Pakistan Refinery Limited Reports Significant Profit Increase Amid Revenue Surge

Karachi: In a notable development for the energy sector, Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has reported substantial financial growth for the fiscal year 2025-26, as indicated by its latest financial performance report released on October 22, 2026.

The company disclosed a remarkable surge in its gross profit, reaching 32.4 billion rupees, alongside an operating profit of 28.6 billion rupees. The profit after tax was reported at 15.8 billion rupees, marking a significant improvement from a loss of 4.66 billion rupees in the previous fiscal year. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) were recorded at 31.7 billion rupees.

According to the statement of profit or loss for the year ending June 30, 2026, PRL's revenue from contracts with customers increased to 350.8 billion rupees from 310.35 billion rupees the previous year, a very large or significant move of 13.06%. This increase comes amidst a reduction in cost of sales, which stood at 318.45 billion rupees, compared to 308.49 billion rupees in the prior year.

The company's financial position as of June 30, 2026, shows total assets valued at 130.75 billion rupees, up from 107.94 billion rupees in 2025. The increase in inventories to 32.01 billion rupees and current assets to 94.32 billion rupees, from 22.03 billion and 72.58 billion rupees respectively, underscores the company's strengthened market position.

Equity also experienced a significant boost, with reserves increasing to 36.47 billion rupees from 20.30 billion rupees, contributing to total equity of 42.77 billion rupees. On the liabilities front, long-term borrowings decreased to 9.15 billion rupees from 12.35 billion rupees, while trade and other payables increased to 70.44 billion rupees from 52.99 billion rupees.

The designated market category for this financial analysis falls under the energy sector, with Pakistan Refinery Limited showing robust growth in its financial metrics. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), PRL's earnings per share rebounded to 25.05 rupees from a loss of 7.40 rupees per share in the previous fiscal year.

This financial report highlights Pakistan Refinery Limited's strong recovery and growth trajectory in the energy sector, positioning the company for continued success in the coming fiscal years.