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⏸️ NRL: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Presentation on Corporate Briefing Session – 2025

⚡ Flash Summary

National Refinery Limited (NRL) held a corporate briefing session for 2025, highlighting its position as the only lube refinery in Pakistan and its EURO-V compliant HSD production. The company’s crude oil refining capacity stands at 70,000 Bbl per day or 23.1 million Bbls per annum. Key challenges include volatile refining margins, declining product prices, smuggling, increased utility costs, and rupee devaluation, which resulted in a Rs. 1.9 billion exchange loss. NRL is undertaking upgrade projects, focusing on HSE, throughput, HSD production, and exploring export markets for wax and LBO variants.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️
Strength: 5/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • Established in 1963 as a Public Limited Company. 🏢
  • Refinery Complex includes Lube Refinery (1966), Fuel Refinery (1977), and Lube II Refinery (1985). 🏭
  • Crude oil refining capacity: 70,000 Bbl/day / 23.1 million Bbls/annum (2.3 MTA). 🛢️
  • Major Shareholders: Pakistan Oilfields Limited (25%), Attock Refinery Limited (25%), Islamic Development Bank (15%). 🤝
  • Long-term credit rating: AA. 📊
  • Only lube refinery in the country. 🥇
  • Only refinery producing EURO-V compliant HSD. ⛽
  • Significant asset value: Plant (US$ 1.5 Bln), Land (US$ 165 Million). 💰
  • Gross Refinery Margins (Jul’24-Jun’25): Rs. 12,150 million vs. Rs. 8,428 million (Jul’23-Jun’24). 📈
  • Manufacturing Expenses (Jul’24-Jun’25): Rs. 18,384 million vs. Rs. 16,196 million (Jul’23-Jun’24). 🏭
  • Gross Loss (Jul’24-Jun’25): Rs. (6,234) million vs. Rs. (7,768) million (Jul’23-Jun’24). 📉
  • Loss after tax (Jul’24-Jun’25): Rs. (14,867) million vs. Rs. (15,790) million (Jul’23-Jun’24). 💸
  • Sales Volume (Jul’24-Jun’25): 1,612,414 M.Tons vs. 1,383,291 M.Tons (Jul’23-Jun’24). 🚚
  • Rupee devaluation loss: Rs. 1.9 billion. currency_exchange
  • Undertaking upgrade projects including Hydrocracker and CCR unit. 🛠️

🎯 Investment Thesis

Based on the current financial performance and prevailing risks, a HOLD recommendation is appropriate. While the company shows some improvement in gross margins, significant losses persist due to various market and economic factors. A more positive outlook would depend on successful completion of upgrade projects, improved refining margins, and stability in the macroeconomic environment. The company needs to address the volatility in rupee dollar parity exchange loss

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Published on: November 7, 2025

⏸️ PNSC: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

⚡ Flash Summary

PNSC’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reveal a mixed performance. While revenue from shipping business decreased, overall revenue was bolstered by other operating activities and rental income. Profitability declined compared to the same period last year, with net profit decreasing substantially. The company faces challenges in maintaining profitability amidst fluctuating revenue streams and rising expenses.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️
Strength: 5/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 🚢 Revenue from contract with customers decreased to PKR 10,180.53 million from PKR 10,757.80 million YoY.
  • 💰 Income from shipping business declined to PKR 9,323.61 million from PKR 9,517.41 million YoY.
  • 🏢 Other operating activities revenue decreased to PKR 856.92 million from PKR 1,240.39 million YoY.
  • 🏢 Rental income increased slightly to PKR 86.16 million from PKR 81.38 million YoY.
  • 📉 Gross profit decreased to PKR 3,301.59 million from PKR 4,764.95 million YoY.
  • 📉 Operating profit decreased to PKR 4,422.86 million from PKR 6,508.22 million YoY.
  • 💸 Finance costs decreased to PKR 54.79 million from PKR 140.24 million YoY.
  • ⚠️ Profit before levies and taxation decreased to PKR 4,368.07 million from PKR 6,367.98 million YoY.
  • ⚠️ Levies decreased to PKR 103.99 million from PKR 137.41 million YoY.
  • ⚠️ Profit before taxation decreased to PKR 4,264.08 million from PKR 6,230.57 million YoY.
  • ⚠️ Taxation decreased to PKR 549.37 million from PKR 596.61 million YoY.
  • 📉 Profit for the period decreased to PKR 3,714.71 million from PKR 5,633.97 million YoY.
  • 💸 Earnings per share (basic and diluted) decreased to PKR 18.75 from PKR 28.44 YoY.
  • 🏛️ Total equity increased to PKR 107,219.07 million from PKR 103,504.36 million since July 1, 2025.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Based on the current financial results, a HOLD recommendation is appropriate for PNSC. The decline in revenue and profitability raises concerns about the company’s near-term performance. While the company has a strong current ratio, its earnings per share decreased. A price target of PKR 45 is set, based on a conservative earnings multiple, with a time horizon of 12 months, pending improved financial performance and clarity on the factors affecting the company’s profitability.

