Best Malaysian Stocks: October 2026
Momentum 84: quarterly earnings growing and outperforming the market over 6 months. Value 75: cheap on P/E and cheap on EV/EBITDA; P/FCF excluded. Quality 73: high gross profitability and low debt.
October 2026 edition · data as of ·3 new, 3 out, biggest climb 5248.KL since September·Next edition forms ·How we score stocks·How past rankings did·All Malaysia stocks, refreshed daily
Top 25 Malaysian Stocks by StockRank
- New in October 2026: Uchi Technologies Berhad 7100.KL, DXN Holdings Bhd. 5318.KL, MKH Berhad 6114.KL
- Dropped out: Innoprise Plantations Berhad 6262.KL, TSH Resources Berhad 9059.KL, Kim Loong Resources Berhad 5027.KL
- Biggest climbs: Bermaz Auto Berhad 5248.KL #12 to #4, IGB Berhad 5606.KL #18 to #13, MNRB Holdings Berhad 6459.KL #9 to #5
- Biggest falls: Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd 7153.KL #5 to #14, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad 2658.KL #19 to #23, Sarawak Plantation Berhad 5135.KL #15 to #18
What changed since September: 3 new, 3 out
- New in October 2026: Uchi Technologies Berhad 7100.KL, DXN Holdings Bhd. 5318.KL, MKH Berhad 6114.KL
- Dropped out: Innoprise Plantations Berhad 6262.KL, TSH Resources Berhad 9059.KL, Kim Loong Resources Berhad 5027.KL
- Biggest climbs: Bermaz Auto Berhad 5248.KL #12 to #4, IGB Berhad 5606.KL #18 to #13, MNRB Holdings Berhad 6459.KL #9 to #5
- Biggest falls: Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd 7153.KL #5 to #14, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad 2658.KL #19 to #23, Sarawak Plantation Berhad 5135.KL #15 to #18
| # | Stock | Yield | P/E | Score | Q | V | M | Style · Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yield 0.8% | P/E 4.8 | 100 Score | 73 Q | 75 V | 84 M | Full House | ||
| 2 | Value 82: cheap on free cash flow and cheap on EV/EBITDA. Momentum 81: outperforming the market over 6 months and above its moving averages. Quality 60: strong free cash flow and ROIC in the top 5% of its sector. | Yield 3.1% | P/E 8.4 | 99 Score | 60 Q | 82 V | 81 M | Full HouseDir. buy | |
| 3 | Quality 91: strong free cash flow and high return on equity. Value 84: cheap on P/E and cheap on EV/EBITDA. Momentum 48: estimates revised up but EPS deteriorating. | Yield 4.8% | P/E 4.4 | 99 Score | 91 Q | 84 V | 48 M | Unloved QualityDir. buy | |
| 4 | Value 77: a high yield and cheap on P/E. Momentum 73: quarterly earnings growing and estimates revised up. Quality 68: ROIC in the top 10% of its sector and high return on equity. | Yield 7.9% | P/E 7.6 | 99 Score | 68 Q | 77 V | 73 M | Full HouseDir. buyBuyback | |
| 5 | Value 80: cheap on P/E and cheap on sales; EV/EBITDA and P/FCF excluded. Momentum 74: estimates revised up and outperforming the market over 6 months. Quality 64: high return on equity. | Yield 1.8% | P/E 3.9 | 99 Score | 64 Q | 80 V | 74 M | Full House | |
| 6 | Momentum 77: estimates revised up and above its moving averages. Value 70: a high yield and cheap on EV/EBITDA. Quality 69: F-Score 9/9 and interest well covered. | Yield 6.7% | P/E 11.5 | 99 Score | 69 Q | 70 V | 77 M | Full HouseBuyback | |
| 7 | Quality 80: ROIC in the top 5% of its sector and wide operating margins. Value 68: cheap on EV/EBITDA and a high yield. Momentum 66: estimates revised up and near its 52-week high. | Yield 5.9% | P/E 9.4 | 98 Score | 80 Q | 68 V | 66 M | Full HouseDeep dive → | |
| 8 | Value 86: cheap on P/E and cheap on EV/EBITDA. Momentum 67: above its moving averages and outperforming the market over 6 months. Quality 59: high return on equity but thin interest cover. | Yield 2.9% | P/E 2.0 | 98 Score | 59 Q | 86 V | 67 M | Full House | |
| 9 | Momentum 91: above its moving averages and outperforming the market over 6 months. Quality 88: strong free cash flow and ROIC in the top 5% of its sector. Value 32: far above book value. | Yield — | P/E 29.2 | 98 Score | 88 Q | 32 V | 91 M | Premium GrowerDir. buy | |
| 10 | Momentum 93: outperforming the market over 6 months and above its moving averages. Quality 78: strong free cash flow and high gross profitability. Value 40: expensive on sales. | Yield 1.5% | P/E 40.6 | 98 Score | 78 Q | 40 V | 93 M | Premium GrowerDir. buy | |
