Auto assemblers accelerate profit growth in FY26

Five auto assembly companies in the KSE-100 together earned a net profit of Rs67.34 billion in FY26, up 27.80 per cent from Rs52.69 billion a year earlier, according to a compilation by Mettis Global. Net sales rose 38.28 per cent to Rs603.72 billion, while cost of sales grew at a slightly faster 38.61 per cent. Gross profit climbed 37.02 per cent to Rs122.92 billion.

The tax charge, however, jumped 55.44 per cent to Rs45.65 billion from Rs29.37 billion, which tempered the rise in earnings. Operating profit improved 35.90 per cent to Rs118.65 billion, helped by other income that increased 16.64 per cent. Finance costs fell 16.86 per cent to Rs2.41 billion.

The report also carries outlook comments from three of the companies. Sazgar Engineering Works pointed to continued economic recovery and a move toward new energy vehicles, Ghandhara Industries cited improving business conditions during FY2026, and Indus Motor called the timely announcement of a new automotive policy important.