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Grand Central Enterprises Bhd

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-1,7 %
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About

Grand Central Enterprises Bhd operates in the hotels, motels, and cruise lines industry, generating revenue primarily through accommodation and hospitality services.

Business. Grand Central Enterprises Bhd (GRAN.KL) is a Malaysian company engaged in the hotels, motels, and cruise lines industry within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in Malaysia and is primarily listed on Bursa Malaysia. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification99 %
SectorFinancials
Industry groupDiversified Investment Management
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Sell-side consensus
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
-1,7 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    • 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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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Grand Central Enterprises Bhd (GRAN.KL) is a Malaysian company engaged in the hotels, motels, and cruise lines industry within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in Malaysia and is primarily listed on Bursa Malaysia. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification99 %
    SectorFinancials
    Industry groupDiversified Investment Management
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company's capital structure is characterized by a strong equity base, with total equity of MYR 188.45 million and no long-term debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0. This is supported by a high current ratio of 11.8, indicating robust liquidity and the ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the company's liquidity is rated as low, suggesting potential constraints in converting assets to cash quickly.

    Profitability metrics show a challenging performance, with a return on equity of -1.74% and a return on assets of -1.61%, both significantly below industry norms. The company reported a net loss of MYR 3.27 million and an operating loss of MYR 3.32 million, reflecting operational inefficiencies and declining margins.

    Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no disclosed international segments. This lack of diversification increases exposure to local economic conditions and regulatory changes. The company's revenue concentration is high, with no material diversification across business segments.

    The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with a reported revenue of MYR 47.71 million in the latest period. Analyst estimates suggest a recent actual revenue of MYR 52.22 million, indicating some recovery. However, the company's operating cash flow and free cash flow remain negative, at MYR -2.39 million and MYR -1.93 million, respectively, signaling ongoing cash flow challenges.

    Risk factors include low liquidity and the absence of immediate dilution pressures. The company has no long-term debt and no dilution flags were detected in recent filings. However, the negative operating and free cash flows suggest potential future liquidity constraints if operational performance does not improve.

    Recent events include the latest financial results showing a net loss and operating loss, with no significant capital expenditures reported. The company's capital expenditure was MYR -131,000, indicating minimal investment in growth. Analysts have noted the last actual EPS of MYR 0.07 and revenue of MYR 52.22 million, suggesting some stabilization in performance.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong equity base and no long-term debt, but faces liquidity constraints due to negative cash flows.
    • Profitability metrics are poor, with negative returns on equity and assets, indicating operational inefficiencies.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, increasing exposure to local economic conditions.
    • Analyst estimates suggest some recent stabilization in revenue, but cash flow challenges persist.
    • The company has no immediate dilution risks, but liquidity risks remain due to negative operating and free cash flows.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Revenue grew at an 11.5% CAGR over four years, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion despite operational losses.

    The company maintains zero long-term debt, providing a strong balance sheet with no interest obligations.

    Net income improved by 84.2% year-over-year, indicating a significant reduction in losses compared to the prior period.

    Dilution, liquidity, and credit risks are all assessed as low, suggesting minimal immediate financial distress flags.

    Gross profit reached MYR 24.35 million in FY0, showing the core business generates positive gross margins.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Free cash flow turned negative in FY0 at -MYR 2.52 million, worsening from the prior year's position.

    Cash conversion ratio of 0.73 is below the cohort median of 0.99, suggesting weaker cash generation relative to peers.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2009-08-11
    Q2 2009 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue MYR 7.2M, +0,8% YoY; Operating income +146,6% YoY.

    RevenueMYR 7.2M+0,8 % YoY
    Operating incomeMYR 1.0M+146,6 % YoY
    Net incomeMYR 1.2M+184,7 % YoY
    Free cash flowMYR 863.0k+436,9 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-MYR 685.7k+83,4 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueMYR 7.2M
    Gross profit
    Operating incomeMYR 1.0M
    Net incomeMYR 1.2M
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin13.9%
    Net margin16.2%
    FCF margin12.0%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsMYR 173.6M
    Total liabilitiesMYR 8.6M
    Total equityMYR 165.0M
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtMYR 0.00
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-MYR 685.7k
    CapEx-MYR 3.5M
    Free cash flowMYR 863.0k
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue MYR 7.2MOperating costs MYR 6.2MNet income MYR 1.2M
    Highlights
    • Revenue MYR 7.2M, +0,8% YoY
    • Operating income +146,6% YoY
    • Net income +184,7% YoY
    • Free cash flow +436,9% YoY
    • Net margin 16.2%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $0,34
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $188.4M
    Net cash
    Current ratio
    11.8
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    -1.6%
    ROE
    -1.7%
    Cash conversion
    73.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Corporate Finance Advisory
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Securities Trading
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYFinancialsIndustryDiversified Investment Management225,8B node revenueBN 33,3%BLK 10,7%KKR 8,6%AMP 8,4%BX 6,4%STT 6,2%BEN 3,9%BPYPP 3,2%Other 19,4%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered set · attribution: collision-suspect (indicative)GRAN 0,0% · rank #39 of 44

