PRESS RELEASE Scientex net profit grows 13.6% to RM154.3 million in 4Q25
- Property division leads growth on increased project launches; Packaging division demonstrates resilience through efficiency and cost management
- FY2025 revenue reaches record RM4.52 billion, net profit at RM530.8 million
- Proposes single-tier final dividend of 6 sen per share
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, 17 September 2025 - Global packaging manufacturer and leading property developer Scientex Berhad (Scientex, 森德公司, Bloomberg: SCI MK) reported higher earnings for the fourth quarter ended 31 July 2025 (4Q25), with net profit rising 13.6% to RM154.3 million compared to RM135.9 million in the previous year's corresponding quarter. Revenue increased 2.1% to RM1.19 billion in 4Q25 from RM1.17 billion previously.
The property division was the main contributor, recording a 12.2% increase in revenue to RM580.0 million in 4Q25 from RM517.0 million previously. This growth was supported by steady construction progress for its ongoing projects and new launches across Penang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka, and Johor.
The packaging division proactively navigated a challenging market environment by focusing on efficiency and cost management for enhanced competitiveness. These actions helped mitigate external headwinds, allowing the division to remain resilient, with revenue of RM612.5 million in 4Q25, a 6.0% decrease from RM651.3 million in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly due to softer export sales and unfavourable foreign exchange movements.
"FY2025 has been a year of strategic execution and resilience for Scientex. The consistent demand for affordable homes reinforces our long-term strategy of expanding our landbank and developments. With over 42,000 affordable homes completed to date, we are making solid progress towards our goal of delivering 50,000 affordable homes by 2028. We are also prepared to roll out a stronger pipeline of new launches in 2026.
While the flexible packaging market remains dynamic, we remain committed to innovation and operational excellence, which enable us to strengthen our competitiveness and capture growth opportunities in the expanding APAC and US markets. We leverage our position as a global leader in industrial stretch film, anchored by efficient manufacturing operations in Malaysia and the US. At the same time, we continue to innovate and deliver cost efficient, value-added, and sustainable packaging solutions for our FMCG and industrial customers."
Mr. Lim Peng Jin (林炳仁), CEO, Scientex Berhad
For the full year ended 31 July 2025 (FY2025), the Group achieved record revenue of RM4.52 billion compared to RM4.48 billion in the previous year. Net profit stood at RM530.8 million compared to RM545.2 million last year.
The property division generated RM2.03 billion in revenue in FY2025, up from RM1.88 billion previously, supported by steady sales, resilient take-up rates, and higher new launches. The Group completed land acquisitions totalling 3,735 acres in Muar, Bestari Jaya, Jawi, Pulai, Sungai Petani, and Paya Rumput, further strengthening its development pipeline in strategic locations.
Meanwhile, the packaging division recorded revenue of RM2.48 billion in FY2025 compared to RM2.59 billion in the previous year, weighed by softer export demand, increased market competition and currency fluctuations. The Group also continues to focus on accelerating digitalisation and developing skilled talent to drive sustainable growth. It completed the installation of approximately 21-megawatt peak (MWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across its facilities in Malaysia, contributing to lower energy costs and reducing Scope 2 emissions, reinforcing the Group's commitment to sustainability.
Scientex recommended a single-tier final dividend of 6 sen per share in respect of FY2025. Together with the interim dividend of 6 sen per share paid on 18 July 2025, total dividends amount to 12 sen per share or RM186.8 million, representing 35.2% of the Group's net profit in FY2025. The final dividend has ex-date on 7 January 2026 and will be payable on 23 January 2026, subject to shareholders' approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
About Scientex Berhad (森德公司, https://www.scientex.com.my)
Scientex Berhad (Scientex) is a leading manufacturer in flexible plastic packaging and a prominent developer of quality affordable homes in Malaysia.
Established in 1968, our drive to achieve continuous growth has seen us become one of the world's top manufacturers of stretch film and an integrated flexible plastic packaging producer with a presence across the packaging value chain, from stretch films, base films and printed films to bags and multi-layered flexible plastic packaging solutions used in industrial and consumer packaging.
To date, Scientex has 18 manufacturing plants across Malaysia, Vietnam and the United States of America; as well as sales offices in 8 countries, namely, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and USA. Approximately 70% of its packaging products are exported to over 60 countries worldwide.
Scientex's property arm has township development projects in Pasir Gudang, Kulai, Skudai, Senai, Pulai, Kota Tinggi and Muar (all in Johor), Ayer Keroh, Durian Tunggal, Jasin and Cheng (all in Melaka), Seremban (Negeri Sembilan), Rawang, Kundang Jaya, Jenjarom, Cheras and Bestari Jaya (all in Selangor), Ipoh (Perak), Tasek Gelugor, Sungai Dua and Jawi (all in Penang), as well as Sungai Petani (Kedah). To date, Scientex has delivered RM12.6 billion worth of properties and has projects-in-hand of RM4.5 billion.
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