KOHC H1 profit drops 20% to Rs5.5bn

February 25, 2026 (MLN): Kohat Cement Company Limited (PSX: KOHC) reported a profit after tax of Rs5.54bn for the half year ended December 31, 2025, down 19.52% from Rs6.88bn recorded in the same period last year.

Earnings per share (EPS) fell to Rs6.03 from Rs7.03 YoY.

Net revenue for the period increased 0.39% to Rs20.74bn from Rs20.66bn, while cost of sales rose sharply by 16.68% to Rs13.87bn, resulting in a gross profit of Rs6.88bn, down 21.66% from Rs8.78bn in H1 FY2025.

Administrative and general expenses rose 3.68% to Rs385.93m, while selling and distribution expenses remained largely flat, declining marginally by 0.49% to Rs100.20m.

Other income declined 14.11% to Rs2.62bn, adding pressure to the bottom line.

Operating profit fell 23.07% to Rs5.96bn from Rs7.74bn in the corresponding period last year.

Finance costs dropped sharply by 60.86% to Rs82.09m, partially cushioning the earnings decline.

Profit before taxation came in at Rs8.48bn, down 19.73% from Rs10.57bn in H1 FY2025.

Taxation for the period declined 20.12% to Rs2.94bn from Rs3.68bn, though it was insufficient to offset the broader operational pressures, resulting in the 19.52% decline in net profit.

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