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⏸️ KOHC: HOLD Signal (6/10) – Presentation of Corporate Briefing Session-2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Kohat Cement Company Limited (KCCL) announced its Corporate Briefing Session for FY 2024-2025. The company’s clinker production capacity increased to 5,022,600 metric tons from 4,949,800 in FY2024. However, the company experienced a decrease in dispatches and capacity utilization during FY2025 compared to FY2024. Despite a drop in revenue, the company demonstrated improved profitability, reflected in higher gross profit and profit after tax.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 6/10

Sentiment: NEUTRAL

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

🏭 KCCL’s clinker production capacity increased to 5,022,600 metric tons (FY2025) from 4,949,800 metric tons (FY2024).
📉 Overall cement industry capacity utilization increased by 1.0% YoY, while KCCL’s capacity utilization decreased by 11.3%.
📉 KCCL’s dispatches decreased by 10.0% YoY, with local dispatches down by 9.3% and export dispatches plummeting by 50.1%.
📊 Sales – Net decreased from PKR 38,648 million in FY2024 to PKR 37,536 million in FY2025, a 2.9% decline.
📈 Gross Profit increased significantly by 30.8% YoY, from PKR 11,256 million to PKR 14,722 million.
⬆️ GP Margin improved from 29.1% to 39.2% in FY2025.
💸 Total Operating Expenses increased by 51.8% YoY.
⬆️ Operating Profit increased by 28.1% YoY, from PKR 10,001 million to PKR 12,816 million.
⬇️ Finance Costs decreased significantly by 48.3% YoY.
⬆️ Profit before Taxation increased by 28.8% YoY, from PKR 13,776 million to PKR 17,747 million.
⬆️ Profit after Tax increased by 30.2% YoY, from PKR 8,893 million to PKR 11,575 million.
⬆️ Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased from PKR 9.06 to PKR 11.97.
☀️ Company has set up a 15.34 MW Solar Power Plant and is working to increase it up to 20 MW.
🔥 Company is setting up a ~28.5MW Coal Fired Power Plant, expected to be concluded by the end of FY2026.
🏗️ Infrastructure development is in progress at Greenfield Cement Production Line in Khushab.

🎯 Investment Thesis

HOLD. While KCCL’s improved profitability is encouraging, the decline in revenue and dispatches warrants caution. The company’s ongoing projects, such as the solar power plant and coal-fired power plant, could improve its long-term prospects. A hold rating is appropriate until there is more clarity on the company’s ability to sustain its profitability and improve its market share. We will need to see if the infrastructure development translates to an increase in domestic cement demand.

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Written by: FoxLogica News Analysis

Published on: November 10, 2025

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⏸️ KOHC: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Corporate Briefing Session of Kohat Cement Company Limited

⚡ Flash Summary

Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has announced a Corporate Briefing Session (CBS) to be held on November 11, 2025, via video conference. The session aims to brief shareholders, analysts, and investors on the company’s financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the 1st Quarter ended September 30, 2025. Interested participants are required to register by submitting their particulars to the Company Secretary via email before 5:00 pm on November 10, 2025. Zoom meeting link details will be shared with registered participants.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 5/10

Sentiment: NEUTRAL

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📅 Corporate Briefing Session (CBS) on November 11, 2025.
💻 Virtual conference via Zoom at 03:00 pm.
🗣️ Briefing on financial performance for FY2025 and Q1 2025.
📝 Registration required via email to mis@kohatcement.com.
⏰ Registration deadline: November 10, 2025, before 5:00 pm.
👤 Target audience: Shareholders, analysts, and investors.
📧 Zoom link to be shared with registered participants.
🧾 Required particulars for registration: Name, CNIC, Folio Number, Email, Cell Number.
🏢 Company: Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC).
📌 Subject of email: ‘Corporate Briefing Session – KOHC’.
📊 Financial year-end: June 30, 2025.
Q1 end date: September 30, 2025.

🎯 Investment Thesis

HOLD. The announcement is informative but lacks financial specifics to make a strong investment call. A more informed decision can be made after the briefing session, upon analyzing financial performance and management guidance. The current recommendation is to hold existing positions and attend the briefing session.

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Published on: November 7, 2025

announcements KOHC Signal: SELL

📉 KOHC: SELL Signal (7/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended 30-09-2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a decrease in profit after taxation from PKR 3,438.86 million in 2024 to PKR 2,944.01 million in 2025. Earnings per share also decreased from PKR 3.51 to PKR 3.20. No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares were recommended by the board.

Signal: SELL 📉

Strength: 7/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📉 Profit after taxation decreased by 14.39% from PKR 3,438.86 million to PKR 2,944.01 million.
📉 Earnings per share (EPS) declined by 8.83% from PKR 3.51 to PKR 3.20.
🚫 No cash dividend was declared for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
🚫 No bonus shares were announced.
🚫 No right shares were issued.
📉 Sales increased marginally by 2.02% from PKR 10,083.70 million to PKR 10,287.38 million.
⬆️ Cost of sales increased significantly by 17.84% from PKR 5,770.15 million to PKR 6,799.58 million.
Gross profit decreased by 19.14% from PKR 4,313.55 million to PKR 3,487.80 million.
⬇️ Finance cost decreased significantly by 65.73% from PKR 115.62 million to PKR 39.62 million.
⬆️ Other income remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from PKR 1,470.64 million to PKR 1,467.20 million.
⚠️ The company did not announce any other price-sensitive information.
❌ No other entitlement or corporate action was recommended.

