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VARI.KL Bursa Malaysia Construction & Engineering

Vari.Kl

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Op margin
2,5 %
ROE
0,5 %
Net margin
0,4 %
Debt / equity
0,33
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About

VARI.KL operates in the construction and engineering industry, providing industrial and commercial services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts and service delivery.

Business. VARI.KL operates in the construction and engineering industry, providing industrial and commercial services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts and service delivery.

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

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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
0,5 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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News & coverage

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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

    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

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    VARI.KL operates in the construction and engineering industry, providing industrial and commercial services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts and service delivery.

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

    VARI.KL maintains a relatively balanced capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.07, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow stands at MYR 19.18 million, which is positive and supports operational flexibility.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.52% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.28%, both of which are below the industry median for construction and engineering firms. This suggests that VARI.KL is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization compared to its peers. The operating margin is 2.47%, and the net profit margin is 0.38%, both of which are weak indicators of profitability.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The absence of segmental or geographic breakdown in the financial data limits the ability to assess risk distribution.

    Growth trajectory appears modest, with no disclosed revenue growth over the past year. The company's capital expenditure of MYR 4.62 million is relatively low, suggesting a conservative approach to reinvestment. The outlook for the current fiscal year is neutral, with no significant changes expected in the near term.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no recent signs of share issuance or dilution pressure. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at MYR 5.47 million, which could impact its ability to service debt and fund operations without external financing.

    No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile or strategic direction. The absence of recent earnings call transcripts or regulatory filings suggests a lack of public communication about strategic initiatives or operational changes.

    Key takeaways
    • VARI.KL has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity challenges due to negative operating cash flow.
    • The company's profitability metrics are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency and asset utilization.
    • Revenue concentration in a single segment and lack of geographic diversification increase operational risk.
    • Growth is limited, with low capital expenditure and no significant revenue growth in the recent period.
    • Dilution risk is low, but liquidity risk remains a concern due to negative net cash after debt.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $0,87
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $402.6M
    Net cash
    -$132.0M
    Current ratio
    1.1
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    0.3%
    ROE
    0.5%
    Cash conversion
    -262.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.8%
    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 Margin2,5 %Below median
    Net Margin0,4 %Bottom quartile
    ROE0,5 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-0,8 %Above median
    D/E0,33Below median
    Cash Conv-2,62Bottom quartile

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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
    • VARI.KL Market data — financials · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    VARI.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