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Malaysian (KLSE) Steel Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 22, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies25
- 7D-3.0%
- 3M-9.2%
- 1Y-17.7%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Steel industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by Ann Joo Resources Berhad declining 6.1%. On the other hand K. Seng Seng Corporation Berhad is actually up 9.0%. Overall the industry is down 18% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 30% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Malaysian Steel Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22 Feb 2025 | RM 5.6b | RM 18.9b | -RM 85,439,084.00 | 9x | -65.4x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 20 Jan 2025 | RM 5.1b | RM 18.7b | -RM 96,169,812.00 | 8.9x | -53.5x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 18 Dec 2024 | RM 5.3b | RM 18.7b | -RM 96,169,812.00 | 9.3x | -55x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 15 Nov 2024 | RM 5.2b | RM 18.7b | -RM 111,245,812.00 | 8.7x | -47.2x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 13 Oct 2024 | RM 5.3b | RM 18.7b | -RM 120,397,435.00 | 8.9x | -43.7x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 10 Sep 2024 | RM 5.3b | RM 18.8b | -RM 125,285,435.00 | 9.8x | -42.3x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 08 Aug 2024 | RM 5.6b | RM 18.6b | -RM 104,712,089.00 | 12.3x | -53.9x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Jul 2024 | RM 6.1b | RM 18.4b | -RM 121,646,089.00 | 12.5x | -50.1x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 03 Jun 2024 | RM 5.7b | RM 18.0b | -RM 170,462,121.00 | 10.4x | -33.3x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 01 May 2024 | RM 5.7b | RM 18.2b | -RM 167,762,654.00 | 10.5x | -33.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | RM 5.5b | RM 18.1b | -RM 172,932,608.00 | 10x | -31.7x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 25 Feb 2024 | RM 5.4b | RM 18.2b | -RM 197,669,048.00 | 12.8x | -27.5x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 23 Jan 2024 | RM 5.5b | RM 18.3b | -RM 264,865,399.00 | 11.8x | -20.6x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 21 Dec 2023 | RM 6.0b | RM 18.3b | -RM 251,354,399.00 | 11.7x | -24x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 18 Nov 2023 | RM 6.1b | RM 18.4b | -RM 504,004,399.00 | 21.1x | -12x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 16 Oct 2023 | RM 5.9b | RM 18.4b | -RM 526,935,748.00 | 19x | -11.1x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 13 Sep 2023 | RM 5.9b | RM 18.3b | -RM 544,711,748.00 | 21x | -10.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 11 Aug 2023 | RM 5.6b | RM 19.0b | -RM 418,175,557.00 | 33.8x | -13.4x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 09 Jul 2023 | RM 5.2b | RM 19.0b | -RM 418,755,557.00 | 30.7x | -12.4x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 06 Jun 2023 | RM 5.1b | RM 19.1b | -RM 405,930,603.00 | 23.4x | -12.6x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 04 May 2023 | RM 5.4b | RM 19.5b | -RM 263,528,812.00 | 11.2x | -20.5x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 01 Apr 2023 | RM 5.5b | RM 19.6b | -RM 265,327,794.00 | 11.6x | -20.6x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 27 Feb 2023 | RM 5.7b | RM 19.6b | -RM 106,413,269.00 | 10.8x | -53.5x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 25 Jan 2023 | RM 5.9b | RM 20.2b | RM 849.4m | 6.1x | 7x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 23 Dec 2022 | RM 5.4b | RM 20.1b | RM 835.1m | 6x | 6.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 20 Nov 2022 | RM 4.9b | RM 19.0b | RM 1.3b | 4.2x | 3.8x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 18 Oct 2022 | RM 4.4b | RM 18.8b | RM 1.4b | 3.9x | 3.1x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 15 Sep 2022 | RM 4.7b | RM 18.5b | RM 1.4b | 4.2x | 3.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 13 Aug 2022 | RM 5.0b | RM 17.6b | RM 1.6b | 3.6x | 3.1x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 11 Jul 2022 | RM 4.8b | RM 17.5b | RM 1.6b | 3.5x | 3x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 08 Jun 2022 | RM 5.6b | RM 17.4b | RM 1.6b | 3.7x | 3.5x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 06 May 2022 | RM 6.3b | RM 17.1b | RM 1.7b | 3.6x | 3.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 03 Apr 2022 | RM 6.1b | RM 16.9b | RM 1.7b | 3.7x | 3.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 01 Mar 2022 | RM 6.2b | RM 16.5b | RM 1.7b | 3.8x | 3.7x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
3.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are relatively neutral on the Malaysian Steel industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.30x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Steel industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have grown 5.1% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does Malaysian Steel compare with similar industries?
| MY Market | -1.19% | |
| Materials | 0.88% | |
| Metals and Mining | 1.80% | |
| Steel | -2.95% | |
| Aluminum | 3.02% | |
| Copper | 0% | 0 |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 0% | 0 |
| Silver | 0% | 0 |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | -4.23% | |
| Gold | -7.51% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSSC K. Seng Seng Corporation Berhad | RM 0.89 | 7.2% +RM 11.1m | 5.3% | PS0.5x | |
| COLFORM Colform Group Berhad | RM 0.39 | 1.3% +RM 3.0m | n/a | PE18.9x | |
| LYSAGHT Lysaght Galvanized Steel Berhad | RM 2.61 | 0.4% +RM 415.8k | 6.1% | PE8.6x |
