BUSINESS UPDATES

According to the FY2025 business results of Masan Group Corporation,  consolidated revenue reaching 81.6 trillion (+8.7% LFL), while profit surged (NPAT pre-MI +58.3%, post-MI +105.5%), underscoring gains from restructuring and operational optimization across its ecosystem. The balance sheet strengthened further, with net debt/EBITDA easing to 2.74x, providing headroom for growth ahead.

Across segments, WinCommerce sustained double-digit revenue growth and expanded margins on network expansion and improved execution. Masan Consumer showed signs of recovery from 4Q despite short-term cost pressures. Masan MEATLife delivered a marked earning rebound, driven by operational efficiencies and volume growth, while Masan High-Tech Materials benefited from higher tungsten prices and improved mining performance.

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We are positive on Masan Group’s 2026 outlook. WinCommerce is expected to sustain robust expansion and further improve operational efficiency, supported by the ongoing shift toward modern trade and a recovery in domestic consumption. Masan Consumer is projected to return to a growth trajectory, driven by the rollout of its new distribution model and ongoing premiumization strategy.

Meanwhile, Masan High-Tech Materials could enter a favorable cycle as tungsten prices remain elevated, supporting margin expansion. On the downside, Masan MEATLife may face headwinds from volatile live hog prices and feed costs, suggesting a more cautious earnings outlook, with performance increasingly tied to synergies with the retail platform.