Packages Limited PKGS
Rs 718.00
Vol545Updated15:3618 Sep 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on PKGS — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
PKGS — 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
PKGS has paid Rs 16.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.2% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 16.00/share, announced 26 Mar 2026 with book closure from 23 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 16.00(160%) | 23 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 (YR) | Cash | Rs 15.00(150%) | 23 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
PKGS's market capitalisation stands at Rs 63.90B as of 17 Sep 2026 — up 0.2% over the past 12 months (from Rs 63.75B).
Financial Statements
How PKGS's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | Jun-26 | Mar-26 | Dec-25 | Sep-25 | Jun-25 | Mar-25 | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 55,204.67 | 53,098 | 44,189 | 51,875 | 47,419 | 49,745 | 41,691 | 46,684 | |
| Cost of Sales | 41,713.47 | 40,530 | 36,107 | 40,645 | 37,473 | 39,542 | 35,763 | 37,195 | |
| Gross Profit | 13,491.2 | 12,568 | 8,082 | 11,231 | 9,946 | 10,203 | 5,928 | 9,489 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 2,047.71 | 3,666 | 855 | 1,935 | 1,704 | 2,992 | 4,778 | 1,643 | |
| Operating Profit | 10,019.73 | 6,807 | 2,799 | 6,349 | 5,539 | 5,484 | 1,560 | 5,348 | |
| EBITDA | — | 9,039 | 4,593 | 9,236 | 7,394 | 7,833 | 3,829 | 7,286 | |
| Other Income | 1,594.38 | 272 | 1,093 | 994 | 507 | 235 | 682 | 690 | |
| Financial Charges | 3,755.94 | 3,512 | 3,788 | 3,558 | 3,600 | 3,652 | 4,341 | 4,911 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 6,263.8 | 3,250 | -623 | 3,672 | 1,645 | 1,611 | -2,196 | 858 | |
| Taxation | 2,078.31 | 1,985 | 521 | 1,931 | 2,169 | 1,423 | 171 | 1,072 | |
| Profit After Tax | 4,185.49 | 1,265 | -1,144 | 1,741 | -525 | 188 | -2,367 | -214 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 34.61 | Rs 7.73 | Rs -17.67 | Rs 11.68 | Rs -11.17 | Rs -3.39 | Rs -31.29 | Rs -5.13 |
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 | 2.4% |
| Gross profit margin | 23.7% |
| EBITDA margin | 17.0% |
| EBIT margin | 12.8% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.98 |
| Quick ratio | 0.36 |
| Cash ratio | 0.07 |
| Asset turnover | 0.20x |
| Effective tax rate | 61.1% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 63.90B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for PKGS, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 88.82x |
| Price to book | 0.72x |
| EV / EBITDA | 18.81x |
| Price to sales | 1.16x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 737.95) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 772.94). RSI at 24 is in oversold territory.
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 737.95 | +2.78% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 772.94 | +7.65% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 784.72 | +9.29% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 762.34 | +6.18% | Below |
At 24, momentum is compressed — below 30 may signal a reversal.
- MACD-19.23
- Signal-13.36
- Histogram-5.87
Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
No leverage exposure reported
PKGS is not currently financed through MTS or margin financing (MFS), and shows no futures open interest or blank sales on the latest NCCPL/PSX reports.
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
Packages Limited is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan. It is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of packaging materials and tissue products. The Company also holds investments in companies.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarFAMCO Share Registration Services (Pvt.) Ltd, 8-F, Next to Hotel Faran Nursery, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S., Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi-75400
- AuditorA.F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.packages.com.pk
- Address4th Floor, The Forum Suite No. 416 - 422, G-20, Block 9 Khayaban-e-Jami, Clifton Karachi, Pakistan
- SectorPaper, Board & Packaging
- Financial Year EndDecember
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
SHSyed Hyder Ali | CEO |
AAAtif Aslam Bajwa | Chairperson |
ISIqra Sajjad | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sep 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sep 2024PDF
Sourced from official PSX financial-report submissions.
Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 15 Sep 2026Shariah Disclosure
- 28 Aug 2026Financial Results
- 28 Aug 2026Report
- 27 Aug 2026Board Meeting
- 20 Aug 2026Board Meeting
- 18 Aug 2026Insider TradingDisclosure 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
- 06 Aug 2026Other
- 05 Aug 2026Other
Peers in Paper, Board & Packaging
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
PKGS vs Paper, Board & Packaging sector median
| Metric | PKGS | 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 → | — | 11.7x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | -2.3% | 4.0% |
| 1-Year Return | +0.3% | -18.7% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 63.90B | Rs 4.95B |
Paper, Board & Packaging · sector heat
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about PKGS
PKGS is trading at Rs 718.00, up 0.42% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 626.02–855.00, 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.
Packages Limited is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
PKGS has paid Rs 16.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.2% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
No upcoming payout is announced yet. The most recent was a payout of Rs 16.00 per share with book closure from 23 Apr 2026. New announcements appear on this page and on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — Packages 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.
A side-by-side comparison with the Paper, Board & Packaging sector median — valuation, yield, and returns — is in the Peers section, or explore the Paper, Board & Packaging sector page.
Annual reports for FY2025 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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