Bestway Cement Limited BWCL
Rs 501.83
Vol7,307Updated12:5819 Aug 2026
01—At a Glance
The headline take on BWCL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
02—Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
BWCL — 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
BWCL has paid Rs 40.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 8.0% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 10.00/share, announced 23 Jul 2026 with book closure from 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (YR) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 25 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 24 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 09 Mar 2025 – 11 Mar 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 (IQ) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 27 Oct 2025 – 29 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 09 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 8.00(80%) | 30 Apr 2025 – 02 May 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 8.00(80%) | 03 Mar 2025 – 05 Mar 2025 |
05—Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
BWCL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 298.34B as of 18 Aug 2026 — down 5.0% over the past 12 months (from Rs 313.94B).
Financial Statements
How BWCL's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 108,282.17 | 107,758.55 | 103,922 | 87,742 | 72,371 | 56,864 | |
| Cost of Sales | 75,821.29 | 70,480.29 | 71,695 | 60,426 | 49,377 | 40,261 | |
| Gross Profit | 32,460.88 | 37,278.26 | 32,227 | 27,316 | 22,994 | 16,603 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 3,272.71 | 2,072.55 | 1,522 | 996 | 1,582 | 607 | |
| Operating Profit | 26,392.27 | 31,839.54 | 29,372 | 25,332 | 20,440 | 15,385 | |
| EBITDA | — | 39,680 | 35,238 | 29,303 | 23,786 | 18,454 | |
| Other Income | 551.04 | 1,490.06 | 663 | 1,383 | -445 | 255 | |
| Financial Charges | 5,360.35 | 7,625.37 | 11,212 | 6,828 | 1,480 | 1,071 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 36,131.38 | 36,450.14 | 22,378 | 22,598 | 19,349 | 15,537 | |
| Taxation | 10,562.91 | 12,585.78 | 8,609 | 10,707 | 9,108 | 3,960 | |
| Profit After Tax | 25,568.48 | 23,864.37 | 13,769 | 11,891 | 10,241 | 11,577 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 42.88 | Rs 40.02 | Rs 23.09 | Rs 19.94 | Rs 17.17 | Rs 19.42 |
All figures in PKR millions from published accounts.
Profitability & Returns
Margins, returns on capital, and earnings per share
Latest · FY25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Net profit margin | 22.1% |
| Gross profit margin | 34.6% |
| EBITDA margin | 36.8% |
| EBIT margin | 29.5% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · FY26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.45 |
| Quick ratio | 0.16 |
| Cash ratio | 0.14 |
| Asset turnover | 0.36x |
| Effective tax rate | 29.2% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 298.34B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for BWCL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · FY26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 11.67x |
| Price to book | 2.21x |
| Price to sales | 2.76x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
06—Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 500.36) is above the 30-day SMA (Rs 498.87). RSI at 56 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 500.36 | -0.29% | Above |
| SMA 30 | Rs 498.87 | -0.59% | Above |
| SMA 60 | Rs 482.00 | -3.95% | Above |
| SMA 200 | Rs 495.07 | -1.35% | Above |
At 56, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD2.94
- Signal3.71
- Histogram-0.76
07—Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window
No blank sales
No net blank (short) sales reported for BWCL on the latest PSX DFC report.
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
Bestway Cement Limited is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan on 22 December 1993 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (repealed with the enactment of the Companies Act, 2017 on 30 May 2017). The Company is principally engaged in production and sale of cement. The Company is a subsidiary of Bestway International Holdings Limited (BIHL), which holds 56.43% shares in the Company. Bestway International Holdings Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bestway Group Limited (BGL), ("the ultimate parent company"). Both BIHL and BGL have been incorporated in Guernsey.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarTHK Associates (Pvt.) Ltd, Plot no. 32-C, Jami Commercial Street, DHA-VII, Karachi
- AuditorA.F.Ferguson & Co Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.bestway.com.pk
- AddressBestway Building, 19-A, College Road, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad
- SectorCement
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
ZMZameer Mohammed Choudrey | CEO |
SMSir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, O.B.E, H.Pk | Chairperson |
HNHassan Niazi | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Annual Report FY2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sept 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sept 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
- 12 Aug 2026Report
- 11 Aug 2026General Meeting
- 23 Jul 2026Financial Results
- 15 Jul 2026Board Meeting
- 11 May 2026OthersCredit of Interim Cash Dividend
- 29 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 16 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 08 Apr 2026Board Meetings
12—Peers in Cement
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
BWCL vs Cement sector median
| Metric | BWCL | 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 → | 11.7x | 10.0x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 8.0% | 1.0% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 24.9% | 15.7% |
| 1-Year Return | -3.6% | +12.5% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 298.34B | Rs 34.35B |
Cement · sector heat
13—Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about BWCL
Frequently Asked Questions
BWCL is trading at Rs 501.83, up 0.29% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 386.00–687.61, from the 15-minute snapshot taken at 13:00 PKT. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Bestway Cement Limited is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan on 22 December 1993 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (repealed with the enactment of the Companies Act, 2017 on 30 May 2017). See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
BWCL has paid Rs 40.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 8.0% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
BWCL has announced a payout of Rs 10.00 per share with book closure starting 25 Aug 2026 — you must own the shares before that date to qualify. Track every announcement on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — BWCL is a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. BWCL is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
BWCL trades at 11.7x earnings against a Cement median of 10.0x, with a 8.0% dividend yield versus 1.0%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Cement sector page.
Annual reports from FY2025 to FY2026 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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