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National Bank of Pakistan NBP

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Rs 170.90

+3.95 (+2.37%)

Vol2,216,365Updated16:1518 Sep 2026

At a Glance

The headline take on NBP — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency

Consolidated snapshot

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is a Commercial Banks company listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. As of 18 Sep 2026, NBP last traded at Rs 170.90 (+2.37% on the day) with a market cap of Rs 355.19B and a free float of 24.0%. Over the last 12 months the stock has returned -5.1%. Cash dividends declared over the trailing 12 months total Rs 35.00/share (yield 21.0%). The stock trades at a P/E of 4.2x. A member of the KSE-100 and KSE-30 indices.

Prices through 18 Sep 2026 · FY data through FY25 · Quarterly through Jun-26

4.2x
Rs 39.97
1Y Return
-5.1%
Rs 355.19B

Price & Performance

Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context

NBP — Price History

Daily closing series · toggle period below

1M Return-18.7%
3M Return-19.2%
6M Return-31.9%
1Y Return-5.1%
Day's Range67% of range
Rs 170.90
LowRs 161.00
HighRs 175.75
52-Week Range14% of range
Rs 170.90
LowRs 152.40
HighRs 287.80

Key Metrics

Valuation, profitability, structure, and risk in one grid

4.2xTrailing annual EPS
Rs 39.97Latest annual · basic
0.68xBook Rs 252.84
20.96%Rs 35.00/sh trailing 12m
1.32Higher than market
Rs 355.19BLarge cap
24.0%510.01M shares
Ratio n/a
17.1%Latest annual
Rs 10Per share

Dividend History & Yield

Payout track record, yield trend, and upcoming distribution

NBP has paid Rs 35.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 21.0% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 35.00/share, announced 25 Feb 2026 with book closure from 18 Mar 2026. Annual dividend-per-share history back to 2016 is charted below.

Latest Payout

Per Share
Rs 35.00
Trailing Yield
20.96%
Payout Ratio
87.6%
Announced
25 Feb 2026

Dividend Per Share Trend

2021
Rs 1.00
2022
Rs 0.00
2023
Rs 0.00
2024
Rs 8.00
2025
Rs 35.00

Payout History

Source: PSX company payouts

AnnouncedFor PeriodTypeAmountBook Closure
25 Feb 202631 Dec 2025 (YR)CashRs 35.00(350%)18 Mar 2026 – 30 Mar 2026
03 Mar 202531 Dec 2024 (YR)CashRs 8.00(80%)18 Mar 2025 – 25 Mar 2025

Financials & Earnings

Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts

NBP's market capitalisation stands at Rs 355.19B as of 17 Sep 2026 down 7.6% over the past 12 months (from Rs 384.40B).

Financial Statements

How NBP's income and balance sheet have evolved

PKR MillionsJun-26Mar-26Dec-25Sep-25Jun-25Mar-25Dec-24Sep-24Trend
Net Sales / Revenue203,934.8762,37880,84177,00777,70582,70093,00046,735
Administrative Expenses36.7131,17437,16830,91531,94429,20798,35829,335
Other Income0.19
Financial Charges135,340.45
Profit Before Tax33,642.2134,68236,58249,93046,18447,08841,03114,468
Taxation17,089.0618,39317,04026,67225,21024,98318,56011,376
Profit After Tax16,553.1516,28919,54223,25820,97322,10522,4713,092
EPS - Basic (Rs)Rs 7.68Rs 7.58Rs 9.08Rs 10.83Rs 9.77Rs 10.29Rs 2.03Rs 1.39

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-26

RatioValue
Net profit margin8.1%

Net profit margin

Net profit ÷ revenue · %

0.0%7.6%15.1%22.7%30.2%6.6%Sep-24Dec-24Mar-25Jun-25Sep-25Dec-2526.1%Mar-268.1%Jun-26Period
Earlier periodsLatest period

Financial Health

Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet

Latest · Jun-26

RatioValue
Asset turnover0.03x
Effective tax rate50.8%

Asset turnover

Revenue ÷ total assets · times

0.00x0.01x0.01x0.02x0.03x0.01xSep-24Dec-24Mar-25Jun-25Sep-250.01xDec-250.03xJun-26Period
Earlier periodsLatest period

