Gamuda Berhad (5398) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 5398 does

Gamuda Berhad (5398) is an Engineering & Construction stock listed on the Bursa Malaysia stocks market. The company, together with its subsidiaries, operates in civil engineering construction across Malaysia, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom. It works in two segments: Engineering and Construction; and Property Development and Club Operations. Services include stormwater management, road tunnels, rail and metro systems, roads and expressways, water and hydroelectric dams, urban regeneration, water treatment and power plants, ports, marine structures, bridges, airports, and general trading services related to construction, as well as development and rental of residential and commercial properties, club operations, infrastructure concessions, and cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and automation.

Key numbers explained

• Price (4.88 MYR) is the most recent trading price of one share of Gamuda Berhad (5398) on the Bursa Malaysia.
• Market cap (29.52B MYR) reflects the total market value of all outstanding shares; it is calculated by multiplying the current price by the total number of shares.
• Trailing P/E ratio (27.1) shows how much investors pay per unit of trailing 12-month earnings (0.18 MYR). A higher P/E can mean the market expects faster growth.
• Forward P/E ratio (21.3) uses expected future earnings instead of past results, giving a sense of how the stock is priced relative to what analysts anticipate.
• Dividend yield (2.05%) indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price; the ex-dividend date is Aug 4, 2026.
• Debt-to-equity ratio (101.2%) means the company’s total debt is roughly equal to its shareholders’ equity, a level that is common in capital-intensive engineering and construction businesses.
• Beta (0.04) suggests the stock’s price movements have historically been much less volatile than the overall market.
• Revenue growth, year over year (43.6%) shows that Gamuda Berhad (5398) has grown its top line significantly over the last twelve months.

What to watch

• Gamuda Berhad (5398) operates in multiple countries, so changes in foreign exchange rates, construction demand, and government infrastructure spending can affect results.
• The company’s exposure to large engineering and construction projects means that contract wins, project delays, and cost overruns are important factors to monitor.
• The property development and club operations segment adds a real estate dimension, which can be sensitive to interest rates and housing market conditions.
• As a stock in the Industrials sector, 5398 may be influenced by broader economic cycles, commodity prices, and global trade trends.
• Investors often compare Gamuda Berhad (5398) with peers such as MISC Berhad (3816), Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (2445), and Sunway Berhad (5211) to understand relative valuation and sector trends.
• The upcoming earnings release on Sep 29, 2026 will provide updated financial results and management commentary.