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Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad (2658) Fair Value & Analysis

Consumer Defensive · MY · Market cap 1.1B MYR

AM Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad 2658 · KLSE
Price19.00 MYR
Fair Value22.40 MYR
Upside+17.9%
Quality57/100
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Healthy Growth
Solidly profitable · 10.1% net margin
Low debt · generates free cash flow
Ranks above peers (12/14)
Moderate moat 45/100
Evidence: High Range 14.99 MYR – 28.78 MYR Share as image

Fair value as of: Jul 17, 2026

From 26 valuation models · updated 24 days ago

Share price +0.7% over the past month.

A solid business, screening 18% undervalued on our models.

What matters now

  • A fairly wide model range (14.99 MYR to 28.78 MYR) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
  • Our model range runs from 14.99 MYR (bear) to 28.78 MYR (bull), base 22.40 MYR. The closer the price sits to the lower half, the larger the margin of safety.
  • Quality 57/100 (solid quality) with high evidence: the data supports the verdict.
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Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

19.00 MYR 9.16 MYR Fair Value 22.40 MYR Mar 2021 Aug 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 17, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range 9.16 MYR – 19.00 MYR · fair‑value band 14.99 MYR – 28.78 MYR · the 19.00 MYR price screens below the 22.40 MYR fair value. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 17, 2026.

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Analysis

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad (2658) currently trades at 19.00 MYR, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is 22.40 MYR, implying the stock looks roughly 17.9% undervalued today. The Quality Score stands at 57/100 (solid quality), in the Consumer Defensive sector. Bull case: trading below our estimate, it may offer upside if the fundamentals hold. Bear case: a low price can be a value trap when quality is weak or the data is thin (evidence: high), always confirm before acting.

Over the trailing twelve months, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad generated revenue of 710M MYR at a net margin of 10.1%. Revenue grew 5.9% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 8.5%. The balance sheet holds a net cash position of 69.1M MYR. Fundamentals as of Jul 17, 2026

Our scenario range runs from 14.99 MYR (bear case) to 28.78 MYR (bull case); at 19.00 MYR, the current price sits within that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades near its 52-week high and 59% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Consumer Defensive peers we cover trades at -3% fair-value upside, at 18%, 2658 screens cheaper than that median.

Fair Value models

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
Growth DCF 12.51 MYR 16.71 MYR 21.90 MYR 80
Residual Income 11.26 MYR 11.84 MYR 12.57 MYR 76
Rev-Margin DCF 12.41 MYR 18.67 MYR 25.78 MYR 74
All 26 models by family
DCF Models
FCF DCF 12.42 MYR 17.21 MYR 23.52 MYR 38
Owner Earnings 13.42 MYR 18.64 MYR 25.51 MYR 31
5Y Revenue Exit 12.41 MYR 18.61 MYR 26.40 MYR 39
5Y EBITDA Exit 15.10 MYR 23.58 MYR 33.35 MYR 41
5Y P/E Exit 15.48 MYR 24.29 MYR 33.42 MYR 38
10Y Revenue Exit 11.99 MYR 17.29 MYR 24.20 MYR 36
10Y EBITDA Exit 13.85 MYR 20.42 MYR 29.00 MYR 37
10Y P/E Exit 14.07 MYR 20.87 MYR 29.05 MYR 35
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd 7.99 MYR 23.78 MYR 31.49 MYR 54
Lynch FV 5.02 MYR 7.17 MYR 9.32 MYR 50
PEG = 1.0 5.02 MYR 7.17 MYR 9.32 MYR 46
EPV 9.71 MYR 10.87 MYR 11.84 MYR 59
Dividend Discount
Gordon GGM 3.17 MYR 5.72 MYR 7.87 MYR 70
DDM Multi-Stage 3.17 MYR 4.84 MYR 6.11 MYR 61
Multiples
P/E Multiple 18.51 MYR 24.68 MYR 30.85 MYR 63
P/S Multiple 14.02 MYR 18.69 MYR 23.36 MYR 58
P/B Multiple 14.98 MYR 19.98 MYR 24.97 MYR 55
EV/EBIT 17.81 MYR 23.34 MYR 28.87 MYR 53
EV/EBITDA 19.00 MYR 24.93 MYR 30.85 MYR 54
EV/Revenue 13.06 MYR 18.13 MYR 23.21 MYR 43
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) 7.14 MYR 9.56 MYR 14.27 MYR 50
Growth DCF
Growth DCF 12.51 MYR 16.71 MYR 21.90 MYR 80
Rev-Margin DCF 12.41 MYR 18.67 MYR 25.78 MYR 74
Economic Profit
Residual Income 11.26 MYR 11.84 MYR 12.57 MYR 76
ROIC Compounder 9.71 MYR 10.87 MYR 11.84 MYR 72
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E 15.07 MYR 21.53 MYR 27.99 MYR 68

Widest divergence: Growth Earnings (21.53 MYR) versus Dividend Discount (4.84 MYR). Highest evidence: Growth DCF (80).

