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Malaysian (KLSE) Tech Sector Analysis
UpdatedFeb 01, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies119
- 7D-3.6%
- 3M-2.4%
- 1Y-3.0%
- YTD-12.2%
Over the last 7 days, the Tech industry has dropped 5.1%, driven by a pullback from NationGate Holdings Berhad of 18%. In contrast, EA Holdings Berhad has gained 100%. Overall the industry is down 3.8% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 26% per annum.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Malaysian Tech Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | RM 76.4b | RM 34.7b | RM 1.1b | 28x | 69.7x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | RM 85.8b | RM 34.8b | RM 1.1b | 32.7x | 80.2x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | RM 78.7b | RM 33.7b | RM 1.3b | 30.7x | 62.9x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | RM 78.7b | RM 33.2b | RM 1.3b | 31.3x | 62.9x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | RM 81.3b | RM 32.9b | RM 1.2b | 33.5x | 67.1x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | RM 93.6b | RM 32.8b | RM 1.1b | 40.6x | 81.9x | 2.9x |
| Thu, 18 Jul 2024 | RM 105.3b | RM 32.7b | RM 1.2b | 43.3x | 90x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | RM 102.9b | RM 32.7b | RM 1.1b | 38.3x | 91.8x | 3.2x |
| Mon, 13 May 2024 | RM 84.2b | RM 32.3b | RM 1.0b | 29.1x | 82.7x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | RM 82.0b | RM 32.3b | RM 1.0b | 27.8x | 79.4x | 2.5x |
| Fri, 08 Mar 2024 | RM 78.1b | RM 32.6b | RM 1.0b | 26.4x | 75.2x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 04 Feb 2024 | RM 77.1b | RM 33.1b | RM 912.1m | 24.7x | 84.6x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 02 Jan 2024 | RM 80.1b | RM 33.4b | RM 906.1m | 24.7x | 88.4x | 2.4x |
| Thu, 30 Nov 2023 | RM 78.5b | RM 33.9b | RM 1.1b | 25x | 68.5x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2023 | RM 77.0b | RM 33.7b | RM 1.2b | 24.6x | 61.9x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 25 Sep 2023 | RM 80.0b | RM 33.6b | RM 1.3b | 24.9x | 64x | 2.4x |
| Wed, 23 Aug 2023 | RM 80.3b | RM 34.3b | RM 1.5b | 23.6x | 52.5x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 21 Jul 2023 | RM 83.1b | RM 34.6b | RM 1.8b | 23.2x | 47.3x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 18 Jun 2023 | RM 79.3b | RM 34.5b | RM 1.8b | 22.1x | 45.3x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 16 May 2023 | RM 74.2b | RM 35.1b | RM 2.4b | 20.2x | 31.4x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 13 Apr 2023 | RM 79.4b | RM 35.2b | RM 2.4b | 21x | 32.7x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 11 Mar 2023 | RM 79.9b | RM 35.5b | RM 2.4b | 21.3x | 32.6x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 06 Feb 2023 | RM 85.4b | RM 35.5b | RM 2.5b | 23.8x | 34.3x | 2.4x |
| Wed, 04 Jan 2023 | RM 80.3b | RM 35.6b | RM 2.8b | 21.4x | 29x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 02 Dec 2022 | RM 82.4b | RM 34.8b | RM 2.6b | 21.5x | 32.2x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 30 Oct 2022 | RM 71.8b | RM 34.7b | RM 2.8b | 21.2x | 25.9x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 27 Sep 2022 | RM 74.8b | RM 34.5b | RM 2.8b | 22x | 26.8x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 25 Aug 2022 | RM 77.4b | RM 32.2b | RM 2.2b | 22.8x | 35x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 23 Jul 2022 | RM 74.9b | RM 32.2b | RM 2.1b | 19.8x | 34.9x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 20 Jun 2022 | RM 75.2b | RM 32.3b | RM 2.2b | 20.8x | 34.8x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 18 May 2022 | RM 79.0b | RM 32.1b | RM 2.2b | 20.9x | 35.9x | 2.5x |
| Fri, 15 Apr 2022 | RM 83.8b | RM 32.0b | RM 2.2b | 22.3x | 38.7x | 2.6x |
| Sun, 13 Mar 2022 | RM 79.9b | RM 31.6b | RM 2.2b | 20.2x | 37.2x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 08 Feb 2022 | RM 93.1b | RM 30.8b | RM 2.2b | 26.4x | 42.8x | 3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
42.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Malaysian Information Technology industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 69.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 54.7x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Information Technology industry have declined 20% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.0% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Malaysian Tech sector?
| MY Market | -1.24% | |
| Tech | -3.64% | |
| Software | -0.46% | |
| IT | -2.28% | |
| Semiconductors | -3.20% | |
| Tech Hardware | -4.00% | |
| Electronic Equipment and Components | -5.21% | |
| Communications | -5.66% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the IT industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 78.7x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 28.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Semiconductors industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 28% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 23% per year.
- In contrast, the Software industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAH EA Holdings Berhad | RM 0.01 | 100.0% +RM 32.3m | 0% | PS1.4x | |
| ATAIMS ATA IMS Berhad | RM 0.31 | 5.1% +RM 18.0m | 19.2% | PS1.2x | |
| MI Mi Technovation Berhad | RM 2.20 | 0.9% +RM 17.9m | 14.6% | PE33.3x | |
| INFOM Infomina Berhad | RM 1.30 | 1.6% +RM 12.0m | -15.0% | PE23.7x | |
| GLOTEC Globaltec Formation Berhad | RM 0.48 | 6.7% +RM 8.1m | -12.7% | PE17.1x |
