Arif Habib Corporation Limited AHCL
Rs 15.13
Vol656,204Updated16:1418 Sep 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on AHCL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
AHCL — Price History
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Key Metrics
Valuation, profitability, structure, and risk in one grid
Dividend History & Yield
Payout track record, yield trend, and upcoming distribution
AHCL has paid Rs 1.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 6.7% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 1.00/share, announced 23 Sep 2025 with book closure from 17 Oct 2025.
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
Not enough history for a trend yet — see the payout table below.
Payout History
Source: PSX company payouts
| Announced | For Period | Type | Amount | Book Closure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 1.00(100%) | 17 Oct 2025 – 24 Oct 2025 |
| 05 Nov 2024 | 30 Sep 2024 (YR) | Cash | Rs 0.70(70%) | 13 Nov 2024 – 15 Nov 2024 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
AHCL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 63.13B as of 17 Sep 2026 — up 10.0% over the past 12 months (from Rs 57.39B).
Financial Statements
How AHCL's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 9,204.58 | 9,958.78 | 7,949.82 | 5,408.35 | 5,591.45 | 5,146.19 | |
| Cost of Sales | 1,960 | 1,945.52 | 1,603.17 | 1,300.47 | 1,300.82 | 1,227.2 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 2,464.75 | 1,659.61 | 1,247.1 | 815.63 | 871.55 | 541.99 | |
| Other Income | 90.75 | 73.22 | 47 | 36.74 | 41.72 | 35.58 | |
| Financial Charges | 1,461.62 | 1,824.42 | 2,254.29 | 887.9 | 781.26 | 1,514.5 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 13,933.15 | 10,324.45 | 5,497.78 | 5,051.94 | 9,297.09 | 3,333.34 | |
| Taxation | 2,795.45 | 1,810.74 | 1,683.95 | 1,043.3 | 903.57 | 416.63 | |
| Profit After Tax | 11,137.7 | 8,513.71 | 3,816.41 | 4,010.69 | 8,395.32 | 2,916.71 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 2.46 | Rs 18.54 | Rs 8.37 | Rs 8.50 | Rs 18.33 | Rs 6.39 |
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 | 121.0% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · FY24
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 2.28 |
| Quick ratio | 1.71 |
| Cash ratio | 1.13 |
| Asset turnover | 0.15x |
| Effective tax rate | 17.5% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 63.13B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for AHCL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · FY24
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 0.38x |
| Price to book | 0.65x |
| Price to sales | 2.96x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 15.26) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 15.89). RSI at 36 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 15.26 | +0.84% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 15.89 | +5.04% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 15.71 | +3.85% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 15.51 | +2.54% | Below |
At 36, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD-0.25
- Signal-0.14
- Histogram-0.11
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 AHCL on the latest PSX DFC report.
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 17 Sep 2026
Price vs Settlement
Close price (left axis) · UIN settlement % (right axis)
About the Company
Business description, governance, and corporate information
Arif Habib Corporation Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on 14 November 1994 as a public limited company under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017). The principal activity of the Company is to make strategic investments in subsidiary companies and associates engaged in diversified sectors and investment in other securities.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarCentral Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, CDC House, 99-B, Block-B, S.M.C.H.S., Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi
- AuditorA.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.arifhabibcorp.com
- AddressArif Habib Centre 23, M.T. Khan Road Karachi, Pakistan
- SectorFertilizer
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
AHArif Habib | CEO |
AKAsadullah Khawaja | Chairperson |
MRManzoor Raza | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sep 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sep 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2024PDF
Sourced from official PSX financial-report submissions.
Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 14 Sep 2026Other
- 29 Jul 2026Insider Trading
- 30 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 29 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 28 Apr 2026Board MeetingBoard Meeting In Progress
- 20 Apr 2026Board Meetings
- 10 Apr 2026Board Meetings
- 18 Mar 2026Board Meetings
Peers in Fertilizer
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
AHCL vs Fertilizer sector median
| Metric | AHCL | 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 → | 6.1x | 8.8x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | — | 29.7% |
| 1-Year Return | +10.2% | +10.2% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 63.13B | Rs 249.74B |
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about AHCL
AHCL last traded at Rs 15.13, up 1.07% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 12.16–19.33. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Arif Habib Corporation Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on 14 November 1994 as a public limited company under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017). See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
AHCL has paid Rs 1.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 6.7% 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 1.00 per share with book closure from 17 Oct 2025. New announcements appear on this page and on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — AHCL is a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. AHCL is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
AHCL trades at 6.1x earnings against a Fertilizer median of 8.8x, with a 6.7% dividend yield versus 6.5%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Fertilizer 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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