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KDN PP17686/03/2013(032117)
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Outperform
LBS BINA GROUP BERHAD: Meet Expectations
DESCRIPTION
Mid-sized property developer with 3,587 acres of developable land in Selangor, Johor, Pahang and Perak.
KEY STOCK DATA
Market Capitalisation (RMm)
No. of Shares (m)
711.1
1,545.8
12-Month Target Price
Current Price
Expected Return
Previous Target Price
RM0.67
RM0.46
46%
RM0.67
Market
Sector
Bursa Code
Bloomberg Ticker
Shariah-compliant
Main
Property
5789
LBS MK
Yes
SHARE PRICE CHART
(Chart visualization omitted. Data provided below)
Price Range (RM) | Feb-25 | Mar-25 | Apr-25 | May-25 | Jun-25 | Jul-25 | Aug-25 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Approximate Level | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.46 |
52 Week Range (RM): 0.51-0.89
Month Average Vol (‘000): 3,052.1
SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE
1M | 3M | 12M | |
---|---|---|---|
Absolute Returns | -0.9 | -0.8 | -11.5 |
Relative Returns | -1.8 | 4.3 | -15.2 |
MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
% | |
---|---|
Gaterich Sdn Bhd | 37.0 |
Kumpulan Wang Amanah Persaraan | 9.0 |
Lim Wee Chai | 3.5 |
Meet Expectations
LBS Bina (LBS) reported 2QFY25 net profit of RM27.1m (-22.1% YoY, -4.0% QoQ), which came in within expectations. YTD, Group net profit of RM55.3m (-16.2% YoY) constituted about 49% and 45% of the our and consensus full-year profit forecast. Again, development projects within the Klang Valley such as KITA @ Cybersouth, LBS Alam Perdana, Prestige Residence and Idaman projects remained the largest revenue and PAT contributor, whereby their revenue accounted for more than 86% of the Group’s revenue in 1HFY25. We understand that Group performance YTD was slower as certain development projects were completed or nearing their completion stage. Elsewhere, the Group has achieved 1HY25 pre-sales of RM552.8m (1HY24: RM547.9m), which is only about 37% of the Group’s FY25 sales target of RM1.5bn, as launches are only expected to ramp up in 2HFY25. We understand that sales are now at about RM676m (as at 13 August 2025), with about RM387m bookings in the pipeline. All told, no change to our earnings estimates and we maintain our Outperform with unchanged TP of RM0.67 (c.30% discount to NTA).
- Group property revenue dropped by 18% YoY to RM611m, and correspondingly, Group PAT dropped 24% YoY to RM77m as certain development projects were completed or nearing their completion stage. Property development continued to be the largest Group’s revenue contributor, accounted for 95% of the Group’s total revenue. Development projects within the Klang Valley (the key development projects at KITA @ Cybersouth, LBS Alam Perdana, Prestige Residence and Idaman projects) remained as the largest revenue and PAT contributor, where their revenue accounted for more than 86% of the Group’s revenue in 1HFY25.
- 1HY25 pre-sales of RM552.8m (1HY24: RM547.9m), only accounted for 37% of the Group’s FY25 sales target of RM1.5bn, as launches only expected to ramp up in 2HFY25. We understand that sales are now at about RM676m (as at 13 August 2025), with about RM387m bookings in the pipeline. Group pre-sales were predominantly from the Klang Valley (66%), while Johor and Pahang contributed 18% and 16% respectively. Unbilled sales moderated to RM1.4bn in 2QFY25 from about RM1.6bn in 1QFY25. Separately, it has only launched projects worth about RM704m in 1HFY25, with the remaining c.RM2.3bn more to be unveiled in 2HFY25.
KEY FORECAST TABLE
FYE Dec (RM m) | 2023A | 2024A | 2025F | 2026F | 2027F | CAGR (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 1,806.1 | 1,434.7 | 1,471.5 | 1,508.0 | 1,550.0 | -3.8% |
Operating Profit | 314.3 | 417.6 | 258.2 | 262.4 | 280.0 | -2.8% |
Pre-tax Profit | 249.4 | 353.0 | 205.9 | 210.9 | 229.4 | -2.1% |
Net Profit | 146.9 | 240.2 | 112.9 | 116.2 | 130.4 | -2.9% |
EPS (Sen) | 9.5 | 15.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 8.4 | -2.9% |
FD EPS (Sen) | 8.9 | 14.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.9 | -2.9% |
P/E (x) | 4.8 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 5.5 | |
FD P/E (x) | 5.2 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
DPS (Sen) | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Dividend Yield (%) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Source: Company, PublicInvest Research estimates
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Table 2: Results Review
FY Dec (RM’000) | 2Q25 | 2Q24 | 1Q25 | Y-o-Y chg (%) | Q-o-Q chg (%) | FY25 | FY24 | Y-o-Y chg (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 309.8 | 431.9 | 329.2 | -28.3 | -5.9 | 639.0 | 770.1 | -17.0 |
Cost of sales | -202.6 | -297.1 | -221.1 | -31.8 | -8.4 | -423.7 | -521.6 | -18.8 |
Gross profit | 107.2 | 134.7 | 108.1 | -20.4 | -0.8 | 215.3 | 248.5 | -13.4 |
Interest Income | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | -33.7 | -19.4 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -5.7 |
