Haseeb Waqas Sugar narrows loss in 9MFY25

July 29,2025(MLN): Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: HWQS) reported a loss after tax of Rs150.1 million [EPS: Rs 4.63] for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of Rs201.5m [EPS: Rs 6.22] in the same period last year, a decline of 25.49%.

The company’s cost of goods sold reduced by 16.67% to Rs211.7m from Rs254.1m in the same period of 2024.

Administrative and general expenses fell by 17.12%, reaching Rs10.3m compared to Rs12.4m last year.

Loss from operations stood at Rs222m, down by 16.69% from Rs266.5m in the corresponding period.

Finance costs significantly decreased by 92.43%, recorded at Rs5,868 compared to Rs77,522 in the same period last year.

Deferred taxation increased to Rs71.9m, up by 10.43% from Rs65.1m in the prior year.

Despite the narrowed losses in 9MFY25, Haseeb Waqas SugarMills remains under a cloud of uncertainty.

The Board recently decided to cancel its proposed share buyback, citing concerns over a speculative price rally despite the company not being operational.

The mill also faces serious challenges, including legal setbacks, tax defaults, and mounting liabilities, even as it pursues delisting from PSX.

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