PETALING JAYA: Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) expects the overall performance of the group for the financial year ending April 30, 2026 to remain challenging.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company said inflationary pressures, ongoing uncertainties in geopolitical conflicts and weaker global growth are expected to impact the overall Malaysian economy.

For its first quarter ended July 31, 2025, BAuto’s net profit plunged to RM8.28mil from RM70.22mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue dropped to RM491.28mil from RM846.18mil a year earlier.

BAuto said group revenue declined by RM354.9mil (-41.9%) largely due to lower sales volume in the domestic operations for certain Mazda and Kia vehicles, which are nearing their end of product life cycles and aggravated by the highly competitive market conditions such as the influx of Chinese-made vehicles with their low pricing strategy.

“The current quarter under review includes revenue contributions from its XPeng domestic operations which commenced in the second quarter of financial year 2025 (namely, in August 2024)."

BAuto added that profit before tax declined by RM78.8mil (-80.6%) as compared to the preceding year corresponding quarter, largely due to lower sales volume.

“In addition, the group recorded share of losses from all of its domestic associated companies in the current quarter, which were also impacted by lower sales volume, as compared to share of profits in the preceding year corresponding quarter.” The group added that it had also accounted for the expense relating to its employees’ share scheme amounting to RM1.2mil in the quarter under review as compared to RM2mil in the preceding year corresponding quarter.

BAuto declared a first interim dividend of 0.75 sen single-tier dividend per share, to be paid on Nov 5.

The group said new generation models will only be available in two years. “As an interim measure, the group had on Sept 3, 2025 launched two new Mazda models for the domestic market namely, the Mazda CX-60 and Mazda CX-80 PHEV.

“These models were well received by consumers, with the positive bookings and sales registered during the pre- and post- launching. The Group is also receiving strong bookings for its Mazda3 1.5L model which is targeted to be available by end October 2025.”

Citing the Malaysian Automotive Association, BAuto noted that the total industry volume (TIV) in July 2025 of 70,057 units was 27.7% higher (15,194 units) than in June 2025 (54,863 units) largely due to a full working month of 23 days in July 2025 and low production base in June 2025 due to the Hari Raya Haji holidays.

“Cumulative TIV as of end July 2025 of 443,777 units was 4.6% lower (21,175 units) compared to the same period last year of 464,952 units.” In the Philippines, Bauto said the Department of Finance had reported in August 2025 that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) registered a growth rate of 5.5% for the second quarter of calendar year 2025.

“The Philippines economic outlook for 2025 is expected to remain positive with a GDP growth rate of between 5.5% to 6.5%,” said the company.

Read Bermaz straight realize who's the problem.

Rely on cx5 thats why

tell you alot about their sales isnt it.....

price to premium + lesser feature compared to its competitor, lao sai lor

stop selling mazda

Sell ccp car only - profit $$$$

now CCP car mcm only byd and chery sell like hot cake, xpeng also mcm so so, unless they wana bring in another brand :X

Economy is not good also

mazda is a good car only the management are really pariah , thats why sales keep on loasai !

the latest model CX 60 at least worth the money , the only problem is they only manage to bring in 3 years later compare to other countries , this is like selling iphone 14 when people already selling iphone 17 !

Decrease your profit margin to gain market share. Or you want to be price exclusive and losses out to China cars. Your call Maizutda


owai

wait for tan chong wuling

Good job Malaysian, inb4 all hate the 100k km warranty capped clause as well the compulsory accessories to be paid at rm2k+ if buying them

mana ada not good, car sales very gooding

Sell Xiaomi car 👀😀

For its first quarter ended July 31, 2025, BAuto’s net profit plunged to RM8.28mil from RM70.22mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue dropped to RM491.28mil from RM846.18mil a year earlier.

- Seriously gais that kinda catastrophic drop in just a year is very very alarming wohhh

This is going the path of Tam Chong Nisan al Ghaib edi

wtb rx7 rm3.5k loan form ready.

CCP car = proton. 20% market share.

Deswai my father always say, don't have such a big head, dont wear such a big hat.

selling cars that practically haven't changed much since 10yrs ago. now launch premium model somemore. premium model=low volume. destined to die. well they themselves have ccp brand now

jgn persoal, outdated 3yr old mazda tapao cheap unreliable CCP cars