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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies123
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M3.5%
  • 1Y3.8%
  • YTD0.8%

The Materials industry has been flat over the last week, but Malayan Cement Berhad has lost 3.6%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 3.8% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 34% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 21 Jan 2026RM 144.9bRM 138.7bRM 2.5b14.7x57.4x1x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025RM 142.8bRM 138.6bRM 2.5b14.6x56.5x1x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025RM 137.5bRM 139.0bRM 1.4b15.5x100.8x1x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025RM 142.4bRM 138.7bRM 1.3b16.1x113.5x1x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025RM 134.8bRM 138.8bRM 1.3b15.7x106x1x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025RM 129.3bRM 139.1bRM 3.3b13.7x39.6x0.9x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025RM 125.3bRM 139.4bRM 3.5b13.9x36x0.9x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025RM 120.3bRM 139.6bRM 3.5b13.7x34.6x0.9x
Fri, 02 May 2025RM 124.0bRM 173.0bRM 4.1b13.9x30.1x0.7x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025RM 125.0bRM 139.8bRM 4.4b14.2x28.6x0.9x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025RM 128.6bRM 138.7bRM 4.4b13x29.2x0.9x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025RM 137.4bRM 138.3bRM 3.9b14.2x35.6x1x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024RM 135.1bRM 138.3bRM 3.9b14.5x34.9x1x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024RM 130.2bRM 134.9bRM 5.0b14.1x26x1x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024RM 142.4bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b13.9x27.5x1.1x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024RM 138.4bRM 134.3bRM 5.1b13.9x27x1x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024RM 142.8bRM 132.7bRM 4.8b16.1x29.9x1.1x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024RM 161.5bRM 132.4bRM 4.7b16.7x34.3x1.2x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024RM 161.7bRM 132.2bRM 4.7b15.4x34.6x1.2x
Sat, 04 May 2024RM 158.1bRM 131.4bRM 4.3b16.6x36.4x1.2x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024RM 149.6bRM 131.4bRM 4.3b15.8x34.8x1.1x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024RM 151.7bRM 131.5bRM 4.1b16x36.9x1.2x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024RM 151.4bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b16.4x37.9x1.1x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023RM 152.3bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b15.9x38.1x1.1x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023RM 151.8bRM 136.3bRM 5.6b14.8x27.1x1.1x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023RM 155.9bRM 136.6bRM 5.2b15.7x30x1.1x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023RM 152.8bRM 136.7bRM 5.5b15.9x27.7x1.1x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023RM 150.3bRM 140.0bRM 7.3b13.4x20.6x1.1x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023RM 140.7bRM 141.2bRM 7.5b13.2x18.7x1x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023RM 139.6bRM 138.2bRM 7.4b12.6x18.8x1x
Sun, 07 May 2023RM 149.1bRM 139.7bRM 9.8b11.1x15.3x1.1x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023RM 150.7bRM 140.6bRM 10.1b11.6x14.9x1.1x
Thu, 02 Mar 2023RM 152.5bRM 140.6bRM 10.2b12.4x15x1.1x
Sat, 28 Jan 2023RM 166.5bRM 139.8bRM 13.8b11x12.1x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.1x


Total Market Cap: RM 166.5bTotal Earnings: RM 13.8bTotal Revenue: RM 139.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.6x202420252026
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 57.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 37.6x.
  • 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 Market-0.44%
Materials-0.25%
Packaging0.60%
Chemicals0.30%
Metals and Mining0.11%
Paper and Forestry Products-1.39%
Basic Materials-3.59%
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 22.8%, 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 7.401.4%
+RM 824.0m		47.7%PE31.1x
PCHEM PETRONAS Chemicals Group BerhadRM 3.342.1%
+RM 560.0m		-29.5%PS0.9x
SCIENTX Scientex BerhadRM 3.632.3%
+RM 124.5m		-11.0%PE10.4x
KSSC K. Seng Seng Corporation BerhadRM 0.9941.4%
+RM 57.9m		24.5%PE29.3x
SSTEEL Southern Steel BerhadRM 0.416.6%
+RM 37.5m		-21.4%PS0.3x

Latest News

PMETAL
RM 7.40
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad
7D
1.4%
1Y
47.7%
KSSC
RM 0.99
K. Seng Seng Corporation Berhad
7D
41.4%
1Y
24.5%

Investors Holding Back On K. Seng Seng Corporation Berhad (KLSE:KSSC)

Jan 19
Investors Holding Back On K. Seng Seng Corporation Berhad (KLSE:KSSC)
PMBTECH
RM 1.38
PMB Technology Berhad
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-20.7%

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 1.95
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
7D
-6.3%
1Y
78.1%
PCHEM
RM 3.34
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
7D
2.1%
1Y
-29.5%

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 7.57
Malayan Cement Berhad
7D
-1.4%
1Y
61.8%

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Jan 07
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AUMAS
RM 0.60
AuMas Resources Berhad
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-23.1%
SCIENTX
RM 3.63
Scientex Berhad
7D
2.3%
1Y
-11.0%
MEGAFB
RM 0.90
Mega Fortris Berhad
7D
2.3%
1Y
50.0%

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Dec 30
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MESTRON
RM 0.20
Mestron Holdings Berhad
7D
11.1%
1Y
-24.5%
CMSB
RM 1.48
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
7D
-4.5%
1Y
38.3%

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

Dec 24
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TMK
RM 1.32
TMK Chemical Bhd
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-26.7%
SSTEEL
RM 0.41
Southern Steel Berhad
7D
6.6%
1Y
-21.4%
WENTEL
RM 0.28
Wentel Engineering Holdings Berhad
7D
-6.8%
1Y
-8.3%
HUMEIND
RM 3.46
Hume Cement Industries Berhad
7D
-2.8%
1Y
16.9%

Is Hume Cement Industries Berhad (KLSE:HUMEIND) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 20
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PANTECH
RM 0.67
Pantech Group Holdings Berhad
7D
4.7%
1Y
-28.1%