Y
-20.0%
SCIENTX
RM 3.61
Scientex Berhad
7D
0.8%
1Y
-1.4%
MSC
RM 1.80
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
7D
-9.1%
1Y
44.6%
MCEMENT
RM 6.50
Malayan Cement Berhad
7D
-4.1%
1Y
34.0%
PANTECH
RM 0.64
Pantech Group Holdings Berhad
7D
1.6%
1Y
-14.2%
HUMEIND
RM 3.28
Hume Cement Industries Berhad
7D
-2.7%
1Y
20.1%
PMETAL
RM 7.77
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
7D
2.1%
1Y
55.7%
CLITE
RM 0.18
Chemlite Innovation Berhad
7D
-15.9%
1Y
n/a
HEXTAR
RM 0.81
Hextar Global Berhad
7D
2.5%
1Y
-9.0%
PMBTECH
RM 1.27
PMB Technology Berhad
7D
3.3%
1Y
-14.8%
CMSB
RM 1.16
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
7D
-1.7%
1Y
16.6%
AUMAS
RM 0.51
AuMas Resources Berhad
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-38.2%

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

Feb 05
Investors Interested In AuMas Resources Berhad's (KLSE:AUMAS) Earnings
ANCOMNY
RM 0.90
Ancom Nylex Berhad
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-6.7%