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Malaysian (KLSE) Specialty Chemicals Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
- 7D-2.2%
- 3M-22.1%
- 1Y-49.1%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Specialty Chemicals industry has dropped 4.3%, driven by Techbond Group Berhad declining 8.8%. Meanwhile, Toyo Ventures Holdings Berhad actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.4% in the last week. Overall the industry is down 50% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 26% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Malaysian Specialty Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Mar 2025 | RM 443.1m | RM 365.3m | -RM 11,485,926.00 | 13.4x | -38.6x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 09 Feb 2025 | RM 538.6m | RM 283.3m | -RM 4,113,916.00 | 18.2x | -130.9x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 07 Jan 2025 | RM 548.7m | RM 283.3m | -RM 4,113,916.00 | 17x | -133.4x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 05 Dec 2024 | RM 527.2m | RM 283.3m | -RM 4,113,916.00 | 17.2x | -128.2x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | RM 521.3m | RM 290.6m | -RM 14,071,000.00 | 16.5x | -37x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 30 Sep 2024 | RM 569.2m | RM 290.6m | -RM 14,071,000.00 | 15.6x | -40.5x | 2x |
| Wed, 28 Aug 2024 | RM 582.7m | RM 344.4m | -RM 18,845,120.00 | 16.5x | -30.9x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 26 Jul 2024 | RM 670.9m | RM 340.0m | -RM 18,505,120.00 | 18.5x | -36.3x | 2x |
| Sun, 23 Jun 2024 | RM 744.1m | RM 419.2m | -RM 9,840,120.00 | 15.4x | -75.6x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 21 May 2024 | RM 565.2m | RM 333.6m | -RM 5,641,120.00 | 31.8x | -100.2x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 18 Apr 2024 | RM 561.8m | RM 333.8m | -RM 7,262,120.00 | 26.4x | -77.4x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 16 Mar 2024 | RM 621.9m | RM 333.8m | -RM 7,262,120.00 | 33.6x | -85.6x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 12 Feb 2024 | RM 640.4m | RM 318.3m | -RM 29,292,987.00 | 106.9x | -21.9x | 2x |
| Wed, 10 Jan 2024 | RM 910.8m | RM 318.3m | -RM 29,304,987.00 | 102.6x | -31.1x | 2.9x |
| Fri, 08 Dec 2023 | RM 888.6m | RM 318.3m | -RM 29,304,987.00 | 104.5x | -30.3x | 2.8x |
| Sun, 05 Nov 2023 | RM 900.8m | RM 315.3m | -RM 21,243,871.00 | 129.3x | -42.4x | 2.9x |
| Tue, 03 Oct 2023 | RM 908.8m | RM 315.3m | -RM 21,094,871.00 | 132.8x | -43.1x | 2.9x |
| Thu, 31 Aug 2023 | RM 843.2m | RM 356.3m | -RM 4,412,867.00 | 184.5x | -191.1x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 29 Jul 2023 | RM 818.5m | RM 352.3m | -RM 6,817,867.00 | 95.4x | -120x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 26 Jun 2023 | RM 696.9m | RM 352.1m | -RM 5,309,867.00 | 19.2x | -131.3x | 2x |
| Wed, 24 May 2023 | RM 704.1m | RM 354.3m | -RM 6,681,867.00 | 20.2x | -105.4x | 2x |
| Fri, 21 Apr 2023 | RM 734.1m | RM 354.3m | -RM 6,682,000.00 | 21x | -109.9x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 19 Mar 2023 | RM 718.1m | RM 354.3m | -RM 6,682,000.00 | 75.8x | -107.5x | 2x |
| Tue, 14 Feb 2023 | RM 738.7m | RM 415.0m | RM 9.9m | 603.5x | 74.7x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 12 Jan 2023 | RM 755.3m | RM 414.9m | RM 9.8m | 754.2x | 76.9x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 10 Dec 2022 | RM 613.2m | RM 414.9m | RM 9.8m | 612.6x | 62.4x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 07 Nov 2022 | RM 554.4m | RM 441.6m | -RM 3,165,849.00 | 758.9x | -175.1x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 05 Oct 2022 | RM 485.2m | RM 441.6m | -RM 4,422,849.00 | 715.8x | -109.7x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 02 Sep 2022 | RM 511.9m | RM 1.4b | -RM 53,600,849.00 | 626.3x | -9.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 31 Jul 2022 | RM 526.6m | RM 1.4b | -RM 54,943,849.00 | 19.2x | -9.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 28 Jun 2022 | RM 582.5m | RM 1.8b | -RM 43,102,849.00 | 20.3x | -13.5x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 26 May 2022 | RM 627.4m | RM 1.7b | -RM 42,263,849.00 | 21.7x | -14.8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 23 Apr 2022 | RM 800.6m | RM 1.7b | -RM 41,265,200.00 | 22.4x | -19.4x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 21 Mar 2022 | RM 634.1m | RM 1.7b | RM 21.3m | 11.5x | 29.7x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
29.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Malaysian Specialty Chemicals industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Specialty Chemicals industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 41% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does Malaysian Specialty Chemicals compare with similar industries?
| MY Market | -2.91% | |
| Materials | -1.79% | |
| Chemicals | -1.05% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | -2.23% | |
| Commodity Chemicals | -0.98% | |
| Diversified Chemicals | -1.50% | |
| Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals | -1.66% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOVEN Toyo Ventures Holdings Berhad | RM 0.33 | 11.9% +RM 5.4m | -75.6% | PS0.6x |