Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Pasukhas Group Berhad's (KLSE:PASUKGB) Revenues Despite 43% Price Jump

Pasukhas Group Berhad (KLSE:PASUKGB) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 43% after a shaky period beforehand. Unfortunately, despite the strong performance over the last month, the full year gain of 7.5% isn't as attractive.

Although its price has surged higher, there still wouldn't be many who think Pasukhas Group Berhad's price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x is worth a mention when it essentially matches the median P/S in Malaysia's Trade Distributors industry. Although, it's not wise to simply ignore the P/S without explanation as investors may be disregarding a distinct opportunity or a costly mistake.

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What Does Pasukhas Group Berhad's P/S Mean For Shareholders?

The revenue growth achieved at Pasukhas Group Berhad over the last year would be more than acceptable for most companies. Perhaps the market is expecting future revenue performance to only keep up with the broader industry, which has keeping the P/S in line with expectations. If you like the company, you'd be hoping this isn't the case so that you could potentially pick up some stock while it's not quite in favour.

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How Is Pasukhas Group Berhad's Revenue Growth Trending?

Pasukhas Group Berhad's P/S ratio would be typical for a company that's only expected to deliver moderate growth, and importantly, perform in line with the industry.

Taking a look back first, we see that the company grew revenue by an impressive 28% last year. The strong recent performance means it was also able to grow revenue by 251% in total over the last three years. So we can start by confirming that the company has done a great job of growing revenue over that time.

Weighing the recent medium-term upward revenue trajectory against the broader industry's one-year forecast for contraction of 5.9% shows it's a great look while it lasts.

With this in mind, we find it intriguing that Pasukhas Group Berhad's P/S matches its industry peers. It looks like most investors are not convinced the company can maintain its recent positive growth rate in the face of a shrinking broader industry.

What Does Pasukhas Group Berhad's P/S Mean For Investors?

Its shares have lifted substantially and now Pasukhas Group Berhad's P/S is back within range of the industry median. We'd say the price-to-sales ratio's power isn't primarily as a valuation instrument but rather to gauge current investor sentiment and future expectations.

As mentioned previously, Pasukhas Group Berhad currently trades on a P/S on par with the wider industry, but this is lower than expected considering its recent three-year revenue growth is beating forecasts for a struggling industry. When we see a history of positive growth in a struggling industry, but only an average P/S, we assume potential risks are what might be placing pressure on the P/S ratio. One major risk is whether its revenue trajectory can keep outperforming under these tough industry conditions. The fact that the company's relative performance has not provided a kick to the share price suggests that some investors are anticipating revenue instability.

You should always think about risks. Case in point, we've spotted 4 warning signs for Pasukhas Group Berhad you should be aware of.

If these risks are making you reconsider your opinion on Pasukhas Group Berhad, explore our interactive list of high quality stocks to get an idea of what else is out there.

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