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| 11 | Value 83: a high yield and cheap on free cash flow. Momentum 70: estimates revised up and near its 52-week high. Quality 57: ROIC in the top 15% of its sector but high debt. | Yield 7.8% | P/E 9.1 | 98 Score | 57 Q | 83 V | 70 M | Full HouseDir. buyBuyback | |
| 12 | Value 71: cheap on EV/EBITDA and cheap on sales. Momentum 70: estimates revised up and above its moving averages. Quality 66: F-Score 7/9 and a liquid balance sheet. | Yield 4.9% | P/E 10.2 | 97 Score | 66 Q | 71 V | 70 M | Full House | |
| 13 | Quality 78: high return on equity and a liquid balance sheet. Value 71: cheap on EV/EBITDA and cheap on P/E. Momentum 59: quarterly earnings growing but EPS deteriorating. | Yield — | P/E 5.5 | 97 Score | 78 Q | 71 V | 59 M | Full HouseBuyback | |
| 14 | Value 77: cheap on EV/EBITDA and below book value. Quality 65: interest well covered and low debt. Momentum 64: estimates revised up and quarterly earnings growing. | Yield 3.3% | P/E 15.4 | 97 Score | 65 Q | 77 V | 64 M | Full HouseBuyback | |
| 15 | Quality 85: high return on equity and ROIC in the top 5% of its sector. Momentum 81: estimates revised up and near its 52-week high. Value 40: far above book value. | Yield 1.6% | P/E 20.5 | 97 Score | 85 Q | 40 V | 81 M | Premium GrowerDir. buyDeep dive → | |
| 16 | Momentum 82: near its 52-week high and outperforming the market over 6 months. Quality 76: F-Score 9/9 and ROIC in the top 5% of its sector. Value 48: a high yield but far above book value. | Yield 4.0% | P/E 17.3 | 97 Score | 76 Q | 48 V | 82 M | Premium GrowerBuyback | |
| 17 | Quality 87: wide operating margins and strong free cash flow. Value 65: a high yield and cheap on P/E. Momentum 53: estimates revised up but EPS deteriorating. | Yield 4.1% | P/E 12.7 | 97 Score | 87 Q | 65 V | 53 M | Full House | |
| 18 | Momentum 76: above its moving averages and estimates revised up. Quality 65: wide operating margins and a liquid balance sheet. Value 61: a high yield and cheap on EV/EBITDA. | Yield 6.9% | P/E 11.3 | 96 Score | 65 Q | 61 V | 76 M | Full House | |
| 19 | Value 85: cheap on P/E and cheap on EV/EBITDA. Quality 65: ROIC in the top 15% of its sector and high return on equity. Momentum 52: outperforming the market over 6 months but EPS deteriorating. | Yield 3.5% | P/E 4.7 | 95 Score | 65 Q | 85 V | 52 M | Full HouseDir. buyBuyback | |
| 20 | Value 83: cheap on sales and cheap on free cash flow. Momentum 70: estimates revised up and near its 52-week high. Quality 48: low gross profitability. | Yield 5.7% | P/E 9.3 | 95 Score | 48 Q | 83 V | 70 M | Second Wind | |
| 21 | Quality 78: wide operating margins and ROIC in the top 15% of its sector. Value 74: cheap on EV/EBITDA and cheap on P/E. Momentum 48: outperforming the market over 6 months but estimates cut. | Yield 3.4% | P/E 7.6 | 95 Score | 78 Q | 74 V | 48 M | Unloved QualityDir. buyBuyback | |
| 22 | Momentum 80: estimates revised up and outperforming the market over 6 months. Value 65: cheap on EV/EBITDA and cheap on P/E; P/FCF excluded. Quality 55: high return on equity but a weak F-Score 3/9. | Yield 1.3% | P/E 8.3 | 95 Score | 55 Q | 65 V | 80 M | Full HouseDir. buy | |
| 23 | Momentum 88: near its 52-week high and outperforming the market over 6 months. Quality 64: a liquid balance sheet and low debt. Value 48: mixed. | Yield 2.1% | P/E 16.6 | 95 Score | 64 Q | 48 V | 88 M | Premium Grower | |
| 24 | Quality 76: high gross profitability and ROIC in the top 5% of its sector. Value 66: cheap on EV/EBITDA and a high yield. Momentum 57: outperforming the market over 6 months but estimates cut. | Yield 6.2% | P/E 9.3 | 94 Score | 76 Q | 66 V | 57 M | Full HouseBuyback | |
| 25 | Momentum 75: near its 52-week high and outperforming the market over 6 months. Quality 63: low debt and F-Score 7/9. Value 61: cheap on EV/EBITDA and cheap on sales. | Yield 1.5% | P/E 14.2 | 94 Score | 63 Q | 61 V | 75 M | Full HouseDir. buy | |
Ranked by StockRank (Quality + Value + Momentum composite) at a minimum market cap of $250M. Yield and P/E are as of the data date; click a ticker for today’s price and score. A new edition is generated on the first scoring run of each month.
