Pakistan Cables Limited PCAL
Rs 167.00
Vol6,557Updated12:2919 Aug 2026
01—At a Glance
The headline take on PCAL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
02—Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
PCAL — 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
PCAL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 9.20B as of 18 Aug 2026 — down 1.3% over the past 12 months (from Rs 9.32B).
Financial Statements
How PCAL'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 | 7,292 | 9,516 | 6,663 | 6,843 | 6,531 | 8,194 | 7,520 | 6,610 | |
| Cost of Sales | 6,506 | 8,524 | 6,045 | 6,152 | 5,849 | 7,329 | 6,732 | 5,776 | |
| Gross Profit | 786 | 992 | 619 | 691 | 682 | 866 | 788 | 834 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 99 | 121 | 99 | 91 | 94 | 105 | 82 | 113 | |
| Operating Profit | 429 | 484 | 288 | 424 | 345 | 449 | 462 | 440 | |
| EBITDA | 538 | 587 | 399 | 570 | 480 | 583 | 556 | 525 | |
| Other Income | 52 | 110 | 74 | 140 | 76 | 72 | 63 | 59 | |
| Financial Charges | 525 | 552 | 559 | 620 | 552 | 570 | 689 | 478 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 7 | 440 | -183 | -63 | -92 | -49 | -163 | -6 | |
| Taxation | 14 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 18 | 7 | 32 | 39 | |
| Profit After Tax | -7 | 354 | -141 | -20 | -74 | -56 | -131 | -45 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs -0.13 | Rs 6.51 | Rs -2.59 | Rs -0.37 | Rs -1.36 | Rs -1.02 | Rs -2.40 | Rs -0.84 |
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 | -0.1% |
| Gross profit margin | 10.8% |
| EBITDA margin | 7.4% |
| EBIT margin | 5.9% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.97 |
| Quick ratio | 0.37 |
| Cash ratio | 0.06 |
| Asset turnover | 0.17x |
| Effective tax rate | 200.0% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 9.20B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for PCAL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to book | 0.79x |
| EV / EBITDA | 48.58x |
| Price to sales | 1.05x |
Price to book
Period-end price ÷ book value · times
06—Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 165.39) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 166.84). RSI at 58 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 165.39 | -0.96% | Above |
| SMA 30 | Rs 166.84 | -0.09% | Above |
| SMA 60 | Rs 162.62 | -2.62% | Above |
| SMA 200 | Rs 172.68 | +3.40% | Below |
At 58, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD0.15
- Signal-0.08
- Histogram+0.23
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 PCAL 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
Pakistan Cables Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited Company on 22 April 1953 and in 1955 it was converted into a public limited Company. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing of copper rods, wires, cables and conductors, aluminium extrusion profiles and PVC compounds.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarCDC Share Registrar Services Limited CDC House, 99 - B, Block B, S.M.C.H.S., Main Shahra-e- Faisal, Karachi
- AuditorA.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.pakistancables.com
- AddressArif Habib Centre, 1st Floor, 23 M.T. Khan Road, Karachi, Sindh
- SectorCable & Electrical Goods
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
FKFahd Kamal Chinoy | CEO |
MAMustapha A. Chinoy | Chairperson |
NMNatasha Mohammad | 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
- 17 Jun 2026Board Meetings
- 16 Jun 2026Board Meetings
- 08 Jun 2026Board Meetings
- 07 May 2026Others
- 05 May 2026Others
- 04 May 2026Board Meetings
- 30 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 30 Apr 2026Financial Results
12—Peers in Cable & Electrical Goods
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
PCAL vs Cable & Electrical Goods sector median
| Metric | PCAL | 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 → | — | 13.0x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | — | 0.0% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | — | 8.3% |
| 1-Year Return | -3.4% | -1.1% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 9.20B | Rs 9.20B |
Cable & Electrical Goods · sector heat
13—Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about PCAL
Frequently Asked Questions
PCAL is trading at Rs 167.00, down 1.20% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 125.02–250.00, 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.
Pakistan Cables Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited Company on 22 April 1953 and in 1955 it was converted into a public limited Company. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
PCAL 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.
No — PCAL is not currently a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. PCAL is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
A side-by-side comparison with the Cable & Electrical Goods sector median — valuation, yield, and returns — is in the Peers section, or explore the Cable & Electrical Goods 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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