Sime Darby Berhad (4197) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 4197 does

Sime Darby Berhad (4197) is a Malaysian conglomerate listed on the Bursa Malaysia stocks that operates across automotive and industrial equipment. Through its Industrial, Motors, UMW, and Others segments, the company sells new and used heavy equipment and power systems, distributes Caterpillar products, and provides equipment rental, product support, and industrial solutions. It also imports and assembles vehicles, offers vehicle rental and after-sales services, manufactures automotive parts and lubricants, and supplies aero fan cases for automotive, industrial, and aerospace customers. Within the Consumer Cyclical sector and Auto Manufacturers industry, it competes with peers such as Mr D.I.Y. Group (M) Berhad (5296), 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Berhad (5326), and Bajaj Auto (BAJAJ-AUTO).

Key numbers explained

• 2.47 MYR is the latest share price, the amount an investor pays for one unit of ownership.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 9.9 compares the current price to the last 12 months of earnings, showing how much the market pays per ringgit of profit.
• The forward P/E ratio of 10.2 uses expected future earnings, offering a sense of valuation based on what analysts project.
• Dividend yield of 5.67% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price, a measure of cash return to shareholders.
• The ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026 is the cutoff: buyers on or after this date do not receive the next dividend.
• 50% of earnings are paid out as dividends, meaning half of the company's profit is returned to shareholders.
• Beta of 0.13 suggests the stock has historically moved much less than the overall market, often interpreted as lower volatility.
• Price-to-book of 0.85 means the share trades below its book value per share, a metric some investors use to assess whether a stock is priced below the company's net assets.

What to watch

• Revenue growth of -5.9% year over year and a 2.5% profit margin show how the company converts sales into earnings.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 36 indicates the proportion of financing that comes from debt versus equity.
• Return on equity of 8.8 measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' capital.
• The 52-week range of 1.84 – 2.68 and a 10.3% price change over the last 52 weeks illustrate recent price movement.
• The next earnings date of Nov 26, 2026 is a key calendar event for updates on financial performance.
• As a large-cap stock with 16.83 mld. MYR market capitalisation and 29.000 employees, Sime Darby Berhad (4197) is influenced by macroeconomic cycles, currency movements, and sector-specific demand.