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Malaysian (KLSE) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
- 7D1.5%
- 3M0.7%
- 1Y-11.2%
- YTD2.9%
The Paper and Forestry Products industry is up 2.0% in the last week, with Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad up 2.8%. Meanwhile, HeveaBoard Berhad actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 13% in the last week. In the past year, the industry is down 10%. 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?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 12 Feb 2026 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.8b | RM 117.2m | 13.5x | 32x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 10 Jan 2026 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 91.7m | 12.9x | 40x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 08 Dec 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 91.7m | 13.2x | 40.2x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 05 Nov 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 28.3m | 10.9x | 134.9x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 03 Oct 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 28.6m | 10.9x | 132.8x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 31 Aug 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | -RM 4,837,021.00 | 11x | -755.6x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 29 Jul 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.9b | RM 12.0m | 16.9x | 311.4x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 26 Jun 2025 | RM 3.6b | RM 5.9b | RM 11.9m | 16.1x | 301.9x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 24 May 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.9b | -RM 7,162,537.00 | 50.4x | -522x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 21 Apr 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.9b | RM 37.8m | 40.9x | 98.4x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 19 Mar 2025 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.9b | RM 37.8m | 40x | 102.7x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 14 Feb 2025 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,435,420.00 | 12.1x | -125x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 12 Jan 2025 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,051,992.00 | 12.1x | -124.2x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 10 Dec 2024 | RM 4.4b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,051,992.00 | 12.1x | -133.2x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | -RM 15,257,374.00 | 13.7x | -276.3x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 05 Oct 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | -RM 2,036,374.00 | 14.5x | -2057.7x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 02 Sep 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | RM 46.8m | 14.4x | 90x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 31 Jul 2024 | RM 4.4b | RM 5.7b | RM 75.6m | 10.4x | 58x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 28 Jun 2024 | RM 4.4b | RM 5.7b | RM 75.6m | 10.5x | 58.2x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 26 May 2024 | RM 4.4b | RM 5.6b | RM 16.4m | 14.9x | 271.4x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 23 Apr 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.4b | RM 75.3m | 13.2x | 54.6x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 21 Mar 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.4b | RM 75.3m | 14.6x | 56.2x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 17 Feb 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.1b | -RM 15,571,404.00 | 13.3x | -267x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 15 Jan 2024 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.4b | -RM 90,546,484.00 | 14.5x | -43.4x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 13 Dec 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.4b | -RM 90,546,484.00 | 12.1x | -41.6x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 10 Nov 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.4b | -RM 25,564,484.00 | 13.5x | -153.4x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 08 Oct 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.4b | -RM 24,563,484.00 | 13.3x | -156.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 05 Sep 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.4b | -RM 24,563,484.00 | 12.7x | -156x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 03 Aug 2023 | RM 3.6b | RM 5.8b | RM 101.4m | 8.5x | 35.9x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 01 Jul 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 6.0b | RM 113.5m | 9.3x | 34x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 29 May 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 6.3b | RM 161.3m | 7.7x | 23.6x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 26 Apr 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 6.4b | RM 190.5m | 9.3x | 20.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 24 Mar 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 6.4b | RM 181.3m | 9.6x | 21.2x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 19 Feb 2023 | RM 4.2b | RM 6.5b | RM 321.4m | 8.2x | 13.2x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
13.2x
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 32.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -36.5x.
- 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 29% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 3.5% 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 | 0.34% | |
| Materials | 1.27% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 1.54% | |
| Forestry Products | 1.68% | |
| Paper Products | -0.76% | |
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 21.9%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 35.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
- However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 35% 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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTK W T K Holdings Berhad | RM 0.82 | 6.5% +RM 23.4m | 72.6% | PS0.6x | |
| TOPMIX Topmix Berhad | RM 0.49 | 3.2% +RM 5.9m | 0% | PE11x | |
| MIECO Mieco Chipboard Berhad | RM 0.66 | 0.8% +RM 5.0m | -6.4% | PE72x | |
| HEXRTL Hextar Retail Berhad | RM 0.47 | 2.2% +RM 4.7m | -3.1% | PE120.5x | |
| AURO Auro Holdings Berhad | RM 0.14 | 3.6% +RM 3.2m | 3.6% | PS4x |
