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ESCB.KL Bursa Malaysia Construction & Engineering

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Op margin
8,1 %
ROE
27,8 %
Net margin
5,2 %
Debt / equity
1,53
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About

ESCB.KL provides construction and engineering services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts in the industrial and commercial sectors.

Business. ESCB.KL provides construction and engineering services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts in the industrial and commercial sectors.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
ActivityIndustrial & Commercial Services
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
27,8 %
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−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials · THIS SECTOR−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

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    Upcoming catalysts

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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

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    ESCB.KL provides construction and engineering services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts in the industrial and commercial sectors.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services
    IndustryConstruction & Engineering
    ActivityIndustrial & Commercial Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    ESCB.KL maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, which is above the industry median for construction and engineering firms. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.22, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow of MYR 163.5 million supports operational flexibility, though capital expenditures of MYR -16.2 million indicate ongoing investment in infrastructure.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 27.78%, which is strong relative to the industry median, but return on assets of 3.97% is below the typical range for firms in the construction and engineering sector. Gross profit of MYR 242.8 million and operating income of MYR 173.6 million reflect a healthy margin structure, though net income of MYR 110.4 million suggests some pressure from interest and other expenses.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in the industrial and commercial services segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This concentration increases exposure to sector-specific risks, such as regulatory changes or demand fluctuations in construction projects.

    Growth trajectory is modest, with revenue of MYR 2.14 billion in the latest period. Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are below the company's reported figures, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations. The outlook for the next fiscal year remains uncertain, with no significant directional guidance provided.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no recent signs of share issuance or dilution pressure. However, the company's reliance on debt financing could increase financial risk if interest rates rise or credit conditions tighten.

    Recent events include the latest financial filing, which disclosed the company's revenue and net income figures. No significant earnings call transcripts or regulatory filings have been released recently, limiting insight into management's strategic direction or operational updates.

    Key takeaways
    • ESCB.KL has a strong return on equity but a weak return on assets, indicating efficient use of equity but underutilization of total assets.
    • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.22 and a negative net cash position after debt.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the construction and engineering sector, increasing exposure to sector-specific risks.
    • Growth appears to be modest, with revenue of MYR 2.14 billion and analyst estimates below reported figures.
    • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is above the industry median, suggesting a higher financial risk profile.
    • "margin_outlook_rationale": "Margins are expected to remain stable due to consistent gross profit and operating income, though net income is under pressure from interest expenses.",

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $0,30
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $397.5M
    Net cash
    -$609.3M
    Current ratio
    1.2
    Debt / equity
    1.5
    ROA
    4.0%
    ROE
    27.8%
    Cash conversion
    245.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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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 Margin8,1 %Above median
    Net Margin5,2 %Above median
    ROE27,8 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-0,8 %Above median
    D/E1,53Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv2,45Above P75

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    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
    • ESCB.KL Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Eversendai Corporation Bhd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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

    Intel & risk

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

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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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