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Malaysian (KLSE) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
- 7D1.9%
- 3M-0.3%
- 1Y-12.0%
- YTD1.9%
In the last week, the Paper and Forestry Products industry is up 1.9%, with Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad up 3.8%. During this same period, the UPA Corporation Berhad underperformed, falling 7.5%. However, the industry is down 12% over 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?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 09 Feb 2026 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 117.2m | 13.4x | 31.7x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 07 Jan 2026 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 91.7m | 12.8x | 40.1x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 05 Dec 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 91.7m | 13.7x | 40x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 02 Nov 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 30.3m | 10.9x | 126.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 30 Sep 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 28.6m | 10.6x | 133x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 28 Aug 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 6.7m | 11.5x | 562.5x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 26 Jul 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 12.0m | 17.1x | 314x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 23 Jun 2025 | RM 3.6b | RM 5.9b | RM 11.9m | 16.3x | 303.3x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 21 May 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 2.6m | 50.3x | 1437.4x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 18 Apr 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.9b | RM 37.8m | 40x | 98.5x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 16 Mar 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 37.8m | 40x | 100.5x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 11 Feb 2025 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,435,420.00 | 12.5x | -124.7x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,051,992.00 | 11.9x | -125.1x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | RM 4.4b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,051,992.00 | 12.7x | -131.9x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 04 Nov 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | -RM 3,091,374.00 | 13.9x | -1357.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.8b | -RM 2,036,374.00 | 14.5x | -2031.9x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 30 Aug 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.8b | RM 47.2m | 14.4x | 87.8x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | RM 4.5b | RM 5.7b | RM 75.6m | 10.6x | 59.2x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 25 Jun 2024 | RM 4.4b | RM 5.7b | RM 75.6m | 10.4x | 58x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 23 May 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.5b | RM 13.9m | 14x | 303.5x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.4b | RM 75.3m | 13.2x | 54.8x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 18 Mar 2024 | RM 4.3b | RM 5.4b | RM 75.3m | 14.6x | 57.1x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 14 Feb 2024 | RM 4.0b | RM 5.1b | -RM 15,571,404.00 | 12.4x | -259.9x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 12 Jan 2024 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.4b | -RM 90,546,484.00 | 14.4x | -43.2x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.4b | -RM 90,546,484.00 | 12.4x | -41.9x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 07 Nov 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.4b | -RM 25,564,484.00 | 13x | -151x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 05 Oct 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.4b | -RM 24,563,484.00 | 12.8x | -156.4x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 02 Sep 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.4b | -RM 24,563,484.00 | 12.8x | -154.8x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 31 Jul 2023 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 101.4m | 8.5x | 36.2x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 28 Jun 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 6.0b | RM 113.5m | 9.4x | 34x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 26 May 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 6.3b | RM 174.2m | 7.7x | 22x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 23 Apr 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 6.4b | RM 190.5m | 9.4x | 20.6x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 21 Mar 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 6.4b | RM 181.3m | 9.3x | 21.2x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 16 Feb 2023 | RM 4.2b | RM 6.5b | RM 340.0m | 8.1x | 12.5x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
12.5x
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 31.7x 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 30% 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 | -1.04% | |
| Materials | -0.97% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | 1.91% | |
| Forestry Products | 2.37% | |
| Paper Products | -5.33% | |
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 22.2%, 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 | 14.6% +RM 49.1m | 75.5% | PS0.6x | |
| JTIASA Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad | RM 1.09 | 3.8% +RM 38.3m | -16.8% | PE6.7x | |
| TOPMIX Topmix Berhad | RM 0.49 | 5.4% +RM 9.8m | 1.0% | PE11x | |
| MAXLAND Maxland Berhad | RM 0.035 | 16.7% +RM 8.0m | -22.2% | PS0.9x | |
| SUBUR Subur Tiasa Holdings Berhad | RM 0.72 | 5.1% +RM 6.6m | -6.5% | PE8x |
