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Malaysian (KLSE) Telecom Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
  • 7D3.3%
  • 3M-0.3%
  • 1Y7.2%
  • YTD0.7%

In the last week, the Telecom industry is up 3.3%, with Celcomdigi Berhad leading the way with a 3.8% gain. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 7.2%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Malaysian Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 24 Feb 2026RM 136.8bRM 64.7bRM 6.1b14.4x22.6x2.1x
Thu, 22 Jan 2026RM 137.2bRM 64.5bRM 5.8b13.7x23.6x2.1x
Sat, 20 Dec 2025RM 137.7bRM 64.4bRM 5.8b14.6x23.8x2.1x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025RM 139.6bRM 64.6bRM 6.6b14.1x21.2x2.2x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025RM 135.9bRM 64.6bRM 6.5b14.1x20.8x2.1x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025RM 135.3bRM 64.7bRM 6.6b13.9x20.6x2.1x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025RM 136.7bRM 64.8bRM 6.6b10x20.6x2.1x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025RM 134.7bRM 64.7bRM 6.6b10x20.4x2.1x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025RM 132.5bRM 64.8bRM 6.6b10.3x20x2x
Sat, 03 May 2025RM 133.9bRM 65.4bRM 6.5b11.8x20.7x2x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025RM 121.7bRM 65.2bRM 6.4b11.8x18.9x1.9x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025RM 124.8bRM 65.9bRM 6.3b12.5x19.9x1.9x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025RM 129.7bRM 66.0bRM 6.3b14.6x20.7x2x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024RM 129.5bRM 66.0bRM 6.3b16.2x20.7x2x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024RM 125.9bRM 66.3bRM 5.3b15.5x23.6x1.9x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024RM 132.1bRM 66.2bRM 5.3b15.2x25.1x2x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024RM 135.4bRM 66.3bRM 5.2b16.8x25.9x2x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024RM 131.6bRM 66.0bRM 4.8b22.2x27.3x2x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024RM 132.8bRM 66.0bRM 4.8b20.7x27.6x2x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024RM 138.2bRM 66.1bRM 4.8b19.8x28.7x2.1x
Sun, 05 May 2024RM 141.0bRM 65.2bRM 4.6b23.8x30.4x2.2x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024RM 138.4bRM 65.2bRM 4.6b22.3x29.8x2.1x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024RM 144.6bRM 65.5bRM 4.7b20.8x30.9x2.2x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024RM 141.6bRM 65.3bRM 215.4m20.9x657.2x2.2x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023RM 136.8bRM 65.3bRM 215.4m21.9x634.8x2.1x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023RM 139.0bRM 64.9b-RM 1,257,781,318.0021.7x-110.5x2.1x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023RM 137.9bRM 63.2b-RM 1,414,189,318.0020.9x-97.5x2.2x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023RM 141.8bRM 63.3b-RM 1,339,289,318.0020.9x-105.9x2.2x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023RM 141.6bRM 60.8b-RM 875,361,364.0015.7x-161.7x2.3x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023RM 138.7bRM 60.7b-RM 894,575,201.0015.6x-155.1x2.3x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023RM 142.5bRM 60.8b-RM 810,513,201.0013.5x-175.8x2.3x
Mon, 08 May 2023RM 151.1bRM 58.5b-RM 1,296,930,420.0014.5x-116.5x2.6x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023RM 145.7bRM 58.5b-RM 1,283,873,420.0014.9x-113.5x2.5x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023RM 146.2bRM 58.5b-RM 1,228,365,463.0014x-119x2.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-119x


Total Market Cap: RM 146.2bTotal Earnings: -RM 1,228,365,463.00Total Revenue: RM 58.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Telecom Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Malaysian Communication Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 30.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Communication Services industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 3.4% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Malaysian Telecom sector?

MY Market0.95%
Telecom3.30%
Telecom Services and Carriers4.22%
Media3.21%
Wireless Telecom2.88%
Entertainment0%0
Interactive Media and Services0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Wireless Telecom industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 7.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 16.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 11.6% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Interactive Media and Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 8.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Wireless Telecom industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 17% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 12% per year.
  • In contrast, the Media industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 31% 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
CDB Celcomdigi BerhadRM 3.263.8%
+RM 1.4b		-5.8%PE25.3x
TM Telekom Malaysia BerhadRM 8.144.0%
+RM 1.2b		21.5%PE14.1x
MAXIS Maxis BerhadRM 3.963.7%
+RM 1.1b		15.8%PE19.9x
TIMECOM TIME dotCom BerhadRM 6.091.8%
+RM 203.4m		24.3%PE25.7x
ASTRO Astro Malaysia Holdings BerhadRM 0.0920.0%
+RM 78.4m		-56.1%PE9.5x

Latest News

SASBADI
RM 0.17
Sasbadi Holdings Berhad
7D
6.5%
1Y
-5.7%
CDB
RM 3.26
Celcomdigi Berhad
7D
3.8%
1Y
-5.8%

CDB: Long Dated Spectrum And New CEO Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Celcomdigi Berhad to MYR4.93 from MYR5.12 as they factor in updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Company issues earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, indicating expectations for low single digit EBIT growth for the year (Corporate guidance).
AXIATA
RM 2.27
Axiata Group Berhad
7D
-1.3%
1Y
10.7%

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Analysts have lifted their price target for Axiata Group Berhad from MYR 1.71 to MYR 1.76, pointing to updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, softer revenue expectations, a higher profit margin profile, and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Axiata Group Berhad has appointed Nik Rizal Kamil Nik Ibrahim Kamil as group CEO effective June 1, succeeding Vivek Sood, who has served the group for nine years in various roles including group CFO and, most recently, group CEO and managing director since 2023 (Key Developments).
ASTRO
RM 0.09
Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad
7D
20.0%
1Y
-56.1%
OCK
RM 0.37
OCK Group Berhad
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-7.5%
MAXIS
RM 3.96
Maxis Berhad
7D
3.7%
1Y
15.8%

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TM
RM 8.14
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
7D
4.0%
1Y
21.5%
TIMECOM
RM 6.09
TIME dotCom Berhad
7D
1.8%
1Y
24.3%

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XOX
RM 0.20
XOX Berhad
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-54.5%
SJC
RM 0.54
Seni Jaya Corporation Berhad
7D
8.0%
1Y
71.4%
SEDANIA
RM 0.095
Sedania Innovator Berhad
7D
5.6%
1Y
-13.6%
PUC
RM 0.015
PUC Berhad
7D
-25.0%
1Y
-62.5%
NOVATECH
RM 0.035
Nova Technology Services Berhad
7D
-12.5%
1Y
-36.4%

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MTOUCHE
RM 0.03
mTouche Technology Berhad
7D
-14.3%
1Y
-25.0%

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