Archroma Pakistan Limited ARPL
Rs 440.25
Vol28,269Updated16:1518 Sep 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on ARPL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
ARPL — Price History
Daily closing series · toggle period below
Key Metrics
Valuation, profitability, structure, and risk in one grid
Dividend History & Yield
Payout track record, yield trend, and upcoming distribution
ARPL has paid Rs 10.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.3% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 10.00/share, announced 29 Oct 2025 with book closure from 17 Dec 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 17 Dec 2025 – 24 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 20.00(200%) | 06 Aug 2025 – 08 Aug 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
ARPL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 14.87B as of 17 Sep 2026 — down 9.3% over the past 12 months (from Rs 16.40B).
Financial Statements
How ARPL's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | Jun-26 | Mar-26 | Dec-25 | Sep-25 | Jun-25 | Mar-25 | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 7,443.23 | 7,182 | 7,843 | 5,898 | 6,870 | 7,421 | 7,217 | 5,713 | |
| Cost of Sales | 5,293.44 | 5,356 | 5,814 | 4,354 | 5,175 | 5,694 | 5,577 | 4,644 | |
| Gross Profit | 2,149.8 | 1,826 | 2,029 | 1,544 | 1,695 | 1,727 | 1,641 | 1,070 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 234.46 | 245 | 241 | 244 | 250 | 251 | 255 | 230 | |
| Operating Profit | 925.57 | 670 | 854 | 630 | 592 | 547 | 523 | 133 | |
| EBITDA | — | 748 | 930 | 716 | 670 | 630 | 611 | 215 | |
| Other Income | 42.72 | 38 | 42 | 21 | 77 | 83 | 43 | 59 | |
| Financial Charges | 67.73 | 80 | 104 | 34 | 178 | 124 | 114 | 306 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 900.56 | 581 | 732 | 604 | 456 | 467 | 414 | -136 | |
| Taxation | 335.13 | 245 | 290 | 341 | 176 | 189 | 58 | 100 | |
| Profit After Tax | 565.42 | 336 | 442 | 263 | 280 | 278 | 356 | -235 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 16.36 | Rs 9.72 | Rs 12.79 | Rs 7.61 | Rs 8.09 | Rs 8.05 | Rs 10.30 | Rs -6.92 |
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 | 4.7% |
| Gross profit margin | 25.4% |
| EBITDA margin | 10.4% |
| EBIT margin | 9.3% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Jun-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 1.28 |
| Quick ratio | 0.68 |
| Cash ratio | 0.02 |
| Asset turnover | 0.41x |
| Effective tax rate | 37.2% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 14.87B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for ARPL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 33.69x |
| Price to book | 2.34x |
| EV / EBITDA | 20.10x |
| Price to sales | 1.58x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 426.26) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 427.18). RSI at 54 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 426.26 | -3.18% | Above |
| SMA 30 | Rs 427.18 | -2.97% | Above |
| SMA 60 | Rs 411.34 | -6.57% | Above |
| SMA 200 | Rs 409.50 | -6.98% | Above |
At 54, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD2.70
- Signal3.54
- Histogram-0.84
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 ARPL 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
Archroma Pakistan Limited is a limited liability company and is primarily engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of chemicals, dyestuffs and coating, adhesive and sealants. It also acts as an indenting agent. The company is a subsidiary of Archorma Textiles Gmbh, registered and having headquarter in Reinach, Switzerland.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarFAMCO Share Registration Services (Pvt) Limited 8-F, Next to Hotel Faran, Nursery Block-6, P.E.C.H.S., Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi
- AuditorKPMG Taseer Hadi & Co Chartered Accountants.
- Websitewww.archroma.com.pk
- Address1A/1 Sector 20 Korangi Industrial Area Korangi, Karachi, Pakistan.
- SectorChemical
- Financial Year EndSeptember
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
ICIrfan Chawala | CEO |
MRMujtaba Rahim | Chairperson |
ILIrfan Lakhani | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 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
- 17 Sep 2026Corporate Briefing
- 15 Sep 2026OtherNotice of Closure of Share Transfer Books For Others
- 15 Sep 2026Corporate Briefing
- 14 Sep 2026Material Information
- 14 Sep 2026Dividend
- 04 Sep 2026Financial Results
- 30 Jul 2026Report
- 28 Jul 2026Financial Results
Peers in Chemical
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
ARPL vs Chemical sector median
| Metric | ARPL | 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 → | 12.6x | 10.6x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| 1-Year Return | -9.0% | -5.2% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 14.87B | Rs 5.25B |
Chemical · sector heat
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about ARPL
ARPL last traded at Rs 440.25, up 2.33% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 325.00–490.00. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Archroma Pakistan Limited is a limited liability company and is primarily engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of chemicals, dyestuffs and coating, adhesive and sealants. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
ARPL has paid Rs 10.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.3% 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 10.00 per share with book closure from 17 Dec 2025. New announcements appear on this page and on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — Archroma Pakistan Limited is on the PSX's Shariah-compliant (KMI All Shares) list. Browse all Shariah-compliant PSX stocks.
ARPL trades at 12.6x earnings against a Chemical median of 10.6x, with a 2.3% dividend yield versus 2.1%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Chemical 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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