K-Electric Limited KEL
Rs 5.88
Vol7,933,491Updated15:5012 Oct 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on KEL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
KEL — 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
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
KEL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 167.07B as of 09 Oct 2026 — down 13.3% over the past 12 months (from Rs 192.75B).
Financial Statements
How KEL's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | Jun-24 | Mar-24 | Dec-23 | Sep-23 | Jun-23 | Mar-23 | Dec-22 | Sep-22 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 172,407 | 122,308 | 153,124 | 167,129 | 151,331 | 102,506 | 111,101 | 154,534 | |
| Cost of Sales | 138,015 | 97,156 | 120,533 | 128,085 | 122,885 | 77,222 | 93,438 | 139,374 | |
| Gross Profit | 34,392 | 25,152 | 32,591 | 39,044 | 28,446 | 25,284 | 17,663 | 15,160 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 8,483 | 8,071 | 8,200 | 9,631 | 11,864 | 12,517 | 18,385 | 15,780 | |
| Operating Profit | 12,344 | 11,779 | 16,516 | 23,770 | 4,236 | 5,563 | -7,794 | -7,738 | |
| EBITDA | 17,995 | 16,787 | 21,691 | 28,986 | 9,841 | 11,936 | -1,588 | -1,632 | |
| Other Income | 4,448 | 5,110 | 5,685 | 4,791 | 3,620 | 2,828 | 2,736 | 3,236 | |
| Financial Charges | 12,315 | 10,660 | 13,036 | 20,770 | 13,113 | 8,750 | 6,292 | 6,415 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 3,939 | 5,899 | 8,592 | 7,242 | -6,365 | -11,118 | -9,682 | -15,207 | |
| Taxation | 2,650 | 1,857 | 2,783 | 14,254 | 14,858 | 1,239 | 1,014 | 1,129 | |
| Profit After Tax | 1,290 | 4,043 | 5,808 | -7,012 | 8,493 | -12,357 | -10,696 | -16,336 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 0.04 | Rs 0.15 | Rs 0.21 | Rs -0.25 | Rs 0.31 | Rs -0.45 | Rs -0.39 | Rs -0.59 |
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 · Jun-24
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Net profit margin | 0.7% |
| Gross profit margin | 19.9% |
| EBITDA margin | 10.4% |
| EBIT margin | 7.2% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Jun-24
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.59 |
| Quick ratio | 0.34 |
| Cash ratio | 0.03 |
| Asset turnover | 0.24x |
| Effective tax rate | 67.3% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 167.07B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for KEL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Jun-24
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 115.75x |
| Price to book | 1.10x |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.45x |
| Price to sales | 0.74x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 5.95) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 6.52). RSI at 40 sits in the neutral band.
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| Period | Value | vs Current | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA 10 | Rs 5.95 | +1.24% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 6.52 | +10.88% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 6.90 | +17.43% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 7.37 | +25.26% | Below |
At 40, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD-0.29
- Signal-0.30
- Histogram+0.01
Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window
As of 12 Oct 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 12 Oct 2026
Price vs Settlement
Close price (left axis) · UIN settlement % (right axis)
About the Company
Business description, governance, and corporate information
K-Electric Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on 13 September 1913 under the repealed Indian Companies Act,1882. The Company is principally engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy to industrial and other consumers under the Electricity Act,1910 and NEPRA Act 1997, as amended to its licensed areas. KES Power Limited is its holding company.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarMessrs. CDC Share Registrar Services Limited (CDCSRSL), CDC House, 99-B, Block-B, S.M.C.H.S., Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi
- AuditorM/s. A.F Ferguson & Co Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.ke.com.pk
- AddressKE House, 39-B, Sunset Boulevard, Phase-II, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan
- SectorPower Generation & Distribution
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
STSyed Taha | CEO |
SAShaheryar Arshad Chishty | Chairperson |
RPRizwan Pesnani | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 08 Oct 2026General Meeting
- 08 Oct 2026Material Information
- 01 Oct 2026Financial ResultsBoard Meeting Other Than Financial Results
- 28 Sep 2026Management Change
- 28 Sep 2026Financial ResultsEmergent Board Meeting Other Than Financial Results
- 25 Sep 2026Financial ResultsBoard Meeting Other Than Financial ResultsREVOKED
- 25 Sep 2026Financial ResultsEmergent Board Meeting For Other Than Financial Results
- 24 Sep 2026Material Information
Peers in Power Generation & Distribution
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
KEL vs Power Generation & Distribution sector median
| Metric | KEL | 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 → | 40.3x | 9.2x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-Year Return | -13.8% | -18.6% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 167.07B | Rs 6.44B |
Power Generation & Distribution · sector heat
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about KEL
KEL last traded at Rs 5.88, down 2.81% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 4.97–9.58. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
K-Electric Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on 13 September 1913 under the repealed Indian Companies Act,1882. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
KEL has not declared a cash dividend in the recent PSX record — some companies reinvest earnings instead; see the Financials section. For income ideas, browse the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
Yes — K-Electric 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.
KEL trades at 40.3x earnings against a Power Generation & Distribution median of 9.2x. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Power Generation & Distribution sector page.
Annual reports from FY2022 to FY2023 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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