Sitara Chemical Industries Limited SITC
Rs 640.00
Vol1,010Updated15:507 Oct 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on SITC — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
SITC — 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
SITC has paid Rs 13.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.0% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 13.00/share, announced 29 Sep 2026 with book closure from 21 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (YR) | Cash | Rs 13.00(130%) | 21 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 11.00(110%) | 16 Oct 2025 – 23 Oct 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
SITC's market capitalisation stands at Rs 13.71B as of 07 Oct 2026 — down 26.7% over the past 12 months (from Rs 18.72B).
Financial Statements
How SITC's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | Mar-26 | Dec-25 | Sep-25 | Jun-25 | Mar-25 | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Jun-24 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 8,639 | 7,768 | 7,918 | 8,282 | 8,359 | 8,282 | 7,607 | 7,785 | |
| Cost of Sales | 6,946 | 6,120 | 6,540 | 6,592 | 6,959 | 6,925 | 6,435 | 6,614 | |
| Gross Profit | 1,693 | 1,648 | 1,378 | 1,691 | 1,400 | 1,357 | 1,172 | 1,171 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 360 | 342 | 303 | 336 | 326 | 308 | 290 | 309 | |
| Operating Profit | 1,148 | 1,115 | 888 | 1,194 | 970 | 921 | 754 | 725 | |
| EBITDA | 1,526 | 1,490 | 1,246 | 1,584 | 1,354 | 1,301 | 1,130 | 1,079 | |
| Other Income | 57 | 57 | 70 | 72 | 51 | 94 | 74 | 112 | |
| Financial Charges | 351 | 338 | 349 | 355 | 406 | 535 | 608 | 609 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 741 | 624 | 575 | 738 | 538 | 381 | 205 | 309 | |
| Taxation | 293 | 248 | 226 | 510 | 191 | 171 | 50 | 380 | |
| Profit After Tax | 449 | 376 | 349 | 227 | 347 | 210 | 155 | -71 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 20.94 | Rs 17.53 | Rs 16.29 | Rs 10.60 | Rs 16.20 | Rs 9.78 | Rs 7.25 | Rs -3.25 |
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 | 5.2% |
| Gross profit margin | 19.6% |
| EBITDA margin | 17.7% |
| EBIT margin | 13.3% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.77 |
| Quick ratio | 0.22 |
| Cash ratio | 0.06 |
| Asset turnover | 0.17x |
| Effective tax rate | 39.5% |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 13.71B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for SITC, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Mar-26
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 35.65x |
| Price to book | 0.80x |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.77x |
| Price to sales | 1.85x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 689.95) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 731.18). RSI at 22 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 689.95 | +7.80% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 731.18 | +14.25% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 763.29 | +19.26% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 827.70 | +29.33% | Below |
At 22, momentum is compressed — below 30 may signal a reversal.
- MACD-30.74
- Signal-21.66
- Histogram-9.08
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 SITC 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 05 Oct 2026
Price vs Settlement
Close price (left axis) · UIN settlement % (right axis)
About the Company
Business description, governance, and corporate information
Sitara Chemical Industries Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on September 08, 1981 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 (now the Companies Act, 2017). The company is a Shariah Compliant Company certified by Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under Shariah Governance Regulation 2018. The principal activities of the Company are operating Chlor Alkali plant, Oleo chehmical plant and yarn spinning unit.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarTHK Associates (Private) Limited, Plot No. 32-C, Jami Commercial Street 2, D.H.A, Phase-VII, Karachi
- AuditorM/s Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants.
- Websitewww.sitara.com.pk
- Address601-602 Business Centre, Mumtaz Hassan Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
- SectorChemical
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
MAMuhammad Adrees | CEO |
AHAhmad Hassan | Chairperson |
MAMazhar Ali Khan | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sep 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Dec 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sep 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 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
- 05 Oct 2026General Meeting
- 05 Oct 2026Report
- 05 Oct 2026General Meeting
- 29 Sep 2026Financial Results
- 21 Sep 2026Board MeetingBoard Meeting Annual 2026
- 21 Jul 2026Material Information
- 05 Jun 2026OthersMaterial Information
- 06 May 2026Other
Peers in Chemical
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
SITC vs Chemical sector median
| Metric | SITC | 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 → | 14.6x | 9.7x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 5.1% | 12.7% |
| 1-Year Return | -28.9% | -5.6% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 13.71B | Rs 4.91B |
Chemical · sector heat
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about SITC
SITC last traded at Rs 640.00, up 0.79% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 630.00–977.00. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Sitara Chemical Industries Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on September 08, 1981 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 (now the Companies Act, 2017). See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
SITC has paid Rs 13.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.0% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
SITC has announced a payout of Rs 13.00 per share with book closure starting 21 Oct 2026 — you must own the shares before that date to qualify. Track every announcement on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — Sitara Chemical Industries Limited is on the PSX's Shariah-compliant (KMI All Shares) list. Browse all Shariah-compliant PSX stocks.
SITC trades at 14.6x earnings against a Chemical median of 9.7x, with a 2.0% dividend yield versus 2.3%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Chemical 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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