Southern Steel Bhd

KLSE:5665 Malaysia Steel
Market Cap
$138.31 Million
RM622.96 Million MYR
Market Cap Rank
#25087 Global
#356 in Malaysia
Share Price
RM0.42
Change (1 day)
+1.22%
52-Week Range
RM0.30 - RM0.45
All Time High
RM2.42
About

Southern Steel Berhad, an investment holding company, manufactures, sells, and trades in steel bars and related products for the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. It operates through Steel Products; and Investment Holding and Others segments. The company offers billets, bars and wires, and other related products; steel bars for structural reinforcement; steel pipes for fluid t… Read more

Southern Steel Bhd (5665) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: RM1.41 Billion MYR

Based on the latest financial reports, Southern Steel Bhd (5665) holds total assets worth RM1.41 Billion MYR as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Southern Steel Bhd - Total Assets Trend (2012–2025)

This chart illustrates how Southern Steel Bhd’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Southern Steel Bhd - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (June 2025)

Southern Steel Bhd's total assets of RM1.41 Billion consist of 40.7% current assets and 59.3% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (MYR) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents RM0.00 7.6%
Accounts Receivable RM159.51 Million 11.4%
Inventory RM301.12 Million 21.5%
Property, Plant & Equipment RM0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets RM0.00 0.0%
Goodwill RM30.26 Million 2.2%

Asset Composition Trend (2012–2025)

This chart illustrates how Southern Steel Bhd's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Southern Steel Bhd's current assets represent 40.7% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 52.2% in 2012.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 7.6% of total assets in 2025, up from 2.4% in 2012.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 2.0% of total assets, unchanged from 2.0% in 2012.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is inventory at 21.5% of total assets.

Southern Steel Bhd Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Southern Steel Bhd based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
365330
KQ:365330
Korea ₩83.64 Billion
CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Co Ltd
SHE:000708
China CN¥110.74 Billion
HBIS Co Ltd
SHE:000709
China CN¥271.74 Billion
Sgis Songshan Co Ltd
SHE:000717
China CN¥20.01 Billion
Bengang Steel Plates Co Ltd
SHE:000761
China CN¥46.73 Billion
Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co Ltd
SHE:000778
China CN¥53.95 Billion
Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co Ltd
SHE:000825
China CN¥66.23 Billion
Jiangsu Fasten Co Ltd
SHE:000890
China CN¥985.65 Million

Southern Steel Bhd - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.74 - 1.91

Strong asset utilization - Southern Steel Bhd generates 1.91x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -19.45% - 8.47%

Negative ROA - Southern Steel Bhd is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

Southern Steel Bhd - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.35 0.71 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.52 0.43 0.88
Cash Ratio 0.16 0.10 0.00
Working Capital RM169.25 Million RM -300.28 Million RM 136.50 Million

Southern Steel Bhd - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Southern Steel Bhd's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 0.68
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.02
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -24.1%
Total Assets RM1.40 Billion
Market Capitalization $21.81 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Southern Steel Bhd's assets below their book value (0.02 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Significant Asset Reduction: Southern Steel Bhd's assets decreased by 24.1% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.

Annual Total Assets for Southern Steel Bhd (2012–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Southern Steel Bhd from 2012 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-06-30 RM1.40 Billion -24.10%
2024-06-30 RM1.85 Billion -4.18%
2023-06-30 RM1.93 Billion -3.12%
2022-06-30 RM1.99 Billion -15.51%
2021-06-30 RM2.35 Billion -1.99%
2020-06-30 RM2.40 Billion +7.79%
2019-06-30 RM2.23 Billion -10.50%
2018-06-30 RM2.49 Billion +8.87%
2017-06-30 RM2.29 Billion +8.02%
2016-06-30 RM2.12 Billion -18.10%
2015-06-30 RM2.58 Billion +7.44%
2014-06-30 RM2.40 Billion +9.32%
2013-06-30 RM2.20 Billion +13.34%
2012-06-30 RM1.94 Billion --