Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Weak margins and returns
About
IRIS Corporation Berhad, a Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysian enterprise, offers technology consulting solutions to clients across Malaysia, the Asia Pacific region, Oceania, Africa, and North America. Its operations are structured into two main divisions: Trusted Identification and Sustainable Development. The Trusted Identification segment specializes in providing secure digital identity solutions, encompassing e-passports, e-identification cards, and various banking and transportation smart cards, along with the necessary devices, equipment, and associated services. The Sustainable Development segment is involved in construction, with a focus on modern integrated farms, and the production and supply of food, agricultural produce, and related equipment. Additionally, IRIS delivers advanced border control systems featuring secure, automated eGates, hybrid eGates, self-service kiosks, mobile counters, and portable devices, all managed by an intelligent border control system. The company also offers passport and eVisa processing, alongside secure document authentication services that leverage public key infrastructure, digital signatures, and facial recognition technology. Furthermore, it develops smart card solutions for the travel, tourism, retail, and hospitality industries. Its smart devices facilitate over-the-counter identity verification for sectors such as banking, finance, insurance, and healthcare, as well as providing controlled access and identity checks for events like trade fairs and conferences. Originally incorporated in 1994 as TL Technology Research (M) Sdn Bhd, the company officially adopted the name IRIS Corporation Berhad in August 1999.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is neutral on EV/EBITDA, reasonably priced on P/