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MATRIX CONCEPTS HOLDINGS No surprises


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PublicInvest Research Results Review

KDN PP17686/03/2013(032117)

Friday, August 22, 2025

MATRIX CONCEPTS HOLDINGS No surprises

MATRIX CONCEPTS HOLDINGS

Neutral
DESCRIPTION

Matrix Concepts Holdings is a township developer with flagship development based in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

12-Month Target Price RM1.40
Current Price RM1.30
Expected Return +8%
Previous Target Price RM1.40
Market
Market Main
Sector Property
Bursa Code 5236
Bloomberg Ticker MCH MK
Shariah-Compliant Yes
SHARE PRICE CHART

1.50

1.45

1.40

1.35

1.30

1.25

1.20

Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25

52 Week Range (RM): 1.22-1.63

3-Month Average Vol (‘000): 1,774.7

SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE
1M 3M 12M
Absolute Returns -4.4 -5.5 7.4
Relative Returns -7.9 -8.1 6.6
KEY STOCK DATA
Market Capitalisation (RMm) 2,590.3
No. of Shares (m) 1,877.0
MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
%
Shining Term 12.7
Lee Tian Hock 12.0
EPF 8.2
Tan Siang Hing
T 603 2268 3000
F 603 2268 3014

No surprises

Matrix Concepts Holdings (MCH) started FY26F with 1Q net profit of RM62.9m (+3.7% YoY, +42.7% QoQ), which came in within our and consensus estimates (accounting for 25.6% and 24.6% of full-year forecasts, respectively). Albeit only RM23m worth of residential projects launched in 1QFY26, it managed to secure RM381.5m in pre-sales, tracking its FY26F sales target of RM1.6bn. As at 30 June 2025, the Group’s unbilled sales stood at RM1.5bn, providing clear earnings visibility over the next 15 to 18 months. All told, no change to our earnings estimates. Maintain Neutral with target price (TP) of RM1.40, pegged at c.20% premium to its book value, which we believe is justifiable, given its consistency in delivering earnings and its decent dividend yields of about 4.5%. Separately, it announced a 1.75sen dividend in 1QFY26.

  • 1QFY26 revenue rose by 1.6% YoY to RM284.3m, primarily attributable to higher revenue recognition from the property development segment, which increased by 1.8% YoY to RM268.3m. We understand that the increase in revenue recorded for 1Q26 was mainly attributable to the continuous encouraging performance of the Group’s second high-rise development in Kuala Lumpur, Levia Residence. The Group’s flagship Sendayan Developments remained the main contributor, generating RM226.4m in revenue (or 80% of total revenue) in 1QFY26. Elsewhere, Group pre-sales are tracking its FY26F sales target of RM1.6bn, with RM382m secured in 1QFY26. The bulk of these sales were contributed by Sendayan Developments, which accounted for RM174.4m or 45.7% of total pre-sales. As at 30 June 2025, its unbilled sales stood at RM1.5bn.

  • FY26F launch target worth RM1.7bn largely includes new phases within its flagship Sendayan Developments, first revenue recognition from Malaysia Vision Valley (MVV) City and Levia Residence at Puchong. Elsewhere, the Group’s Indonesian development, Menara Syariah in Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, Jakarta, Indonesia was successfully completed at end-23. As reported earlier, MCH is looking to either dispose one block or keep both for recurring income. We understand that MCH had initially expected at least 20% margins if it disposes the two towers outright. Now, we believe the value could be higher, given the land value alone is already transacted at 3x its original cost (MCH’s initial investment of USD31.75m for a 30% stake).

KEY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
FYE Mar (RM m) 2024A 2025A 2026F 2027F 2027F CAGR
Revenue 1,344.1 1,186.9 1,379.3 1,388.2 1,425.2 1.2%
Gross Profit 623.3 604.9 663.3 669.2 686.0 1.9%
Pre-tax Profit 332.4 275.1 323.2 327.3 334.2 0.1%
Net Profit 244.3 214.1 245.7 248.8 254.0 0.8%
EPS (Sen) 13.0 11.4 13.1 13.3 13.5 0.8%
P/E (x) 11.2 12.8 11.2 11.0 10.8
DPS (Sen) 10.0 6.2 6.6 6.7 6.8
Dividend Yield (%) 6.8 4.2 4.5 4.6 4.7
Source: Company, PublicInvest Research estimates

