Lahore: The Thal Industries Corporation Limited has reported a substantial increase in its annual profits for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, as detailed in the company's financial results released on December 24, 2025. The company's Board of Directors announced a 100% cash dividend, equating to Rs.10.00 per share, during their meeting at the registered office in Lahore.
The company reported net sales of 48.23 billion rupees for the year, a notable increase from 28.61 billion rupees in the previous year. This growth in sales resulted in a gross profit of 6.18 billion rupees, compared to 4.58 billion rupees the year before. The operating profit also showed a strong performance, rising to 4.54 billion rupees from 3.23 billion rupees in 2024.
Operating expenses amounted to 1.64 billion rupees, with distribution and selling expenses accounting for 469.52 million rupees and administration expenses at 1.17 billion rupees. Despite an increase in operating expenses, the company maintained a robust operating profit, buoyed by a notable rise in sales.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Thal Industries' profit before income tax was reported at 3.12 billion rupees for 2025, significantly higher than the 1.07 billion rupees recorded the previous year. The company's finance cost decreased to 1.64 billion rupees from 2.89 billion rupees, contributing positively to the overall financial outcomes.
After accounting for income taxes of 790.36 million rupees, Thal Industries reported a profit of 2.33 billion rupees for the year, which is a substantial increase from the 1.13 billion rupees earned in 2024. The company also noted a minor comprehensive loss of 2.14 million rupees due to remeasurements related to defined benefit obligations.
The company's basic and diluted earnings per share nearly doubled, reaching 154.99 rupees compared to 75.61 rupees in the previous year. This financial performance underscores the company's ability to capitalize on market opportunities and manage its operational costs effectively.
The Annual General Meeting of Thal Industries is scheduled for January 24, 2026, in Multan, where shareholders will convene to discuss the company's financial performance and strategic direction. The share transfer books will remain closed from January 17 to January 24, 2026, to ensure the timely processing of entitlements to the transferees.
Thal Industries also reported a positive cash flow from operating activities amounting to 13.66 billion rupees, a significant improvement from the previous year's negative cash flow. The company used 2.23 billion rupees in investing activities, primarily directed towards fixed capital expenditures.
In financing activities, Thal Industries generated a net cash inflow of 9.65 billion rupees, largely attributed to a net increase in short-term borrowings. At the end of the fiscal year, the company's cash and cash equivalents stood at 1.21 billion rupees, up from 424.71 million rupees at the start of the year.