National Foods Limited NATF
Rs 308.75
Vol26,387Updated15:492 Nov 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on NATF — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
NATF — 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
NATF has paid Rs 15.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 4.8% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 3.00/share, announced 27 Oct 2026 with book closure from 09 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 (IQ) | Cash | Rs 3.00(60%) | 09 Nov 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 |
| 18 Sep 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (YR) | Cash | Rs 5.00(100%) | 19 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 4.00(80%) | 12 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 3.00(60%) | 11 Mar 2025 – 13 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 (IQ) | Cash | Rs 18.00(360%) | — |
| 09 Sep 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 5.00(100%) | 13 Oct 2025 – 20 Oct 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 (IIIQ) | Cash | Rs 2.00(40%) | 07 May 2025 – 09 May 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 (HYR) | Cash | Rs 2.00(40%) | 07 Mar 2025 – 11 Mar 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
NATF's market capitalisation stands at Rs 72.04B as of 30 Oct 2026 — down 21.2% over the past 12 months (from Rs 91.46B).
Financial Statements
How NATF's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | Sep-26 | Mar-26 | Dec-25 | Sep-25 | Jun-25 | Mar-25 | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 11,074.21 | 16,330 | 12,425 | 10,162 | 27,038 | 14,187 | 24,006 | 8,909 | |
| Cost of Sales | 7,129.62 | 9,825 | 7,364 | 6,181 | 19,220 | 8,590 | 17,268 | 6,165 | |
| Gross Profit | 3,944.59 | 6,505 | 5,060 | 3,981 | 7,818 | 5,596 | 6,738 | 2,744 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 973.71 | 954 | 864 | 1,025 | 1,308 | 899 | 1,205 | 905 | |
| Operating Profit | 938.61 | 2,768 | 1,882 | 1,182 | 2,015 | 2,033 | 1,927 | 189 | |
| EBITDA | — | 3,139 | 2,263 | 1,552 | 4,028 | 2,377 | 2,291 | 525 | |
| Other Income | 421.25 | 566 | 410 | 65 | 152 | 44 | 109 | 129 | |
| Financial Charges | 325.74 | 273 | 266 | 243 | 621 | 273 | 660 | 476 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 944.8 | 2,826 | 1,859 | 908 | 1,403 | 1,594 | 1,343 | -162 | |
| Taxation | 56.56 | 127 | 0 | 108 | 582 | 57 | 322 | 54 | |
| Profit After Tax | 888.24 | 2,654 | 1,859 | 1,633 | 821 | 1,989 | 1,021 | 589 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 3.81 | Rs 11.39 | Rs 91.69 | Rs 5.59 | Rs 2.33 | Rs 7.85 | Rs 3.51 | Rs 1.16 |
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 | 16.3% |
| Gross profit margin | 39.8% |
| EBITDA margin | 19.2% |
| EBIT margin | 17.0% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Sep-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 2.15 |
| Quick ratio | 1.41 |
| Cash ratio | 1.30 |
| Asset turnover | 0.21x |
| Effective tax rate | 6.0% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 72.04B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for NATF, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 29.31x |
| Price to book | 2.45x |
| EV / EBITDA | 26.54x |
| Price to sales | 4.77x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 313.30) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 326.93). RSI at 25 is in oversold territory.
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| Period | Value | vs Current | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA 10 | Rs 313.30 | +1.47% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 326.93 | +5.89% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 349.14 | +13.08% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 370.93 | +20.14% | Below |
At 25, momentum is compressed — below 30 may signal a reversal.
- MACD-9.16
- Signal-9.84
- Histogram+0.69
Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window
As of 29 Oct 2026
No blank sales
No net blank (short) sales reported for NATF 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 30 Oct 2026
Price vs Settlement
Close price (left axis) · UIN settlement % (right axis)
About the Company
Business description, governance, and corporate information
National Foods Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on 19 February 1970 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 and subsequently converted into a public limited company under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017). The Company is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of convenience based food products. The ultimate parent entity of the Company is ATC Holdings (Private) Limited.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarCDC Share Registrar Services Limited, CDC House 99-B Block, B, S.M.C.H.S, Main Shahra e Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan.
- AuditorM/s KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.nfoods.com
- Address12/CL-6 Claremont Road, Civil Lines, Karachi, Pakistan
- SectorFood & Personal Care Products
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
AHAbrar Hasan | CEO |
ZMZahid Majeed | Chairperson |
FUFazal ur Rehman Hajano | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 02 Nov 2026Dividend
- 02 Nov 2026Dividend
- 30 Oct 2026Report
- 28 Oct 2026Corporate Briefing
- 27 Oct 2026Corporate Briefing
- 26 Oct 2026General Meeting
- 26 Oct 2026Financial Results
- 23 Oct 2026Corporate Briefing
Peers in Food & Personal Care Products
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
NATF vs Food & Personal Care Products sector median
| Metric | NATF | 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 → | 20.8x | 15.7x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 23.0% | 12.5% |
| 1-Year Return | -20.7% | -15.7% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 72.04B | Rs 7.88B |
Food & Personal Care Products · sector heat
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about NATF
NATF last traded at Rs 308.75, down 0.10% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 301.00–439.00. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
National Foods Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on 19 February 1970 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 and subsequently converted into a public limited company under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now C… See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
NATF has paid Rs 15.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 4.8% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
NATF has announced a payout of Rs 3.00 per share with book closure starting 09 Nov 2026 — you must own the shares before that date to qualify. Track every announcement on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — NATF is a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. NATF is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
NATF trades at 20.8x earnings against a Food & Personal Care Products median of 15.7x, with a 4.8% dividend yield versus 0.0%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Food & Personal Care Products 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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