Century Paper & Board Mills Limited CEPB
Rs 29.10
Vol818,646Updated12:2919 Aug 2026
01—At a Glance
The headline take on CEPB — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
02—Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
CEPB — 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
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
05—Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
CEPB's market capitalisation stands at Rs 11.26B as of 18 Aug 2026 — down 3.8% over the past 12 months (from Rs 11.71B).
Financial Statements
How CEPB'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 | 10,284 | 9,022 | 10,637 | 8,300 | 9,178 | 9,671 | 10,132 | 9,130 | |
| Cost of Sales | 9,491 | 8,621 | 10,058 | 7,820 | 8,797 | 8,899 | 9,101 | 8,351 | |
| Gross Profit | 793 | 401 | 579 | 480 | 380 | 772 | 1,031 | 780 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 270 | 268 | 287 | 272 | 264 | 246 | 272 | 253 | |
| Operating Profit | 447 | 62 | 231 | 84 | 23 | 498 | 684 | 457 | |
| EBITDA | 681 | 242 | 522 | 380 | 322 | 780 | 976 | 742 | |
| Other Income | 76 | 86 | 87 | 90 | 94 | 144 | 100 | 99 | |
| Financial Charges | 303 | 275 | 283 | 331 | 362 | 445 | 510 | 462 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 208 | -142 | 24 | -158 | -234 | 175 | 247 | 77 | |
| Taxation | 272 | 143 | 11 | 307 | 103 | 72 | 100 | 222 | |
| Profit After Tax | -64 | -285 | 13 | -465 | -131 | 103 | 147 | -145 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs -0.16 | Rs -0.71 | Rs 0.03 | Rs -1.03 | Rs -0.33 | Rs 0.13 | Rs 0.37 | Rs -0.36 |
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 | -0.6% |
| Gross profit margin | 7.7% |
| EBITDA margin | 6.6% |
| EBIT margin | 4.3% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 1.23 |
| Quick ratio | 0.43 |
| Cash ratio | 0.07 |
| Asset turnover | 0.31x |
| Effective tax rate | 130.8% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 11.26B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for CEPB, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Sep-25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 930.33x |
| Price to book | 0.83x |
| EV / EBITDA | 33.82x |
| Price to sales | 1.05x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
06—Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 29.57) is above the 30-day SMA (Rs 29.44). RSI at 41 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 29.57 | +1.62% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 29.44 | +1.16% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 29.71 | +2.08% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 31.69 | +8.89% | Below |
At 41, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD-0.19
- Signal-0.11
- Histogram-0.08
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 CEPB 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
Century Paper & Board Mills Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company on August 2, 1984 under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984. The Company is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of paper, board and related products.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarFAMCO Share Registration Services (Pvt) Ltd. 8-F Next To Hotel Faran, Nursery Block 6 P.E.C.H.S Shahrah e Faisal, Karachi.
- AuditorBDO Ebrahim & Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.centurypaper.com.pk
- AddressLakson Square, Building No.2, Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi
- SectorPaper, Board & Packaging
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
AAAftab Ahmad | CEO |
IAIqbal Ali Lakhani | Chairperson |
MAMansoor Ahmed | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- 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
- 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
- 13 Aug 2026Financial Results
- 05 Aug 2026Board Meeting
- 06 May 2026Others
- 30 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 28 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 21 Apr 2026Board Meetings
- 05 Mar 2026Others
- 04 Mar 2026Others
12—Peers in Paper, Board & Packaging
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
CEPB vs Paper, Board & Packaging sector median
| Metric | CEPB | 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 → | — | 12.1x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | -2.5% | 4.0% |
| 1-Year Return | -1.0% | -7.4% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 11.26B | Rs 5.24B |
Paper, Board & Packaging · sector heat
13—Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about CEPB
Frequently Asked Questions
CEPB is trading at Rs 29.10, up 3.85% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 24.59–46.70, from the 15-minute snapshot taken at 12:30 PKT. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Century Paper & Board Mills Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company on August 2, 1984 under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
CEPB has not declared a cash dividend in the recent PSX record — some companies reinvest earnings instead; see the Financials section. For income ideas, browse the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
Yes — Century Paper & Board Mills Limited is on the PSX's Shariah-compliant (KMI All Shares) list. Browse all Shariah-compliant PSX stocks.
A side-by-side comparison with the Paper, Board & Packaging sector median — valuation, yield, and returns — is in the Peers section, or explore the Paper, Board & Packaging sector 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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