YTL Corp Bhd: A Mixed Financial Performance Amidst Sector Challenges
In a recent financial update, YTL Corporation Berhad, a prominent investment holding and management company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showcased a nuanced financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2025. Despite facing challenges in its power generation segment, the company managed to report a modest increase in net profit, driven by robust performance in its cement and building materials division.
For the quarter ending June 30, 2025, YTL Corp Bhd reported a net profit of RM547.17 million, marking a 2.28% increase from RM534.96 million in the same period the previous year. This improvement translated to earnings per share of 4.92 sen, up from 4.87 sen. However, the company’s revenue experienced a 6.87% decline, falling to RM7.67 billion from RM8.23 billion, primarily due to the underperformance of its power generation segment.
The full-year financials for FY2025 reflected a more challenging landscape, with net profit decreasing by 12.22% to RM1.88 billion, or 16.99 sen per share, from RM2.14 billion or 19.52 sen per share in the previous year. Despite this, revenue saw a slight increase of 1.07%, reaching RM30.82 billion from the prior year’s RM30.82 billion.
In response to these financial outcomes, YTL Corp Bhd announced a dividend payout of five sen per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amidst fluctuating market conditions.
The company’s power generation arm, YTL Power, faced a significant downturn, with its fourth-quarter net profit plummeting by 34% to RM6.7 billion, down from RM10.1 billion in the same period the previous year. This decline was mirrored in its annual performance, with net profit falling by 29.61% to RM23.98 billion. Despite these setbacks, YTL Power declared a second interim dividend of four sen per share.
Conversely, YTL’s cement and building materials division, represented by Malaysian Cement, demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth. The division reported a 50.1% surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching RM1.65 billion, and a 56.84% increase in annual net profit to RM6.72 billion. This robust performance was complemented by a dividend declaration of seven sen per share, the highest among YTL’s subsidiaries.
Overall, YTL Corp Bhd’s financial performance in 2025 highlights the challenges and opportunities within the utilities and multi-utilities sectors. While the power generation segment faced headwinds, the strength in the cement and building materials division provided a counterbalance, showcasing the conglomerate’s diversified portfolio and strategic resilience.
As YTL Corp Bhd navigates the complexities of the global market, its ability to leverage its diverse business segments will be crucial in sustaining growth and delivering value to its stakeholders. With a market capitalization of 30,791,120,000 JPY and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.49, the company remains a significant player in the utilities sector, poised for strategic maneuvers in the evolving economic landscape.