Askari Bank Limited AKBL
Rs 104.20
Vol678,366Updated13:1419 Aug 2026
01—At a Glance
The headline take on AKBL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
02—Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
AKBL — Price History
Daily closing series · toggle period below
03—Key Metrics
Valuation, profitability, structure, and risk in one grid
04—Dividend History & Yield
Payout track record, yield trend, and upcoming distribution
AKBL has paid Rs 9.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 8.7% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 2.00/share, announced 31 Jul 2026 with book closure from 13 Aug 2026. Annual dividend-per-share history back to 2016 is charted below.
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
Payout History
Source: PSX company payouts
| Announced | For Period | Type | Amount | Book Closure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 2.00(20%) | 13 Aug 2026 – 18 Aug 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 (IQ) | Cash | Rs 2.00(20%) | 08 May 2026 – 12 May 2026 |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 1.75(17.5%) | 10 Mar 2026 – 17 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 1.25(12.5%) | 10 Nov 2025 – 12 Nov 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 2.00(20%) | 02 Sept 2025 – 04 Sept 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 (YR) | Cash | Rs 3.00(30%) | 18 Mar 2025 – 24 Mar 2025 |
05—Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
AKBL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 150.84B as of 18 Aug 2026 — up 42.6% over the past 12 months (from Rs 105.77B).
Financial Statements
How AKBL's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | Mar-26 | Dec-25 | Sep-25 | Jun-25 | Mar-25 | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Jun-24 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 27,293 | 26,846 | 29,133 | 23,788 | 25,418 | 23,787 | 22,354 | 15,951 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 13,522 | 15,763 | 13,164 | 10,728 | 9,795 | 9,882 | 8,981 | 8,567 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 13,715 | 9,935 | 15,596 | 12,543 | 15,211 | 16,801 | 11,497 | 8,868 | |
| Taxation | 7,149 | 5,196 | 8,101 | 17,185 | 8,089 | 9,803 | 5,546 | 4,512 | |
| Profit After Tax | 6,566 | 4,739 | 7,495 | -4,642 | 7,123 | 6,998 | 5,951 | 4,356 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 4.53 | Rs 3.27 | Rs 5.13 | Rs 2.42 | Rs 4.91 | Rs 4.83 | Rs 4.11 | Rs 3.01 |
Showing 8 of 8 quarters · scroll horizontally to see more periods.
All figures in PKR millions from published accounts.
Profitability & Returns
Margins, returns on capital, and earnings per share
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Net profit margin | 24.1% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Asset turnover | 0.01x |
| Effective tax rate | 52.1% |
Asset turnover
Revenue ÷ total assets · times
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 150.84B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for AKBL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 18.06x |
| Price to book | 0.85x |
| Price to sales | 4.34x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
06—Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 106.21) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 106.52). RSI at 46 sits in the neutral band.
Moving AverageThe average close over a set window (10/30/200 days) — smooths daily noise to reveal the trend.Read the full guide →
| Period | Value | vs Current | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA 10 | Rs 106.21 | +1.93% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 106.52 | +2.22% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 104.37 | +0.16% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 99.54 | -4.47% | Above |
At 46, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD-0.19
- Signal0.05
- Histogram-0.24
07—Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window
As of 18 Aug 2026
Futures Blank Sale Insights
Blank sale value vs OI and free float
08—Settlement Insights
UIN-wise settlement concentration and price context
Metrics and charts over the selected trailing window
Settlement % Trajectory
Solid = UIN settlement % · Dashed = 14-session EMA
As of 18 Aug 2026
Price vs Settlement
Close price (left axis) · UIN settlement % (right axis)
10—About the Company
Business description, governance, and corporate information
Askari Bank Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on October 9, 1991 as a Public Limited Company. The Bank is a scheduled commercial bank and is principally engaged in the business of banking as defined in the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962. The ultimate parent of the Bank is Fauji Foundation.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarCDC Share Registrar Services Limited (CDCSRSL) Mezzanine Floor, South Tower, LSE Plaza 19-Khayaban-e-Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Lahore
- AuditorA. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.askaribank.com.pk
- AddressAWT Plaza, The Mall, Rawalpindi Pakistan.
- SectorCommercial Banks
- Financial Year EndDecember
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
ZIZia Ijaz | CEO |
LGLt. Gen. Anwar Ali Hyder, HI (M) (Retd.) | Chairperson |
SASyed Ali Safdar Naqvi, FCA | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sept 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sept 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2024PDF
Sourced from official PSX financial-report submissions.
11—Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 19 Aug 2026Report
- 04 Aug 2026Insider Trading
- 31 Jul 2026Financial Results
- 31 Jul 2026Financial Results
- 31 Jul 2026Financial Results
- 22 Jul 2026Board Meeting
- 22 Jul 2026Other
- 09 Jul 2026Insider Trading
12—Peers in Commercial Banks
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
AKBL vs Commercial Banks sector median
| Metric | AKBL | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| 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 → | 6.6x | 6.8x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| 1-Year Return | +43.1% | +21.1% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 150.84B | Rs 150.84B |
Commercial Banks · sector heat
13—Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about AKBL
Frequently Asked Questions
AKBL is trading at Rs 104.20, up 0.12% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 70.00–127.90, from the 15-minute snapshot taken at 13:15 PKT. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Askari Bank Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on October 9, 1991 as a Public Limited Company. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
AKBL has paid Rs 9.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 8.7% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
No upcoming payout is announced yet. The most recent was a payout of Rs 2.00 per share with book closure from 13 Aug 2026. New announcements appear on this page and on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — AKBL is a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. AKBL is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
AKBL trades at 6.6x earnings against a Commercial Banks median of 6.8x, with a 8.7% dividend yield versus 8.1%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Commercial Banks sector page.
Like all Pakistani banks, Askari Bank Limited prices most of its lending off KIBOR, so the rate cycle drives its spread income: rising KIBOR generally widens lending margins, while falling rates compress them but lift loan demand and bond valuations. Track the benchmark on the daily KIBOR rates page.
Annual reports for FY2025 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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