🎯 Investment Thesis

SELL. The declining profitability and EPS, coupled with increasing costs, raise concerns about the company’s future performance. While the revenue growth is positive, it is not enough to offset the rising expenses. Given these factors, I recommend a sell position. Price target: PKR 45, Time horizon: 6 months. This is based on the decrease in EPS and current profitability.

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Published on: November 7, 2025

announcements KOHC Signal: HOLD

⏸️ KOHC: HOLD Signal (6/10) – Transmission of Quarterly Financial Statements for the Period Ended 30-09-2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) reported its first quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025. The company experienced a modest increase in net sales, reaching PKR 10.287 billion, primarily driven by higher domestic dispatches. However, profitability was impacted by competitive pricing pressures, leading to a decline in gross profit and net profit after tax. Despite these challenges, the company is progressing with the construction of a 28.5 MW coal-fired power plant, expected to enhance energy self-sufficiency and reduce costs.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 6/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

✅ Net sales increased by 2.0% year-on-year to PKR 10.287 billion.
⚠️ Gross profit decreased by 19.1% to PKR 3.488 billion.
📉 Gross profit margin contracted to 33.9% from 42.8%.
稳定 Other income remained stable at PKR 1.467 million.
📉 Profit before tax declined by 13.0% to PKR 4.486 billion.
📉 Net profit after tax decreased by 14.4% to PKR 2.944 billion.
📉 Net profit margin dropped from 34.1% to 28.6%.
📉 Earnings per share (EPS) declined from PKR 3.51 to PKR 3.20.
🏭 Clinker production decreased by 13.6% to 541,585 metric tons.
⬆️ Cement production increased by 11.2% to 682,610 metric tons.
⬆️ Total sales volumes surged by 18.8% to 702,887 tons.
⬆️ Export sales exhibited exceptional growth of 314.7%.
⚡ Construction of a 28.5 MW coal-fired power plant is progressing as scheduled.
✔️ Company is current on all its debt obligations.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the decline in profitability and ongoing competitive pressures, a HOLD recommendation is warranted. While the company is strategically positioned for growth through its coal-fired power plant and export initiatives, current financial performance is challenged. A price target cannot be confidently established without further data.

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Written by: FoxLogica News Analysis

Published on: November 6, 2025

announcements KOHC Signal: HOLD

⏸️ KOHC: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Board Meeting

⚡ Flash Summary

Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) will hold a Board of Directors meeting on October 28, 2025, to review the un-audited interim financial statements for the first quarter ending September 30, 2025. The meeting will take place at the company’s head office in Lahore. The announcement also declares a “Closed Period” from October 21 to October 28, 2025, during which directors, the CEO, and executives are prohibited from trading the company’s shares. This is to ensure compliance with PSX regulations regarding the announcement of financial results.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 5/10

Sentiment: NEUTRAL

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📅 Board meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025.
🏢 Meeting to be held at the company’s head office in Lahore.
📄 Agenda: Review of un-audited interim financial statements for Q1 2025.
🗓️ First quarter ends September 30, 2025.
🔒 Closed period declared from October 21 to October 28, 2025.
🚫 No trading by directors, CEO, and executives during the closed period.
📜 Compliance with Clause 5.6.4 of PSX Regulations.
📣 Announcement related to declaration of any entitlement.
ℹ️ TRE Certificate Holders to be informed accordingly.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Based solely on the announcement of the board meeting and closed period, a HOLD recommendation is appropriate. Investors should wait for the release of the Q1 2025 financial statements before making any investment decisions. The financial results will provide insights into the company’s performance, which will be critical for reassessing the investment thesis.

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Written by: FoxLogica News Analysis

Published on: October 21, 2025

announcements KOHC Signal: HOLD

⏸️ KOHC: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Disclosure of Interest by a Director CEO, or Executive of a listed company and their Spouses and the Substantial Shareholders u/c 5.6.1.(d) of PSX Regulations

⚡ Flash Summary

KOHC announced: Disclosure of Interest by a Director CEO, or Executive of a listed company and their Spouses and the Substantial Shareholders u/c 5.6.1.(d) of PSX Reg. Basic analysis suggests neutral sentiment. Professional review recommended.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 5/10

Sentiment: NEUTRAL

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

KOHC made announcement: Disclosure of Interest by a Director CEO, or Executive of a listed company and their Spouses and the Substantial Shareholders u/c 5.6.1.(d) of PSX Regulations
Automated analysis: HOLD signal detected
Signal strength: 5/10
This is basic analysis – manual review recommended
Professional CFA analysis unavailable

🎯 Investment Thesis

Basic HOLD indication for KOHC. Manual verification required.

