Kot Addu Power Company Limited KAPCO
Rs 28.02
Vol255,598Updated13:1419 Aug 2026
01—At a Glance
The headline take on KAPCO — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
02—Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
KAPCO — 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
KAPCO has paid Rs 4.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 14.3% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 1.50/share, announced 02 Mar 2026 with book closure from 14 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 1.50(15%) | 14 Mar 2026 – 16 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 2.50(25%) | 18 Oct 2025 – 24 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 4.50(45%) | 12 Mar 2025 – 14 Mar 2025 |
05—Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
KAPCO's market capitalisation stands at Rs 24.58B as of 18 Aug 2026 — down 21.4% over the past 12 months (from Rs 31.28B).
Financial Statements
How KAPCO'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 | 5,699 | 224 | 4,156 | 1,563 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cost of Sales | 5,691 | 204 | 4,987 | 2,001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,792 | |
| Gross Profit | 8 | 427 | -831 | -438 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,792 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 198 | 174 | 221 | 147 | 122 | 245 | 141 | 263 | |
| Operating Profit | -189 | 254 | -1,053 | -585 | -122 | -245 | -141 | 2,529 | |
| EBITDA | -189 | 254 | -1,053 | -586 | -119 | -245 | -141 | 2,529 | |
| Other Income | 992 | 1,377 | 1,291 | 1,381 | 1,104 | 1,966 | 2,622 | 2,865 | |
| Financial Charges | 19 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 205 | 720 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 712 | 1,496 | 211 | 260 | 508 | 1,163 | 1,064 | 466 | |
| Taxation | 24 | 681 | 206 | 130 | 47 | 380 | 98 | 266 | |
| Profit After Tax | 688 | 816 | 5 | 131 | 461 | 782 | 1,162 | 732 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 0.78 | Rs 0.93 | Rs 0.01 | Rs 0.15 | Rs 0.52 | Rs 0.89 | Rs 1.32 | Rs 0.83 |
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 | 12.1% |
| Gross profit margin | 0.1% |
| EBITDA margin | -3.3% |
| EBIT margin | -3.3% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 7.12 |
| Quick ratio | 2.63 |
| Cash ratio | 1.81 |
| Asset turnover | 0.09x |
| Effective tax rate | 3.4% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 24.58B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for KAPCO, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 33.32x |
| Price to book | 0.42x |
| EV / EBITDA | -42.88x |
| Price to sales | 4.01x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
06—Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 28.52) is above the 30-day SMA (Rs 27.98). RSI at 47 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 28.52 | +1.78% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 27.98 | -0.14% | Above |
| SMA 60 | Rs 27.90 | -0.42% | Above |
| SMA 200 | Rs 30.06 | +7.28% | Below |
At 47, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD0.10
- Signal0.13
- Histogram-0.03
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
Kot Addu Power Company Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on April 25, 1996 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017). The principal activities of the Company are to own, operate and maintain a multi-fuel fired power station with fifteen generating units with a nameplate capacity of 1,600 MW in Kot Addu, District Muzaffargarh, Punjab, Pakistan and to sell the electricity produced therefrom to a single customer, Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Corporate Information
- RegistrarTHK Associates (Private) Limited, Plot No. 32-C, Jami Commercial Street 2, D.H.A, Phase-VII, Karachi
- AuditorA. F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.kapco.com.pk
- AddressOffice No 309, 3rd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, Agha Khan road F-5/1 Islamabad
- SectorPower Generation & Distribution
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
WAWaqar Ahmed Khan | CEO |
LGLt. General (Retd) Muhammad Saeed | Chairperson |
AAA. Anthony Rath | 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
- 11 Aug 2026Material Information
- 14 Jul 2026General Meeting
- 18 Jun 2026Others
- 17 Jun 2026Board Meetings
- 04 Jun 2026Others
- 30 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 27 Apr 2026Others
- 27 Apr 2026Financial Results
12—Peers in Power Generation & Distribution
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
KAPCO vs Power Generation & Distribution sector median
| Metric | KAPCO | 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 → | 9.7x | 9.6x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 14.3% | 2.3% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 4.3% | -0.5% |
| 1-Year Return | -20.4% | +28.6% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 24.58B | Rs 5.66B |
Power Generation & Distribution · sector heat
13—Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about KAPCO
Frequently Asked Questions
KAPCO is trading at Rs 28.02, up 0.36% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 24.01–41.04, 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.
Kot Addu Power Company Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on April 25, 1996 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017). See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
KAPCO has paid Rs 4.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 14.3% 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 1.50 per share with book closure from 14 Mar 2026. New announcements appear on this page and on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — KAPCO is a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. KAPCO is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
KAPCO trades at 9.7x earnings against a Power Generation & Distribution median of 9.6x, with a 14.3% dividend yield versus 2.3%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Power Generation & Distribution 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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