QL Resources Berhad

KLSE:QL Stock Report

Market Cap: RM 15.7b

QL Resources Berhad Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

QL Resources Berhad's CEO is Song Chia, appointed in Apr 2018, has a tenure of 7.5 years. total yearly compensation is MYR770.44K, comprised of 79.7% salary and 20.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.27% of the company’s shares, worth MYR41.74M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.5 years and 5.7 years respectively.

Key information

Song Chia

Chief executive officer

RM 770.4k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage79.68%
CEO tenure7.5yrs
CEO ownership0.3%
Management average tenure4.5yrs
Board average tenure5.7yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Investor Optimism Abounds QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) But Growth Is Lacking

Oct 09
Investor Optimism Abounds QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) But Growth Is Lacking

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)

Sep 16
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)

Here's Why QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Aug 01
Here's Why QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Jul 01
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Does This Valuation Of QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Jun 13
Does This Valuation Of QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

There's Reason For Concern Over QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Price

May 19
There's Reason For Concern Over QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Price

Investors Will Want QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Apr 30
Investors Will Want QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Does QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Feb 13
Does QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Jan 24
QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Here's Why We Think QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jan 07
Here's Why We Think QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Returns At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Are On The Way Up

Nov 18
Returns At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Are On The Way Up

Is QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) A Risky Investment?

Nov 03
Is QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) A Risky Investment?

Getting In Cheap On QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Unlikely

Oct 18
Getting In Cheap On QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Unlikely

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Passed With Ease

Sep 26
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Passed With Ease

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of MYR0.035

Aug 30
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of MYR0.035

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of MYR0.035

Jul 29
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of MYR0.035

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)

Jun 20
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

May 22
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Is Now The Time To Put QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) On Your Watchlist?

May 06
Is Now The Time To Put QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) On Your Watchlist?

QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Apr 21
QL Resources Berhad's (KLSE:QL) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

The Return Trends At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Look Promising

Mar 21
The Return Trends At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Look Promising

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Passed With Ease

Dec 15
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Passed With Ease

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Nov 23
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of MYR0.035

Aug 28
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of MYR0.035

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Presents An Opportunity

Jul 28
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Presents An Opportunity

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)

May 22
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL)

Here's Why We Think QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Well Worth Watching

Mar 28
Here's Why We Think QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Is Well Worth Watching

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Feb 25
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Slowing Rates Of Return At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Feb 09
Slowing Rates Of Return At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Does QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Dec 21
Does QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Returns On Capital At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Have Hit The Brakes

Nov 07
Returns On Capital At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Have Hit The Brakes

QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Oct 20
QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Returns On Capital At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Have Stalled

Jul 21
Returns On Capital At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Have Stalled

Is QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 20
Is QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Using Too Much Debt?

QL Resources Berhad Just Beat Revenue By 6.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Jun 01
QL Resources Berhad Just Beat Revenue By 6.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Does QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Apr 30
Does QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Slowing Rates Of Return At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Apr 14
Slowing Rates Of Return At QL Resources Berhad (KLSE:QL) Leave Little Room For Excitement

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Song Chia's remuneration changed compared to QL Resources Berhad's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2025n/an/a

RM 448m

Mar 31 2025RM 770kRM 614k

RM 455m

Dec 31 2024n/an/a

RM 460m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

RM 458m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

RM 452m

Mar 31 2024RM 140kn/a

RM 438m

Dec 31 2023n/an/a

RM 412m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

RM 386m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

RM 357m

Mar 31 2023RM 108kn/a

RM 347m

Dec 31 2022n/an/a

RM 343m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

RM 306m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

RM 258m

Mar 31 2022RM 108kn/a

RM 217m

Dec 31 2021n/an/a

RM 263m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

RM 279m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

RM 303m

Mar 31 2021RM 3mRM 1m

RM 312m

Dec 31 2020n/an/a

RM 240m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

RM 240m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

RM 240m

Mar 31 2020RM 2mRM 984k

RM 239m

Dec 31 2019n/an/a

RM 240m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

RM 233m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

RM 223m

Mar 31 2019RM 2mRM 930k

RM 217m

Compensation vs Market: Song's total compensation ($USD182.25K) is below average for companies of similar size in the MY market ($USD1.17M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Song's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.

CEO

Song Chia (65 yo)

7.5yrs
Tenure
RM 770,440
Compensation

Mr. Song Kooi Chia has been Managing Director of Ql Resources Berhad since March 31, 2018 and has been its Executive Director since January 3, 2000. He has completed the Premier Business Management Program...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Song Chia
Executive Chairman7.5yrsRM 2.50m0.054%
MYR 8.5m
Song Chia
Group MD & Executive Director7.5yrsRM 770.44k0.27%
MYR 41.7m
Seong Fatt Chia
Executive Director4.5yrsRM 108.00k0.089%
MYR 14.0m
Juw Cheah
Executive Director4.5yrsRM 108.00k0.29%
MYR 46.4m
Lik Chia
Executive Directorno dataRM 108.00k0.12%
MYR 19.3m
Boon Kang
Chief Financial Officer5.5yrsno datano data
Chen Ang
Company Secretary1.8yrsno datano data
Keat See Lim
Company Secretary1.3yrsno datano data
4.5yrs
Average Tenure
60.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: QL's management team is considered experienced (4.5 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Song Chia
Executive Chairman7.5yrsRM 2.50m0.054%
MYR 8.5m
Song Chia
Group MD & Executive Director25.8yrsRM 770.44k0.27%
MYR 41.7m
Seong Fatt Chia
Executive Director4.5yrsRM 108.00k0.089%
MYR 14.0m
Juw Cheah
Executive Director4.5yrsRM 108.00k0.29%
MYR 46.4m
Lik Chia
Executive Director3.5yrsRM 108.00k0.12%
MYR 19.3m
Teng Low
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director6.2yrsRM 152.00k0.0063%
MYR 984.9k
Mak Chia
Alternate Director1.6yrsRM 36.00k0.27%
MYR 43.0m
Seong Pow Chia
Alternate Director1.6yrsRM 36.00k0.16%
MYR 25.2m
Poh-Gek Kow
Independent Non-Executive Director7.5yrsRM 134.00k0.00057%
MYR 89.7k
Wai Chan
Independent Non-Executive Director7.5yrsRM 121.00kno data
Mei Lee Toh
Independent Non-Executive Director7.5yrsRM 122.00kno data
Beng Wee
Independent & Non Executive Director5.3yrsRM 133.00kno data
5.7yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: QL's board of directors are considered experienced (5.7 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/19 22:50
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/17 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/03/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

QL Resources Berhad is covered by 24 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Chee Wei LoongAffin Hwang Investment Bank
Jing Yuan LowAffin Hwang Investment Bank
Po YapAffin Hwang Investment Bank