MAIN Market-listed conglomerate Chin Hin Group Bhd has expressed confidence in its 2026 outlook which is buoyed by strong earnings visibility, on-going capacity expansion initiatives and disciplined execution across its integrated intra-build ecosystem.
Heading into 2026, the group is well-positioned for sustained momentum, underpinned by RM2.3 bil in unbilled property sales, a RM1.72 bil construction order book and a RM1.14 bil order book in its home & living segment.
These pipelines provide clear revenue visibility across multiple divisions while reinforcing Chin Hin’s ability to deliver consistent growth.
The group’s key growth drivers in 2026 include the completion and acceleration of strategic capacity expansions in building materials.
Its third Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) plant in Serendah, Selangor – a RM80 mil investment – is on track for completion and will feature the world’s largest single AAC production line which boasts total AAC capacity of 2.2 million cubic metres annually.
In tandem, the group’s Drymix Line C which was commissioned in August 2025 is expected to enhance margins and operational efficiency in the coming year.
A year of strong growth
The group further anticipates growing momentum for CoolPro, its integrated energy-efficient building solution as sustainability and Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) compliance continue to influence construction and development decisions.
In addition, Chin Hin’s strategic joint venture with PTT Synergy Bhd to develop smart, sustainable logistics infrastructure under the PTT-Chin Hin Smart Logistic Hub platform also positions the group to capitalise on rising demand for Industry 4.0-ready industrial assets.
These forward-looking initiatives are laid in 2025, a year marked by strong operational execution and portfolio optimisation.
For the first nine months of FY2025, Chin Hin delivered revenue of RM2.98 bil, up 32% year-on-year (yoy) while its pre-tax tax profit edged up 19% to RM199.7 mil, a reflection of broad-based contributions from property development, construction, building materials and home & living solutions.
Property development emerged as a key growth engine during the year, driven by steady progress across landmark projects including Dawn, Ayanna, Avantro, Quaver, Crown, Andalan, Aricia and Botanica Hills.
The group’s construction division also recorded strong revenue growth on the back of accelerated internal project execution while Signature International Bhd in which the group holds over 72% stake has capitalised on steady demand for premium home solutions to maintain solid performance.
2026 a year of accelerated growth
Beyond financial performance, Chin Hin has sharpened its strategic focus in 2025 through selective divestments of non-core assets, thus strengthening its balance sheet and channelling capital into higher-growth, higher-return segments.
The group also accelerated group-wide digitalisation initiatives while reinforcing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda with product innovation and people-centric programmes.
This sustained emphasis on sustainability and responsible business practices has also translated into external recognition.
In 2025, two of the group’s listed entities – Ajiya Bhd and Signature International – achieved inclusion in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, a globally recognised benchmark for companies with strong ESG standards.
“As we enter 2026, our focus is clear; to translate strategy into seamless execution, driving scalability and building resilience,” enthused Chin Hin’s group managing director Datuk Wira Chiau Haw Choon.
“Having built a strong foundation, we’re poised to accelerate growth. With clear visibility across property, construction, building materials and home & living, we’re confident in moving forward decisively.”
Added Chiau: “2025 was about strengthening our base, 2026 is about unlocking the next phase of sustainable, disciplined growth while rigorously managing capital, risk and ESG commitments.”
At 4.48pm, Chin Him Group was down 1 sen or 0.44% to RM2.24 with 598,000 shares traded, thus valuing the company at RM7.93 bil. – Feb 23, 2025
