Latest news with #Interbrand
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Stronger brand strategy, governance and cross-sector collaboration the way forward for businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening brand narratives, embracing ethical governance and forging collaborative networks were among the key strategies put forward at the National CEO Forum 2025 today as Malaysian businesses grapple with the pressures of an evolving global economy. According to Interbrand's 2024 report, brands worldwide have lost US$200 billion (RM939 billion then) in unrealised value over the past two years due to short-term thinking and weak brand focus. Malaysia, ranked 36th in the Global Soft Power Index 2025 with a score of 46.1, now faces the risk of slipping further if it fails to sharpen its competitive edge. CTOS Data Systems chief operating officer Lee Shin Mei said brand equity today can 'rise or fall faster than ever before', making structured, data-driven brand management more essential than ever. 'In Malaysia, we are a relationship-driven nation. We tend to trust people we know without checking. But proper governance and due diligence using data are critical to ensure we are working with the right partners and protecting our employees, stakeholders and customers,' she said. Lee cautioned that entering into collaborations without background checks can expose companies to reputational and financial risks. She recommended that businesses document a step-by-step brand narrative, set clear key performance indicators and include service-level guarantees in agreements. 'Without clarity and measurable commitments, expectations will inevitably fall short. But when everything is agreed upon and documented, both sides can move forward with confidence,' she added. Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs in the Prime Minister's Office Dr Zulkifli Hasan said, 'From a dollars-and-cents perspective, the potential is massive. The Islamic banking sector alone is projected to grow from over US$4 trillion today to US$9.75 trillion by 2029. The halal industry, currently valued at US$2 trillion, is forecast to reach US$9.45 trillion by 2034,' he said. 'Islamic business is about serving both the market and the community. Mechanisms like zakat are not optional; they are integral to ensuring wealth is distributed fairly and society benefits,' he said. He emphasised that Islamic business principles are not exclusive to Muslims, but applicable to all Malaysians and international markets. KNKV Group chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zurainah Musa said, 'Collaboration is the new competition. Companies need each other to share resources and mitigate risk. Even banks collaborate with each other today because it makes it easier to access resources, share costs and achieve their objectives.' She pointed to Penang's rise as the 'Silicon Valley of the East' as a case study in collaborative growth. 'This didn't happen by chance. It happened because multinationals, SMEs and universities came together to share expertise, infrastructure and opportunities.' Muslim Insiders Business Chamber president Prof Adam Richman called on businesses regardless of size to join and actively participate in business communities. 'However big your brand is, it's not a reason to be arrogant. It's an opportunity to collaborate more,' he said. He noted that well-managed business communities allow companies to pool resources, combine supply and reduce operational burdens while increasing market reach. The forum also featured CTOS-led market intelligence briefings on Malaysian brand health, credit trends and consumer confidence outlook for 2026, as well as closed-door roundtables tackling sector-specific brand growth challenges. The forum themed 'Brand Growth and Focus 2026' and jointly organised by KNKV Group, CTOS Data Systems and the Muslim Insiders Business Chamber brought together 200 CEOs, leaders of government-linked companies and policymakers.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Green Flag for Coca-Cola Stock Right Now
Key Points Coca-Cola has a lot to offer investors, such as a solid dividend yield. The company is diversified, too, offering sodas, coffees, teas, and even water. It's somewhat recession- and tariff-resistant, too. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › So you're thinking of investing in Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). One of the great things about Coca-Cola is that I don't have to introduce you to the company -- you already know that it's a titan in the beverage industry. Its business model is even better than most people realize -- when it comes to its flagship drink, it doesn't bother with bottling and distributing billions of bottles -- instead it makes and sells the syrup and leaves most of the rest of the work to bottlers. Here's a great green flag for Coca-Cola: It's reasonably valued at recent levels, with a recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.8 slightly below its five-year average of 23.3 and a price-to-sales ratio of 6.2 a smidge below its five-year average of 6.3. Why might you invest in it, especially if you're worried about the effect of tariffs and/or a possible recession? There are plenty of reasons to invest in Coca-Cola: It's somewhat tariff-resistant, with much of its business done locally around the world. And it's ready to switch some packaging from aluminum to plastic if needed. Its business is somewhat defensive, too: In an economic downturn, consumers might delay buying a new car or going on vacation, but they may still enjoy a relatively inexpensive treat such as a soda. One of its competitive advantages is its powerful brand, ranked seventh in the world by Interbrand in 2024, with an estimated value of $61.2 billion. It's a dividend-paying stock, with a recent dividend yield of 3% -- and it's been hiking that payout for 63 consecutive years (though, admittedly, slowly). A 3% yield can help you keep up with inflation, and you can expect stock-price appreciation over the long run, too. It's diversified, with water, sports, coffee, and tea brands such as Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, and Gold Peak. So give Coca-Cola some consideration for your long-term portfolio, especially if you're looking for rather dependable income. Should you buy stock in Coca-Cola right now? Before you buy stock in Coca-Cola, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Coca-Cola wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $631,505!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,103,313!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,039% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 181% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 4, 2025 Selena Maranjian has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 1 Green Flag for Coca-Cola Stock Right Now was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
