Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (2445) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 2445 does

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (2445) is a stock listed on the Bursa Malaysia in the Industrials sector, under the Conglomerates industry. The company operates across plantation, manufacturing, and property development through five segments: Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Its core activities include the cultivation, processing, and marketing of palm and rubber products, as well as the extraction of crude palm oil, refining of palm products, and kernel crushing and trading. The company also produces oleochemicals, fatty acids and esters, specialty fats, basic organic chemicals, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, and fine chemicals.

Key numbers explained

• 22.52 MYR is the current price of one share of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (2445).
• The price change today is +0.18%, showing a modest intraday move.
• Market capitalisation is 25.08 mld. MYR, reflecting the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The forward P/E ratio of 17 is based on expected earnings and is a common way to compare how the market values future earnings relative to today's price.
• Dividend yield is 2.66%, which represents the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date is 9 iul. 2026, the date after which a buyer is no longer entitled to the upcoming dividend.
• 60% of earnings are paid out as dividends, indicating the portion of profit returned to shareholders.
• Beta is -0.1, a measure of the stock's sensitivity to market movements; a negative beta suggests it tends to move in the opposite direction of the broader market.
• Revenue over the trailing 12 months is 26,26 mld. MYR, with a year-over-year growth rate of 9.7%.
• Profit margin is -2.2%, meaning the company is currently operating at a loss relative to revenue.
• Operating margin is 10.8%, showing the percentage of revenue left after covering operating expenses.
• Return on equity is -2.8%, indicating a negative return on shareholders' equity over the trailing 12 months.
• The debt-to-equity ratio is 93%, a measure of financial leverage comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
• Price-to-book is 2.03, comparing the market price to the company's book value per share.
• Next earnings date is 25 nov. 2026, the scheduled date for the next earnings release.

What to watch

Investors tracking Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (2445) may monitor its plantation and manufacturing segments, which are exposed to commodity prices and global demand for palm and rubber products. The company's property development activities can be influenced by regional economic conditions and real estate market trends. As a conglomerate with operations across multiple sectors, its performance may be affected by currency fluctuations, regulatory changes in Malaysia, and broader industrial and property market cycles. The stock is part of the KLCI, so movements in the index can influence its price. For those interested in diversified industrial exposure, peers such as Gamuda Berhad (5398), Sunway Berhad (5211), and MISC Berhad (3816) offer comparison points within the Malaysian market.