Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Headquartered in Klang, Malaysia, and established in 1993, Hiap Teck Venture Berhad operates as a multifaceted enterprise with diverse business interests. The company actively manufactures, distributes, sells, and leases a comprehensive range of steel products within Malaysia, including steel pipes, hollow sections, and scaffolding equipment and accessories. Functioning as an importer, exporter, lessor, and general merchant of steel, hardware, and building materials, it serves critical sectors such as infrastructure, oil and gas, construction, furniture, water reticulation, power generation, and shipbuilding. HTVB's operations are strategically divided into five key segments: Trading, Manufacturing, Property and Investment, Transportation, and Mining and Exploration. Beyond its core steel activities, the firm provides truck and trailer transportation solutions, executes scaffolding works, and invests in real estate. Its involvement also spans the exploration, contracting, mining, processing, and sale of iron ore. Additionally, the company is engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction machinery, geotechnical and civil engineering projects, and the supply of electricity.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITDA, reasonably
Target Price
The average target price of 5072.KL is 0.35 and suggests 45.8% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to i