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Malaysian (KLSE) Telecom Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies25
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M-0.9%
  • 1Y5.6%
  • YTD3.2%

In the last week, Telecom has been flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 4.2% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
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
Sun, 29 Jan 2023RM 144.6bRM 63.7bRM 4.0b14.3x36.2x2.3x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022RM 136.8bRM 63.7bRM 4.0b18.4x34.2x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.2x


Total Market Cap: RM 136.8bTotal Earnings: RM 4.0bTotal Revenue: RM 63.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Malaysian Telecom Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 31.6x202320242025
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 23.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 31.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 13% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

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

MY Market1.12%
Telecom0.43%
Interactive Media and Services3.04%
Telecom Services and Carriers1.44%
Wireless Telecom0.024%
Entertainment0%0
Media-2.58%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Wireless Telecom industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 8.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 23.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 26.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Interactive Media and Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 8.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Wireless Telecom industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 23% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 27% per year.
  • In contrast, the Media industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 35% 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
TM Telekom Malaysia BerhadRM 7.951.9%
+RM 575.7m		18.3%PE13.7x
AXIATA Axiata Group BerhadRM 2.640.8%
+RM 183.7m		12.8%PE239.6x
TIMECOM TIME dotCom BerhadRM 5.561.1%
+RM 110.9m		20.3%PE23.5x
MAXIS Maxis BerhadRM 3.890.3%
+RM 78.4m		9.0%PE20.3x
FOODIE Foodie Media BerhadRM 0.452.3%
+RM 8.9m		n/aPE42.3x

Latest News

REDTONE
RM 0.38
REDtone Digital Berhad
7D
-12.6%
1Y
-54.8%

REDtone Digital Berhad (KLSE:REDTONE) Stock's 26% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny

Dec 18
REDtone Digital Berhad (KLSE:REDTONE) Stock's 26% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny
OCK
RM 0.39
OCK Group Berhad
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-17.2%
ASTRO
RM 0.10
Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-52.3%
CDB
RM 3.28
Celcomdigi Berhad
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-7.3%

CDB: Future Spectrum Capacity And Dividends Will Support Stronger Long Term Share Price

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Celcomdigi Berhad, trimming fair value from MYR 3.98 to MYR 3.94 as they factor in modestly softer revenue growth expectations, partly offset by improving profit margin forecasts and a lower implied future P/E multiple. What's in the News Accepted long term spectrum assignments from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission for 2x5MHz in the 1800MHz band and 2x20MHz in the 2600MHz band, effective from 30 November 2025 and running to June 2032 and June 2027 respectively (company announcement) Committed MYR 292.5 million in upfront price component payments to the MCMC for the new spectrum and cumulative annual payments totaling MYR 120 million over the assignment periods, supporting network capacity and service quality (company announcement) Declared a third interim tax exempt single tier dividend of 3.6 sen per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31 December 2025, with ex dividend date on 9 December 2025, lodgment date on 10 December 2025, and payment date on 23 December 2025 (company announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed slightly from MYR 3.98 to MYR 3.94, reflecting a marginally more conservative valuation.
PUC
RM 0.02
PUC Berhad
7D
-20.0%
1Y
-50.0%
REACHTEN
RM 0.47
Reach Ten Holdings Berhad
7D
-6.9%
1Y
n/a
BINACOM
RM 0.10
Binasat Communications Berhad
7D
10.5%
1Y
-43.2%

It's Down 27% But Binasat Communications Berhad (KLSE:BINACOM) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Dec 15
It's Down 27% But Binasat Communications Berhad (KLSE:BINACOM) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
MAXIS
RM 3.89
Maxis Berhad
7D
0.3%
1Y
9.0%

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Maxis Berhad's (KLSE:MAXIS) Price

Dec 12
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Maxis Berhad's (KLSE:MAXIS) Price
AXIATA
RM 2.64
Axiata Group Berhad
7D
0.8%
1Y
12.8%

AXIATA: Edotco Sale Plans Will Unlock Value Despite Softer Revenue Outlook

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Axiata Group Berhad from around RM4.04 to RM3.92, citing lower expected revenue growth even as profitability and valuation assumptions improve. What's in the News Axiata Group Berhad is hosting an Analyst and Investor Day, providing updates on strategy, operational performance, and capital allocation plans (company event).
NOVATECH
RM 0.045
Nova Technology Services Berhad
7D
-10.0%
1Y
-25.0%

Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Nova Technology Services Berhad's (KLSE:XOXTECH) Recent Growth In Returns

Dec 10
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Nova Technology Services Berhad's (KLSE:XOXTECH) Recent Growth In Returns
TM
RM 7.95
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
7D
1.9%
1Y
18.3%

TM: AI Partnership And Stable Margins Will Shape Customer Experience By 2030

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Telekom Malaysia Berhad to MYR 7.83 from MYR 7.78. This reflects slightly improved expectations for long term profit margins and earnings multiples, despite an unchanged risk profile.
MEDIA
RM 0.34
Media Prima Berhad
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-25.0%
TIMECOM
RM 5.56
TIME dotCom Berhad
7D
1.1%
1Y
20.3%
JCBNEXT
RM 1.79
JcbNext Berhad
7D
2.9%
1Y
11.9%
FOODIE
RM 0.45
Foodie Media Berhad
7D
2.3%
1Y
n/a
SJC
RM 0.46
Seni Jaya Corporation Berhad
7D
5.7%
1Y
64.3%