CAPE EMS BERHAD: A Strategic Pivot Amidst Mixed Q1 2025 Results
Greetings, fellow investors! Today, we’re diving into the latest financial report from CAPE EMS BERHAD, a prominent Malaysian player in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector. This report covers the “fifth quarter” ended 31 March 2025, an interesting period marked by both strategic moves and a mixed bag of financial outcomes.
While the latest quarter saw a commendable turnaround in profitability, the cumulative performance for the financial period still reflects ongoing challenges. However, the company is clearly charting a new course, focusing on high-growth areas and expanding its market reach. Let’s break down the numbers and strategic insights.
Quarterly Performance: A Turnaround in Profitability
Looking at the immediate preceding quarter, CAPE EMS BERHAD experienced a revenue dip, but impressively reversed its loss to a profit. This signals an improving operational efficiency in the latest quarter.
Q1 2025 (3 Months Ended 31 March 2025)
Revenue: RM72.38 million
Profit Before Tax (PBT): RM3.66 million
Profit After Tax (PAT): RM3.29 million
Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS): 0.35 sen
Q4 2024 (3 Months Ended 31 December 2024)
Revenue: RM88.84 million
Loss Before Tax (LBT): RM(43.32) million
Loss After Tax (LAT): RM(48.89) million
Basic Loss Per Share (LPS): (4.93) sen
Revenue Analysis: The Group’s revenue for the current quarter decreased by 18.5% compared to the preceding quarter. This decline was primarily