Last updated on December 25, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 November 2025 — EPB Group Berhad (“EPB”), a one-stop food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider, posted stronger earnings for the third quarter ended 30 September 2025 (“Q3 FY2025”), even as revenue moderated due to lower delivery volumes across several segments.
The Group recorded quarterly revenue of RM31.41 million, an 18.36% year-on-year (YoY) decline from RM38.48 million in Q3 FY2024, reflecting softer contributions from both its machinery solutions business and its flexible packaging materials segment. Gross profit correspondingly eased 18.38% to RM9.93 million, down from RM12.17 million a year earlier.
Despite the topline moderation, EPB delivered improved profitability. Profit before tax (“PBT”) rose 16.36% YoY to RM4.87 million, while profit after tax (“PAT”) increased 17.55% YoY to RM3.69 million. The uplift was supported by stronger cost discipline, including lower administrative and other expenses due to reduced unrealised foreign exchange losses.
Quarter-on-Quarter Momentum Strengthens
Compared with the immediate preceding quarter, EPB reported stronger operational traction. Revenue increased 6.06% from RM29.61 million, driven by higher machinery sales in Malaysia and the Philippines, accompanied by a solid performance in the Group’s trading of cellulose casings segment.
Gross profit rose 13.84% quarter-on-quarter (“QoQ”), while PAT jumped 42.56% to RM3.69 million, reflecting a healthier sales mix and improved gross margins.
Nine-Month Performance Supported by Machinery Segment Growth
For the nine months ended 30 September 2025 (“9M FY2025”), the Group achieved revenue of RM88.27 million, a 13.63% increase versus RM77.69 million posted in 9M FY2024. The performance was fuelled by a 22.24% rise in its core food processing and packaging machinery solutions segment, which delivered RM73.26 million in revenue.
Year-to-date (“YTD”) gross profit climbed 10.32% to RM27.65 million, while PBT and PAT rose 27.18% and 27.30%, respectively, supported by higher overall sales volume and improved operational efficiency.
CEO: “We defended margins despite delivery fluctuations”
Managing Director Yeoh Chee Min said the results demonstrate EPB’s ability to sustain earnings in a shifting delivery environment.
“Q3 has demonstrated our ability to defend margins and sustain earnings, despite fluctuations in delivery cycles and uneven order timing across markets.”
He added that cost management and automation-focused enhancements continue to strengthen the Group’s position.
“The recovery in profitability highlights the progress of our operational efficiency initiatives, better cost discipline, and the continued resilience of demand for our customised machinery solutions. With a healthy order book and expanding exposure across ASEAN, particularly in the Philippines, we remain well-positioned heading into the final quarter.”
Order Book Strength and Regional Delivery Pipeline
As at 31 October 2025, EPB’s order book stood at RM69.56 million, of which RM32.81 million is scheduled for fulfilment in FY2025 and RM36.75 million across FY2026.
The Group’s main segment, food processing and packaging machinery solutions, continues to anchor demand, accounting for RM60.70 million of total orders.
Outlook: New Penang Factory to Support Next Phase of Growth
EPB remains optimistic as regional trade sentiment improves alongside structural growth in food manufacturing and automation. With its new Penang factory scheduled for completion in the first half of 2026, the Group expects to significantly expand production capacity and accelerate automation integration across its product offerings.
The Group will continue to deepen its presence in ASEAN, focusing on machinery upgrades, higher-value automation projects, and enhanced capital expenditure initiatives funded by IPO proceeds.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, EPB expects to maintain its growth momentum into the final quarter of FY2025 and into FY2026, underpinned by stable demand, improved operational efficiency, and a strong order pipeline.
