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The Star
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Pent-up demand to lift KPJ's earnings in 2H
PETALING JAYA: KPJ Healthcare Bhd is expected to post stronger earnings momentum in the second half of this year (2H25) on the back of pent-up demand, the ramp up of its newer hospitals and growing case complexity, analysts say. Four of KPJ's expanded hospitals are already in the black in terms of earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), said Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB). Maybank IB is positive on KPJ's revenue and earnings potential near to mid-term as the roll-out of diagnosis-related group costing method takes a backseat for now. During a recent analyst briefing, KPJ's management also reaffirmed that the healthcare group remains on all major insurance panels. It alleviated concerns over volume attrition amid the government's 10% cap on medical insurance premium hikes, said the research house. It added that it also continues to see potential upside from medical tourism. Maybank IB maintained KPJ's Ebitda margin forecast of 24% for this year to 2027 and three-year earnings compound annual growth rate of 17%. The research house said its target price of RM3.24 and 'buy' call on the stock implies an enterprise value to Ebitda of 13 times for next year. Maybank IB said it believes the recent sell-off in KPJ was overdone, and could provide a good buying level for KPJ, which was backed by healthy fundamentals, expectations of stronger earnings in 2H25, and positive sector outlook. It also indicated that some near-term weakness could persist. This is as KPJ's recent rebound has been relatively mild. A stronger buy signal would be triggered if the price breaks above the previous support-turned-resistance level at RM2.82 a share, Maybank IB said. Despite a bigger overlap of festivities and holidays for Chinese New Year and Ramadan, the first-quarter results for this year came broadly in line with revenue, Ebitda, net profit growth forecasts of 7%,7% and 12% year-on-year. Largely driven by improved case-mix and a healthy bed occupancy rate of 63%, this indicates continued structural strength and reinforces 1Q25 seasonal drag's transitory nature.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
United Overseas Australia First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: RM2.82 (vs RM0.032 in 1Q 2024)
Revenue: RM152.1m (up 81% from 1Q 2024). Net income: RM73.9m (up 42% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 49% (down from 62% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. EPS: RM2.82 (up from RM0.032 in 1Q 2024). This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period United Overseas Australia shares are down 1.7% from a week ago. Before we wrap up, we've discovered 1 warning sign for United Overseas Australia that you should be aware of. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
United Overseas Australia First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: RM2.82 (vs RM0.032 in 1Q 2024)
Revenue: RM152.1m (up 81% from 1Q 2024). Net income: RM73.9m (up 42% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 49% (down from 62% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. EPS: RM2.82 (up from RM0.032 in 1Q 2024). This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period United Overseas Australia shares are down 1.7% from a week ago. Before we wrap up, we've discovered 1 warning sign for United Overseas Australia that you should be aware of. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Barnama
29-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MISC Shares Down On Weaker 1Q FY2025 Results
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd's shares fell in early trade after its net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) dropped year-on-year on the back of lower revenue for the quarter. At 9.44 am, MISC slipped two sen to RM7.51, with 48,900 shares transacted. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, MISC's net profit eased to RM705.70 million in 1Q from RM759.90 million a year earlier, while revenue declined to RM2.82 billion against RM3.64 billion. The lower revenue was primarily weighed down by lower revenue from the marine and heavy engineering segment by 54.0 per cent, it said. Despite the weaker performance, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) and CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd maintained their buy calls on a positive earnings outlook. HLIB said despite a dismal outlook in MISC's gas segment, it still expects group earnings growth in FY2025 to be driven by the petroleum division and offshore business. 'Our FY2025/2026 profit forecasts are adjusted slightly by -0.3 per cent/-3.7 per cent. We also introduce FY207 earnings forecast at RM2.49 billion,' it said in a note today. CIMB Securities said it expects earnings to normalise in the following quarters, in the absence of the one-time gain from floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel Bunga Kertas. 'A dividend per share of eight sen was declared, in line with our forecast.
The Star
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Lower revenue from key segments weighs on MISC's 1Q 2025 earnings
KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Bhd 's net profit eased to RM705.70 million in its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM759.90 million in the same period a year earlier on the back of lower revenue for the quarter. Revenue for the quarter declined to RM2.82 billion against RM3.64 billion year-on-year, primarily weighed down by lower revenue from the marine and heavy engineering segment by 54.0 per cent. The segment recorded a revenue of RM453.1 million, which was RM531.4 million lower than the corresponding quarter's revenue of RM984.5 million, mainly attributable to lower revenue from ongoing heavy engineering projects. "This is due to several projects nearing completion, resulting in lower activity and revenue, while the newer projects are still at early stages,' MISC said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today. Additionally, the group said that the lower revenue in the gas assets and solutions segment was primarily due to lower earning days resulting from contract expiries, vessel disposals, and lower charter rates during the current quarter. Revenue for the segment stood at RM636.2 million, which was RM139.1 million or 17.9 per cent lower than the corresponding quarter's revenue of RM775.3 million. - Bernama