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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison8 peers · vs GRAN · multiples and returns
    BN
    BN
    Brookfield Corp
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    BL
    BLK
    Blackrock Inc
    $1 126,63
    185,9B USD
    P/E
    32,7x
    +19,7 vs self
    Div yield
    1,9 %
    vs self
    ROE
    9,8 %
    -67,0 vs self
    KK
    KKR
    Kkr & Co Inc
    $106,56
    94,8B USD
    P/E
    37,9x
    +24,9 vs self
    Div yield
    0,7 %
    vs self
    ROE
    7,8 %
    -69,1 vs self
    AM
    AMP
    Ameriprise Financial Inc
    $552,07
    52,2B USD
    P/E
    14,0x
    +1,0 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    57,4 %
    -19,5 vs self
    BX
    BX
    Blackstone Inc
    $134,68
    105,9B USD
    P/E
    31,7x
    +18,7 vs self
    Div yield
    3,8 %
    vs self
    ROE
    36,1 %
    -40,8 vs self
    ST
    STT
    State Street Corp
    $183,67
    52,0B USD
    P/E
    18,2x
    +5,2 vs self
    Div yield
    1,7 %
    vs self
    ROE
    10,6 %
    -66,2 vs self
    BE
    BEN
    Franklin Resources Inc
    $35,24
    18,2B USD
    P/E
    31,8x
    +18,9 vs self
    Div yield
    4,0 %
    vs self
    ROE
    4,5 %
    -72,4 vs self
    BP
    BPYPP
    Brookfield Property Partners L.P.
    $15,87
    116,8M USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    10,1 %
    vs self
    ROE
    -4,0 %
    -80,8 vs self

    Market position

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-69,7 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-68,6 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-1,7 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-2,8 %Below median
    D/E0,00Above median
    Cash Conv0,73Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • 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
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • Grand Central Enterprises Bhd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Grand Central Enterprises Bhd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    140.1Kshares short-16.1% vs prior
    6.53days to cover
    25.0%short of daily vol
    257fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD -734.15KUnknown
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0Unknown
    • Cost of revenue (annual): USD 976.07KUnknown
    • Total operating expenses (annual): USD 4.91MUnknown
    • Pre-tax income (annual): USD -3.63MUnknown
    • Revenue (annual): USD 1.81MUnknown
    • Operating income (annual): USD -3.31MUnknown
    • Gross profit (annual): USD 1.6MUnknown
    • Net income (annual): USD -3.47MUnknown
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0Unknown
    • Net income (annual): USD 1.62MSEC XBRL filing
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31): -4.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31): -32.9%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31): -38.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31): -10.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31): -31.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31): 10.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross margin (FY 2025-03-31): 76.5%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-03-31 vs 2024-03-31): -38.9%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 0SEC XBRL filing
    • Cost of revenue (annual): USD 1.02MSEC XBRL filing
    • Pre-tax income (annual): USD 1.91MSEC XBRL filing
    • Gross profit (annual): USD 3.32MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating income (annual): USD 1.9MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2025-07-31FILINGANNUAL REPORT →
    2025-07-01FILINGPROSPECTUS →
    2009-08-11 18:31 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2009 Revenue MYR 7.2M · Net MYR 1.2M
    2009-05-12 12:22 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2009 Revenue MYR 8.2M · Net MYR -0.4M
    2009-02-26 12:32 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2008 Revenue MYR 7.1M · Net MYR -1.6M
    2009-02-26 12:32 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2009 Revenue MYR 27.9M · Net MYR -3.7M
    2008-11-11 11:09 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2008 Revenue MYR 5.3M · Net MYR -2.9M
    2008-08-11 17:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2008 Revenue MYR 7.2M · Net MYR -1.4M
    2008-05-22 11:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2008 Revenue MYR 8.3M · Net MYR -0.7M
    2008-02-26 18:37 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2007 Revenue MYR 6.6M · Net MYR -17.8M
    2008-02-26 18:37 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2008 Revenue MYR 26.8M · Net MYR -23.1M
    2007-11-07 18:53 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2007 Revenue MYR 4.8M · Net MYR -3.3M
    2007-02-26 11:37 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2007 Revenue MYR 24.3M · Net MYR -6.5M
    2006-02-16 15:35 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2006 Revenue MYR 22.7M · Net MYR -3.4M
    2005-02-23 08:29 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2005 Revenue MYR 18.0M · Net MYR -2.3M
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