GAL FY26 profit surges 57%

Ghandhara Automobiles Limited (PSX: GAL) posted a 57% rise in consolidated net profit for the financial year to June 30, 2026, according to Mettis Global. Profit reached Rs6.42bn, against Rs4.10bn a year earlier, and earnings per share climbed to Rs112.58 from Rs71.85. The board also put forward a final cash payout of Rs12 per share.

Consolidated revenue rose 36% to Rs47.05bn from Rs34.51bn, while gross profit widened to Rs9.57bn from Rs6.36bn. Cost of sales rose 33% to Rs37.47bn, but stronger sales volumes lifted gross profit. Profit from operations grew 60% to Rs8.89bn, helped by a 47% drop in other expenses.

Income from an associate climbed 101% to Rs1.24bn, while finance costs fell 71% to Rs50.44m. Income tax expense rose 93% to Rs3.60bn, which reduced the gain at the net profit level.