PETALING JAYA: DRB-Hicom Bhd
’s revenue for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) increased by 6.9% to RM17.31bil from RM16.19bil a year earlier, supported by improved performance across all business segments.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company said it recorded a pre‑tax profit (PBT) of RM653.88mil for FY2025, up from RM247.39mil in the previous financial year.
“This improvement included the recognition of a negative goodwill amounting to RM334.42mil arising from the acquisition of CTRM AeroSystems Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Spirit AeroSystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd), together with stronger contributions from Proton as well as from the banking and properties segments.”
For the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, (4QFY2025), the group recorded revenue of RM4.57bil, representing an increase of 15.2% or RM600mill, compared with RM3.97bil in the corresponding quarter of 2024.
“The higher quarterly revenue was underpinned by improved contributions across the group’s business segments,” it said.
The group returned to profitability in 4QFY2025, registering a PBT of RM373.33mil, compared with a pre-tax loss of RM35.17mil in the previous corresponding quarter of 2024.
DRB-HICOM said the turnaround was underpinned by improved operational performance across the group, together with the recognition of negative goodwill.
For FY2025, DRB-HICOM said its mobility segment (a new segment encompassing the former automotive, as well as the aerospace and defence segments recorded a revenue growth of 7.3% to RM12.79bil.
It said the growth was mainly due to higher sales of Proton vehicles and stronger contributions from the automotive distribution companies.
“This was partially offset by lower revenue from the manufacturing and engineering, as well as defence businesses.”
For the banking segment, revenue rose by 4.4% to RM2.21bil, primarily driven by higher financing income, supported by growth in financing volume, and underpinned by sustainable business expansion and an expanding customer base.
As for the postal segment, revenue improved marginally by 1.7% to RM1.80bil, supported by stronger in-flight catering activities and driven by a higher number of meals uplifted.
“This was partially offset by lower contributions from automotive and ocean freight management services due to competition, capacity constraints, and extended downtime of a marine vessel undergoing dry-docking.”
With regards to the properties segment, revenue increased by 55.5% to RM299.21mil, mainly supported by ongoing property concession development projects.
Additionally, for the services segment, revenue grew by 13% to RM214.29mil, primarily driven by an increase in the number of commercial vehicles inspected under the vehicle inspection business.
Going forward, the group said it continues to advance its digitalisation, enhance operational efficiency and drive performance across all segments.
“These strategic moves create a more resilient platform for sustainable growth and future opportunities.
“The group anticipates a moderate outlook for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026.”
