Khyber Tobacco Company Reports Loss Per Share, Despite Dividends

Khyber Tobacco Company (Symbol: KHTC), according to the market report from Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) for Oct 13, 2023, indicated a notable discrepancy in its earnings per share (EPS) from 2021/2022. The company closed at a rate of Rs 392.24, fluctuating within a range from a high of Rs 520 to a low of Rs 270, and generated a turnover of 1,142,500. While the company distributed dividends at rates of 20%B in 2021 and 2022, and a subsequent 20%B10% in 2023, it also demonstrated an EPS of (14.28), representing a negative outlook in the highlighted period. Previous book closure was noted as 21/10, with the company having been listed since 1968.