Tenaga Nasional Berhad (5347) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 5347 does

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (5347) is a Malaysian utility stock listed on the Bursa Malaysia stocks page. The company generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, and internationally. It operates thermal and hydroelectric power plants, manages the National Grid connected to Thailand and Singapore, and also supplies fuel and coal for power generation. Beyond energy, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (5347) develops district cooling systems, operates co-generation works, manufactures and repairs transformers, and owns dry bulk terminals.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 13.14 MYR, up +0.61% today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 16.8 shows how much investors pay per MYR of the last twelve months' earnings; a lower P/E ratio can suggest a cheaper valuation relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 14.8 uses expected future earnings, which can be more relevant for growth or recovery stories.
• The dividend yield of 3.81% means the annual dividend represents about 3.81% of the current price; it is a common way income-focused investors compare stocks.
• The ex-dividend date is 29 Sept. 2026; buying before this date is typically required to receive the next dividend.
• 68% of earnings are paid out as dividends, indicating a high payout ratio that is common for regulated utilities.
• The beta of 0.32 suggests the stock tends to move less than the broader market, which is typical for regulated electric companies.
• The 52-week range is 12.5 – 14.9, with a year-over-year price change of 0%.

What to watch

• Tenaga Nasional Berhad (5347) operates in a regulated electric industry, where government policy, tariff decisions, and fuel costs can affect earnings and margins.
• The company's international operations, including the UK and Australia, add exposure to different regulatory and currency environments.
• As a utility with a high dividend yield and a payout ratio of 68%, investors often watch dividend sustainability relative to earnings and capital expenditure needs.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 172.6% is elevated, which is common in capital-intensive utilities; changes in interest rates can influence financing costs.
• Peer companies such as YTL Power International Berhad (6742), YTL Corporation Berhad (4677), and Chubu Electric Power (9502) operate in similar or adjacent energy sectors and can provide context.