Detailed analysis of QL Resources Berhad (KLSE: QL):

Stock Performance

  • Current Price: MYR 4.70 (as of October 04, 2024)
  • 52-Week Range: MYR 3.56 – MYR 4.78
  • Market Cap: MYR 16.79 billion
  • PE Ratio: 37.10 (trailing) and 36.14 (forward)

Financials

  • Revenue: MYR 6.67 billion (trailing twelve months)
  • Net Income: MYR 452.47 million
  • EPS: MYR 0.12
  • Dividend: MYR 0.04 per share (yield of 0.94%)

Valuation Metrics

  • Price-to-Book Ratio: 5.63
  • Price-to-Sales Ratio: 2.56
  • PEG Ratio: 4.65

Financial Health

  • Current Ratio: 1.34
  • Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 36.99%
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 15.41%
  • Return on Assets (ROA): 7.95%

Key Insights

  • Overbought Territory: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests the stock is in overbought territory
  • Dividend History: QL Resources has maintained dividend payments for 24 consecutive years
  • Debt Level: Operates with a moderate level of debt

Analyst Predictions

  • Analysts predict the company will continue to be profitable this year

Conclusion

QL Resources Berhad is a prominent player in the food products industry with a stable financial performance and a history of consistent dividend payments. However, the stock is currently trading at a high P/E ratio and is in overbought territory, indicating potential caution for new investors.