Pakistan Cables Limited PCAL
Rs 122.00
Vol12,587Updated15:492 Nov 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on PCAL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
PCAL — 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
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
PCAL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 6.60B as of 30 Oct 2026 — down 44.0% over the past 12 months (from Rs 11.79B).
Financial Statements
How PCAL's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 33,787.28 | 29,088.37 | 26,167 | 21,653 | 21,168 | 13,145 | |
| Cost of Sales | 30,273.2 | 26,062.25 | 22,804 | 18,469 | 18,417 | 11,619 | |
| Gross Profit | 3,514.08 | 3,026.12 | 3,363 | 3,184 | 2,751 | 1,526 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 461.41 | 372.83 | 368 | 359 | 329 | 272 | |
| Operating Profit | — | 1,680 | 1,999 | 2,017 | 1,659 | 735 | |
| EBITDA | — | 2,189 | 2,271 | 2,225 | 1,858 | 958 | |
| Other Income | 661.71 | 350.78 | 141 | 149 | 136 | 177 | |
| Financial Charges | 2,272.8 | 2,432.25 | 1,737 | 954 | 314 | 192 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 588.88 | -367.63 | 308 | 1,130 | 1,331 | 750 | |
| Taxation | 422.67 | 87.03 | 99 | 407 | 503 | 196 | |
| Profit After Tax | 166.21 | -280.6 | 209 | 724 | 828 | 554 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 3.05 | Rs -5.15 | Rs 3.84 | Rs 14.62 | Rs 16.72 | Rs 11.18 |
All figures in PKR millions from published accounts.
Profitability & Returns
Margins, returns on capital, and earnings per share
Latest · FY25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Net profit margin | -1.0% |
| Gross profit margin | 10.4% |
| EBITDA margin | 7.5% |
| EBIT margin | 5.8% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · FY26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.99 |
| Quick ratio | 0.46 |
| Cash ratio | 0.02 |
| Asset turnover | 0.90x |
| Effective tax rate | 71.8% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 6.60B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for PCAL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · FY26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 39.71x |
| Price to book | 0.65x |
| Price to sales | 0.20x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 128.92) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 134.83). RSI at 18 is in oversold territory.
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| Period | Value | vs Current | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA 10 | Rs 128.92 | +5.67% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 134.83 | +10.51% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 150.47 | +23.33% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 164.07 | +34.49% | Below |
At 18, momentum is compressed — below 30 may signal a reversal.
- MACD-5.64
- Signal-5.21
- Histogram-0.44
Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window
No blank sales
No net blank (short) sales reported for PCAL 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
Pakistan Cables Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited Company on 22 April 1953 and in 1955 it was converted into a public limited Company. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing of copper rods, wires, cables and conductors, aluminium extrusion profiles and PVC compounds.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarCDC Share Registrar Services Limited CDC House, 99 - B, Block B, S.M.C.H.S., Main Shahra-e- Faisal, Karachi
- AuditorA.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.pakistancables.com
- AddressArif Habib Centre, 1st Floor, 23 M.T. Khan Road, Karachi, Sindh
- SectorCable & Electrical Goods
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
FKFahd Kamal Chinoy | CEO |
MAMustapha A. Chinoy | Chairperson |
NMNatasha Mohammad | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 30 Oct 2026Report
- 29 Oct 2026Financial Results
- 22 Oct 2026Board Meeting
- 08 Oct 2026Corporate Briefing
- 06 Oct 2026General Meeting
- 05 Oct 2026Corporate Briefing
- 02 Oct 2026Corporate Briefing
- 15 Sep 2026Report
Peers in Cable & Electrical Goods
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
PCAL vs Cable & Electrical Goods sector median
| Metric | PCAL | 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 → | 39.7x | 9.5x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | — | 0.0% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1-Year Return | -44.7% | -32.7% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 6.60B | Rs 6.60B |
Cable & Electrical Goods · sector heat
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about PCAL
PCAL last traded at Rs 122.00, up 0.73% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 120.00–250.00. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Pakistan Cables Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited Company on 22 April 1953 and in 1955 it was converted into a public limited Company. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
PCAL 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.
No — PCAL is not currently a KSE-100 constituent. See the full KSE-100 index constituents and weights. PCAL is not currently on the PSX Shariah-compliant list.
PCAL trades at 39.7x earnings against a Cable & Electrical Goods median of 9.5x. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Cable & Electrical Goods 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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