Pakistan-based DG Khan Cement Co Ltd (DGKC) has reported a sharp increase in profitability for the half year ended 31 December 2025, with the board declaring no interim dividend.

According to the company’s unconsolidated results, revenue for the six months to December 2025 rose to PKR40.59bn (US$146m), compared with PKR36.99bn in the same period of 2024. Profit after tax increased by 66 per cent YoY to PKR5.85bn from PKR3.52bn, while earnings per share improved to PKR13.36 from PKR8.04.

Gross profit climbed to PKR10.92bn from PKR8.45bn in the comparable period, supported by lower finance costs and stronger other income. Profit before tax reached PKR8.74bn, up from PKR4.92bn a year earlier.

On a consolidated basis, revenue for the half year increased to PKR44.37bn from PKR40.15bn. Consolidated net profit advanced to PKR6.05bn compared to PKR3.86bn in 1HFY24-25, with earnings per share rising to PKR13.59 from PKR8.42.

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The company’s consolidated statement of financial position shows total equity of PKR117.05bn as at 31 December 2025, up from PKR99.63bn at the end of June 2025, reflecting improved retained earnings.

Operating cash flow for the six-month period strengthened, with consolidated net cash inflow from operating activities of PKR9.69bn versus PKR6.63bn in the corresponding period of 2024.