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Written by: FoxLogica News Analysis

Published on: October 9, 2025

KOHC PSX Announcements Signal-HOLD

⏸️ KOHC: HOLD Signal – Notice of Annual General Meeting

⏸️ Trading Signal & Analysis

SignalHOLD

Strength5 / 10

SentimentNEUTRAL

Financial ImpactLOW

What this means: 📊 Regular News: This is a routine company announcement. May not have big impact on stock price immediately.

🏢 Company & Announcement

SymbolKOHC

CompanyKohat Cement Company Limited

DateSep 22, 2025

Time10:09 AM

Announcement Title:

Notice of Annual General Meeting

🧠 Investment Thesis

hold recommendation with neutral outlook for KOHC

📋 Key Highlights

Corporate announcement

⚠️ Risk Assessment

Market volatility
Sector-specific risks
Economic conditions

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  "signal": "HOLD",
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Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated and for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Please conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.

Written by: FoxLogica News Analysis

Published on: September 23, 2025

KOHC PSX Announcements Signal-BUY

📈 KOHC: BUY Signal – Transmission of Annual Report for the Year Ended 30-06-2025

📈 Trading Signal & Analysis

SignalBUY

Strength8 / 10

SentimentPOSITIVE

Financial ImpactMEDIUM

What this means: 📈 Positive News: This announcement is good for the company. Stock price may rise as investors become more interested in buying.

🏢 Company & Announcement

SymbolKOHC

CompanyKohat Cement Company Limited

DateSep 22, 2025

Time10:54 AM

Announcement Title:

Transmission of Annual Report for the Year Ended 30-06-2025

🧠 Investment Thesis

Kohat Cement presents a buying opportunity for Pakistani retail investors due to its strong financial performance, investments in renewable energy, and potential for growth following a stock split. Investors should carefully consider industry-specific risks and related party transactions before investing.

📋 Key Highlights

Revenue decreased slightly to Rs. 37.54 billion, but net profits increased by 30.2% to Rs. 11.58 billion.
Earnings per share increased from Rs. 9.06 to Rs. 11.97.
The company successfully completed a buy-back of 12 million shares.
A 5.34MW solar power project was commissioned.
Construction of a 28.5MW coal-fired power plant is underway.
Board recommends a 5:1 stock split to improve accessibility for retail investors.
Significant transactions with related parties require shareholder approval.

⚠️ Risk Assessment

Exposure to related party transactions requires careful monitoring.
Cement industry faces challenges such as high taxes and fluctuating energy costs.
Border disputes with Afghanistan may continue to impact export volumes.

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  "signal": "BUY",
  "strength": 8,
  "brief_summary": "Kohat Cement's annual report for 2025 shows improved profitability despite a slight dip in revenue. Strategic initiatives, including renewable energy projects and a buy-back of shares, are likely to drive future growth. Investors should note related party transactions and industry-specific challenges.",
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    "Revenue decreased slightly to Rs. 37.54 billion, but net profits increased by 30.2% to Rs. 11.58 billion.",
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    "Border disputes with Afghanistan may continue to impact export volumes."
  ],
  "investment_thesis": "Kohat Cement presents a buying opportunity for Pakistani retail investors due to its strong financial performance, investments in renewable energy, and potential for growth following a stock split. Investors should carefully consider industry-specific risks and related party transactions before investing.",
  "simple_note": "\ud83d\udcc8 Positive News: This announcement is good for the company. Stock price may rise as investors become more interested in buying."
}

Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated and for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Please conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.

Written by: FoxLogica News Analysis

Published on: September 23, 2025

KOHC PSX Announcements Signal-HOLD

⏸️ KOHC: HOLD Signal – KCCL-Notice of Annual General Meeting published in English and Urdu Newspapers (Nationwide)

⏸️ Trading Signal & Analysis

SignalHOLD

Strength5 / 10

SentimentNEUTRAL

Financial ImpactLOW

What this means: 📊 Regular News: This is a routine company announcement. May not have big impact on stock price immediately.

🏢 Company & Announcement

SymbolKOHC

CompanyKohat Cement Company Limited

DateSep 22, 2025

Time12:28 PM

Announcement Title:

KCCL-Notice of Annual General Meeting published in English and Urdu Newspapers (Nationwide)

🧠 Investment Thesis

This announcement is routine and doesn’t provide a basis to change an existing investment strategy. Investors should attend the meeting or review the financial statements to make informed decisions.

📋 Key Highlights

Notice of the 46th Annual General Meeting
Date, Time and Venue of the meeting are specified.
Agenda includes approval of financial statements, director elections, and auditor appointment.
Procedure for attending the meeting is mentioned including physical attendance and proxy voting.
Information on e-voting and video link participation is provided.

⚠️ Risk Assessment

General market risks and economic conditions.
Company-specific risks related to operational efficiency and cost management.
Regulatory risks impacting the cement industry.

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Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated and for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Please conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.

Written by: FoxLogica News Analysis

Published on: September 23, 2025