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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
STAR60

Star Media Group Bhd

Consumer PublishingVerified

Star Media Group Bhd has a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 9.17, indicating that the company holds significantly more current assets than current liabilities. However, the company reported a net loss of MYR 4.3 million and a negative return on equity of -0.63%, suggesting that it is not generating returns for its shareholders. The company's operating income of MYR 2.08 million is modest compared to its revenue of MYR 208.25 million, indicating low profitability. The company's return on assets of -0.59% further highlights the inefficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profit. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 suggests that the company is not heavily leveraged, which is a positive sign for financial stability. However, the negative free cash flow of MYR -26.28 million indicates that the company is spending more on capital expenditures than it is generating in operating cash flow. Star Media Group Bhd's revenue is distributed across several segments, including Print, digital and events, Radio Broadcasting, Property Development & Investment, and Others. The company's revenue concentration is not disclosed, but the presence of multiple segments suggests a diversified revenue base. The company's property development and investment segment may provide a more stable revenue stream compared to the more volatile print and digital media segments. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as it reported a net loss in the latest financial period. The lack of analyst recommendations for a strong buy or buy rating suggests that the market is not optimistic about the company's near-term prospects. The company's capital expenditures of MYR -4.21 million indicate ongoing investment in its operations, but the negative free cash flow suggests that these investments are not yet generating positive returns. The risk assessment for Star Media Group Bhd indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a challenge in the event of a liquidity crunch. The company's low dilution risk suggests that there is little immediate threat to shareholder value from new share issuances. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic direction or operational changes. The company's financial performance and market outlook suggest that it may need to implement cost-cutting measures or explore new revenue streams to improve its profitability and shareholder returns.

30-day price · STAR+0.02 (+4.8%)
Low$0.31High$0.34Close$0.33As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyStar Media Group Bhd
TickerSTAR.KL
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryConsumer Publishing
AI analysis

Business. Star Media Group Bhd operates in the media and publishing industry, generating revenue through the publication, printing, and distribution of newspapers and magazines, digital content services, event management, and property development and investment.

Classification. Star Media Group Bhd is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, specifically in the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector and the Consumer Publishing industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Star Media Group Bhd has a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 9.17, indicating that the company holds significantly more current assets than current liabilities. However, the company reported a net loss of MYR 4.3 million and a negative return on equity of -0.63%, suggesting that it is not generating returns for its shareholders. The company's operating income of MYR 2.08 million is modest compared to its revenue of MYR 208.25 million, indicating low profitability. The company's return on assets of -0.59% further highlights the inefficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profit. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 suggests that the company is not heavily leveraged, which is a positive sign for financial stability. However, the negative free cash flow of MYR -26.28 million indicates that the company is spending more on capital expenditures than it is generating in operating cash flow. Star Media Group Bhd's revenue is distributed across several segments, including Print, digital and events, Radio Broadcasting, Property Development & Investment, and Others. The company's revenue concentration is not disclosed, but the presence of multiple segments suggests a diversified revenue base. The company's property development and investment segment may provide a more stable revenue stream compared to the more volatile print and digital media segments. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as it reported a net loss in the latest financial period. The lack of analyst recommendations for a strong buy or buy rating suggests that the market is not optimistic about the company's near-term prospects. The company's capital expenditures of MYR -4.21 million indicate ongoing investment in its operations, but the negative free cash flow suggests that these investments are not yet generating positive returns. The risk assessment for Star Media Group Bhd indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a challenge in the event of a liquidity crunch. The company's low dilution risk suggests that there is little immediate threat to shareholder value from new share issuances. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic direction or operational changes. The company's financial performance and market outlook suggest that it may need to implement cost-cutting measures or explore new revenue streams to improve its profitability and shareholder returns.
Key takeaways
  • Star Media Group Bhd has a strong liquidity position but is not generating returns for its shareholders.
  • The company's operating income is modest compared to its revenue, indicating low profitability.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is low, suggesting a conservative capital structure.
  • The company's free cash flow is negative, indicating that it is spending more on capital expenditures than it is generating in operating cash flow.
  • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, and the market is not optimistic about its near-term prospects.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyMYR
Revenue$208.3M
Gross profit$118.8M
Operating income$2.1M
Net income-$4.3M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$16.2M
CapEx-$4.2M
Free cash flow-$26.3M
Total assets$733.7M
Total liabilities$55.2M
Total equity$678.6M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$7.6M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$678.6M
Net cash-$7.6M
Current ratio9.2
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-0.6%
ROE-0.6%
Cash conversion-3.8%
CapEx/Revenue-2.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Consumer Publishing · cohort 1 companies
MetricSTARActivity
Op margin1.0%15.3% medp25 15.3% · p75 15.3%bottom quartile
Net margin-2.1%12.2% medp25 12.2% · p75 12.2%bottom quartile
Gross margin57.0%48.9% medp25 35.8% · p75 67.0%above median
R&D / revenue9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%
CapEx / revenue-2.0%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%9.4% medp25 1.3% · p75 39.2%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target0.32 MYR
Median price target0.32 MYR
High price target0.33 MYR
Low price target0.30 MYR
Mean recommendation4.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.01 MYR
Last actual EPS-0.01 MYR
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-10 04:07 UTCJob: 38cf0645