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Friday, August 22, 2025
Ng Hong Tong
hongtong@mersec.com.my
Binastra Corporation Bhd: Another Johor Job Fuels Keep Buy Outlook
Keep Buy; Another Johor Job In The Bag
Binastra nailed another RM132m contract from Exsim Lumba Kuda Sdn Bhd for foundation and structural works on the 63-storey, 4,525-unit Causewayz Square @ JBCC serviced apartment development in Johor Bahru. Including the latest win, Binastra’s FY26 YTD replenishment stands at RM1.5bn, lifting its outstanding orderbook to RM4.5bn (3.1x FY26 revenue). As this project are from its recurring client, Exsim, we anticipate margins to remain consistent with Binastra’s high-rise residential projects. We view the latest contract as a positive catalyst that strengthens Binastra’s positioning to secure larger-scale jobs ahead, particularly the potential main contractor role for over 11,000 residential units under the client’s development pipeline in the southern region. This not only ensures recurring project flows but also strengthen its orderbook replenishment visibility. Although YTD orderbook replenishment has been modest, we anticipate a pick-up driven by upcoming launches from recurring clients and continued tendering efforts beyond its core client base. Given its undemanding valuation, we reiterate our BUY call and unchanged RM2.54 TP based on 16.5x FY27 PE.
Contract details.
Binastra, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Binastra Builder Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM132m construction contract from Exsim Lumba Kuda Sdn Bhd for the proposed development of Causewayz Square @ JBCC in Jalan Ah Siang, Johor Bahru. The scope of works covers earthworks, piling, pile cap, and diaphragm wall construction for a 63-storey serviced apartment comprising 4,525 units across four residential towers. The project is slated to start on 2 September 2025, with an estimated completion timeline of 16 months.
Robust orderbook support earning visibility.
Incorporating this latest contract win, Binastra’s FY26 YTD replenishment has reached RM1.5bn, bringing the outstanding orderbook to an estimated RM4.5bn (after factoring in an assumed RM300m burn rate in 2QFY26). This translates into a healthy 3.1x cover of our FY26 revenue forecast, providing strong earnings visibility over next 2-3 financial years. Importantly, the contract is secured from recurring client Exsim, which should support margin sustainability given favourable contract terms and a proven working relationship.
Key read-through.
We view this latest contract award positively as it establishes a strategic platform for larger-scale wins ahead. Notably, it strengthens Binastra’s positioning to secure the main contractor role for the delivery of over 11,000 residential units, including future phases under the client’s development pipeline in the southern region. This ensures recurring project flows beyond the current contract, but also enhances Binastra’s visibility in the high-rise residential market, particularly in the southern region where housing demand remains resilient. While YTD replenishment progress has been relatively gradual (at 50% of our RM3.0bn FY26 assumption), we see this being offset by (i) strong upcoming launches from recurring clients (Exsim, Maxim and PV), and (ii) Binastra’s active tendering beyond its core client base.
No changes to our forecast.
The new contract win is within our orderbook replenishment assumptions; hence, we keep our FY26-27 earnings forecasts and RM3.0bn orderbook replenishment target intact. Our TP is unchanged at RM2.54, based on 16.5x FY27F P/E. We reiterate our BUY call, given the Binastra’s undemanding valuation which currently trading at 18.4x (versus Bursa Malaysia Construction Index which currently trading around 20x). We continue to like Binastra for its i) robust orderbook (driven by long-standing clients with vibrant growth prospects) and ii) superior profit margin.
Binastra Corporation Berhad (Binastra) specializes in providing turnkey engineering and construction services for both the residential and non-residential buildings.
1M | 3M | 12M | |
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Absolute (%) | (5.5) | (0.6) | 38.4 |
Relative to KLCI (%) | (8.9) | (4.9) | 35.4 |
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JL Conglomerate Sdn Bhd | 41.2 |
Lee Yong Seng | 12.9 |
Datuk Tan Kak Seng | 11.1 |
FY25A | FY26E | FY27E | |
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Revenue | 946.6 | 1,460.0 | 1,940.0 |
EBITDA | 133.6 | 200.2 | 272.2 |
PBT | 124.5 | 171.0 | 221.2 |
Net Profit | 90.3 | 129.8 | 168.1 |
Core Net Profit | 90.3 | 129.8 | 168.1 |
Core EPS (sen) | 8.3 | 11.9 | 15.4 |
Core EPS Growth (%) | (9.9) | 43.8 | 29.5 |
Net DPS (sen) | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
BV Per Share (sen) | 25.9 | 34.2 | 45.0 |
Net Div. Yield (%) | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
P/E (x) | 20.9 | 14.5 | 11.2 |
ROE (%) | 32.0 | 34.8 | 34.2 |
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