Investor Optimism Abounds Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (KLSE:MSC) But Growth Is Lacking
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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis
UpdatedJan 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies123
- 7D-1.6%
- 3M0.6%
- 1Y4.9%
- YTD-0.5%
Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by a pullback from PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad of 12%. Meanwhile, Malayan Cement Berhad actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.7% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 4.9%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Malaysian Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 10 Jan 2026 | RM 143.2b | RM 138.7b | RM 2.5b | 15.3x | 56.7x | 1x |
| Mon, 08 Dec 2025 | RM 137.6b | RM 138.6b | RM 2.5b | 15.2x | 55.4x | 1x |
| Wed, 05 Nov 2025 | RM 139.7b | RM 139.0b | RM 1.3b | 15.1x | 103.9x | 1x |
| Fri, 03 Oct 2025 | RM 142.0b | RM 138.7b | RM 1.3b | 16.2x | 113.2x | 1x |
| Sun, 31 Aug 2025 | RM 134.6b | RM 139.0b | RM 1.3b | 15.7x | 101.7x | 1x |
| Tue, 29 Jul 2025 | RM 126.8b | RM 139.5b | RM 3.5b | 13.6x | 36.3x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 26 Jun 2025 | RM 119.9b | RM 139.5b | RM 3.5b | 13.3x | 34.4x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 24 May 2025 | RM 124.1b | RM 140.3b | RM 3.7b | 13.7x | 33.4x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 21 Apr 2025 | RM 118.0b | RM 139.9b | RM 4.3b | 13.1x | 27.4x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 19 Mar 2025 | RM 125.9b | RM 140.0b | RM 4.4b | 13.6x | 28.8x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 14 Feb 2025 | RM 131.9b | RM 138.3b | RM 3.5b | 13.7x | 37.2x | 1x |
| Sun, 12 Jan 2025 | RM 135.3b | RM 138.4b | RM 3.9b | 14.7x | 35x | 1x |
| Tue, 10 Dec 2024 | RM 137.2b | RM 136.9b | RM 3.7b | 14x | 36.9x | 1x |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | RM 138.8b | RM 134.5b | RM 5.1b | 14.1x | 27x | 1x |
| Sat, 05 Oct 2024 | RM 145.2b | RM 134.5b | RM 5.2b | 13.9x | 28.1x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 02 Sep 2024 | RM 145.2b | RM 134.3b | RM 5.2b | 14.4x | 28.1x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 31 Jul 2024 | RM 151.5b | RM 132.7b | RM 4.7b | 16x | 32x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 28 Jun 2024 | RM 158.7b | RM 132.5b | RM 4.7b | 15.7x | 33.8x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 26 May 2024 | RM 161.0b | RM 131.1b | RM 4.3b | 15.8x | 37.3x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 23 Apr 2024 | RM 156.6b | RM 131.3b | RM 4.3b | 16.1x | 36.6x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 21 Mar 2024 | RM 149.7b | RM 131.0b | RM 4.3b | 15.3x | 35.2x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 17 Feb 2024 | RM 150.4b | RM 133.8b | RM 4.2b | 16.3x | 35.6x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 15 Jan 2024 | RM 153.3b | RM 134.1b | RM 4.0b | 16.7x | 38.3x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 13 Dec 2023 | RM 149.8b | RM 134.0b | RM 3.9b | 16.2x | 38.1x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 10 Nov 2023 | RM 152.4b | RM 136.2b | RM 5.5b | 15.6x | 27.7x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 08 Oct 2023 | RM 149.7b | RM 136.7b | RM 5.2b | 15.7x | 28.8x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 05 Sep 2023 | RM 154.1b | RM 136.8b | RM 5.5b | 15.9x | 28x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 03 Aug 2023 | RM 148.6b | RM 140.1b | RM 7.3b | 13.5x | 20.4x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 01 Jul 2023 | RM 138.2b | RM 141.2b | RM 7.5b | 12x | 18.4x | 1x |
| Mon, 29 May 2023 | RM 145.3b | RM 139.2b | RM 9.4b | 12.1x | 15.5x | 1x |
| Wed, 26 Apr 2023 | RM 150.9b | RM 140.5b | RM 10.1b | 11.3x | 14.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 24 Mar 2023 | RM 144.5b | RM 140.7b | RM 10.2b | 11.4x | 14.2x | 1x |
| Sun, 19 Feb 2023 | RM 165.5b | RM 139.5b | RM 13.2b | 10.6x | 12.5x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 17 Jan 2023 | RM 164.6b | RM 139.8b | RM 13.7b | 10.2x | 12x | 1.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
12x
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 56.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 37.1x.
- 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 | 0.68% | |
| Materials | -1.56% | |
| Basic Materials | 5.95% | |
| Packaging | 1.55% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 0.65% | |
| Metals and Mining | -0.015% | |
| Chemicals | -6.26% | |
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 22.6%, 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 4.5% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMETAL Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad | RM 7.20 | 2.1% +RM 1.2b | 53.8% | PE30.3x | |
| MSC Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad | RM 1.88 | 19.7% +RM 260.4m | 66.4% | PE21.9x | |
| MCEMENT Malayan Cement Berhad | RM 7.95 | 2.1% +RM 220.6m | 62.6% | PE14.9x | |
| PMBTECH PMB Technology Berhad | RM 1.24 | 6.9% +RM 149.5m | -28.7% | PE45.7x | |
| BKAWAN Batu Kawan Berhad | RM 19.88 | 1.9% +RM 147.5m | -1.5% | PE16.5x |
