5325.KLSE Well Chip Group Berhad
- Market cap
- MYR 653M
- P/E
- 6.7x
- P/B
- 1.31x
- ROE
- 20.5%
- Dividend yield
- 3.68%
- Fundamental score
- 4.1/5
Ratios use the latest price and the current fiscal year annualized from 2 quarters up to Jun 2026.
Is 5325.KLSE undervalued?
Graham number5325.KLSE trades 37.7% below its Graham number.
Graham number = √(22.5 × EPS × book value per share): the most a defensive investor should pay according to Benjamin Graham. An estimate, not a recommendation to buy or sell. How is it calculated?
Well Chip Group Berhad fundamental analysis
19 of 22 checks passedROE 2/2
High return on equity (20.5%), above 20%.
ROA 1/1
Return on assets (9.4%) is above the industry median (2.5%).
Profit Consistency 2/2
Profitable for 6 consecutive years.
Earnings Growth 5Y 1/1
Earnings per share grew over the past 5 years.
Earnings Acceleration 1/1
Last year's EPS growth (72.3%) is above the 5-year average (20.7% a year).
Earnings Growth vs Industry 1/1
Last year's EPS growth (72.3%) is above the industry median (2.5%).
Revenue Growth 2/2
Revenue grew 19.6% a year over the past 3 years.
Short-term Liquidity 1/1
Current assets cover short-term liabilities.
Long-term Liabilities 1/1
Current assets cover long-term liabilities.
Debt to Equity 2/2
Low debt to equity (0.8%), 40% or less.
Debt Trend 1/1
Debt to equity has not risen over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage 0/1
Operating cash flow does not cover 20% of total debt.
Interest Coverage 1/1
EBIT is 351.2x against interest expense, well covered.
PE vs Market 1/1
PE (6.7x) is below the market median (11.4x).
PE vs Industry 1/1
PE (6.7x) is below the industry median (11.4x).
PBV 0/1
Price to book (1.3x) is above the industry median (0.7x).
Graham Number 1/1
The price is below the Graham number (PE x PB = 8.7, limit 22.5).
PEG 1/1
PEG on 5-year earnings growth is 0.32, growth is cheap.
Dividend Yield 1/2
Dividend yield (3.7%) is above the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the market.
Dividend Stability 0/2
Dividends were not paid steadily for the past 5 years.
Dividend Growth 1/1
Dividends paid grew over the past 5 years.
Payout Ratio 1/1
Payout ratio is 27.9%, covered by earnings.
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About Well Chip Group Berhad
Well Chip Group Berhad, an investment holding company, engages in the provision of pawnbroking services in Malaysia. It operates in two segments, Pawnbroking Services; and Retail Trading of Jewellery and Gold. The company offers pawn loans in exchange for pledges, including gold, jewelry, and watches. It is also involved in the retail sale of new and pre-owned jewelry and gold; and sale of scrap gold acquired from unredeemed and bid pledges, and pre-owned jewelry and gold fr…
Full company profileWell Chip Group Berhad financial statements
2026 annualized: Fiscal year 2026 is not finished. Income statement and cash flow are annualized from 2 quarters up to Jun 30, 2026, the balance sheet is the latest quarter. Figures change when the annual report is published.
Well Chip Group Berhad annual financial statements (MYR; K = thousand, M = million, B = billion, T = trillion)
| Item | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 Anlz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 122M | 102M | 158M | 204M | 222M | 270M | 295M |
| Gross Profit | 63.0M | 52.5M | 62.5M | 77.4M | 105M | 158M | 187M |
| Operating Income | 45.9M | 32.0M | 39.0M | 50.1M | 69.8M | 119M | 143M |
| EBITDA | - | - | 40.1M | 54.1M | 75.9M | 125M | 149M |
| Net Income | 33.6M | 24.0M | 26.4M | 36.4M | 50.0M | 86.1M | 104M |
| EPS | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| Balance Sheet | |||||||
| Total Assets | 303M | 334M | 435M | 660M | 686M | 961M | 1.10B |
| Total Liabilities | 171M | 184M | 263M | 292M | 264M | 478M | 594M |
| Shareholders' Equity | 132M | 151M | 172M | 368M | 421M | 483M | 505M |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | 14.6M | 14.4M | 8.61M | 179M | 69.8M | 15.9M | 23.8M |
| Cash Flow | |||||||
| Operating Cash Flow | 26.5M | -6.18M | -60.5M | -36.1M | -47.4M | -165M | -154M |
| Capital Expenditure | 1.89M | 893K | 3.40M | 3.18M | 3.08M | 9.51M | 7.16M |
| Free Cash Flow | 24.7M | -7.08M | -63.9M | -39.3M | -50.5M | -175M | -161M |
| Ratios | |||||||
| ROE | 25.5% | 15.9% | 15.3% | 9.9% | 11.9% | 17.8% | 20.5% |
| ROA | 11.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.0% | 9.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.6% | 23.5% | 16.7% | 17.9% | 22.5% | 31.9% | 35.1% |
What these items mean
- Revenue
- Total sales of goods and services in the period.