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Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) 710M MYR
Revenue growth (YoY) +5.9%
Net margin 10.1%
Return on equity 8.5%
Free cash flow 73.3M MYR FY2026
P/E ratio 15.9
More key figures
Operating margin 7.6%
EPS (TTM) 1.18 MYR
EPS growth (YoY) -31.3%
Net cash 69.1M MYR FY2026

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Jul 17, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 57/100

Of which business quality 59 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 91

Profitability 40
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 39
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 57
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 85
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 49
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 86
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 91
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 94
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 82
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

About the company

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad manufactures and sells monosodium glutamate and other related products in Malaysia. The company operates through Consumer Business and Industrial Business segments.

Full company description

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad manufactures and sells monosodium glutamate and other related products in Malaysia. The company operates through Consumer Business and Industrial Business segments. It offers retail products, such as AJI-NO-MOTO, a monosodium glutamate product; TUMIX, a chicken stock seasoning product; SERI-AJI, a menu specific seasoning; AJI-SHIO, a seasoning that includes flavored pepper and black pepper; AJI-MIX, a blended seasoning; AJI-NO-MOTO plus, a flavor enhancer used in various dishes; AJINOMOTO, a lime seasoning powder; AJINOMOTO Gyoza, a blend of chicken or prawn meat and vegetables; aminoVITAL, a jelly sports drink; and Pal Sweet, a sugar free sweetener. The company also provides industrial products, including hydrolysed vegetable protein products in liquid and powder forms; AJI-AROMA, an enhancer of taste and aroma; AJIMATE, a flavor enhancer; ACTIVA TG preparation, which is an enzyme that catalyzes the polymerization and cross linking of proteins; AJIRISE, a yeast extract related product; and AJIezi, a texture improver. Its industrial products are used by industrial producers in foods, such as instant noodles, snacks, soups, sauces, processed meat, processed seafood, and dairy products. The company exports its products to the Malaysia, Middle East, other Asian countries, and internationally markets. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company is a subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2022 – FY2026 · reported fiscal years

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad reported revenue of 710M MYR in FY2026 versus 485M MYR in FY2022, a compound +10.0%/yr. Reported net income was 71.4M MYR in FY2026, compounding +43.2%/yr from FY2022.

Growth Quality 86/100
Revenue growth appears healthy and is supported by profitability and cash-flow quality.
Latest Revenue (FY 2026)
710M MYR
Latest YoY
+3.8%
Avg. growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+5.6%
Avg. growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+9.9%
Avg. growth/yr (20Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+7.4%
Revenue +10.0%/yr
FY22 485M MYR
FY23 604M MYR
FY24 636M MYR
FY25 685M MYR
FY26 710M MYR
Net income +43.2%/yr
FY22 17.0M MYR
FY23 27.5M MYR
FY24 401M MYR
FY25 49.7M MYR
FY26 71.4M MYR
Character of growth · EPS growth decomposed (2015-2026) +8.2 % p.a.
Revenue per share +6.4 pp

of which total revenue +6.4 pp · buybacks/dilution +0.0 pp

EBIT margin −10.2 pp
Tax rate +0.1 pp
Residual (interest, one-offs) +11.8 pp

Absolute contributions in percentage points per year; they sum to the EPS growth rate. Start and end points are 3-year averages (details on hover).

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Peer Group

Packaged Foods · 649 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 57 · Above median
Fair Value upside +18% · Above median
Return on equity (TTM) 8% · Above median
Return on assets 5% · Above median
Net margin (TTM) 10% · Top 25%
Operating margin (TTM) 8% · Above median
Revenue growth 6% · Above median
Dividend yield (TTM) 0.0% · Bottom 25%

Valuation Multiples vs Packaged Foods median · lower = cheaper

P/E (TTM) 15.9× · Cheaper than median
P/B 0.32× · Cheaper than 75% of peers
P/S (TTM) 0.39× · Cheaper than median
P/FCF 3.8× · Pricier than median
EV/EBITDA 1.9× · Cheaper than 75% of peers

Snowflake

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUE 57 · sector 28
FUTURE 30 · sector 20
PAST 34 · sector 27
HEALTH 100 · sector 96
DIVIDEND 0 · sector 47

Insider activity: 40/100

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad (2658) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Jul 17, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of 22.40 MYR versus a price of 19.00 MYR, about +18% (undervalued).
What is the fair value of 2658?
Our model-based fair value for Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is 22.40 MYR (as of Jul 17, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is 19.00 MYR.
What is the quality score of 2658?
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad has a Quality Score of 57/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad (2658)?
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about 710M MYR (latest available figure, as of Jul 17, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of 2658?
The net profit margin of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is about 10.1%, meaning it keeps roughly 10.1% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.

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