Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB), a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad, was founded in 1981 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company primarily engages in the marketing and retail of a wide array of downstream petroleum products and related services throughout Malaysia, operating through its Retail, Commercial, and Other business segments. PDB's consumer offerings include liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic, commercial, and industrial use, along with a comprehensive selection of lubricants for various vehicle types, including passenger cars, motorcycles, heavy-duty engines, and automotive fluids. Its extensive network of fuel stations provides additional amenities such as credit and gift cards, various brands of car air fresheners, and electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities. Enhancing customer experience, PDB also offers digital solutions like the Setel e-payment application and Deliver2Me for in-car shopping during refueling, alongside mobile fuel delivery services. Its retail locations also feature diverse food and convenience concepts, including Café Mesara, Makan@Mesra eateries, and Segar@Mesra, which promotes locally sourced fresh produce. For its industrial and commercial clients, PDB supplies specialized lubricants, commercial and aviation fuels, diesel, bitumen, industrial LPG, heavy fuel oils, marine bunker fuels, and fuels designed for spark ignition engines. Additionally, it provides a virtual pipeline system for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to industrial and commercial sectors. Beyond its core energy operations, PDB diversifies its services to include technical consultancy, courier and payment solutions, general carrier and forwarding agency operations, the management of Mesra convenience stores and other food and beverage outlets, and the issuance and operation of electronic money.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is neither 'expensive' nor 'cheap' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV
Target Price
The average target price of 5681.KL is 22 and suggests 15.8% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to inc