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5246.KL

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Westports Holdings Berhad · Industrials · Malaysia · $5.9B · Avg Vol: $8M/d

84
StockRank
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Q
67
V
42
M
72
P/E (TTM)
19.0x
ROE
29.2%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
3.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Westports has quality Q66 and momentum M66, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor, insiders were net sellers, and a 2.6% earnings cut is adverse, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Westports Holdings Berhad operates a leading multi-purpose port in Port Klang, Malaysia, providing container and conventional cargo handling services. Its competitive moat is derived from its strategic location along one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, high operational efficiency, and substantial capacity, making it a critical transshipment hub. The company is a key facilitator of international trade in Southeast Asia, vital for global supply chains.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (MYR)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.1B2.2B2.3B3.1B14.7%3.6B3.2B3.3B2.6%
EPS (MYR)0.210.230.260.2912.5%0.360.360.3814.5%
Shares3.4B3.4B3.4B3.4B+0.4%3.4B
Debt1.0B917.9M1.2B1.0B0.2%3.5B
Equity3.3B3.5B3.8B4.2B8.4%
Op CF899.3M994.6M1.3B1.5B17.8%1.8B
Inv CF-183.7M-213.2M-583.5M-523.2M
Fin CF-820.4M-756.7M-514.0M-890.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.1%
1.671.691.711.731.75Jul 28Aug 18Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$1.69
RSI (14)
42.9
52W High
$1.78
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
18.5%84.6
ROE
29.2%93.6
GP/Assets
22.3%63.5
Op. Margin
57.3%99.3
FCF/Assets
9.6%83.8
Piotroski
534.1
Int. Cover
11.4x54.2
D/E Ratio
0.77x26.8
Current Ratio
1.23x25.8
Value
42
P/E (TTM)
19.0x52.2
EV/EBITDA
13.2x45.4
P/FCF
27.6x41.9
P/B
5.2x17.9
P/S
6.6x12.1
Div Yield
3.9%78.1
Momentum
72
52W High %
95%91.4
RS 6M
16%81.0
SMA 50/200
1.12x81.8
EPS Rev 4W
+1.6%55.7
EPS Rev 12W
+3.9%81.1
EPS Improve
+6%23.2
Q Growth
56%72.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$5.9B
P/E (Forward)
17.8x
Gross Margin
56.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 5246.KL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
5246.KLWestports Holdings Berhad(you)$5.9B84Strong Buy
3816.KLMISC Berhad$8.8B82Strong Buy
5173.KLShin Yang Group Berhad$218M97Strong Buy
5259.KLAvangaad Berhad$97M90Strong Buy
5348.KLOrkim Berhad$199M42Hold
5211.KLSunway Berhad$8.6B79Buy
6521.KLSuria Capital Holdings Berhad$105M46Hold
2445.KLKuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad$6.1B65Buy
5263.KLSunway Construction Group Berhad$2.7B88Strong Buy
5077.KLMaybulk Berhad$77M49Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.6% · P/E 18.2x · Gross margin 22.9%

Westports Holdings Berhad (5246.KL): Stock Score Summary

Westports Holdings Berhad (5246.KL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Westports has quality Q66 and momentum M66, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor, insiders were net sellers, and a 2.6% earnings cut is adverse, so stage one fails.

Westports Holdings Berhad operates a leading multi-purpose port in Port Klang, Malaysia, providing container and conventional cargo handling services. Its competitive moat is derived from its strategic location along one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, high operational efficiency, and substantial capacity, making it a critical transshipment hub. The company is a key facilitator of international trade in Southeast Asia, vital for global supply chains.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.69
Market Cap$5.9B
P/E (TTM)18.97
P/E (Forward)17.82
Price/Book5.19
Return on Equity29.2%
Return on Invested Capital18.5%
Debt/Equity0.77x
Gross Margin56.7%
Operating Margin57.3%
Revenue Growth25.4%
Dividend Yield3.9%
Free Cash Flow$215M

Westports Holdings Berhad operates in the Marine Shipping industry, part of the Industrials sector (Malaysia).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westports Holdings Berhad’s (5246.KL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Westports Holdings Berhad (5246.KL) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (42), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Westports Holdings Berhad have an economic moat?
Westports Holdings Berhad (5246.KL) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Westports Holdings Berhad a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Westports Holdings Berhad (5246.KL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Westports Holdings Berhad in?
Westports Holdings Berhad (5246.KL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Marine Shipping industry (Malaysia).