Kossan Rubber Industries (KLSE) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for FY2025 was RM1.75 billion, down 8.78% year-over-year, while profit before tax rose 11.29% to RM175.1 million.

• 4Q25 revenue was RM439.5 million, a 15.14% decrease from 4Q24, but profit before tax increased 14.51% to RM44.4 million.

• The Gloves division saw revenue decline but improved profitability due to lower production costs and efficiency gains.

Financial highlights

• Net profit after tax for FY2025 was RM152.6 million, up 26.33% year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share for FY2025 was 5.98 sen, compared to 4.64 sen in FY2024.

• Cash and bank balances at year-end stood at RM921.8 million.

• Net assets per share increased to 145.26 sen from 142.84 sen year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• The group remains cautiously optimistic for FY2026, expecting stable demand for gloves but continued margin pressure from global oversupply and competition.

• The TRP division faces a challenging environment, with modest recovery in infrastructure but margin pressure in automotive.

• Cleanroom division expected to operate under stable conditions, with ongoing focus on sustainability and ESG compliance.