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Malaysian (KLSE) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D0.2%
  • 3M-2.6%
  • 1Y-11.2%
  • YTD1.0%

The Paper and Forestry Products industry has been flat over the last week, but HeveaBoard Berhad has lost 5.7%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 12% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 23% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 14 Jan 2026RM 3.7bRM 5.8bRM 91.7m13.2x40.2x0.6x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025RM 3.7bRM 5.8bRM 91.7m13.5x39.9x0.6x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025RM 3.8bRM 5.9bRM 28.3m10.8x132.7x0.6x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025RM 3.8bRM 5.9bRM 28.6m10.6x133.2x0.6x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025RM 3.6bRM 5.9bRM 28.6m10.5x127.2x0.6x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025RM 3.7bRM 5.9bRM 13.7m17x271.4x0.6x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025RM 3.6bRM 5.9bRM 11.9m16x303.4x0.6x
Wed, 28 May 2025RM 3.7bRM 5.8b-RM 14,331,725.0049.7x-260.1x0.6x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025RM 3.7bRM 5.9bRM 37.8m40.6x96.9x0.6x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025RM 3.9bRM 5.9bRM 37.8m40x102.4x0.7x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025RM 4.2bRM 5.8b-RM 33,435,420.0011.9x-125x0.7x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025RM 4.1bRM 5.8b-RM 33,051,992.0012.5x-124.7x0.7x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024RM 4.3bRM 5.8b-RM 33,051,992.0012.1x-130.2x0.7x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024RM 4.2bRM 5.8b-RM 16,878,269.0013.5x-251.2x0.7x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024RM 4.2bRM 5.8b-RM 2,036,374.0014.5x-2067.7x0.7x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024RM 4.1bRM 5.8bRM 45.9m14.6x89.8x0.7x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024RM 4.3bRM 5.7bRM 74.7m10.4x57.5x0.8x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024RM 4.5bRM 5.7bRM 75.6m10.5x59.2x0.8x
Thu, 30 May 2024RM 4.4bRM 5.6bRM 30.6m14.8x143.7x0.8x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024RM 4.1bRM 5.4bRM 75.3m13.8x55x0.8x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024RM 4.2bRM 5.4bRM 75.3m13.8x55.8x0.8x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024RM 4.3bRM 5.1b-RM 15,571,404.0013.2x-273.1x0.8x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024RM 3.9bRM 5.4b-RM 90,546,484.0013.3x-43.1x0.7x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023RM 3.8bRM 5.4b-RM 90,546,484.0012.1x-42.1x0.7x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023RM 3.9bRM 5.4b-RM 25,564,484.0013.4x-152x0.7x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023RM 3.9bRM 5.4b-RM 24,563,484.0013.4x-158.7x0.7x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023RM 3.8bRM 5.4b-RM 24,563,484.0012.7x-155.7x0.7x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023RM 3.6bRM 5.8bRM 101.4m8.3x35.8x0.6x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023RM 3.6bRM 5.8bRM 98.8m8x36.5x0.6x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023RM 3.7bRM 6.2bRM 163.5m7.7x22.8x0.6x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023RM 3.9bRM 6.4bRM 190.6m9.2x20.3x0.6x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023RM 3.8bRM 6.4bRM 181.3m9.5x20.9x0.6x
Thu, 23 Feb 2023RM 4.2bRM 6.4bRM 307.2m8.4x13.7x0.7x
Sat, 21 Jan 2023RM 4.1bRM 6.5bRM 340.1m9x12.1x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.1x


Total Market Cap: RM 4.1bTotal Earnings: RM 340.1mTotal Revenue: RM 6.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Paper and Forestry Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -37.1x202420252026
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 40.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -37.1x.
  • 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 35% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.6% 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 Market1.90%
Materials0.94%
Paper and Forestry Products0.17%
Paper Products0.58%
Forestry Products0.14%
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 22.6%, 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 23% 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 23% 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
WTK W T K Holdings BerhadRM 0.762.7%
+RM 9.4m		60.6%PS0.6x
EKSONS Eksons Corporation BerhadRM 0.459.8%
+RM 6.5m		-18.2%PE7.7x
MINHO Minho (M) BerhadRM 0.285.7%
+RM 5.4m		-5.1%PE16.4x
KANGER Kanger International BerhadRM 0.03516.7%
+RM 4.6m		-12.5%PS0.7x
HEXRTL Hextar Retail BerhadRM 0.481.1%
+RM 2.5m		10.3%PE122.7x

Latest News

HEVEA
RM 0.17
HeveaBoard Berhad
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-34.0%
HEXRTL
RM 0.48
Hextar Retail Berhad
7D
1.1%
1Y
10.3%
KANGER
RM 0.035
Kanger International Berhad
7D
16.7%
1Y
-12.5%

Kanger International Berhad's (KLSE:KANGER) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't

Dec 16
Kanger International Berhad's (KLSE:KANGER) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't
MENTIGA
RM 0.47
Mentiga Corporation Berhad
7D
-6.0%
1Y
14.6%

Mentiga Corporation Berhad (KLSE:MENTIGA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Dec 15
Mentiga Corporation Berhad (KLSE:MENTIGA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
MINHO
RM 0.28
Minho (M) Berhad
7D
5.7%
1Y
-5.1%

Minho (M) Berhad's (KLSE:MINHO) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings

Dec 04
Minho (M) Berhad's (KLSE:MINHO) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
SUBUR
RM 0.65
Subur Tiasa Holdings Berhad
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-15.6%
FLBHD
RM 0.23
Focus Lumber Berhad
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-41.8%

Focus Lumber Berhad (KLSE:FLBHD) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of MYR0.02

Nov 30
Focus Lumber Berhad (KLSE:FLBHD) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of MYR0.02
DOMINAN
RM 0.76
Dominant Enterprise Berhad
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-7.9%
WTK
RM 0.76
W T K Holdings Berhad
7D
2.7%
1Y
60.6%
EKSONS
RM 0.45
Eksons Corporation Berhad
7D
9.8%
1Y
-18.2%

Eksons Corporation Berhad's (KLSE:EKSONS) Profits May Not Reveal Underlying Issues

Nov 28
Eksons Corporation Berhad's (KLSE:EKSONS) Profits May Not Reveal Underlying Issues
WANGZNG
RM 0.39
Wang-Zheng Berhad
7D
4.1%
1Y
-27.4%
TIMWELL
RM 0.79
Timberwell Berhad
7D
-3.7%
1Y
n/a
AURO
RM 0.14
Auro Holdings Berhad
7D
-3.4%
1Y
3.7%

We Think Auro Holdings Berhad (KLSE:AURO) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth

Nov 20
We Think Auro Holdings Berhad (KLSE:AURO) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth
TOPMIX
RM 0.45
Topmix Berhad
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-9.1%