Director buying reported in the 90 days to : Guan Chong Berhad 5102.KL, Hume Cement Industries Berhad 5000.KL, Bermaz Auto Berhad 5248.KL, MN Holdings Berhad 0245.KL, Dufu Technology Corp. Berhad 7233.KL, Sports Toto Berhad 1562.KL and 5 more
Active share buybacks in the 180 days to : Bermaz Auto Berhad 5248.KL, Ta Ann Holdings Berhad 5012.KL, Sports Toto Berhad 1562.KL, IGB Berhad 5606.KL, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd 7153.KL, Kerjaya Prospek Group Berhad 7161.KL and 3 more
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How Malaysia scores
Where the top 25 come from, and how the whole Malaysian market sits against the global universe. StockRank is a global percentile, so the universe splits evenly into five bands by construction; a market that piles up on the right is scoring well as a whole.
Top 25 by sector
- Consumer Defensive6
- Industrials5
- Real Estate5
- Consumer Cyclical3
- Basic Materials1
- Energy1
- Other4
Share of Malaysian stocks by StockRank band
- 0-193% / 20%
- 20-3912% / 20%
- 40-5922% / 20%
- 60-7926% / 20%
- 80-10037% / 20%
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The Two Bursas
Bursa Malaysia is two markets in one: a defensive core of banks, utilities and plantation giants, and a world-class technology supply chain (semiconductor test, assembly and equipment) hiding behind a frontier-market label. The list below is where the factors line up.
MoatMap scored 509 Malaysian stocks on 2026-10-01; 194 cleared the $250M market-cap floor this list applies. The market's average StockRank is 67. Industrials is the most represented sector in the top 10 (2 names).
Malaysia's index looks sleepy (banks, Tenaga, plantations), but the mid-cap technology tail is genuinely strategic: Penang is one of the world's dense clusters of semiconductor back-end talent, and Malaysian firms sit inside the test-equipment and chip-assembly supply chains of the biggest names in the industry. These businesses earn in dollars, invest ahead of the cycle, and rarely appear in global screens because of where they list.
The market also has an underappreciated governance pipeline: Bursa's disclosure regime files director dealings and daily share buybacks with unusual granularity, and Malaysia has begun studying the Japan/Korea 'value-up' playbook for lifting persistently sub-book listings. Cheap plus a reform catalyst is the pattern that worked in Tokyo; Kuala Lumpur is earlier in that arc.
Practical notes: the ringgit adds a currency layer for foreign holders (though it has tended to track the tech cycle the exporters benefit from), and liquidity outside the top tier is modest, hence this list's market-cap floor. Shariah-compliance screening also matters locally: a large share of Bursa listings are compliant, which broadens the domestic investor base that can own them.
Related reading: Best Malaysian Stocks 2026: the full Bursa thesis →
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the top-ranked Malaysian stocks right now?
- The table above ranks MoatMap's top 25 Bursa-listed stocks by StockRank, a composite of Quality, Value and Momentum percentiles. It refreshes monthly with a stated data date, and each ticker links to a full breakdown including Bursa filing history.
- Why do global investors overlook Malaysia?
- Index classification and habit: Malaysia sits in emerging-market benchmarks at a small weight, so global funds hold it passively or not at all. That neglect is the opportunity. The semiconductor-adjacent mid-caps in particular sell into global supply chains at valuations their Taiwanese or US peers haven't traded at in years.
- Are Malaysian tech stocks really part of the chip supply chain?
- Yes. Malaysia handles a meaningful share of global semiconductor back-end work (test, assembly, packaging) plus specialised equipment manufacturing, concentrated around Penang. Several KLSE-listed names count the world's largest chipmakers and equipment vendors among their customers. It is a picks-and-shovels exposure to the AI capex cycle at local-market prices.
- What is the dividend situation on Bursa?
- Malaysia applies no withholding tax on dividends paid to foreign shareholders under the single-tier system, and the defensive core of the market (banks, utilities, REITs) yields generously. Combined with the growth tail, the market covers both income and compounding strategies.
- How often does this Malaysia ranking refresh?
- A new edition forms on the first scoring run of each calendar month and the page states its data-as-of date. For a daily view, use the ranked-stocks screener filtered to Malaysia.