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Table 1: Results Review

FY Mar (RMm) 1QFY26 1QFY25 4QFY25 YoY chg (%) QoQ shq (%) YTD FY24 YTD FY23 YTD yoy
Revenue 284.3 279.7 305.2 1.6 -6.8 284.3 279.7 1.6
Gross profit 133.6 140.4 158.5 -4.8 -15.7 133.6 140.4 -4.8
EBIT 86.2 82.3 53.1 4.7 62.4 86.2 82.3 4.7
Pretax profit 83.0 81.1 49.2 2.3 68.8 83.0 81.1 2.3
Net profit 62.9 60.7 42.7 3.7 47.5 62.9 60.7 3.7
Margins:
Gross Profit Margin 47.0 50.2 51.9 47.0 50.2
EBIT 30.3 29.4 17.4 30.3 29.4
Net Profit Margin 22.1 21.7 14.0 22.1 21.7
Source: Company, PublicInvest Research estimates

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KEY FINANCIAL DATA

INCOME STATEMENT DATA

FYE Mar (RM m) 2024A 2025A 2026F 2027F 2027F CAGR
Revenue 1,344.1 1,186.9 1,379.3 1,388.2 1,425.2 1.2%
Gross Profit 623.3 604.9 663.3 669.2 686.0 1.9%
Operating expenses -347.9 -348.4 -355.3 -362.4 -369.7
Operating Profit 275.4 256.5 308.0 306.8 316.3
Other Gains / (Losses) 42.7 32.9 42.3 47.6 45.0
Finance Costs -4.8 -11.5 -27.1 -27.1 -27.1
Pre-tax Profit 332.4 275.1 323.2 327.3 334.2 0.1%
Income Tax -85.9 -60.2 -77.6 -78.6 -80.2
Effective Tax Rate (%) -26% -22% -24% -24% -24%
Minorities -1.6 -0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net Profit 244.3 214.1 245.7 248.8 254.0 0.8%

Growth

2024A 2025A 2026F 2027F 2027F
Revenue (%) 20.8 -11.7 16.2 0.6 2.7
Operating Profit (%) 27.5 -3.0 9.7 0.9 2.5
Net Profit (%) 17.9 -12.4 14.7 1.3 2.1
Source: Company (actual), PublicInvest Research estimates

BALANCE SHEET DATA

FYE Mar (RM m) 2024A 2025A 2026F 2027F 2027F
Property, Plant & Equipment 1,336.5 1,341.4 1,369.6 1,398.6 1,428.3
Land Held for Property Development 639.6 1,245.7 1,239.5 1,233.3 1,227.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents 335.4 175.8 213.7 251.9 357.2
Receivables 335.4 175.8 213.7 251.9 357.2
Other Assets 431.9 401.6 401.6 401.6 401.6
Total Assets 2,743.4 3,164.5 3,224.5 3,285.5 3,414.3
Payables 446.6 416.0 419.9 423.9 427.9
Borrowings 4.7 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9
Provisions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other Liabilities 175.3 535.1 567.9 567.9 569.9
Total Liabilities 626.6 953.0 989.8 993.7 999.7
Shareholders’ Equity 2,116.8 2,211.5 2,234.7 2,291.8 2,414.6
Total Equity and Liabilities 2,743.4 3,164.5 3,224.5 3,285.5 3,414.3
Source: Company (actual), PublicInvest Research estimates

PER SHARE DATA & RATIOS

FYE Mar (RM m) 2024A 2025A 2026F 2027F 2027F
Book Value Per Share 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3
NTA Per Share 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3
EPS (Sen) 13.0 11.4 13.1 13.3 13.5
DPS (Sen) 10.0 6.2 6.6 6.7 6.8
Payout Ratio (%) 76.8 54.4 50.4 50.6 50.3
ROA (%) 8.9 6.8 7.6 7.6 7.4
ROE (%) 11.5 9.7 11.0 10.9 10.5
Source: Company (actual), PublicInvest Research estimates

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RATING CLASSIFICATION

STOCKS

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

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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