PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCHEM) Stock Overview
An investment holding company, engages in production and sale of chemicals. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | RM 3.92 |
| 52 Week High | RM 6.16 |
| 52 Week Low | RM 2.83 |
| Beta | -0.81 |
| 1 Month Change | -28.47% |
| 3 Month Change | -32.41% |
| 1 Year Change | 13.62% |
| 3 Year Change | -35.63% |
| 5 Year Change | -51.30% |
| Change since IPO | -26.18% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
PCHEM: Softer Margins But Upgraded Cycle Outlook Supports Re-Rating Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad to MYR 5.81 from MYR 3.42, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E after recent research updates. What's in the News for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad No recent news stories for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad were provided in the available sources.
Narrative Update • Jun 04
PCHEM: Goldman Upgrade And Improving Profit Outlook Will Drive Future Re Rating
Narrative Update on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad The consensus analyst price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad is MYR7.05. Analysts attribute this target to adjusted assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent supportive research updates.
Narrative Update • May 20
PCHEM: Trimmed Fair Value And Lower P/E Input Will Restrain Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad slightly to around MYR3.17 per share, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower forward P/E multiple following recent research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research around PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad has centered on valuation discipline and execution risk, even as some firms, including Goldman Sachs, have turned more constructive in their formal ratings.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
PCHEM: Softer Margins But Upgraded Cycle Outlook Supports Re-Rating Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad to MYR 5.81 from MYR 3.42, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E after recent research updates. What's in the News for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad No recent news stories for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad were provided in the available sources.Narrative Update • Jun 04
PCHEM: Goldman Upgrade And Improving Profit Outlook Will Drive Future Re Rating
Narrative Update on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad The consensus analyst price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad is MYR7.05. Analysts attribute this target to adjusted assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent supportive research updates.Narrative Update • May 20
PCHEM: Trimmed Fair Value And Lower P/E Input Will Restrain Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad slightly to around MYR3.17 per share, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower forward P/E multiple following recent research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research around PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad has centered on valuation discipline and execution risk, even as some firms, including Goldman Sachs, have turned more constructive in their formal ratings.Narrative Update • May 01
PCHEM: Elevated P E Expectations Will Pressure Returns If Earnings Disappoint
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad from MYR1.82 to MYR3.18, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following recent Street research. Analyst Commentary While the latest Street work includes at least one upgrade, the overall message for you as an investor still carries some caution.Narrative Update • Apr 16
PCHEM: Goldman Upgrade And Dividend Support Will Drive Future Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad from MYR 6.90 to about MYR 7.05, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, alongside recent research support for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone around PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, with bullish analysts updating their models and lifting fair value assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 02
PCHEM: Higher Future P E And Dividend Support Will Drive Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their price targets on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, citing updates to fair value assumptions, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations, which together support a higher implied valuation in MYR terms. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad points to a more constructive view on the company, particularly as they refine their fair value assumptions and revisit how they think about execution, growth and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Mar 19
PCHEM: Weaker Demand And Lower P E Multiple Will Pressure Returns
Analysts have trimmed their MYR 2.06 fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad to MYR 1.82, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the new price target. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are framing the lower MYR 1.82 fair value for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad as a reflection of tougher assumptions on revenue growth, profitability and the valuation multiple that investors may be willing to pay.Narrative Update • Mar 05
PCHEM: Higher Future P E Assumptions Will Support Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their MYR-based price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad from MYR 5.13 to MYR 4.70, citing updated expectations for revenue growth, margins, and a higher future P/E assumption in their valuation work. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts covering PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad are paying close attention to how valuation assumptions, including future P/E levels, line up with the company’s ability to execute on its plans and manage margin pressures.Narrative Update • Feb 18
PCHEM: Refined Discount Rate And P E Framework Will Support Re Rating Potential
Analysts have lifted their MYR price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. They see these assumptions as better aligning with current sector modeling and risk profiles.Narrative Update • Feb 04
PCHEM: Refined Discount Rate And P E Framework Will Support Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These revisions slightly adjust their valuation framework without changing the underlying fair value estimate in currency terms.Narrative Update • Jan 21
