Karachi: Ghandhara Industries Limited has reported a substantial increase in net sales and profitability for the year ended June 30, 2026, according to the company's corporate briefing session. The net sales for the fiscal year reached Rs. 60.66 billion, marking a significant move from the previous year's Rs. 37.46 billion. The company's profit after taxation also saw a very large or significant move, increasing to Rs. 6.93 billion from Rs. 4.58 billion in 2025.

The company's cost of sales for the year amounted to Rs. 46.62 billion, resulting in a gross profit of Rs. 14.04 billion, up from Rs. 9.09 billion in the prior year. Distribution expenses increased to Rs. 2.15 billion from Rs. 1.87 billion, while administrative expenses rose to Rs. 945.97 million from Rs. 662.04 million. Other operating expenses were reported at Rs. 618.86 million, compared to Rs. 493.63 million in 2025.

Despite the rise in operating expenses, Ghandhara Industries experienced notable growth in other operating income, which stood at Rs. 1.17 billion, a significant increase from Rs. 475.51 million the previous year. Consequently, the profit from operations surged to Rs. 11.49 billion from Rs. 6.54 billion.

Finance costs showed a decrease to Rs. 81.52 million from Rs. 89.80 million. The profit before taxation and levies was reported at Rs. 11.41 billion, with levies amounting to Rs. 174,000. This resulted in a profit before taxation of Rs. 11.41 billion, up from Rs. 6.45 billion in 2025. Taxation for the year reached Rs. 4.49 billion, resulting in a profit after taxation of Rs. 6.93 billion.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Ghandhara Industries' financial health remains robust, as indicated by key financial ratios. The gross profit margin was recorded at 23.14%, a minor move from the previous year's 24.27%. The net profit margin showed a minor move, declining to 11.42% from 12.24% in 2025. The return on equity (ROE) after tax was 30.98%, compared to 33.82% in the previous fiscal year.

The company's current ratio improved slightly to 1.51 from 1.44, and the operating cycle decreased to 82 days from 86 days in 2025. Earnings per share (EPS) saw a very large or significant move, increasing to Rs. 162.57 from Rs. 107.58.

Ghandhara Industries' performance in the fiscal year 2026 reflects significant growth and improved financial metrics, positioning the company favorably in its designated market category.