Market cap trajectory

Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 355.19B

Rs 609.36BRs 429.13BRs 248.89BRs 68.66BSep 25Nov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Rs 355.19B

Valuation & Capital Returns

What the market is paying for NBP, and what it returns to shareholders

Latest · Jun-26

RatioValue
Price to earnings25.85x
Price to book0.89x
Price to sales2.07x

Price to earnings

Period-end price ÷ EPS · times

0.00x10.79x21.58x32.37x43.17x43.17xSep-24Dec-24Mar-25Jun-25Sep-2526.67xDec-2525.85xJun-26Period
Earlier periodsLatest period

Technical Analysis

Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels

Trading Signal
SELL

10-day SMA (Rs 178.64) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 192.28). RSI at 20 is in oversold territory.

As of17 Sep 2026

PeriodValuevs CurrentPosition
SMA 10Rs 178.64+4.53%Below
SMA 30Rs 192.28+12.51%Below
SMA 60Rs 198.39+16.08%Below
SMA 200Rs 214.36+25.43%Below
20Oversold
0 · Oversold305070100 · Overbought

At 20, momentum is compressed — below 30 may signal a reversal.

MACD
Bearish Cross
  • MACD-7.46
  • Signal-5.94
  • Histogram-1.51
R2Resistance 2
Rs 224.18
31.2%
R1Resistance 1
Rs 195.57
14.4%
NOWCurrent
Rs 170.90
S1Support 1
Rs 149.67
-12.4%
S2Support 2
Rs 132.38
-22.5%

Leverage Insights

MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure

Rs 1.09B
-18.35% MoMMargin Trading System
Rs 1.25B
-13.73% MoMMargin financing
Rs 2.34B
-15.94% MoMMTS + MFS combined

Leverage Composition

MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window

As of 17 Sep 2026

Rs 42.90M
Futures blank sales (Rs)
4.02%
Blank sale ÷ OI
8.41%
Blank sale ÷ free float

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

Latest UIN %44.93%Most recent print
Average · 3M51.58%Mean over window
Change · 3M+7.67%First → last
Range · 3M34.5–77.0%Low–high

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)

Share Structure & Capital

Float composition, capital base, and enterprise value

Free float · 24.0%Non-float · 76.0%

Free float vs locked-in holdings

Paid-Up CapitalRs 21.28B
Total Shares2.13B
510.01M
24.0%
Year EndDec
Enterprise Value

About the Company

Business description, governance, and corporate information

National Bank of Pakistan was incorporated in Pakistan under the National Bank of Pakistan Ordinance, 1949. The Bank is engaged in providing commercial banking and related services in Pakistan and Overseas. The Bank also handles treasury transactions for the Government of Pakistan (GoP) as an agent to the State Bank of Pakistan.

KSE-100KSE-30Commercial Banks

Corporate Information

  • RegistrarCDC Share Registrar Services Limited CDCHouse, 99-B, Block-B, S.M.C.H.S., Main Shara-e-Faisal Karachi-
  • AuditorM/s BDO Ebrahim & CO. Chartered Accountants|Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants
  • Websitewww.nbp.com.pk
  • AddressNBP Building, 2nd Floor, Head Office I. I. Chundrigar Road Karachi
  • SectorCommercial Banks
  • Financial Year EndDecember

Key People

NameRole
RARehmat Ali Hasnie
CEO
NANaved Abid Khan
Chairperson
MSMehnaz Salar (Acting)
Company Secretary

Recent Announcements

Latest company filings as reported on PSX

Peers in Commercial Banks

How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap

NBP vs Commercial Banks sector median

Median across 19 sector constituents · nulls excluded per metric

MetricNBPSector median
4.2x6.4x
21.0%7.7%
17.1%17.1%
1-Year Return-5.1%+10.1%
Rs 355.19BRs 155.06B

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common questions investors ask about NBP

NBP last traded at Rs 170.90, up 2.37% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 152.40–287.80. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.

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