Latest news with #KPJHealthcareBerhad
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KPJ Healthcare Berhad First Quarter 2025 Earnings: Misses Expectations
Revenue: RM971.8m (up 7.0% from 1Q 2024). Net income: RM57.1m (down 25% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.9% (down from 8.4% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. EPS: RM0.013 (down from RM0.017 in 1Q 2024). This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Revenue missed analyst estimates by 8.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 34%. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 7.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.6% growth forecast for the Healthcare industry in Malaysia. Performance of the Malaysian Healthcare industry. The company's shares are down 6.2% from a week ago. We should say that we've discovered 1 warning sign for KPJ Healthcare Berhad that you should be aware of before investing here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Malaysiakini
26-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
KPJ Healthcare's President & Managing Director Receives ASEAN Outstanding CEO Leadership Award
KPJ Healthcare Berhad ('KPJ Healthcare') is pleased to announce that its President & Managing Director, Mr Chin Keat Chyuan, has been conferred the ASEAN Outstanding CEO Leadership in Healthcare Excellence Award at the 2025 ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum. The award was presented in recognition of Mr Chin's visionary leadership in steering KPJ Healthcare towards becoming a purpose-driven, patient-centric organisation aligned with ASEAN's aspirations for inclusive, innovative and sustainable growth. Since assuming his role in September 2023, Mr Chin has led a comprehensive transformation agenda, focusing not only on financial performance, but also on cultural change, operational excellence and stakeholder value creation. Under his leadership, KPJ has undertaken a group-wide rebranding exercise, recorded its highest-ever financial results and implemented the KPJ Health System – an integrated framework that brings together clinical excellence, research and medical education across the Group. [SECOND FROM LEFT] Mr Chin Keat Chyuan, President and Managing Director KPJ Healthcare receiving the ASEAN Outstanding CEO Leadership in Healthcare Excellence Award at the 2025 ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum held yesterday at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. KPJ Healthcare has also intensified its commitment to medical innovation through the expansion of its digital health ecosystem and the adoption of advanced technologies. Notably, the Group has rolled out its robotic-assisted surgery programme across key hospitals to enhance clinical outcomes, safety and the overall patient experience. 'This recognition is not mine alone,' said Mr Chin Keat Chyuan. 'It reflects the dedication of every member of KPJ Healthcare and the strong support we have received from our Board of Directors and shareholders. Together, we are transforming not just systems, but mindsets — nurturing a culture that places patients, physicians, people, partner and the planet at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is clear: to deliver healthcare that is not only excellent, but also compassionate, data-driven and sustainable.' The forum, themed 'Unleashing ASEAN's Potential Through Innovative, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth,' was held at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur yesterday and jointly organised by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, ASEAN Economic Club (AEC), ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and ASEAN Business Club (ABC). It was co-organised by China Daily and supported by the World Digital Chamber (WDC). The award not only recognises Mr Chin's leadership, but also affirms KPJ Healthcare's commitment to advancing healthcare in Malaysia and across the ASEAN region. As part of its regional contribution, KPJ Healthcare is a strategic partner of the Malaysia International Healthcare ('MIH') Megatrends Conference 2025, an initiative led by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. MIH is a flagship platform that brings together healthcare leaders, policymakers and innovators across ASEAN to shape the future of healthcare delivery. This partnership reflects KPJ's ongoing commitment to fostering knowledge exchange, regional collaboration and investment in value-based, patient-centred care. This content is provided by KPJ Healthcare. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini. Interested in having your press releases, exclusive interviews, or branded content articles on Malaysiakini? For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Institutions own 38% of KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KLSE:KPJ) shares but private companies control 39% of the company
KPJ Healthcare Berhad's significant private companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public A total of 3 investors have a majority stake in the company with 54% ownership 38% of KPJ Healthcare Berhad is held by Institutions AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. To get a sense of who is truly in control of KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KLSE:KPJ), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. And the group that holds the biggest piece of the pie are private companies with 39% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn). Institutions, on the other hand, account for 38% of the company's stockholders. Insiders often own a large chunk of younger, smaller, companies while huge companies tend to have institutions as shareholders. Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about KPJ Healthcare Berhad. Check out our latest analysis for KPJ Healthcare Berhad Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing. KPJ Healthcare Berhad already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of KPJ Healthcare Berhad, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too. KPJ Healthcare Berhad is not owned by hedge funds. Our data shows that Johor Corporation is the largest shareholder with 39% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 9.4% and 6.4% of the stock. To make our study more interesting, we found that the top 3 shareholders have a majority ownership in the company, meaning that they are powerful enough to influence the decisions of the company. While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. There are a reasonable number of analysts covering the stock, so it might be useful to find out their aggregate view on the future. While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves. Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances. Our information suggests that KPJ Healthcare Berhad insiders own under 1% of the company. However, it's possible that insiders might have an indirect interest through a more complex structure. Keep in mind that it's a big company, and the insiders own RM3.0m worth of shares. The absolute value might be more important than the proportional share. It is always good to see at least some insider ownership, but it might be worth checking if those insiders have been selling. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 23% stake in KPJ Healthcare Berhad. While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies. We can see that Private Companies own 39%, of the shares on issue. It's hard to draw any conclusions from this fact alone, so its worth looking into who owns those private companies. Sometimes insiders or other related parties have an interest in shares in a public company through a separate private company. I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. I like to dive deeper into how a company has performed in the past. You can access this interactive graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow, for free. But ultimately it is the future, not the past, that will determine how well the owners of this business will do. Therefore we think it advisable to take a look at this free report showing whether analysts are predicting a brighter future. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Institutions own 38% of KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KLSE:KPJ) shares but private companies control 39% of the company
KPJ Healthcare Berhad's significant private companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public A total of 3 investors have a majority stake in the company with 54% ownership 38% of KPJ Healthcare Berhad is held by Institutions AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. To get a sense of who is truly in control of KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KLSE:KPJ), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. And the group that holds the biggest piece of the pie are private companies with 39% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn). Institutions, on the other hand, account for 38% of the company's stockholders. Insiders often own a large chunk of younger, smaller, companies while huge companies tend to have institutions as shareholders. Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about KPJ Healthcare Berhad. Check out our latest analysis for KPJ Healthcare Berhad Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing. KPJ Healthcare Berhad already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of KPJ Healthcare Berhad, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too. KPJ Healthcare Berhad is not owned by hedge funds. Our data shows that Johor Corporation is the largest shareholder with 39% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 9.4% and 6.4% of the stock. To make our study more interesting, we found that the top 3 shareholders have a majority ownership in the company, meaning that they are powerful enough to influence the decisions of the company. While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. There are a reasonable number of analysts covering the stock, so it might be useful to find out their aggregate view on the future. While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves. Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances. Our information suggests that KPJ Healthcare Berhad insiders own under 1% of the company. However, it's possible that insiders might have an indirect interest through a more complex structure. Keep in mind that it's a big company, and the insiders own RM3.0m worth of shares. The absolute value might be more important than the proportional share. It is always good to see at least some insider ownership, but it might be worth checking if those insiders have been selling. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 23% stake in KPJ Healthcare Berhad. While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies. We can see that Private Companies own 39%, of the shares on issue. It's hard to draw any conclusions from this fact alone, so its worth looking into who owns those private companies. Sometimes insiders or other related parties have an interest in shares in a public company through a separate private company. I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. I like to dive deeper into how a company has performed in the past. You can access this interactive graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow, for free. But ultimately it is the future, not the past, that will determine how well the owners of this business will do. Therefore we think it advisable to take a look at this free report showing whether analysts are predicting a brighter future. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KPJ Healthcare Berhad Full Year 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations
Revenue: RM3.92b (up 15% from FY 2023). Net income: RM331.1m (up 18% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 8.4% (up from 8.2% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. EPS: RM0.076 (up from RM0.065 in FY 2023). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 16%. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 7.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.5% growth forecast for the Healthcare industry in Malaysia. Performance of the Malaysian Healthcare industry. The company's shares are up 4.3% from a week ago. Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. See our latest analysis on KPJ Healthcare Berhad's balance sheet health. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
