+10.01%Rs 25.72
Power Generation & DistributionRs 1.13B
Volume traded today
17K shares
Sector
Power Generation & Distribution
The Power Generation & Distribution sector groups 17 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange under PSX's POWER GENERATION & DISTRIBUTION classification. Together they represent a market capitalisation of Rs 587B and roughly 5.1% of the KSE-100 index by weight. Of these, 16 trade actively with live PSX prices, refreshed with valuations and dividend yields each session.
01—Sector spotlight
The three names moving the tape inside this sector today — leader, laggard, and most active by volume.
As of 18 Aug 2026, the Power Generation & Distribution sector fell -1.90%, with 4 of its 17 listed companies advancing. The sector’s total market capitalisation is Rs 586.77B (5.1% of the KSE-100). SGPL led the session at +10.01%.
-0.69%Rs 60.15
Power Generation & DistributionRs 22.25B
Volume traded today
1.20M shares
+0.14%Rs 7.27
Power Generation & DistributionRs 200.49B
Volume traded today
12.50M shares
02—Movers
Quick scan of the best and worst performers in this sector, plus where liquidity is clustering.
03—Versus KSE-100
How this sector has performed against the headline benchmark across standard horizons.
Performance vs KSE-100
Trailing returns — sector vs headline benchmark.
Power Generation & DistributionprimaryKSE-100comparison
Start -1.9%vs-1.4%
Latest 163.4%vs278.0%
1D
-1.90%
5D
-2.84%
1M
-2.35%
YTD
+3.08%
1Y
+33.81%
3Y
+163.37%
04—All constituents
The 16 actively-traded companies in this sector, of 17 PSX-classified — sortable by price action, size, and liquidity.
16 names
HUBC
The Hub Power Company Limited
Rs 209.46
+0.76%
- Cap
- Rs 269.67B
- Vol
- 1.44M
KEL
K-Electric Limited
Rs 7.27
+0.14%
- Cap
- Rs 200.49B
- Vol
- 12.50M
KAPCO
Kot Addu Power Company Limited
Rs 28.09
+0.61%
- Cap
- Rs 24.58B
- Vol
- 255.14K
NPL
Nishat Power Limited
Rs 68.60
-0.16%
- Cap
- Rs 24.33B
- Vol
- 552.58K
NCPL
Nishat Chunian Power Limited
Rs 60.15
-0.69%
- Cap
- Rs 22.25B
- Vol
- 1.20M
PKGP
Pakgen Power Limited
Rs 40.00
0.00%
- Cap
- Rs 14.88B
- Vol
- 8.08K
EPQL
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited
Rs 24.79
-0.16%
- Cap
- Rs 8.04B
- Vol
- 386.90K
LPL
Lalpir Power Limited
Rs 21.50
-0.23%
- Cap
- Rs 6.03B
- Vol
- 14.10K
GEMMEL
Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)
Rs 29.00
+6.62%
- Cap
- Rs 5.28B
- Vol
- 5.00
SPWL
Saif Power Limited
Rs 9.16
+0.11%
- Cap
- Rs 3.54B
- Vol
- 95.47K
ALTN
Altern Energy Limited
Rs 7.63
+0.13%
- Cap
- Rs 2.77B
- Vol
- 176.05K
KOHE
Kohinoor Energy Limited
Rs 15.85
+0.19%
- Cap
- Rs 2.68B
- Vol
- 32.42K
SGPL
S.G. Power Limited
Rs 25.72
+10.01%
- Cap
- Rs 1.13B
- Vol
- 16.94K
SEL
Sitara Energy Limited
Rs 28.75
+0.77%
- Cap
- Rs 544.69M
- Vol
- 754.00
KOHP
Kohinoor Power Company Limited
Rs 23.97
+1.74%
- Cap
- Rs 296.86M
- Vol
- 21.03K
TSPL
Tri-Star Power Limited
Rs 18.19
+1.39%
- Cap
- Rs 269.10M
- Vol
- 106.57K
05—Related sectors
Adjacent industries that often trade together with this theme.
06—Key statistics
This sector at a glance — size, index weight, and valuation.
Actively traded
16 of 17
Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide →
Rs 586.77B
KSE-100 weight
5.1%
P/E RatioShare price ÷ earnings per share — the price you pay for each rupee of annual profit. Compare within a sector.Read the full guide →
9.6x
Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide →
2.3%
Dividend leaders in Power Generation & Distribution
| Company | Price | Dividend yield |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 9.16 | 19.1% |
| Rs 28.09 | 14.3% |
| Rs 209.46 | 12.0% |
| Rs 24.79 | 11.1% |
| Rs 40.00 | 5.0% |
07—FAQ
What investors ask about this sector on the PSX.
Frequently Asked Questions
PSX classifies 17 companies under Power Generation & Distribution; this hub covers the 16 that trade actively with live PSX prices.
Sector return is a market-cap weighted blend of constituent moves versus the prior close, compared with KSE-100 where noted.
Use the sortable table — default sort is by market capitalisation so the largest names appear first.
PSX does not offer a single sector ETF for every segment; many investors build baskets via individual stocks or consult BSL for ideas.
Prices and movers refresh on each trading session; methodology notes describe data sources.
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