KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has selected five Malaysian companies, namely Binastra Corporation Bhd, Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd
, Kelington Group Bhd, LAC Med Bhd, and MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, as its top environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment "Diamonds in the Rough” for 2026.
In the 11th edition of its annual thematic research note, it said that the stock selections were based on five key criteria, namely return on equity (ROE) of 15 per cent or higher; 2026 net debt/shareholder funds of below 0.7 times; expanding margins in 2026, compared to that of 2025; trading at valuations below their respective industry averages; and ESG score being above their country medians.
