Abstract
This study examines the profitability and capital structure among property developers and constructors in emerging market of Malaysia. Using the sample of 25 property companies and 20 construction companies for a period of eight years, the present study suggests that developers are more profitable than contractors due to the fact that their capital gearing and debt equity ratio are less than those of contractors. The results from the regression analysis indicate that capital gearing is negatively related with net profit margins and price earning ratio for both property and construction sectors. The findings show unequal business relationship with regards to debt and profit even though their business is very interrelated.