Fast Cables Limited FCL
Rs 27.07
Vol955,817Updated15:4718 Sep 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on FCL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
FCL — 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
FCL has paid Rs 1.50 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 5.6% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 1.50/share, announced 18 Aug 2026 with book closure from 16 Oct 2026. Annual dividend-per-share history back to 2020 is charted below.
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
Payout History
Source: PSX company payouts
| Announced | For Period | Type | Amount | Book Closure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (YR) | Cash | Rs 1.50(15%) | 16 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 0.50(5%) | 20 Oct 2025 – 27 Oct 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
FCL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 17.38B as of 17 Sep 2026 — up 13.2% over the past 12 months (from Rs 15.35B).
Financial Statements
How FCL'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 | 8,243 | 9,425 | 8,640 | 7,658 | 8,123 | 8,874 | 7,204 | 10,929 | |
| Cost of Sales | 6,569 | 7,823 | 7,160 | 6,444 | 6,721 | 7,175 | 6,140 | 8,828 | |
| Gross Profit | 1,674 | 1,601 | 1,480 | 1,214 | 1,402 | 1,699 | 1,064 | 2,101 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 165 | 129 | 159 | 157 | 110 | 131 | 129 | 276 | |
| Operating Profit | 1,103 | 1,083 | 1,005 | 641 | 1,057 | 1,196 | 592 | 1,395 | |
| EBITDA | 1,272 | 1,250 | 1,141 | 795 | 1,193 | 1,309 | 749 | 1,536 | |
| Other Income | 101 | 98 | 112 | 32 | 96 | 231 | 253 | 170 | |
| Financial Charges | 432 | 407 | 369 | 322 | 400 | 395 | 497 | 353 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 666 | 664 | 656 | 297 | 638 | 905 | 303 | 1,039 | |
| Taxation | 260 | 199 | 268 | 158 | 262 | 352 | 97 | 459 | |
| Profit After Tax | 406 | 464 | 388 | 139 | 376 | 553 | 206 | 580 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 0.63 | Rs 0.72 | Rs 0.62 | Rs 0.24 | Rs 0.58 | Rs 0.88 | Rs 0.33 | Rs 1.07 |
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 | 4.9% |
| Gross profit margin | 20.3% |
| EBITDA margin | 15.4% |
| EBIT margin | 13.4% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 1.30 |
| Quick ratio | 0.48 |
| Cash ratio | 0.05 |
| Asset turnover | 0.21x |
| Effective tax rate | 39.0% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 17.38B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for FCL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 32.35x |
| Price to book | 0.85x |
| EV / EBITDA | 22.11x |
| Price to sales | 1.59x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 27.07) is above the 30-day SMA (Rs 26.75). RSI at 53 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 27.07 | 0.00% | Above |
| SMA 30 | Rs 26.75 | -1.19% | Above |
| SMA 60 | Rs 25.39 | -6.21% | Above |
| SMA 200 | Rs 24.28 | -10.29% | Above |
At 53, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD0.31
- Signal0.49
- Histogram-0.18
Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
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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
Fast Cables Limited, formerly registered as a partnership named Fast Cables & Co. on September 02, 1998, later incorporated as a public limited company on December 29, 2008 under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now the Companies Act, 2017).The Company is engaged in manufacturing and selling of all types of electric wires, cables and conductors.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarCDC Share Registrar Services Limited CDC House, 99 - B, Block B, S.M.C.H.S., Main Shahra-e- Faisal, Karachi
- AuditorCrowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co, Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.fast-cables.com
- Address192-Y, Commercial Area, Phase III, DHA, Lahore
- SectorCable & Electrical Goods
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
KMKamal Mahmood Amjad Mian | CEO |
GMGhulam Mustafa Kausar | Chairperson |
AGAfshan Ghafoor | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sep 2024PDF
- Annual Report FY2024PDF
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 2026Financial Results
- 24 Aug 2026Material Information
- 21 Aug 2026Insider Trading
- 18 Aug 2026Financial Results
- 11 Aug 2026Board Meeting
- 24 Jun 2026OthersDisclosure of Interest by a Director CEO, or Executive of a listed company and their Spouses and the Substantial Shareholders u/c 5.6.1.(d) of PSX Regulations
- 22 Jun 2026Others
- 15 Jun 2026Board Meetings
Peers in Cable & Electrical Goods
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
FCL vs Cable & Electrical Goods sector median
| Metric | FCL | 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 → | 13.3x | 12.5x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | — | 8.3% |
| 1-Year Return | +12.5% | -17.5% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 17.38B | Rs 7.85B |
Cable & Electrical Goods · sector heat
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about FCL
FCL is trading at Rs 27.07, up 0.37% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 19.65–29.75, from the 15-minute snapshot taken at 15:47 PKT. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Fast Cables Limited, formerly registered as a partnership named Fast Cables & Co. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
FCL has paid Rs 1.50 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 5.6% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
FCL has announced a payout of Rs 1.50 per share with book closure starting 16 Oct 2026 — you must own the shares before that date to qualify. Track every announcement on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — Fast Cables Limited is on the PSX's Shariah-compliant (KMI All Shares) list. Browse all Shariah-compliant PSX stocks.
FCL trades at 13.3x earnings against a Cable & Electrical Goods median of 12.5x, with a 5.6% dividend yield versus 0.0%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Cable & Electrical Goods sector page.
Annual reports from FY2024 to FY2025 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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