Bermaz Auto stock edges lower as investors weigh valuation and margins

Published on 09/19/2026 at 14:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Bermaz Auto stock closed at MYR 0.755 on September 19, 2026, about 3.2% below an analyst target of MYR 0.78. Recent trailing net profit margin of 6.39% and dividend yield above 22% highlight the balance between income appeal and cyclical risk.

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Bermaz Auto Berhad stock (ISIN MYL0010OO009) traded at MYR 0.755 on Bursa Malaysia as of September 19, 2026, down 1.31% from the prior close in a session that leaves the shares modestly below a referenced valuation of MYR 0.78 per share.

Valuation signal from recent analyst view

According to I3investor on July 26, 2025, a research note on Bermaz Auto (BAuto) argued that after a period of price weakness the risk-reward profile had become balanced, leading to an upgrade of the recommendation to HOLD from SELL with a maintained target price of MYR 0.78 based on 8 times forecast calendar 2025 earnings.

With the shares at MYR 0.755 on September 19, 2026, they are trading about 3.2% below that MYR 0.78 reference level, which suggests that the market is broadly aligned with the cautious valuation stance outlined in the earlier report rather than pricing in a strong rerating.

Earnings quality and profitability metrics

The same overview from I3investor presents trailing twelve-month valuation and profitability figures for Bermaz Auto as of June 12, 2025, including a trailing price-earnings ratio of 5.64 times and an earnings yield of 17.73%, indicating that the stock has been valued at a relatively low multiple of recent earnings.

In the same trailing period, Bermaz Auto recorded a net profit margin of 6.39% and a return on equity of 24.12%, which points to efficient capital use despite modest margins at the operating level, a combination that can be attractive for income-oriented investors if it proves sustainable.

Dividend metrics in the I3investor data show a trailing dividend yield of 22.19% with a payout ratio of 125.53%, underlining that recent shareholder distributions have been high relative to earnings and may not be fully sustainable if profits soften or if management chooses to retain more cash for expansion or balance-sheet strength.

Stock level and investor perspective

Bermaz Auto stock closed at MYR 0.755 on Bursa Malaysia on September 19, 2026, with a 1.31% decline on the day, and the price level sits only slightly below the MYR 0.78 valuation reference from the prior analyst note, keeping the shares in a zone where income potential and valuation support need to be weighed against automotive-cycle and margin risks.