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Trades about 63% below its sector, cheaper than its peers on earnings.
Malayan Cement Berhad operates as an investment holding company primarily engaged in the production, manufacturing, and distribution of essential building materials such as cement, clinker, drymix, and ready-mix concrete. Its core markets are Malaysia and Singapore. The company's operations are divided into two key divisions: Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. Under the Cement division, it manufactures and sells ordinary Portland cement and various blended cements. This segment also encompasses the bulk shipping and vessel chartering for cement transport, jetty management, vehicle leasing, and the marketing of cementitious goods. The Aggregates and Concrete division is responsible for quarrying, trading aggregates, granite, and related quarry products. Beyond its core material production, Malayan Cement Berhad extends its services to include shared accounting, management consulting, transportation, and waste management, particularly focusing on the supply and delivery of alternative fuels and raw materials crucial for cement manufacturing. Originally incorporated in 1950, the company was formerly known as Lafarge Malaysia Berhad until its rebranding to Malayan Cement Berhad in September 2019. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it operates as a subsidiary of YTL Cement Berhad.
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