Korea Herald
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
LG Innotek named among Best Korea Brands 2025 by Interbrand
South Korean electronics parts maker LG Innotek announced Tuesday that it has been selected as one of the top 50 Best Korea Brands 2025 by Interbrand, marking its second consecutive year on the list. Interbrand, a global brand consultancy, assesses candidates based on financial performance, market influence and growth potential. LG Innotek's brand value was estimated at 407.5 billion won ($299 million) in this year's evaluation. The company posted 21.2 trillion won in revenue in 2024, driven by strong performance across its core businesses ㅡ optical solutions, substrate materials and automotive components. Leveraging its leadership in optical solutions, LG Innotek is expanding into parts for autonomous driving/advanced driver assistance systems and semiconductors, strengthening its portfolio. It is also accelerating innovations in optical design, precision manufacturing and control technologies, applying them to humanoid robotics and other future growth areas. Earlier this year, the company unveiled a new vision and brand identity, aiming to go beyond being a top-tier supplier to become an indispensable technology partner that supports customers' success. 'We will continue to deliver differentiated products that realize our clients' visions and develop our brand value as a trusted partner,' said LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuk-soo.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
This company's products are consistently marketable in any and all economic environments. The market tends to reward safe havens like Coca-Cola when other kinds of companies may pose above-average risk. While not exactly cheap, analysts still say this ticker is underpriced. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Are you worried the market could still run right back into a tariff-induced headwind, but you also feel like you're running the risk of missing out on more gains? If so, you're not alone. Plenty of people are confused by the mixed messages stocks are currently delivering. There is a solution. That is, limit your options to names that are apt to perform well regardless of the economic or market environment. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) fits this bill nicely right now for four reasons, two of which aren't even specific to the company's business, but are instead linked to the bigger backdrop. You know the company. Coca-Cola is of course the planet's best-selling cola. The name has been so popular for so long, in fact, that it's been woven into the fabric of the global culture. Indeed, branding consultancy Interbrand says Coca-Cola is 2024's seventh-best global brand, right behind Toyota and right in front of Mercedes. That's a big deal simply because so many consumers now buy the product out of habit without really worrying about price. The Coca-Cola Company isn't just its namesake cola, though. Gold Peak tea, Powerade sports drink, Minute Maid juices, Schweppes ginger ale, Dasani water, and several other beverages are all part of the Coca-Cola family, and the company's worked similar marketing magic for all of them. These are all also household names, making them the go-to option out of habit even when most households are pinching pennies. Coca-Cola stock offers investors something far more specific, however, that matters all the time -- and especially matters in uncertain environments. That's a reliable dividend. Sure, its forward-looking yield isn't enormous at 2.8%. The percentage yield itself isn't the only detail to consider, though. Dividend growth is also important, in terms of size and frequency. Coca-Cola is solid by both standards. February's 5.2% year-over-year improvement in its quarterly per-share payout marks the 63rd consecutive year Coca-Cola's dividend payment has been raised. There's no end in sight to the streak either, as this company can consistently afford to pay its dividend from its earnings. Now's also the right time to plow into Coca-Cola stock simply because you need a little additional safety at this point in time, and Coca-Cola provides it. Other investors are even willing to pay a bit of a premium to get it -- as they should, in light of how well-shielded this company is from tariff-prompted headwinds. See, unlike many American companies, this one doesn't make much of its own products. It punts this work to third-party bottling partners who handle these duties so it can focus on what it does best. That's marketing and branding. Its network of bottlers also does this work in (or at least near) the countries where these goods will ultimately be consumed, so there's actually very little cross-border shipping going on to tax or tariff. The company's biggest border-related headache is simply repatriating profits generated overseas -- not exactly the worst of problems to have. Finally, while this stock defied the odds back in February by rallying when most everything else was sinking, it's not made any actual forward progress since then, suspiciously stopping right around August's record high of $72.57. This suggests investors may fear Coca-Cola shares are bumping into a psychological ceiling even if they deserve to be priced higher. Take a step back and look at the longer-term trend, though. This ticker's been making reliable forward (even if a bit erratic) progress for well over a decade now, shrugging off a wide range of potential stumbling blocks. Yet it's still well below analysts' consensus price target of $79.50, the majority of whom still rate Coca-Cola stock as a strong buy. The point is, even if the average amateur investor doesn't see it right now, the professional stock-pickers largely all agree that this ticker's stagnation since March doesn't make sense. The crowd may start to agree sooner than later, rekindling this stock's bigger-picture rally as a result. This isn't the only worthy name to buy right now, of course, nor is right now the only good time to buy this one -- Coca-Cola is a perennial winner even if it's not a high-growth stock. You could always do worse. But if you're looking for a smart forever holding to buy that will help your portfolio weather the looming unknown we're currently facing, this simple but reliable choice is a great one for almost any investor. Don't overthink it. Before you buy stock in Coca-Cola, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Coca-Cola wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $639,271!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $804,688!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 957% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 167% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 James Brumley has positions in Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 4 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrow was originally published by The Motley Fool
