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ASTA.KL Bursa Malaysia Food Processing

Asta.Kl

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EV / Rev
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Op margin
52,6 %
ROE
14,8 %
Net margin
46,6 %
Debt / equity
0,10
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About

ASTA.KL is a food processing company that generates revenue primarily through the production and sale of food products.

Business. ASTA.KL is a food processing company that generates revenue primarily through the production and sale of food products.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
Business sectorFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
14,8 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

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    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
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    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    ASTA.KL is a food processing company that generates revenue primarily through the production and sale of food products.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
    Business sectorFood & Beverages
    IndustryFood Processing
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    ASTA.KL maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 21.55, indicating that the company has significantly more current assets than current liabilities. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.1, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt financing. However, the risk assessment notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could signal potential liquidity constraints if short-term obligations increase.

    In terms of profitability, ASTA.KL reports a return on equity (ROE) of 14.84% and a return on assets (ROA) of 13.07%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit. These figures suggest that the company is performing well relative to its capital base and asset utilization, which is a positive sign for investors.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in the food processing segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. This concentration may expose the company to specific market risks, such as changes in consumer preferences or regulatory shifts in the food industry.

    ASTA.KL's growth trajectory is supported by its operating cash flow of MYR 5,460,140 and free cash flow of MYR 7,637,300, which provide flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns. The capital expenditure of MYR -2,313,400 indicates that the company is not currently investing heavily in new assets, which may suggest a focus on maintaining existing operations rather than aggressive expansion.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's low dilution risk is supported by the fact that basic and diluted shares outstanding are equal, indicating no imminent threat of share dilution from convertible instruments or stock options. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a concern and may require monitoring in the near term.

    There are no recent events or filings mentioned in the provided data that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position. The absence of recent events suggests a stable operating environment, but it also means that there is no new information to assess potential changes in the company's strategy or performance.

    Key takeaways
    • ASTA.KL has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 21.55.
    • The company's ROE of 14.84% and ROA of 13.07% indicate efficient use of equity and assets.
    • ASTA.KL's capital structure is conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in the food processing segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
    • ASTA.KL has a low dilution risk, as basic and diluted shares outstanding are equal.
    • The company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a potential liquidity concern.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $0,47
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $64.5M
    Net cash
    -$6.2M
    Current ratio
    21.6
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    13.1%
    ROE
    14.8%
    Cash conversion
    57.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -11.3%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin52,6 %Best in class
    Net Margin46,6 %Best in class
    ROE14,8 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-11,3 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,10Above median
    Cash Conv0,57Below median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Consensus estimates
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • ASTA.KL Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    ASTA.KLCanonical
    Bursa Malaysia · USD

    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage