Cherat Cement Company Limited CHCC
Rs 273.00
Vol103,102Updated16:1518 Sep 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on CHCC — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
CHCC — 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
CHCC has paid Rs 5.50 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.0% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 4.00/share, announced 21 Aug 2026 with book closure from 06 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (YR) | Cash | Rs 4.00(40%) | 06 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 1.50(15%) | 28 Feb 2026 – 02 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 4.00(40%) | 02 Oct 2025 – 09 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 1.50(15%) | 03 Mar 2025 – 04 Mar 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
CHCC's market capitalisation stands at Rs 52.58B as of 17 Sep 2026 — down 23.0% over the past 12 months (from Rs 68.28B).
Financial Statements
How CHCC'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 | 7,884 | 9,420 | 10,285 | 9,739 | 7,769 | 10,643 | 9,659 | 9,503 | |
| Cost of Sales | 5,440 | 6,000 | 6,548 | 6,569 | 4,665 | 6,815 | 5,792 | 6,827 | |
| Gross Profit | 2,444 | 3,421 | 3,738 | 3,170 | 3,104 | 3,828 | 3,867 | 2,676 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 168 | 165 | 166 | 157 | 146 | 144 | 149 | 130 | |
| Operating Profit | 2,060 | 3,030 | 3,355 | 2,773 | 2,753 | 3,483 | 3,510 | 2,333 | |
| EBITDA | 2,528 | 3,492 | 3,802 | 3,236 | 3,206 | 3,931 | 3,952 | 2,850 | |
| Other Income | 447 | 465 | 348 | 451 | 267 | 523 | 348 | 164 | |
| Financial Charges | 81 | 102 | 95 | 86 | 124 | 227 | 155 | 249 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 2,284 | 3,207 | 3,414 | 3,012 | 2,753 | 3,599 | 3,523 | 2,172 | |
| Taxation | 876 | 1,192 | 1,319 | 1,165 | 1,068 | 1,328 | 645 | 1,316 | |
| Profit After Tax | 1,407 | 2,015 | 2,095 | 1,848 | 1,685 | 2,271 | 2,878 | 856 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 7.24 | Rs 10.37 | Rs 10.79 | Rs 9.51 | Rs 8.67 | Rs 11.69 | Rs 14.81 | Rs 4.40 |
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 | 17.8% |
| Gross profit margin | 31.0% |
| EBITDA margin | 32.1% |
| EBIT margin | 26.1% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 3.18 |
| Quick ratio | 1.96 |
| Cash ratio | 1.79 |
| Asset turnover | 0.15x |
| Effective tax rate | 38.4% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 52.58B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for CHCC, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 33.69x |
| Price to book | 1.26x |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.79x |
| Price to sales | 6.01x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 278.02) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 303.18). RSI at 34 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 278.02 | +1.84% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 303.18 | +11.06% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 312.79 | +14.57% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 304.05 | +11.37% | Below |
At 34, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD-12.67
- Signal-10.18
- Histogram-2.49
Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window
As of 17 Sep 2026
Futures Blank Sale Insights
Blank sale value vs OI and free float
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
Cherat Cement Company Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a public company limited by shares in the year 1981. Its main business activity is manufacturing, marketing and sale of cement.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarCDC Share Registrar Services Limited CDC House, 99-B , Block B S.M.C.H.S , Main Shahra-e-Faisal Karachi
- AuditorGrant Thornton Anjum Rahman Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.gfg.com.pk
- AddressVillage Lakrai, P.O. Box 28, Nowshera
- SectorCement
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
AFAzam Faruque | CEO |
OFOmar Faruque | Chairperson |
AHAsim Hamid | 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 2026M&A
- 10 Sep 2026M&A
- 10 Sep 2026M&A
- 07 Sep 2026Financial Results
- 21 Aug 2026Financial Results
- 12 Aug 2026Board Meeting
- 23 Jul 2026Other
- 24 Jun 2026Board Meetings
Peers in Cement
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
CHCC vs Cement sector median
| Metric | CHCC | 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 | 9.7x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 29.5% | 15.7% |
| 1-Year Return | -24.4% | -9.3% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 52.58B | Rs 34.65B |
Cement · sector heat
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about CHCC
CHCC last traded at Rs 273.00, up 0.87% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 225.00–379.50. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Cherat Cement Company Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a public company limited by shares in the year 1981. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
CHCC has paid Rs 5.50 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.0% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
CHCC has announced a payout of Rs 4.00 per share with book closure starting 06 Oct 2026 — you must own the shares before that date to qualify. Track every announcement on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — Cherat Cement Company Limited is on the PSX's Shariah-compliant (KMI All Shares) list and also belongs to the KSE-100. Browse all Shariah-compliant PSX stocks.
CHCC trades at 6.1x earnings against a Cement median of 9.7x, with a 2.0% 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 for FY2025 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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