KUALA LUMPUR / PENANG, 10 September 2025 — Engineering services provider UWC Bhd has delivered a standout performance for its fourth quarter ending 31 July 2025, achieving a net profit of RM16.46 million—a near sevenfold increase from just RM2.37 million in the same period last year. This surge was underpinned by a robust rebound in its semiconductor business, the company revealed in a filing with Bursa Malaysia.
Revenue for the quarter rose by 43.5% year-on-year, climbing to RM108.79 million from RM75.81 million previously. The semiconductor segment, which remains UWC’s largest revenue generator, contributed 61% of total group revenue, with life sciences and medical technology, and other sectors including 5G and electric vehicle-related testing accounting for 19.5% each.
For the full financial year ended 31 December 2024, UWC’s net profit more than doubled to RM40.60 million from RM15.55 million, while revenue rose 55.5% to RM386.18 million. The group achieved a full-year earnings per share of 3.68 sen, up from 1.41 sen, with gross margin expanding to 38.9% and operating margin improving to 11.8%. However, financial expenses also increased, rising to RM720,000 from RM430,000.
UWC’s CEO, Datuk Seri Ng Chai Eng, said the resurgence reflects stronger global demand for high-performance AI chips, with the group well positioned to capitalize through its precision sheet metal fabrication, machining, and assembly services. He highlighted ongoing investments in clean room facilities and capacity expansion, particularly for new customer projects in life sciences, 5G, and autonomous vehicle sectors.
Ng also noted a more stable global trade environment with significant tariff uncertainties easing, allowing UWC to focus on scaling operations and driving sustainable growth. The company’s shares rose 10 sen—or 3.45%—to close at RM3, valuing the group at RM3.31 billion, despite a year-to-date stock decline of over 3%.
