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Malaysian (KLSE) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M-1.7%
  • 1Y0.2%
  • YTD2.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by Evergreen Fibreboard Berhad declining 14%. Meanwhile, Golden Pharos Berhad actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 20% in the last week. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Malaysian Paper and Forestry Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 25 May 2026RM 3.7bRM 5.6bRM 78.4m11.2x47.4x0.7x
Wed, 22 Apr 2026RM 3.7bRM 5.7bRM 89.5m16.2x41.5x0.7x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026RM 3.7bRM 5.7bRM 89.5m16.2x41.8x0.7x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026RM 3.7bRM 5.8bRM 98.0m16.1x38.2x0.6x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026RM 3.7bRM 5.8bRM 91.7m12.9x40x0.6x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025RM 3.7bRM 5.8bRM 91.7m13.5x40.1x0.6x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025RM 3.8bRM 5.9bRM 28.3m10.8x132.9x0.6x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025RM 3.8bRM 5.9bRM 28.6m10.9x133x0.6x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025RM 3.6bRM 5.9bRM 33.5m10.3x108.7x0.6x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025RM 3.7bRM 5.9bRM 13.7m16.8x272.7x0.6x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025RM 3.6bRM 5.9bRM 11.9m16x303.4x0.6x
Tue, 27 May 2025RM 3.7bRM 5.8b-RM 14,331,725.0050.1x-260.1x0.6x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025RM 3.6bRM 5.9bRM 37.8m41.2x96.1x0.6x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025RM 3.9bRM 5.9bRM 37.8m40x102.4x0.7x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025RM 4.2bRM 5.8b-RM 33,435,420.0011.9x-125x0.7x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025RM 4.1bRM 5.8b-RM 33,051,992.0012.5x-125.3x0.7x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024RM 4.3bRM 5.8b-RM 33,051,992.0012.1x-130.2x0.7x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024RM 4.2bRM 5.8b-RM 16,878,269.0013.5x-251.2x0.7x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024RM 4.2bRM 5.8b-RM 2,036,374.0014.5x-2061.7x0.7x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024RM 4.1bRM 5.8bRM 45.9m14.5x90x0.7x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024RM 4.3bRM 5.7bRM 74.7m10.4x57.5x0.8x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024RM 4.4bRM 5.7bRM 75.6m10.4x58.5x0.8x
Wed, 29 May 2024RM 4.4bRM 5.6bRM 42.2m14.8x104.9x0.8x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024RM 4.2bRM 5.4bRM 75.3m13.8x55.1x0.8x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024RM 4.2bRM 5.4bRM 75.3m13.8x55.8x0.8x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024RM 4.3bRM 5.1b-RM 15,571,404.0013.4x-275.2x0.8x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024RM 3.9bRM 5.4b-RM 90,546,484.0013.3x-43.2x0.7x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023RM 3.8bRM 5.4b-RM 90,546,484.0012.1x-42.1x0.7x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023RM 3.9bRM 5.4b-RM 25,564,484.0013.4x-152x0.7x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023RM 3.9bRM 5.4b-RM 24,563,484.0013.3x-157.9x0.7x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023RM 3.8bRM 5.4b-RM 24,563,484.0012.8x-155.5x0.7x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023RM 3.6bRM 5.8bRM 101.4m8.3x35.8x0.6x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023RM 3.6bRM 5.8bRM 98.8m8x36.7x0.6x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023RM 3.7bRM 6.2bRM 190.2m7.7x19.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

19.6x


Total Market Cap: RM 3.7bTotal Earnings: RM 190.2mTotal Revenue: RM 6.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Paper and Forestry Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -34.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Malaysian Forestry industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 49.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -34.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.69x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Forestry industry have declined 27% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.4% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Malaysian Materials industry?

MY Market-1.16%
Materials0.84%
Paper and Forestry Products-1.42%
Paper Products0%0
Forestry Products-1.50%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 0.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 0.5% per year.
  • In contrast, the Forestry Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 22% 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
GPHAROS Golden Pharos BerhadRM 0.2720.0%
+RM 6.3m		22.7%PE52.8x
BTM BTM Resources BerhadRM 0.0414.3%
+RM 6.3m		0%PS8.3x
WTK W T K Holdings BerhadRM 0.781.3%
+RM 4.7m		92.6%PE9.5x
TOPMIX Topmix BerhadRM 0.472.2%
+RM 3.9m		18.8%PE10.6x
EKSONS Eksons Corporation BerhadRM 0.434.9%
+RM 3.2m		-5.5%PS8x

Latest News

FLBHD
RM 0.21
Focus Lumber Berhad
7D
-12.5%
1Y
-17.6%
TIMWELL
RM 1.40
Timberwell Berhad
7D
-7.9%
1Y
324.2%
MENTIGA
RM 0.62
Mentiga Corporation Berhad
7D
-16.2%
1Y
44.2%
EKSONS
RM 0.43
Eksons Corporation Berhad
7D
4.9%
1Y
-5.5%
EVERGRN
RM 0.13
Evergreen Fibreboard Berhad
7D
-13.8%
1Y
-37.5%
BTM
RM 0.04
BTM Resources Berhad
7D
14.3%
1Y
0%
MIECO
RM 0.65
Mieco Chipboard Berhad
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-5.8%
HEVEA
RM 0.14
HeveaBoard Berhad
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-40.0%
WTK
RM 0.78
W T K Holdings Berhad
7D
1.3%
1Y
92.6%
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GPHAROS
RM 0.27
Golden Pharos Berhad
7D
20.0%
1Y
22.7%
TOPMIX
RM 0.47
Topmix Berhad
7D
2.2%
1Y
18.8%
SUBUR
RM 0.67
Subur Tiasa Holdings Berhad
7D
-6.3%
1Y
4.7%
JTIASA
RM 1.10
Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-4.3%