⚡ Flash Summary

Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (GCIL) has released its Corporate Briefing Presentation for FY 2025, highlighting significant growth and strategic expansions. The company’s revenue has increased substantially, driven by healthcare gas sales and operational efficiencies. GCIL’s recent commissioning of the largest ASU plant in Hattar SEZ and expansion into the LPG sector signals future growth potential. Despite macroeconomic challenges, GCIL demonstrates strong performance and improved profitability.

📌 Key Takeaways

• 📈 Sales – Net increased from PKR 5.437 billion in FY24 to PKR 7.435 billion in FY25, a 36.7% increase.
• 💰 Gross Profit surged from PKR 1.613 billion in FY24 to PKR 3.412 billion in FY25, more than doubling.
• 💸 Profit after tax grew significantly from PKR 786 million in FY24 to PKR 2.016 billion in FY25, a 156.5% increase.
• ⭐ EPS increased from PKR 1.58 in FY24 to PKR 3.92 in FY25, a 148.1% improvement.
• 🏭 The company commissioned its fifth and largest 275 TPD ASU Plant at Hattar SEZ in April 2025.
• 🤝 Long-term supply agreements with Attock Refinery and Engro Polymer & Chemicals ensure stable revenue streams.
• 🛡️ Achieved ISO certifications, including FSSC 22000 and ISO 45001:2018, highlighting commitment to quality and safety.
• 🧪 Expansion into the LPG sector with a 450 MT storage & filling plant at Phool Nagar.
• 🌍 Focus on Greenhouse Gas Reduction through a joint project in Sindh to capture and process cold vent/exhaust gases.
• 🏥 Medical gas sales to hospitals remain a consistent and high revenue stream.
• 🚢 Supplies gas for shipbreaking at Gadani Beach, contributing to Pakistan’s steel demand.
• 🏦 Total Assets stand at PKR 16.2 billion despite the demerger of the calcium carbide project.
• ✅ Equity driven by retained earnings amounts to PKR 9.2 billion.

🎯 Investment Thesis

GCIL is a BUY. The company’s strong financial performance in FY25, strategic expansions, and commitment to operational efficiency make it an attractive investment. The commissioning of the new ASU plant, expansion into the LPG sector, and focus on greenhouse gas reduction provide significant growth opportunities. Based on the improved EPS and growth prospects, a price target of PKR 70 is set, with a time horizon of 12-18 months.