
The overall view of Paramount’s Utropolis Batu Kawan
Paramount Corp Bhd has achieved property sales exceeding RM1 billion for the fourth year running in its financial year ended December 31, 2025, underpinned by a deliberate landbank replenishment strategy that saw the group secure 363.1 acres across Penang, Kedah, and the Klang Valley with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM2.3 billion.
Maintaining Momentum in Penang
For Penang-watchers, Paramount’s continued commitment to the state is notable. The group acquired a 19-acre parcel in Batu Kawan with a projected GDV of RM129 million, earmarked for residential and commercial development — adding to its existing footprint in Bukit Mertajam via Paramount Embun Hills, which is slated for continued launches in 2026. The Batu Kawan acquisition reinforces Paramount’s confidence in the Penang mainland’s growth corridor, where infrastructure investment and industrial expansion continue to drive housing demand.
The group also booked a significant financial gain from the disposal of two non-core investment properties in Penang, generating RM49.8 million and partly supporting its profit before tax of RM157 million for the year — virtually unchanged from RM156.9 million in FY2024.
Solid Financials Despite Moderated Revenue
Overall group revenue moderated to RM946.9 million from RM1.04 billion in FY2024, reflecting a deliberately scaled-back launch pipeline in response to prevailing market conditions. Despite this, underlying profitability remained resilient. Profit attributable to equity holders rose 16% to RM118.8 million, with earnings per share improving to 19.08 sen from 16.45 sen previously. Unbilled sales stood at RM1.5 billion as at December 31, 2025, providing healthy near-term earnings visibility.
RM1.1 Billion Launch Pipeline for 2026
Paramount has mapped out a RM1.1 billion GDV launch pipeline across seven projects in 2026. In the northern region, launches at Paramount Embun Hills in Bukit Mertajam and Bukit Banyan in Sungai Petani, Kedah, will continue, while the first phase of Bandar Lunas — a 295.6-acre mixed township near Kulim — is targeted for the second half of the year. Klang Valley launches will include landed homes in Shah Alam, affordable units near the Asia Jaya LRT in Petaling Jaya, semi-detached townhouses in Sepang, and affordable housing in Kemuning, Shah Alam.
Beyond property, Paramount made its first foray into food and beverage in FY2025 through a 28% stake in Singapore-listed Envictus International Holdings, while its Co-labs Coworking arm expanded to eight locations across the Klang Valley with 186,000 sq ft under management.