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Defensive Monopoly Riding Secular Growth Trend: PBA (Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang)
PBA is hitting a historic growth inflection point. With the new Tariff Setting Mechanism ending a decade of stagnation, this defensive utility monopoly is poised for record profits as it fuels Penang’s booming semiconductor hub. Is PBA an undervalued gem or a looming value trap?
Coastal Contracts Investor Briefing: Key Updates on 26 Dec 2025
Jan 2026 Site Visit to Farm Fresh with the Community; Coastal Contracts secured a US$1.14 bil (RM4.64 bil) Mexico contract, boosting its order book to RM7.4 bil. Key projects include a 2nd Papan Plant (COD Nov 2026) and a potential 2nd Perdiz Plant. Cash is prioritized for CAPEX, with payment risks mitigated via trust accounts.
COASTAL: Selling Below Net Cash but Still Growing
Coastal Contracts trades at 0.4x book value and 0.8x net cash (~RM950 million) following the successful collection of previously written-off receivables. Market sentiment is improving as major client PEMEX’s credit rating was upgraded to BB+ with stable outlooks. The company recently secured a US$1.14 billion (RM4.64 billion) gas project, boosting its total order book to RM7.5 billion through 2035. With RM190 million in new shipbuilding orders and a 25% JV dividend payout policy, COASTAL looks fundamentally undervalued.
Jaya Tiasa Q1FY26 Results Review: Printing Cash
Jaya Tiasa records a strong cash generative quarter with core profit remained stable, yet share price crashed -10%. Jaya Tiasa embarks on their replanting program, aiming to replant about 3.5% of their estate this year. In spite of that, management aims to increase FFB production to 1.1 mil MT of FFB for the full year by improving yields
