Guan Chong Berhad (GCB) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• FY2025 revenue was RM14.923b versus RM10.443b in FY2024, while profit for the period fell to RM227.0m from RM429.2m.

• Q4 revenue declined to RM3.001b from RM3.373b; quarterly PBT fell to RM51.5m from RM252.0m, mainly on lower cocoa product sales volume and margins.

Financial highlights

• FY2025 operating profit was RM630.2m versus RM796.0m; PBT was RM293.4m versus RM513.8m and profit for the period was RM227.0m versus RM429.2m.

• Q4 operating profit was RM128.1m versus RM340.5m; profit for the period was RM43.0m versus RM213.0m.

• FY2025 operating cash flow was RM1.171b, compared with RM1.676b used in FY2024; net cash used in investing was RM260.6m.

Outlook and guidance

• Cocoa supply is improving with better weather and new plantings, while demand remains weak; stabilizing prices and easing cost pressure may support a gradual demand recovery.

• Focus remains on cocoa ingredient processing, expansion into higher-margin industrial chocolate, and production optimization; supply security and working capital are priorities.