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⏸️ FASM: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended

⚡ Flash Summary

Faisal Spinning Mills Limited reported a loss after taxation of PKR (92.175) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of PKR (406.932) million in the same period last year. Sales decreased slightly from PKR 12.157 billion to PKR 11.950 billion. The company experienced a reduction in finance costs but faced losses from associated undertakings. Overall, the financial performance indicates a challenging quarter with reduced losses compared to the previous year.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️
Strength: 5/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 📉 Loss after taxation reduced to PKR (92.175) million from PKR (406.932) million year-over-year.
  • 📉 Sales slightly decreased to PKR 11.950 billion from PKR 12.157 billion year-over-year.
  • ✅ Gross profit increased significantly to PKR 1.030 billion from PKR 621.411 million year-over-year.
  • ⚠️ Finance costs decreased to PKR (457.532) million from PKR (342.314) million year-over-year.
  • ❌ Share of loss from associated undertaking increased to PKR (8.941) million from PKR (35.687) million year-over-year.
  • ⚠️ Loss before levies & taxation improved but still negative at PKR (93.517) million compared to PKR (412.285) million year-over-year.
  • ✅ Trade and other payables increased significantly to PKR 6.793 billion from PKR 4.899 billion.
  • ⚠️ Short term borrowings decreased to PKR 13.662 billion from PKR 16.171 billion.
  • ✅ Cash generated from operations increased to PKR 4.026 billion from PKR 792.899 million.
  • ⚠️ Net cash used in financing activities amounted to PKR (2.699) billion.
  • ✅ Basic and diluted loss per share improved to (PKR 9.22) from (PKR 40.69).
  • ✅ Property, plant, and equipment increased to PKR 12.129 billion from PKR 11.828 billion.

🎯 Investment Thesis

HOLD recommendation. The company is still loss-making, but the reduced loss compared to the previous year and improved gross profit margin are positive signs. A more positive view requires consistent profitability and improved financial stability. Price target is maintained at the current level until clearer signs of sustained recovery emerge. Time horizon: Medium Term

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Published on: November 7, 2025

📉 TPLT: SELL Signal (8/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

⚡ Flash Summary

TPL Trakker’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reveal a challenging period. The company experienced a significant decrease in revenue, dropping from PKR 557.36 million to PKR 280.37 million year-over-year. This decline in revenue has led to a substantial loss after taxation of PKR 76.21 million, a stark contrast to the profit of PKR 23.65 million in the same period last year. The company did not declare any cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares.

Signal: SELL 📉
Strength: 8/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 📉 Revenue plummeted by approximately 49.7% year-over-year, from PKR 557.36 million to PKR 280.37 million.
  • ❌ Gross profit decreased significantly from PKR 244.16 million to PKR 73.28 million.
  • ❗ Operating profit turned negative, reporting PKR 1.06 million compared to PKR 122.97 million last year.
  • 💸 Finance costs decreased from PKR 108.41 million to PKR 70.47 million.
  • 💔 Loss before taxation was PKR 64.52 million, a considerable shift from a profit of PKR 42.11 million in the prior year.
  • ⛔ Loss after taxation totaled PKR 76.21 million, contrasting with a profit of PKR 23.65 million in the same quarter last year.
  • 📉 Loss per share was PKR 0.41, compared to earnings per share of PKR 0.13 in the previous year.
  • 💵 Cash and bank balances decreased from PKR 125.83 million to PKR 116.24 million.
  • 🚫 No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares were declared.
  • 🔻 Total assets decreased slightly from PKR 6,014.12 million to PKR 5,979.32 million.
  • 📉 Total equity decreased from PKR 2,412.35 million to PKR 2,336.14 million.
  • 💸 Cash flows from operating activities turned negative, going from 54.82 million to -36.31 million
  • 💸 Cash flows from investing activities turned negative, going from -7.63 million to -6.55 million
  • ❗ Revenue reserve decreased from PKR 67.03 million to negative PKR 9.18 million

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the significant decline in financial performance, the ‘SELL’ recommendation is appropriate. The company’s revenue has plummeted, leading to a considerable loss after taxation. Until TPL Trakker demonstrates a clear strategy for revenue recovery and improved profitability, investors should avoid holding the stock. The price target should be revised downwards to reflect the increased risk and uncertainty.

