Gandhara Automobiles Limited has reported a strong financial performance for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2026, with both revenue and profitability showing substantial year-on-year growth.
According to the company’s financial statements, the Board of Directors approved the unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the quarter and nine-month period ended March 31, 2026. The Board did not recommend any cash dividend, bonus shares, right shares or other corporate action for the period.
Consolidated revenue rises sharply
On a consolidated basis, Gandhara Automobiles posted revenue of approximately Rs34.19 billion during the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared with Rs15.31 billion in the same period last year.
The company’s profit for the period reached Rs4.86 billion, more than double the Rs2.27 billion recorded in the corresponding nine-month period of 2025. Earnings per share also increased significantly, with basic and diluted EPS rising to Rs85.28, compared with Rs39.98 a year earlier. The figures are reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss on page 10 of the financial statements.
The latest quarter also remained strong. Consolidated revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, stood at about Rs13.00 billion, up from Rs7.62 billion in the same quarter last year. Consolidated profit increased to Rs1.94 billion, compared with Rs1.20 billion previously.
Standalone performance also improves
Gandhara Automobiles’ standalone results showed a similar upward trend.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, standalone revenue reached approximately Rs21.70 billion, compared with Rs8.38 billion in the same period of 2025. Profit for the period increased to Rs2.87 billion, from approximately Rs1.29 billion a year earlier.
For the latest quarter, standalone revenue stood at around Rs7.28 billion, compared with Rs3.96 billion in the corresponding quarter last year. Quarterly profit rose to Rs977.2 million, from Rs635.7 million. Standalone earnings per share increased to Rs50.40 for the nine-month period, compared with Rs22.56 in the previous year.
Cash position and investments
The company’s financial position also reflects significant activity during the period. On a standalone basis, total assets stood at approximately Rs19.05 billion as of March 31, 2026, while cash and bank balances were around Rs1.69 billion.
The cash-flow statement shows that the company continued to allocate funds toward investments and capital expenditure. At the consolidated level, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at approximately Rs2.04 billion, compared with Rs5.99 billion at June 30, 2025.
Stronger earnings highlight improved performance
Overall, Gandhara Automobiles’ nine-month results point to a significant improvement in business performance. The substantial increase in consolidated revenue, together with the more than doubling of profit compared with the previous year, highlights a much stronger earnings position.
The company’s results will likely attract attention from investors and market participants as Gandhara Automobiles moves toward the close of its financial year. While the Board has not declared a dividend for the period, the sharp improvement in earnings provides a positive headline from the latest financial results.
