Pakistan Oxygen profit nearly triples in 1HCY25

August 26, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan Oxygen Limited (PSX: PAKOXY) has posted a profit after tax of Rs901.56 million for the half year ended June 30, 2025, marking a 189.98% increase compared to Rs310.91m in the same period last year.

Earnings per share (EPS) for the half year stood at Rs10.35, up sharply from Rs3.57 in 1HCY24.

The company’s profit before taxation surged 179.77% to Rs1.49bn from Rs532.60m a year earlier, while profit before levy and taxation stood at Rs1.52bn, reflecting an increase of 185.43%.

Operating profit rose 66.17% YoY to Rs1.82bn, supported by strong topline growth and improved margins.

Net sales increased 10.51% to Rs6.07bn against Rs5.49bn in the prior year, while gross profit jumped 58.24% to Rs2.29bn from Rs1.44bn, as cost of sales declined 6.56% to Rs3.78bn.

On the income side, other income dropped 76.45% to Rs19.83m, compared to Rs84.21m last year, while the company booked no gains on sale of non-current assets this period versus Rs50.42m in 2024.

Expenses rose significantly, with distribution and marketing expenses up 36.39% to Rs162.5m, administrative expenses increasing 21.85% to Rs199.85m, and other operating expenses nearly doubling (89.40%) to Rs130.20m.

Finance costs, however, dropped 47.43% to Rs294.60m compared to Rs560.35m in the same period last year.

Taxation for the half year amounted to Rs588.48m, higher than Rs221.69m in the prior year.

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