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📉 DWAE: SELL Signal (7/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30,2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Dewan Automotive Engineering Limited reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company experienced a net loss of PKR 12.831 million, compared to a loss of PKR 11.849 million in the same period last year. The loss per share worsened slightly to PKR 0.60 from PKR 0.55. There was no cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares declared for the period.

Signal: SELL 📉
Strength: 7/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 📉 Net loss increased to PKR 12.831 million from PKR 11.849 million year-over-year.
  • 📉 Loss per share widened to PKR 0.60 from PKR 0.55 year-over-year.
  • 🚫 No cash dividend declared.
  • 🚫 No bonus shares declared.
  • 🚫 No right shares declared.
  • 📉 Gross loss reported at PKR 3.015 million.
  • 📉 Operating loss reported at PKR 4.347 million.
  • ⬆️ Other income increased to PKR 423,000 from PKR 276,000 year-over-year.
  • ⬆️ Finance costs increased to PKR 9.254 million from PKR 8.287 million year-over-year.
  • ⬇️ Administrative expenses increased to PKR 1.332 million from PKR 918,000 year-over-year.
  • 💰 Cash and cash equivalents decreased to PKR 303,000 from PKR 358,000 year-over-year.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the continuing losses and negative financial trends, a SELL recommendation is warranted. The company needs to demonstrate a clear path to profitability before a positive outlook can be considered. Without a turnaround plan and improved financial performance, the stock is unlikely to deliver positive returns.

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📉 DCL: SELL Signal (8/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30,2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Dewan Cement Limited reported a challenging first quarter ending September 30, 2025, with a significant loss after taxation of PKR 396.457 million, compared to a loss of PKR 252.173 million in the same quarter last year. Sales increased to PKR 5,590.963 million from PKR 4,820.805 million year-over-year. However, the company experienced a gross loss of PKR 160.757 million, a sharp decline from a gross profit of PKR 296.848 million in the prior year. The loss per share also widened to PKR -0.82 compared to PKR -0.52 in the corresponding period.

Signal: SELL 📉
Strength: 8/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 📉 Loss after Taxation: Increased significantly to PKR 396.457 million in Q1 2025 from PKR 252.173 million in Q1 2024.
  • 📈 Sales Growth: Sales-Net increased to PKR 5,590.963 million from PKR 4,820.805 million, indicating a ~16% growth in revenue.
  • 📉 Gross Profit Decline: Turned into a gross loss of PKR 160.757 million from a gross profit of PKR 296.848 million.
  • 💸 Operating Loss: Operating loss widened to PKR 255.175 million compared to PKR 66.521 million.
  • ➖ Loss Per Share: Loss per share worsened to PKR -0.82 from PKR -0.52.
  • 💵 Finance Costs: Finance cost slightly decreased to PKR 2.608 million from PKR 3.272 million.
  • ⚠️ Negative Earnings: The company’s earnings continue to be negative, raising concerns about its financial health.
  • 💰 Cash Flow Decline: Net cash inflows from operating activities decreased to PKR 10.030 million from PKR 153.599 million.
  • Investments: Net cash outflows from investing activities remained significant at PKR (39.479) million.
  • 🏦 Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased to PKR 124.982 million.
  • 🛑 No Dividends: No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares were declared.
  • Assets: Total assets stood at PKR 46,985.351 million.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the significant losses, declining cash flows, and overall deterioration in financial performance, a SELL recommendation is warranted for Dewan Cement Limited. The company faces considerable challenges in turning around its operations and achieving profitability. Price Target: Given the current negative earnings, it is difficult to assign a price target, but further downside is expected. Time Horizon: Short-term, as the company’s challenges are likely to persist in the near future.

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📉 DFSM: SELL Signal (7/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30,2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited reported a challenging first quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company experienced a net loss after taxation of PKR 58.43 million, compared to a loss of PKR 89.10 million in the same period last year, showcasing a slight improvement. Revenue remained almost flat at PKR 70.54 million. The company continues to grapple with operating losses, highlighting ongoing financial difficulties. No dividends, bonus shares, or right shares were announced.