- Gross Profit
- Revenue minus the direct cost of producing what was sold.
- Operating Income
- Profit from the core business after operating expenses.
- EBITDA
- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
- Net Income
- Profit left for shareholders after all expenses, interest and taxes.
- EPS
- Net income divided by shares outstanding.
- Total Assets
- Everything the company owns.
- Total Liabilities
- Everything the company owes.
- Shareholders' Equity
- Assets minus liabilities: the book value that belongs to shareholders.
- Cash & Short-term Investments
- Cash and investments that can be turned into cash quickly.
- Operating Cash Flow
- Cash generated by the core business.
- Capital Expenditure
- Cash spent on property, plant and equipment.
- Free Cash Flow
- Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure: cash left for dividends, buybacks or debt repayment.
- ROE
- Return on equity: net income divided by shareholders' equity.
- ROA
- Return on assets: net income divided by total assets.
- Net Profit Margin
- Net income as a share of revenue.
Well Chip Group Berhad dividends
- Dividend yield
- 3.68%
- Forward dividend
- 0.05 MYR
- Payout ratio
- 27.9%
- Ex-dividend date
- Jun 30, 2026
| Fiscal year | Dividends paid | Per share | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MYR 24.0M | 0.04 | 27.9% |
| 2024 | - | - | - |
| 2023 | MYR 4.85M | 0.01 | 13.3% |
| 2022 | MYR 5.10M | 0.01 | 19.3% |
| 2021 | MYR 5.44M | 0.01 | 22.7% |
| 2020 | MYR 5.10M | 0.01 | 15.2% |
From the cash flow statement: dividends paid in the fiscal year, divided by that year's shares outstanding. Payout ratio = dividends paid / net income.
Who owns Well Chip Group Berhad
- Insiders 74.55%
- Institutions 11.68%
- Public & others 13.77%
- Shares outstanding 610M
- Free float 259M
Well Chip Group Berhad company profile
- Company name
- Well Chip Group Berhad
- Ticker
- 5325.KLSE
- ISIN
- MYL5325OO005
- Exchange
- Kuala Lumpur Exchange
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Luxury Goods
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Address
- Jalan Harmonium 35/3, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 81100
- Phone
- 60 7 354 4621
- Website
- wellchip.com.my
About Well Chip Group Berhad
Well Chip Group Berhad, an investment holding company, engages in the provision of pawnbroking services in Malaysia. It operates in two segments, Pawnbroking Services; and Retail Trading of Jewellery and Gold. The company offers pawn loans in exchange for pledges, including gold, jewelry, and watches. It is also involved in the retail sale of new and pre-owned jewelry and gold; and sale of scrap gold acquired from unredeemed and bid pledges, and pre-owned jewelry and gold from walk-in individuals. The company provides its services through retail outlets; website; e-commerce platforms, such as Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook live; and scrap gold traders. The company was formerly known as Well Chip Group Sdn. Bhd. and changed its name to Well Chip Group Berhad in November 2023. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Well Chip Group Berhad is a subsidiary of Vyn Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
Well Chip Group Berhad management
7- Ms. Hooi Lang NgCEO & Executive Director · born 1966
- Ms. Soo Yen TangExecutive Director and Director of Retail & Merchandising · born 1980
- Mr. Foo Wen WoonChief Financial Officer · born 1973
- Ms. Wei SoonCompliance Officer · born 1991
- Mr. Kwee Sheng TanHead of Corporate Services · born 1980
- Ms. Queck Wai FongCompany Secretary
- Ms. Tan Ai NingCompany Secretary