KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
Quick Summary FY2025 core net profit up 11% to RM633m Same-store sales growth (SSSG) still weak at -2% for full year Analysts downgrade on store saturation and cannibalisation risks YTD share price up 22%, limiting upside Strong Earnings, But Growth Questions Emerge Shares of Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd are facing more cautious analyst views, even after delivering solid FY2025 earnings. FY2025 highlights: Core net profit: RM633 million ( +11% YoY ) Gross margin expansion driven by: Lower procurement costs Stronger ringgit However: Full-year SSSG remained negative at -2% 4QFY2025 SSSG turned positive at +1.4% , helped by festive demand and promotions Key issue: Organic growth remains soft despite margin strength. Why Analysts Are Turning Cautious 1️⃣ Store Saturation Risk The group plans to open 155 new stores in FY2026 , raising concerns of: Sales cannibalisation Slower sales per square foot Market nearing maturity 2️⃣ Valuation No Longer Cheap S...