Oct 22, 2026, 11:59 AM
Cherat Cement reports higher quarterly profit for September 2026
Financial ResultCherat Cement Company Limited reported unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Revenue, gross profit, operating profit, net profit and EPS were all higher than in the comparable period of 2025. The company recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares or rights shares.
Key Findings
- Revenue was Rs. 10,508.849 million, up from Rs. 10,285.283 million in the comparable period.
- Net profit increased to Rs. 2,222.432 million from Rs. 2,095.496 million; EPS rose to Rs. 11.44 from Rs. 10.79.
- Finance costs declined to Rs. 46.951 million from Rs. 94.930 million.
- The board recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares or rights shares.
- The quarterly report will be transmitted separately through PUCARS.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover - net | 10,285,283 | 10,508,849 | +2.2% |
| Gross profit | 3,737,701 | 3,761,558 | +0.6% |
| Operating profit | 3,509,199 | 3,550,929 | +1.2% |
| Net profit for the period | 2,095,496 | 2,222,432 | +6.1% |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted | Rs. 10.79 | Rs. 11.44 | +6% |
| Finance costs | (94,930) | (46,951) | +50.5% |
| Cash and bank balances | 755,719 | 756,914 | +0.2% |
| Short-term borrowings | 194,358 | 160,379 | -17.5% |
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Highlights summarize the key points from the company's official PSX filing. View the original filing for the complete details before making financial decisions.