Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Tropicana Corporation Berhad, established in 1979 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, adopted its current name in May 2013, having previously operated as Dijaya Corporation Berhad. The company primarily operates in Malaysia, focusing on property development and investment. Its extensive business operations are categorized into three core segments: Property Development and Management; Property Investment, Recreation and Resort; and Investment Holding and Other ventures. The company is actively involved in the creation of residential and commercial properties, alongside property management, maintenance, and strategic investments in various commercial and other real estate assets. Their recreational and hospitality portfolio includes the operation and management of hotels, resorts, golf courses, clubhouses, and restaurants. Education is also a component, with the management of private schools, complemented by landscape services. Tropicana's diverse service offerings encompass general trading, financial services such as money lending and credit financing, alongside various consultancy services including business information, enterprise management, marketing, exhibitions, and conferences. They also facilitate MM2H applications, provide network application services, and act as property agents. Beyond these, their operations span a wide array of industries: managing car parking facilities, trading building materials, agriculture and fishery, construction, retail investments, and water treatment and supply. The company also distributes and sells electricity, manages department stores and shopping malls, trades in shares and land, and publishes magazines. Their financial activities include comprehensive treasury, fund, cash, investment, financing, debt, and financial risk management services. Furthermore, Tropicana engages in timber logging, food and beverage operations, event organization, wood trading, and the manufacturing, distribution, wholesaling, and trading of gloves and face masks.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA.