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Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: RM0.024 (vs RM0.036 in 1Q 2024)

Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: RM0.024 (vs RM0.036 in 1Q 2024)

Yahoo23-05-2025
Revenue: RM246.1m (down 11% from 1Q 2024).
Net income: RM25.3m (down 34% from 1Q 2024).
Profit margin: 10% (down from 14% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue.
EPS: RM0.024 (down from RM0.036 in 1Q 2024).
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All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.6% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Asia.
Performance of the market in Malaysia.
The company's shares are down 4.8% from a week ago.
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