PCHEM: Margin Discipline And Cyclical Management Will Drive Re Rating Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that point to a more balanced risk and reward profile. Analyst Commentary Recent updates suggest that analysts see a more balanced setup for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, with pricing assumptions and valuation inputs recalibrated rather than completely rewritten.Narrative Update • Jan 07
PCHEM: Earnings Will Reflect Softer Margins And Cautious Cycle Expectations
Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad to RM3.42 from RM3.43, citing updated modeling assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are intended to better reflect potential downside risks highlighted in recent sector research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the modest trim in fair value to RM3.42 as a refinement of assumptions rather than a thesis change.Narrative Update • Dec 23
PCHEM: Future Margins Will Likely Stay Compressed Amid Weak Demand
Analysts have nudged their price target on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad slightly lower, trimming fair value from MYR2.18 to MYR2.06 as they temper profit margin expectations, despite modestly improving revenue growth forecasts and a lower discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts interpret the latest price target reduction as a signal that medium term profitability for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad may be structurally weaker than previously assumed, even as revenue expectations inch higher.Analysis Article • Dec 22
Is PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (KLSE:PCHEM) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Dec 09
PCHEM: Earnings Outlook Will Balance Softer Margins With Improving Cycle Leverage
Analysts have trimmed their price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad by about 1% to roughly RM3.43. They cited slightly softer long term revenue growth and margin expectations despite improved valuation multiples, similar to how they see benefits of scale taking time to materialize in other sector consolidations.Narrative Update • Nov 25
PCHEM: Higher Margins And Stable Demand Set To Drive Earnings Momentum
Analysts have lowered their price target for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad from RM3.59 to RM3.47, citing improved revenue growth and profit margins, balanced by a moderately higher discount rate and a projected decrease in future price-to-earnings ratios. Analyst Commentary Analyst perspectives on PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad reflect a mix of optimism and caution, with key considerations impacting their outlook on the company's valuation and future performance.Analysis Article • Nov 24
Some Confidence Is Lacking In PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (KLSE:PCHEM) As Shares Slide 29%
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad ( KLSE:PCHEM ) share price has dived 29% in...Analysis Article • Nov 10
An Intrinsic Calculation For PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (KLSE:PCHEM) Suggests It's 31% Undervalued
Key Insights PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad's estimated fair value is RM5.15 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Sep 17
Is PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (KLSE:PCHEM) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Aug 18
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (KLSE:PCHEM) Will Pay A Dividend Of MYR0.03
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad ( KLSE:PCHEM ) will pay a dividend of MYR0.03 on the 10th of September. This means that...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Results: PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad Delivered A Surprise Loss And Now Analysts Have New Forecasts
Last week, you might have seen that PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad ( KLSE:PCHEM ) released its second-quarter result...Analysis Article • Jul 25
An Intrinsic Calculation For PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (KLSE:PCHEM) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad fair value estimate is RM5.29...
New Narrative • Dec 08
Anticipated Pengerang Petrochemical Launch And Asian Expansion Set To Drive Revenue Growth
Expansion in Malaysia and India could boost revenue and margins in both basic and specialty chemicals, despite initial operational costs.Shareholder Returns
| PCHEM | MY Chemicals | MY Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -14.4% | -5.2% | -1.1% |
| 1Y | 13.6% | 17.4% | 9.6% |
Return vs Industry: PCHEM underperformed the MY Chemicals industry which returned 17.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PCHEM exceeded the MY Market which returned 9.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PCHEM volatility | |
|---|---|
| PCHEM Average Weekly Movement | 10.0% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 6.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in MY Market | 11.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in MY Market | 2.5% |
Stable Share Price: PCHEM's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the MY market.
Volatility Over Time: PCHEM's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of MY stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | n/a | Mazuin bin Ismail | www.petronas.com/pcg |
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, an investment holding company, engages in production and sale of chemicals. The company operates through Olefins and Derivatives, Fertilisers and Methanol, Specialties, and Other segments. It offers polymers comprising HDPE blown films, blow moulding, and pipes; linear low density polyethylene; and homopolymer, copolymer, and terpolymer; and PETRONAS Wellbore, PETRONAS Rig, and PETRONAS Tank solutions.
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad Fundamentals Summary
| PCHEM fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | RM 31.36b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -RM 1.72b |
| Revenue (TTM) | RM 26.84b |
1.2x
P/S Ratio-18.2x
P/E RatioIs PCHEM overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PCHEM income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | RM 26.84b |
| Cost of Revenue | RM 23.81b |
| Gross Profit | RM 3.03b |
| Other Expenses | RM 4.75b |
| Earnings | -RM 1.72b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.22 |
| Gross Margin | 11.27% |
| Net Profit Margin | -6.42% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 9.2% |
How did PCHEM perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield-33%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/25 16:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad is covered by 32 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Muhammad Afif Bin Zulkaplly | Affin Hwang Investment Bank |
| Khir Goh | AmInvestment Bank Berhad |
| Scott Lee Darling | Barclays |