Zarea Limited ZAL
Rs 39.70
Vol301,577Updated15:507 Oct 2026
At a Glance
The headline take on ZAL — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
ZAL — 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
ZAL has paid Rs 1.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.5% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 1.00/share, announced 30 Sep 2026 with book closure from 22 Oct 2026. Annual dividend-per-share history back to 2021 is charted below.
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
Payout History
Source: PSX company payouts
| Announced | For Period | Type | Amount | Book Closure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 (YR) | Cash | Rs 1.00(100%) | 22 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 (YR) | Cash | Rs 1.00(100%) | 21 Oct 2025 – 27 Oct 2025 |
Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
ZAL's market capitalisation stands at Rs 10.44B as of 07 Oct 2026 — down 1.6% over the past 12 months (from Rs 10.61B).
Financial Statements
How ZAL'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 | 841 | 483 | 784 | 537 | 439 | 175 | 192 | 145 | |
| Cost of Sales | 637 | 330 | 552 | 467 | 298 | 62 | 71 | 44 | |
| Gross Profit | 204 | 153 | 232 | 71 | 141 | 113 | 120 | 101 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 25 | 32 | 44 | 34 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 8 | |
| Operating Profit | 137 | 68 | 158 | -2 | 105 | 93 | 100 | 84 | |
| EBITDA | 151 | 76 | 163 | 2 | 109 | 94 | 102 | 85 | |
| Other Income | -397 | 509 | 402 | 217 | 30 | 124 | 7 | 14 | |
| Financial Charges | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Profit Before Tax | -283 | 576 | 558 | 212 | 134 | 217 | 108 | 98 | |
| Profit After Tax | -283 | 576 | 558 | 212 | 134 | 217 | 108 | 97 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs -1.08 | Rs 2.19 | Rs 2.13 | Rs 0.83 | Rs 0.51 | Rs 1.08 | Rs 0.54 | Rs 3.01 |
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 | -33.7% |
| Gross profit margin | 24.3% |
| EBITDA margin | 18.0% |
| EBIT margin | 16.3% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · Dec-25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Current ratio | 7.76 |
| Quick ratio | 4.29 |
| Cash ratio | 4.29 |
| Asset turnover | 0.14x |
| Effective tax rate | — |
Current ratio
Current assets ÷ current liabilities
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 10.44B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for ZAL, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · Dec-25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 21.73x |
| Price to book | 3.97x |
| EV / EBITDA | 161.79x |
| Price to sales | 25.86x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 40.74) is above the 30-day SMA (Rs 39.63). RSI at 49 sits in the neutral band.
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| Period | Value | vs Current | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA 10 | Rs 40.74 | +2.62% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 39.63 | -0.19% | Above |
| SMA 60 | Rs 40.27 | +1.43% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 47.05 | +18.53% | Below |
At 49, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD0.02
- Signal0.08
- Histogram-0.06
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 ZAL 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
Zarea Limited is registered as a public limited company in Pakistan. The company was incorporated on 16 September 2020 under the Companies Act, 2017. It operates as a B2B e-commerce marketplace, streamlining commodity trade with technology. The company is transforming procurement in key industries, driving efficiency and growth in Pakistan’s digital economy.
Corporate Information
- RegistrarM/s THK Associates (Pvt.) Limited, Plot No 32-C, Jami Commercial Street-2, D.H.A Phase VII, Karachi
- AuditorM/s. Naveed Zafar Ashfaq Jaffery & Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.zarea.pk
- AddressDelta 06 office No. 6011, NASTP, Special Technology Zone Abid Majeed road Lahore Cantt, Lahore Pakistan
- SectorTechnology & Communication
- Financial Year EndJune
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
AAAli Alam Qamar | CEO |
MMMisbah Momin | Chairperson |
SMSyed Muhammad Akram | 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
Sourced from official PSX financial-report submissions.
Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 07 Oct 2026Other
- 07 Oct 2026General Meeting
- 30 Sep 2026Financial Results
- 23 Sep 2026Board Meeting
- 24 Jul 2026Other
- 04 Jun 2026Financial Results
- 29 Apr 2026Financial Results
- 27 Apr 2026Financial Results
Peers in Technology & Communication
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
ZAL vs Technology & Communication sector median
| Metric | ZAL | 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 → | 13.1x | 12.0x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | — | 11.2% |
| 1-Year Return | +7.8% | -22.4% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 10.44B | Rs 5.17B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about ZAL
ZAL last traded at Rs 39.70, up 1.61% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 35.87–79.50. Prices on this page refresh every 15 minutes during market hours; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Zarea Limited is registered as a public limited company in Pakistan. See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
ZAL has paid Rs 1.00 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 2.5% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
ZAL has announced a payout of Rs 1.00 per share with book closure starting 22 Oct 2026 — you must own the shares before that date to qualify. Track every announcement on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — Zarea Limited is on the PSX's Shariah-compliant (KMI All Shares) list. Browse all Shariah-compliant PSX stocks.
ZAL trades at 13.1x earnings against a Technology & Communication median of 12.0x, with a 2.5% dividend yield versus 1.1%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Technology & Communication 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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