Cement News tagged under: Pakistan
Flying Cement Co reports 55% rise in 9M net profit01 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsPakistan-based Flying Cement Co Ltd reported unaudited net sales of PKR1147m in the quarter ended 30 September 2023 (1QFY23-24), up 27.3 per cent when compared with the year-ago period when net sales reached 901m. The company’s gross profit increased by 77.4 per cent to PKR239.9m in the 1QFY23-24 from PKR135.2m in the 1QFY22-23. Operating profit advanced by 81.5 per cent to PKR212.4m from PKR117m over the same period. Net profit increased by 55.2 per cent to PKR88.8m in the 1QFY23-24 f... |
Bestway Cement posts PKR3.07bn profit in 1QFY23-2431 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsPakistan Cement producer, Bestway Cement Ltd (BWCL) announced its financial results for the first quarter that ended 30 September 2023, on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) website. It reported a decrease in profit after tax to PKR3.07bn (US$1.11bn) from PKR3.30bn in the corresponding period last year. The high cost of fiancé (over PKR3bn) can be attributed to lesser profit during this period. Its net sales increased by 42.65 per cent to PKR36.22bn from PKR25.39bn during this period.... |
DG Khan Cement saw profits up by 70% YoY in 1QFY23-2431 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsDG Khan Cement Co Ltd of Pakistan has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 30 September 2023 with details posted on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) website. Its net profit after taxation rose 70 per cent to PKR660.57m (US$2.38m) from PKR388.93m during this comparative period due to higher revenue. According to AHL Research, factors responsible for the higher profit include the reduction in coal prices along with a surge in cement prices. The company's net sal... |
Maple Leaf Cement profits increase to PKR1.62bn in 1QFY23-2430 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement producer Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd ( Kohinoor Textile Mills Ltd ) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 30 September 2023, on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) website. Its net profit after taxation rose to PKR1.62bn (US$5.84m) from PKR1.37bn during this comparative period due to higher revenue. Its net sales increased to PKR16.67bn in the 1QFY23-24 from PKR12.82bn in the year-ago period. It incurred a higher distribution cost of PKR1.15bn ag... |
Power Cement reports losses in 1QFY23-2430 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsPower Cement Ltd in Pakistan announced its financial results for 1QFY23-24 on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) website. It posted a loss after tax of PKR540m (US$1.94m) during this period, compared to a loss of PKR271m in 1QFY23. The increased sales could not bring profit to the company account. The company's sales increased to PKR9.73bn in 1QFY23-24 from PKR5.57bn in the year-ago period. Similarly, the cost of sales also increased to PKR7.29bn from PKR4.76bn. It incurred a higher ... |
Dewan Cement reports PKR115m loss in 1QFY23-2427 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement producer Dewan Cement Ltd (DCL) , subsidiary of Mega Conglomerate Ltd , announced its financial results for the 1QFY23-24, which ended 30 September 2023, on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) website. It reported a loss after taxation of PKR115m (US$0.414m) against a loss of PKR681m during this period. The loss can be attributed to the high cost of sales during this period despite increased revenue. Its net sales increased to PKR5.61bn from PKR3.53bn. Similarly, the ... |
Fauji Cement Co reports capacity utilisation of 64% in 1QFY23-2427 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsFauji Cement Co Ltd (FCCL) announced its financial results for 1QFY23-24, which ended on 30 September 2023, at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on 25 October. The company said that the 1QFY23-24 saw a considerable increase of 14 per cent YoY in the industry’s domestic demand, a 48 per cent increase in exports to Afghanistan and an overall increase of 16 per cent. Thus, the company’s comprehensive dispatches increased by 25 per cent, with capacity utilisation of 64 per cent... |
Pakistan's central bank reports fall in exports in FY22-2326 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its annual report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy for the fiscal year 2022-23 on 23 October. In a brief review report on cement, the central bank stated that in line with subdued construction activity, cement production declined sharply by 13.7 per cent during FY23, compared to a 3.6 per cent drop in FY22. Furthermore, cement exports declined due to the economic slowdown in destination countries such as Sri Lanka, China and Bangladesh. Mo... |
Cherat Cement reported profits up by 3% in 1QFY23-2425 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCherat Cement Co Ltd (CHCC), subsidiary of Gulham Faroque Group , has announced its financial results for the 1QFY23-24 ended 30 September 2023. It reported an increase in profit after tax to PKR1.53bn (US$5.47m) from PKR1.48bn earned in the corresponding period last year. This reflects a growth of 3.4 per cent on a YoY basis, according to CHCC financial results posted on the Pakistan Stock Exchange on 23 October. The substantial increase in profitability can be attributed to lower... |
Gas price increase expected for Pakistan's cement industry24 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsAccording to local reporters, Pakistan's government will likely increase gas prices for commercial and domestic users to meet some conditionality of the IMF programme and overcome losses of gas utility companies, gas price adjustments, and gas sector circular debts. The increase in gas prices would also be effective in the cement industry. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) is expected to approve gas price increases across the board (excluding protected consumers). The hikes range fr... |