Ghandhara Industries Delivers Strong Profit Growth in FY2026

Ghandhara Industries Limited has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2026, with a substantial increase in sales, profitability and shareholders’ equity. The company’s audited financial statements were approved by its Board of Directors on September 17, 2026.

According to the financial statements, net sales rose to Rs. 60.66 billion in FY2026, compared with Rs. 37.46 billion in the previous year. This represents an increase of around 62% year-on-year. Gross profit also improved significantly, reaching Rs. 14.04 billion, compared with Rs. 9.09 billion in FY2025.

Profitability Shows Significant Improvement

The company recorded profit from operations of Rs. 11.49 billion, up from Rs. 6.54 billion a year earlier. Profit before income and final taxes increased to Rs. 11.41 billion, compared with Rs. 6.45 billion in FY2025.

After taxation, Ghandhara Industries posted a profit for the year of Rs. 6.93 billion, compared with Rs. 4.58 billion in FY2025. This translates into growth of roughly 51%.

The company’s basic and diluted earnings per share increased to Rs. 162.57, compared with Rs. 107.58 in the preceding year.

Total Comprehensive Income Crosses Rs. 9 Billion

The financial statements also show a sizeable increase in other comprehensive income. The company recorded a surplus on the revaluation of fixed assets of Rs. 2.56 billion, while total comprehensive income for FY2026 reached Rs. 9.23 billion, compared with Rs. 4.57 billion in FY2025.

As a result, total equity increased to Rs. 22.36 billion at June 30, 2026, from Rs. 13.55 billion a year earlier. Unappropriated profits stood at Rs. 12.79 billion, compared with Rs. 6.31 billion in FY2025.

Assets and Investments Expand

Ghandhara Industries’ total assets increased to Rs. 46.27 billion at the end of FY2026 from Rs. 29.28 billion in FY2025.

Property, plant and equipment stood at Rs. 10.50 billion, compared with Rs. 6.77 billion previously. Stock-in-trade also increased considerably to Rs. 13.57 billion from Rs. 7.76 billion.

The company’s investments rose to Rs. 13.35 billion, compared with Rs. 8.35 billion in FY2025, while cash and bank balances increased to Rs. 2.03 billion from Rs. 1.22 billion.

Healthy Operating Cash Generation

The cash-flow statement shows that the company generated Rs. 11.01 billion in cash from operations during FY2026. After operating adjustments, net cash generated from operating activities amounted to Rs. 6.68 billion.

During the year, the company spent approximately Rs. 1.55 billion on fixed capital expenditure and made substantial investment transactions, including investments of Rs. 68.32 billion and proceeds from investments of Rs. 64.17 billion.

Cash and cash equivalents consequently increased from Rs. 1.22 billion at the beginning of the year to Rs. 2.03 billion at June 30, 2026.

Rs. 12 Per Share Final Dividend Recommended

Alongside the financial results, the Board recommended a final cash dividend of Rs. 12 per share, equivalent to 120%, for the year ended June 30, 2026. The company stated that there were no bonus shares or right shares recommended.

The dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the register of members as of October 5, 2026, subject to the company’s stated entitlement arrangements. The share transfer books will remain closed from October 6 to October 13, 2026, both days inclusive.

Annual General Meeting Set for October 13

Ghandhara Industries has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for October 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Ghandhara Industries Limited, F-3, Hub Chowki Road, S.I.T.E., Karachi. The company also stated that its annual report will be transmitted through PUCARS at least 21 days before the meeting.

Overall, the FY2026 financial statements show a year of considerably higher sales and profitability for Ghandhara Industries, accompanied by stronger equity, higher assets and an increased cash balance. The Rs. 12-per-share final dividend further highlights the company’s distribution to shareholders following the year’s financial performance.