Distinguishing the real value of an IPO from the hype

One of the reasons why newly-listed companies often reporting weak results is due to the hype surrounding the initial public offering exercise.

ONE concern among market observers is the tendency for freshly-listed companies to report weak quarterly results shortly after listing.

On Bursa Malaysia, it’s been reported that more than half of the companies that listed between January 2022 and November 2024 have registered declining earnings.