Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (1082) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 1082 does

Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (1082) is an investment holding company listed on the Bursa Malaysia stocks page. It provides investment banking, stockbroking, and fund management services to consumer, corporate, and institutional customers. The company operates through Commercial Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management, Insurance, and Other Operations segments, offering commercial and Islamic banking, regional wealth management, global markets, and Islamic financial services. It also engages in investment banking, stockbroking, and asset management activities, as well as life and general insurance and takaful services. Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (1082) has operations in Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China. It is a major player in the Malaysian banking sector alongside peers such as Hong Leong Bank Berhad (5819), RHB Bank Berhad (1066), Public Bank Berhad (1295), Malayan Banking Berhad (1155), and CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (1023).

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 18.72 MYR, with a -0.74% change today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 6.2 compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share (3.03 MYR), a standard way to gauge how the market values a company relative to its earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 5.7 uses expected future earnings, offering a look at how the market prices anticipated growth.
• The dividend yield of 3.95% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price, with 24% of earnings paid out as dividends and an ex-dividend date of 9 Oct 2026.
• The price-to-book ratio of 0.61 compares the share price to the company's book value per share, often used to assess whether a stock trades at a discount to its net assets.
• The beta of 0.22 indicates the stock's volatility relative to the broader market, with values below 1 suggesting lower sensitivity to market swings.
• The return on equity of 10.5% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.
• The profit margin of 45.7% and operating margin of 66.3% show how much of revenue remains as profit after costs and operating expenses.

What to watch

Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (1082) operates in the regional banking sector, where factors such as interest rate changes, regulatory developments, and economic growth in Malaysia and its other operating countries can influence performance. The company's diversified business segments — including commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, and insurance — mean its results can be affected by shifts in capital markets, credit conditions, and insurance demand. Investors tracking the stock may also monitor its upcoming earnings release on 26 Nov 2026 and the dividend record date of 9 Oct 2026. The stock's low beta of 0.22 suggests it may be less volatile than the broader market, but sector-specific risks remain relevant.