Bestway Cement Limited BWCL
Rs 442.00
Vol4,296Updated15:507 Oct 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on BWCL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
BWCL — 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
BWCL has paid Rs 40.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 9.1% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 10.00/share, announced 23 Jul 2026 with book closure from 25 Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (YR) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 25 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 24 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 09 Mar 2025 – 11 Mar 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 (IQ) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 27 Oct 2025 – 29 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 10.00(100%) | 09 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 8.00(80%) | 30 Apr 2025 – 02 May 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 8.00(80%) | 03 Mar 2025 – 05 Mar 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
BWCL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 263.62B as of 07 Oct 2026 — down 33.0% over the past 12 months (from Rs 393.50B).
Financial Statements
How BWCL's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 108,282.17 | 107,758.55 | 103,922 | 87,742 | 72,371 | 56,864 | |
| Cost of Sales | 75,821.29 | 70,480.29 | 71,695 | 60,426 | 49,377 | 40,261 | |
| Gross Profit | 32,460.88 | 37,278.26 | 32,227 | 27,316 | 22,994 | 16,603 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 3,272.71 | 2,072.55 | 1,522 | 996 | 1,582 | 607 | |
| Operating Profit | 26,392.27 | 31,839.54 | 29,372 | 25,332 | 20,440 | 15,385 | |
| EBITDA | — | 39,680 | 35,238 | 29,303 | 23,786 | 18,454 | |
| Other Income | 551.04 | 1,490.06 | 663 | 1,383 | -445 | 255 | |
| Financial Charges | 5,360.35 | 7,625.37 | 11,212 | 6,828 | 1,480 | 1,071 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 36,131.38 | 36,450.14 | 22,378 | 22,598 | 19,349 | 15,537 | |
| Taxation | 10,562.91 | 12,585.78 | 8,609 | 10,707 | 9,108 | 3,960 | |
| Profit After Tax | 25,568.48 | 23,864.37 | 13,769 | 11,891 | 10,241 | 11,577 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 42.88 | Rs 40.02 | Rs 23.09 | Rs 19.94 | Rs 17.17 | Rs 19.42 |
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 | 22.1% |
| Gross profit margin | 34.6% |
| EBITDA margin | 36.8% |
| EBIT margin | 29.5% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · FY26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.45 |
| Quick ratio | 0.16 |
| Cash ratio | 0.14 |
| Asset turnover | 0.36x |
| Effective tax rate | 29.2% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 263.62B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for BWCL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · FY26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 10.31x |
| Price to book | 1.95x |
| Price to sales | 2.43x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 444.86) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 454.69). RSI at 33 sits in the neutral band.
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| Period | Value | vs Current | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA 10 | Rs 444.86 | +0.65% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 454.69 | +2.87% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 476.21 | +7.74% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 478.78 | +8.32% | Below |
At 33, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD-7.73
- Signal-9.09
- Histogram+1.36
Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
No leverage exposure reported
BWCL is not currently financed through MTS or margin financing (MFS), and shows no futures open interest or blank sales on the latest NCCPL/PSX reports.
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 05 Oct 2026
Price vs Settlement
Close price (left axis) · UIN settlement % (right axis)
About the Company
Business description, governance, and corporate information
Bestway Cement Limited is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan on 22 December 1993 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (repealed with the enactment of the Companies Act, 2017 on 30 May 2017). The Company is principally engaged in production and sale of cement. The Company is a subsidiary of Bestway International Holdings Limited (BIHL), which holds 56.43% shares in the Company. Bestway International Holdings Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bestway Group Limited (BGL), ("the ultimate parent company"). Both BIHL and BGL have been incorporated in Guernsey.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarTHK Associates (Pvt.) Ltd, Plot no. 32-C, Jami Commercial Street, DHA-VII, Karachi
- AuditorA.F.Ferguson & Co Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.bestway.com.pk
- AddressBestway Building, 19-A, College Road, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad
- SectorCement
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
ZMZameer Mohammed Choudrey | CEO |
SMSir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, O.B.E, H.Pk | Chairperson |
HNHassan Niazi | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 02 Oct 2026Corporate BriefingGeneral Meetings / Briefing Sessions
- 29 Sep 2026Corporate Briefing
- 25 Sep 2026Corporate BriefingNotice of Corporate Briefing Session
- 14 Sep 2026DividendCredit of final cash dividend
- 01 Sep 2026General Meeting
- 01 Sep 2026Material Information
- 24 Aug 2026Management Change
- 12 Aug 2026Report
Peers in Cement
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
BWCL vs Cement sector median
| Metric | BWCL | 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 → | 10.3x | 9.6x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 24.9% | 15.7% |
| 1-Year Return | -32.5% | -15.6% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 263.62B | Rs 33.98B |
Cement · sector heat
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about BWCL
BWCL last traded at Rs 442.00, up 0.18% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 386.00–664.99. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Bestway Cement Limited is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan on 22 December 1993 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (repealed with the enactment of the Companies Act, 2017 on 30 May 2017). See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
BWCL has paid Rs 40.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 9.1% 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 25 Aug 2026. New announcements appear on this page and on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — BWCL is a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. BWCL is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
BWCL trades at 10.3x earnings against a Cement median of 9.6x, with a 9.1% dividend yield versus 0.9%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Cement sector page.
Annual reports from FY2025 to FY2026 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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