Karachi: United Distributors Pakistan Limited disclosed a significant shift in its financial performance for the fiscal year 2025 during its Corporate Briefing, citing a 13% decline in revenue compared to the previous fiscal year. The downturn, attributed primarily to adverse market and weather conditions, led to a total revenue of approximately PKR 964 million, according to the company's latest financial statement.
On November 25, 2025, in the Economy & Industry category, the company outlined the year's financial highlights, reporting a profit after tax of PKR 903 million, a stark improvement from a loss of PKR 362 million the previous year. This recovery was largely supported by strong earnings from other income sources. The earnings per share saw a 1.5-fold increase, reaching PKR 25.6.
The company also executed a strategic move by disposing of 40% equity shares of its associate, FMC United Private Limited, for USD 2.6 million, equivalent to approximately PKR 728 million. This transaction, recorded as a gain due to a zero investment carrying amount, contributed positively to the financial results.
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), United Distributors' financial ratios showed notable improvements. The net profit margin surged from 33% to 94%, and the return on equity (ROE) increased from 35% to 53%. Liquidity ratios also strengthened, with the current ratio rising from 2.5 to 3.3 and the quick ratio from 2.0 to 3.0.
The company’s asset distribution at the end of the fiscal year included PKR 1.6 billion in short-term mutual fund investments, contributing significantly to its current assets total of PKR 2,382 million. Long-term investments were reported at PKR 71 million in equities, with additional holdings in Meezan Bank and Engro Fertilizer amounting to PKR 43 million and PKR 28 million respectively.
In conclusion, despite the revenue decline categorized as a big move, United Distributors Pakistan Limited demonstrated robust financial management and strategic asset reallocation, positioning itself for potentially improved performance in the coming fiscal years.