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Prestar Resources Bhd

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Op margin
3,7 %
ROE
1,0 %
Net margin
3,3 %
Debt / equity
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About

Prestar Resources Bhd is engaged in the mining of iron and steel, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of mineral resources.

Business. Prestar Resources Bhd (PTAR.KL) is a mining company operating within the Iron & Steel industry of the Basic Materials 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.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
ActivityMining
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At a glance

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Profitability
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return on equity
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What drives this business

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    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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    Synthesis

    Business

    Prestar Resources Bhd (PTAR.KL) is a mining company operating within the Iron & Steel industry of the Basic Materials 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.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryIron & Steel
    ActivityMining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Prestar Resources Bhd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure with limited leverage. The company's current ratio of 2.09 suggests it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities, though its operating cash flow is negative at -2.61 million MYR, and free cash flow is nearly flat at -11,000 MYR. This suggests the company is not generating strong cash from operations and may be reliant on external financing or asset sales to fund operations.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.99%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.74%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the mining industry. These metrics indicate that the company is not efficiently utilizing its equity or assets to generate returns. Gross profit of 14.63 million MYR and operating income of 4.89 million MYR suggest some level of operational efficiency, but the net income of 4.32 million MYR is relatively modest given the company's asset base.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financials, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment or geographic diversification could expose the company to higher operational and market risks, particularly in the volatile mining sector.

    Looking at the growth trajectory, the company's revenue of 131.83 million MYR in the latest period does not provide a clear indication of future growth without additional historical data. The absence of a detailed outlook for the current or next fiscal year makes it difficult to assess the company's growth potential. The capital expenditure of -898,000 MYR suggests the company is not investing heavily in new projects or expansion, which could limit its ability to grow in the long term.

    The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, with the company's net cash position being negative after accounting for total debt. This could constrain the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. The dilution risk is assessed as low, and no significant dilution sources are identified in the available data. However, the company's reliance on external financing to fund operations could increase the risk of future dilution if it needs to raise additional capital.

    Recent events, including the latest financial filing, show a last actual EPS of 0.04 MYR, which is a key indicator of the company's earnings performance. No recent transcripts or filings beyond the financial snapshot are available to provide further insight into the company's strategic direction or operational developments.

    Key takeaways
    • Prestar Resources Bhd has a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, but its negative operating cash flow raises concerns about liquidity.
    • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry benchmarks, indicating suboptimal use of equity and assets to generate returns.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed, increasing exposure to operational and market risks.
    • The company's capital expenditure is minimal, suggesting limited investment in growth or expansion.
    • The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, but the company's reliance on external financing could increase future dilution risk.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 3

    Net income surged 71.2% year-over-year to MYR 20.98 million, demonstrating strong recent profitability recovery.

    Free cash flow jumped 248.2% to MYR 15.03 million, indicating significantly improved cash generation capabilities.

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25 is lower than the cohort median of 0.34, suggesting a conservative leverage profile.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    The company faces high credit risk, which could impair financial stability and increase borrowing costs significantly.

    Cash conversion of -0.60% is well below the cohort median of 0.74%, highlighting weak cash generation quality.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2008-11-27
    Q3 2008 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue MYR 109.8M, −16,8% YoY; Operating income −67,0% YoY.

    RevenueMYR 109.8M−16,8 % YoY
    Operating incomeMYR 1.6M−67,0 % YoY
    Net incomeMYR 625.0k−85,5 % YoY
    Free cash flow-MYR 1.1M−9 500,0 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-MYR 4.9M−89,1 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueMYR 109.8M
    Gross profitMYR 11.8M
    Operating incomeMYR 1.6M
    Net incomeMYR 625.0k
    Margins
    Gross margin10.8%
    Operating margin1.5%
    Net margin0.6%
    FCF margin-1.0%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsMYR 560.8M
    Total liabilitiesMYR 120.9M
    Total equityMYR 439.9M
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtMYR 75.2M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-MYR 4.9M
    CapEx-MYR 2.0M
    Free cash flow-MYR 1.1M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue MYR 109.8MOperating costs MYR 108.1MTax MYR 989.0kNet income MYR 625.0k
    Highlights
    • Revenue MYR 109.8M, −16,8% YoY
    • Operating income −67,0% YoY
    • Net income −85,5% YoY
    • Free cash flow −9 500,0% YoY
    • Net margin 0.6%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $1,25
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $437.5M
    Net cash
    -$109.8M
    Current ratio
    2.1
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    0.7%
    ROE
    1.0%
    Cash conversion
    -60.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.7%
    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 Margin3,7 %Above median
    Net Margin3,3 %Above median
    ROE1,0 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-0,7 %Above P75
    D/E0,25Above median
    Cash Conv-0,60Below median

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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
    • Prestar Resources Bhd Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Prestar Resources Bhd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    PTAR.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
    2008-11-27 12:15 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2008 Revenue MYR 109.8M · Net MYR 0.6M
    2008-08-25 11:16 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2008 Revenue MYR 117.3M · Net MYR 3.5M
    2008-05-22 11:16 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2008 Revenue MYR 109.1M · Net MYR 1.0M
    2008-02-28 12:16 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2007 Revenue MYR 117.9M · Net MYR 3.4M
    2008-02-28 12:16 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2008 Revenue MYR 476.0M · Net MYR 12.3M
    2007-11-19 11:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2007 Revenue MYR 131.8M · Net MYR 4.3M
    2007-02-27 19:11 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2007 Revenue MYR 527.9M · Net MYR 25.9M
    2006-02-27 16:58 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2006 Revenue MYR 607.0M · Net MYR 15.2M
    2005-02-25 23:36 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2005 Revenue MYR 538.7M · Net MYR 95.2M
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