Other income | 5.2 | 3.2 | 6.8 | 60.4 | -24.6 | 12.0 | 6.8 | 75.7 |
Admin expenses | -52.8 | -60.0 | -53.8 | -11.9 | -1.7 | -106.6 | -109.8 | -2.9 |
Finance Costs | -14.0 | -14.7 | -14.0 | -5.2 | -0.3 | -28.0 | -30.1 | -7.1 |
Associate | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | NA | 0.0 | 0.0 | NA | |
Pre-tax profit | 48.3 | 67.5 | 50.6 | -28.4 | -4.5 | 98.8 | 122.2 | -19.1 |
Income tax | -18.8 | -24.4 | -18.1 | -23.1 | 3.9 | -36.8 | -42.7 | -13.8 |
Minorities | -2.4 | -8.3 | -4.3 | -70.7 | -42.9 | -6.7 | -12.9 | -48.0 |
Net profit | 27.1 | 34.8 | 28.2 | -22.1 | -4.0 | 55.3 | 66.0 | -16.2 |
Gross Margin (%) | 34.6 | 31.2 | 32.8 | – | – | 74.2 | 58.0 | – |
Pre-tax Margin (%) | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.4 | – | – | 21.3 | 27.3 | – |
Net Margin (%) | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.6 | – | – | 12.1 | 15.0 | – |
Source: Company
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KEY FINANCIAL DATA
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
FYE Dec (RM m) | 2023A | 2024A | 2025F | 2026F | 2027F |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 1,806.1 | 1,434.7 | 1,471.5 | 1,508.0 | 1,550.0 |
Operating expenses | -1,491.9 | -1,017.1 | -1,213.3 | -1,245.6 | -1,270.0 |
Operating Profit | 314.3 | 417.6 | 258.2 | 262.4 | 280.0 |
Other Gains / (Losses) | -22.6 | -10.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Finance Costs | -42.3 | -54.1 | -52.4 | -51.6 | -50.7 |
Pre-tax Profit | 249.4 | 353.0 | 205.9 | 210.9 | 229.4 |
Income Tax | -81.2 | -74.2 | -70.0 | -71.7 | -78.0 |
Effective Tax Rate (%) | 32.6 | 21.0 | 34.0 | 34.0 | 34.0 |
Minorities | -18.7 | -23.0 | -23.0 | -23.0 | -22.0 |
Net Profit | 146.9 | 240.2 | 112.9 | 116.2 | 130.4 |
Growth
Revenue (%) | -1% | -21% | -17% | 2% | 3% |
Gross Profit (%) | 0% | 33% | -5% | 2% | 7% |
Net Profit | 7% | 64% | -7% | 3% | 12% |
Source: Company, PublicInvest Research estimates
BALANCE SHEET DATA
FYE December (RM m) | 2023A | 2024A | 2025F | 2026F | 2027F |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Property, Plant and Equipment | 406.0 | 406.0 | 273.7 | 419.8 | 434.0 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 707.7 | 707.7 | 567.5 | 659.5 | 674.0 |
Trade Receivables | 455.4 | 452.4 | 510.7 | 515.8 | 521.0 |
Other Assets (incl. intangibles) | 2,706.1 | 2,778.0 | 3,168.5 | 3,023.5 | 3,107.2 |
Total Assets | 4,275.2 | 4,344.1 | 4,520.5 | 4,618.6 | 4,736.2 |
Payables | 1,593.1 | 1,640.7 | 1,224.1 | 1,382.6 | 1,422.9 |
Loan and Borrowings | 768.2 | 768.2 | 957.7 | 941.4 | 925.2 |
Deferred tax | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Other Liabilities | 67.9 | 19.6 | 71.1 | 35.6 | 36.6 |
Total Liabilities | 2,429.2 | 2,429.5 | 2,254.9 | 2,361.6 | 2,386.7 |
Shareholders’ Equity | 1,678.8 | 1,851.0 | 1,897.7 | 1,947.8 | 2,012.7 |
Total Equity and Liabilities | 4,275.2 | 4,344.1 | 4,520.5 | 4,618.6 | 4,736.2 |
Source: Company, PublicInvest Research estimates
PER SHARE DATA & RATIOS
FYE Dec (RM m) | 2023A | 2024A | 2025F | 2026F | 2027F |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Book Value Per Share | 1.09 | 1.20 | 1.23 | 1.26 | 1.30 |
NTA Per Share | 1.02 | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.20 | 1.27 |
EPS (Sen) | 9.5 | 15.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 8.4 |
DPS (Sen) | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Payout Ratio (%) | 21.1 | 12.9 | 27.4 | 26.6 | 23.7 |
ROA (%) | 3.4 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
ROE (%) | 8.7 | 13.0 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
Source: Company, PublicInvest Research estimates
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RATING CLASSIFICATION
STOCKS
Rating | Description |
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OUTPERFORM | The stock return is expected to exceed a relevant benchmark’s total of 10% or higher over the next 12months. |
NEUTRAL | The stock return is expected to be within +/- 10% of a relevant benchmark’s return over the next 12 months. |
UNDERPERFORM | The stock return is expected to be below a relevant benchmark’s return by -10% over the next 12 months. |
TRADING BUY | The stock return is expected to exceed a relevant benchmark’s return by 5% or higher over the next 3 months but the underlying fundamentals are not strong enough to warrant an Outperform call. |
TRADING SELL | The stock return is expected to be below a relevant benchmark’s return by -5% or more over the next 3 months. |
NOT RATED | The stock is not within regular research coverage. |
SECTOR
Rating | Description |
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OVERWEIGHT | The sector is expected to outperform a relevant benchmark over the next 12 months. |
NEUTRAL | The sector is expected to perform in line with a relevant benchmark over the next 12 months. |
UNDERWEIGHT | The sector is expected to underperform a relevant benchmark over the next 12 months. |
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