KOHC H1 profit drops 20% to Rs5.5bn

MG News | February 25, 2026 at 02:06 PM GMT+05:00

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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.

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 (Rs.)
Description	2025	2024	Change (%)
Sales - net	20,744,063,030	20,663,391,390	0.39%
Cost of sales	(13,867,426,304)	(11,884,922,679)	16.68%
Gross profit	6,876,636,726	8,778,468,711	-21.66%
Selling and distribution expenses	(100,196,069)	(100,693,662)	-0.49%
Administrative and general expenses	(385,926,469)	(372,217,916)	3.68%
Reversal / (Allowance) of credit loss	9,458,274	(2,045,796)	-562.33%
Other expenses	(443,052,112)	(560,545,016)	-20.96%
Operating profit	5,956,919,850	7,742,966,321	-23.07%
Other income	2,624,871,388	3,055,970,811	-14.11%
Finance cost	(82,086,497)	(209,750,907)	-60.86%
Profit before taxation	8,482,496,728	10,567,680,640	-19.73%
Taxation	(2,941,640,140)	(3,682,753,204)	-20.12%
Profit after taxation	5,540,856,588	6,884,927,436	-19.52%
Earnings per share (EPS)	6.03	7.03	-14.22%

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