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Malaysian (KLSE) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
- 7D-0.7%
- 3M2.2%
- 1Y-6.6%
- YTD2.7%
Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has remained flat, although notably Hextar Retail Berhad gained 3.3%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 6.6% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 28 Feb 2026 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.7b | RM 66.3m | 30.2x | 56.4x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | RM 3.6b | RM 5.8b | RM 91.7m | 13x | 39.8x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 91.7m | 13.6x | 40.4x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 21 Nov 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 28.2m | 10.1x | 132.9x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 19 Oct 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 28.6m | 10.4x | 131.8x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 16 Sep 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.9b | RM 28.6m | 10.4x | 130.1x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 14 Aug 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 2.0m | 12.7x | 1902.9x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 12 Jul 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.9b | RM 11.9m | 16x | 308.3x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 09 Jun 2025 | RM 3.6b | RM 5.9b | RM 11.9m | 15.8x | 302.2x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 07 May 2025 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.9b | RM 34.5m | 41x | 106.8x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 04 Apr 2025 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.9b | RM 37.8m | 41.2x | 101.3x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 02 Mar 2025 | RM 4.0b | RM 5.8b | RM 1.2m | 18.5x | 3415.2x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 28 Jan 2025 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,051,992.00 | 12.3x | -123.1x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 26 Dec 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | -RM 33,051,992.00 | 11.7x | -125.9x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.8b | RM 362.7k | 11.1x | 11184.5x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 21 Oct 2024 | RM 4.2b | RM 5.8b | -RM 2,036,374.00 | 13.9x | -2057.1x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 18 Sep 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.8b | -RM 2,036,374.00 | 14.5x | -1995.6x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 16 Aug 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.7b | RM 74.1m | 10.5x | 55.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 14 Jul 2024 | RM 4.5b | RM 5.7b | RM 75.6m | 10.8x | 59.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 11 Jun 2024 | RM 4.4b | RM 5.7b | RM 75.6m | 10.6x | 58.2x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 09 May 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.4b | RM 74.1m | 13.5x | 55.5x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 06 Apr 2024 | RM 4.3b | RM 5.4b | RM 75.3m | 13.8x | 56.7x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 04 Mar 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.5b | RM 75.3m | 13.5x | 54.8x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 31 Jan 2024 | RM 4.1b | RM 5.4b | -RM 90,546,484.00 | 13.4x | -45.1x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 29 Dec 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.4b | -RM 90,546,484.00 | 13.5x | -42.6x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 26 Nov 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.3b | -RM 102,791,484.00 | 13.5x | -38x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 24 Oct 2023 | RM 3.8b | RM 5.4b | -RM 24,563,484.00 | 12.8x | -155.2x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 21 Sep 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 5.4b | -RM 24,563,484.00 | 13.2x | -158.4x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 19 Aug 2023 | RM 3.7b | RM 5.8b | RM 100.7m | 9.1x | 37.2x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 17 Jul 2023 | RM 3.6b | RM 5.8b | RM 98.4m | 8.1x | 36.6x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 14 Jun 2023 | RM 3.7b | RM 6.0b | RM 113.5m | 9.5x | 32.9x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 12 May 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 6.4b | RM 189.9m | 9.6x | 20.6x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 09 Apr 2023 | RM 3.9b | RM 6.4b | RM 181.3m | 9.3x | 21.5x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 07 Mar 2023 | RM 4.2b | RM 6.4b | RM 181.3m | 10.3x | 22.9x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
22.9x
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 56.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -36.1x.
- 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 28% 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 | -1.67% | |
| Materials | -5.81% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -0.69% | |
| Paper Products | 0% | 0 |
| Forestry Products | -0.73% | |
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 17.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 10.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 10% per year.
- In contrast, the Forestry Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 18% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEXRTL Hextar Retail Berhad | RM 0.47 | 3.3% +RM 6.9m | -1.1% | PE120.7x | |
| AURO Auro Holdings Berhad | RM 0.15 | 7.1% +RM 6.4m | 7.1% | PS4.1x | |
| TIMWELL Timberwell Berhad | RM 0.90 | 3.5% +RM 2.7m | 113.1% | PS4.2x |
