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Johor Plantations: Strong Financials and Expansion Drive Positive Market Outlook

Photo: Johor Plantations Berhad (2025)
Photo: Johor Plantations Berhad (2025)
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MIDF Research highlights Johor Plantations’ advantages in CPO yield, sustainability, and scale.

Johor Plantations Group Bhd is poised to capitalize on strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and solidify its expansion, as MIDF Research maintains a positive stance after a recent operational visit to Kluang, Johor.

MIDF Research observed that Johor Plantations is well-positioned to benefit from CPO prices staying between RM4,000 and RM5,000 per tonne, supported by tight supply and resilient export demand. The company’s operations across nearly 60,000 hectares allow it to achieve economies of scale while maintaining strong sustainability credentials under RSPO, MSPO, and ISCC standards.

Financial Performance Exceeds Expectations

The group reported a core net profit of RM92.1 million for the fourth quarter of FY24, bringing full-year net profit to RM254.8 million — exceeding consensus estimates. This momentum is expected to continue into FY25, driven by high CPO delivery volumes and stabilizing production costs between RM2,000 and RM2,100 per tonne.

Photo: Johor Plantations Berhad (2025)
Photo: Johor Plantations Berhad (2025)

Johor Plantations’ CPO yield is second only to United Plantations among its closest industry peers, which include Hap Seng Plantations, Kim Loong Resources, TSH Resources, and United Malacca. This high yield performance is a critical indicator of its strong operational efficiency in Malaysia’s plantation sector.

Based on an FY25 profit forecast of RM290.1 million, MIDF Research estimates Johor Plantations’ fair value between RM1.16 and RM1.51 per share. The stock is trading at a sector-attractive 10.5 times price-to-earnings ratio, compared to the five-year historical mean of 15 times, suggesting significant upside potential.

Expansion Plans to Sustain Growth

Johor Plantations management projects fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output to sustain mid-single-digit growth into 2025, following a 9% increase in 2024. Profit margins are expected to remain robust, with operating profit margins projected above 30% and PAT margins between 24% and 27% from FY25 to FY27.

A long-established RSPO-certified producer, Johor Plantations integrates sustainable practices into its business model. Its focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards is increasingly critical as global investors prioritize responsible sourcing and corporate governance.

Although MIDF Research forecasts slower earnings growth between FY24 and FY27 due to expected CPO price normalization, Johor Plantations’ efficient cost structure, strong FFB yields, and strategic expansion are set to ensure resilience and profitability through market cycles.

Johor Plantations’ strategic advantages in sustainability, operational efficiency, and expansion planning position it as a standout player ready to thrive amid evolving global demand and CPO market dynamics.

Sources: The Star (2025), Business Today (2025)

Keywords: Johor Plantations Growth, Crude Palm Oil Prices, Sustainable Palm Oil Malaysia, MIDF Research Update, Plantation Industry Outlook

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