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Malaysian (KLSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 06, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies123
  • 7D1.7%
  • 3M3.1%
  • 1Y-2.8%
  • YTD-1.9%

In the last week, the Materials industry is up 1.7%, with PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad up 8.0%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Earnings are forecast to grow by 35% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 07 Dec 2025RM 137.6bRM 138.6bRM 2.5b15.2x55.4x1x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025RM 141.8bRM 138.5bRM 1.3b15x111.8x1x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025RM 141.2bRM 138.7bRM 1.3b16.1x112.6x1x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025RM 134.6bRM 139.0bRM 1.3b15.7x101.8x1x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025RM 126.5bRM 139.5bRM 3.5b13.8x36.2x0.9x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025RM 118.3bRM 139.5bRM 3.5b13.4x33.9x0.8x
Fri, 23 May 2025RM 123.0bRM 139.3bRM 3.6b13.5x33.9x0.9x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025RM 118.0bRM 139.9bRM 4.3b13.1x27.4x0.8x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025RM 125.9bRM 140.0bRM 4.4b13.6x28.8x0.9x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025RM 132.8bRM 138.3bRM 3.5b13.8x37.5x1x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025RM 135.3bRM 138.4bRM 3.9b14.7x35x1x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024RM 138.2bRM 136.9bRM 3.7b14x37.1x1x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024RM 137.2bRM 134.5bRM 5.1b13.9x26.7x1x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024RM 145.6bRM 134.5bRM 5.2b14.2x28.1x1.1x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024RM 145.2bRM 134.3bRM 5.2b14.4x28.1x1.1x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024RM 152.2bRM 132.7bRM 4.7b16.3x32.2x1.1x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024RM 160.2bRM 132.4bRM 4.7b15.7x34.2x1.2x
Sat, 25 May 2024RM 161.0bRM 131.0bRM 4.3b15.9x37.2x1.2x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024RM 156.6bRM 131.3bRM 4.3b16.1x36.6x1.2x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024RM 149.5bRM 131.0bRM 4.3b15.5x35.1x1.1x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024RM 149.8bRM 133.7bRM 4.2b16.5x35.3x1.1x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024RM 153.3bRM 134.1bRM 4.0b16.7x38.3x1.1x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023RM 150.3bRM 134.0bRM 3.9b15.9x38.2x1.1x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023RM 153.0bRM 136.2bRM 5.5b15.4x27.9x1.1x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023RM 149.7bRM 136.7bRM 5.2b15.7x28.8x1.1x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023RM 152.9bRM 136.8bRM 5.5b15.6x27.8x1.1x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023RM 150.6bRM 140.1bRM 7.3b13.4x20.6x1.1x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023RM 139.0bRM 141.2bRM 7.5b12x18.5x1x
Sun, 28 May 2023RM 145.3bRM 139.2bRM 9.4b12.1x15.4x1x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023RM 152.3bRM 140.5bRM 10.1b11.2x15x1.1x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023RM 144.4bRM 140.7bRM 10.2b11.3x14.2x1x
Sat, 18 Feb 2023RM 165.5bRM 139.3bRM 13.2b10.6x12.5x1.2x
Mon, 16 Jan 2023RM 162.7bRM 139.8bRM 13.7b10.5x11.8x1.2x
Wed, 14 Dec 2022RM 160.3bRM 141.9bRM 13.9b10x11.5x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.5x


Total Market Cap: RM 160.3bTotal Earnings: RM 13.9bTotal Revenue: RM 141.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 35.7x202320242025
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 55.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 35.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 44% 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 Market0.40%
Materials1.68%
Chemicals4.03%
Basic Materials1.34%
Packaging0.49%
Paper and Forestry Products0.48%
Metals and Mining0.26%
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 23.4%, 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 86% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 2.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.3% 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 3.248.0%
+RM 1.9b		-33.6%PS0.9x
MCEMENT Malayan Cement BerhadRM 6.892.7%
+RM 248.2m		40.6%PE13x
MSC Malaysia Smelting Corporation BerhadRM 1.6211.7%
+RM 142.8m		45.3%PE18.8x
BKAWAN Batu Kawan BerhadRM 19.420.9%
+RM 69.9m		-2.9%PE16.1x
WTK W T K Holdings BerhadRM 0.7316.7%
+RM 49.1m		51.5%PS0.6x

Latest News

MCEMENT
RM 6.89
Malayan Cement Berhad
7D
2.7%
1Y
40.6%

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Malayan Cement Berhad's (KLSE:MCEMENT) P/E Ratio

Dec 05
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Malayan Cement Berhad's (KLSE:MCEMENT) P/E Ratio
CORAZA
RM 0.57
Coraza Integrated Technology Berhad
7D
15.2%
1Y
7.5%
HEXTAR
RM 0.90
Hextar Global Berhad
7D
1.1%
1Y
1.7%
SSTEEL
RM 0.40
Southern Steel Berhad
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-24.8%
WTK
RM 0.73
W T K Holdings Berhad
7D
16.7%
1Y
51.5%
AUMAS
RM 0.67
AuMas Resources Berhad
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-17.9%
BKAWAN
RM 19.42
Batu Kawan Berhad
7D
0.9%
1Y
-2.9%
MSC
RM 1.62
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad
7D
11.7%
1Y
45.3%
PCHEM
RM 3.24
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
7D
8.0%
1Y
-33.6%

PCHEM: Higher Margins And Stable Demand Set To Drive Earnings Momentum

Analysts have lowered their price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad from RM3.59 to RM3.47, citing improved revenue growth and profit margins, balanced by a moderately higher discount rate and a projected decrease in future price-to-earnings ratios. Analyst Commentary Analyst perspectives on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad reflect a mix of optimism and caution, with key considerations impacting their outlook on the company's valuation and future performance.
CANONE
RM 1.71
Can-One Berhad
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-26.6%

There Is A Reason Can-One Berhad's (KLSE:CANONE) Price Is Undemanding

Nov 24
There Is A Reason Can-One Berhad's (KLSE:CANONE) Price Is Undemanding
LCTITAN
RM 0.42
Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Berhad
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-39.1%

Revenues Working Against Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Berhad's (KLSE:LCTITAN) Share Price Following 26% Dive

Nov 24
Revenues Working Against Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Berhad's (KLSE:LCTITAN) Share Price Following 26% Dive
SCIENTX
RM 3.40
Scientex Berhad
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-25.6%
HUMEIND
RM 3.02
Hume Cement Industries Berhad
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-7.4%

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

Nov 20
Is Hume Cement Industries Berhad (KLSE:HUMEIND) Using Too Much Debt?
SENFONG
RM 0.69
Seng Fong Holdings Berhad
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-31.7%
CSCSTEL
RM 1.45
CSC Steel Holdings Berhad
7D
5.1%
1Y
22.9%

CSC Steel Holdings Berhad's (KLSE:CSCSTEL) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Nov 17
CSC Steel Holdings Berhad's (KLSE:CSCSTEL) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
ANCOMNY
RM 0.90
Ancom Nylex Berhad
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-11.4%