Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Weak growth
About
Serving as an investment holding company, JAKS Resources Berhad primarily functions as a general contractor across Malaysia. Its diversified business activities are structured across five key divisions: Manufacturing, Trading, Construction, Property Investment, and a category for 'Other' ventures. The company manufactures various types of pipes, while its trading arm handles the distribution of sheet piles, steel bars, specialized and mild steel pipes, other steel-based goods, and construction materials. It also supplies essential products to the water supply sector. Beyond these, JAKS undertakes both general construction projects and specialized sub-contracting work. The Property Investment segment encompasses the development of both residential and commercial real estate, alongside the management of shopping complexes and car parks. Additionally, it offers comprehensive property asset management services. Furthermore, the company is involved in the energy sector, notably operating a build-operate-transfer (BOT) thermal power plant located in Vietnam, which generates electricity. This involvement extends to renewable energy initiatives and the construction of new power facilities. Established in 1987, JAKS Resources Berhad maintains its headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is moderately underpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E.