While the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) continues to hit new record highs and approaches the 6,000 level, the share prices of state-owned construction companies (BUMN Karya) and their subsidiaries have actually declined. Investor concerns about funding issues caused a significant drop in the share prices of all state-owned construction companies throughout 2017.
PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk experienced the steepest decline, falling 35.13 percent to Rp 360 per share at the close of trading on Friday, October 13th, from its end-of-2016 position. PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk's share price decreased by 31.47 percent to Rp 565 per share, while PT PP (Persero) Tbk also saw a correction of 28.61 percent, closing at Rp 2,720 per share.
The significant investment absorbed by government infrastructure projects has raised concerns among investors that state-owned construction companies (BUMN Karya) will face funding difficulties in financing new projects next year. This is one of the reasons investors are divesting from shares of state-owned construction companies.
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