Signal: SELL 📉
Strength: 7/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 📉 Net loss after taxation improved to PKR -58.43 million from PKR -89.10 million YoY.
  • 📊 Revenue remained nearly flat at PKR 70.54 million (2025) vs PKR 70.58 million (2024).
  • ⚠️ Gross loss decreased to PKR -64.30 million from PKR -84.75 million YoY.
  • 📉 Operating loss decreased to PKR -72.38 million from PKR -95.61 million YoY.
  • ❌ No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares declared.
  • 💸 Loss per share (basic and diluted) improved to PKR -0.60 from PKR -0.91 YoY.
  • 🏦 Bank charges decreased significantly to PKR -12,089 from PKR -45,526 YoY.
  • 💰 Cash flow from operating activities improved to PKR 4.13 million from PKR 0.64 million YoY.
  • 📉 Net cash outflow from investing activities was PKR -5.47 million, compared to PKR -2.69 million YoY.
  • 📉 Net cash outflow from financing activities was PKR -1.33 million, consistent YoY.
  • 💰 Cash and cash equivalents decreased to PKR 2.32 million from PKR 12.28 million YoY.
  • ⚠️ Accumulated losses increased to PKR -2,160.47 million from PKR -2,136.33 million since June 30, 2025.
  • ✅ Capital reserve decreased slightly to PKR 10,855.64 million from PKR 10,889.93 million since June 30, 2025.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the company’s consistent losses, declining cash position, and overall weak financial performance, a SELL recommendation is warranted. While cost management has improved slightly, the fundamental issues of revenue generation and profitability persist. The price target rationale is based on the high degree of financial risk and the absence of any clear catalysts for a turnaround. The time horizon is MEDIUM_TERM, anticipating continued financial challenges.

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📉 DWTM: SELL Signal (7/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30,2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Dewan Textile Mills Limited reported a loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company’s revenue decreased compared to the same period last year, leading to continued losses. While the company managed to slightly reduce its loss per share, challenges remain in achieving profitability. No dividends or bonus shares were recommended by the board, indicating financial constraints.

Signal: SELL 📉
Strength: 7/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 📉 Revenue decreased to (30,394,742) Rupees from (35,610,995) Rupees YoY.
  • ❌ Gross loss remained significant at (30,394,742) Rupees.
  • 💼 Operating loss increased to (33,107,788) Rupees from (37,512,688) Rupees YoY.
  • 💸 Finance costs increased slightly to (7,237,108) Rupees from (6,875,797) Rupees YoY.
  • 💰 Other income increased to 7,350,000 Rupees from 6,450,000 Rupees YoY.
  • ⚠️ Loss before taxation improved slightly to (32,994,896) Rupees from (37,938,485) Rupees YoY.
  • 💲 Taxation credit decreased to 5,074,508 Rupees from 5,742,467 Rupees YoY.
  • 💔 Net loss for the period improved slightly to (27,920,388) Rupees from (32,196,018) Rupees YoY.
  • 📉 Loss per share decreased to (0.61) Rupees from (0.70) Rupees YoY.
  • 🏦 No cash dividend or bonus shares were recommended.
  • 😟 Accumulated losses worsened to (6,333,935,581) Rupees from (6,318,438,987) Rupees since June 30, 2025.
  • 📉 Cash and bank balances decreased to 3,322,867 Rupees from 3,513,037 Rupees since June 30, 2025.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the declining revenue, persistent losses, and challenging financial position, a SELL recommendation is warranted for Dewan Textile Mills. There are few indicators that the company can turn around its performance in the near term. The lack of dividends and increasing accumulated losses make it an unattractive investment.

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📉 DSFL: SELL Signal (8/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30,2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Dewan Salman Fibre Limited reported a significant loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, contrasting sharply with the profit reported for the same period last year. The company’s sales decreased, contributing to a gross loss and an overall net loss after taxation. This negative performance is further underscored by a basic loss per share, a stark difference from the earnings per share in the previous year. Management has not provided specific reasons for this downturn in the released announcement.

Signal: SELL 📉
Strength: 8/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • 📉 Sales declined from PKR 71.044 million in Sept 2024 to PKR 64.142 million in Sept 2025.
  • ⚠️ Gross loss reported at PKR (64.142) million, a concerning shift from the previous year.
  • 📉 Operating loss widened to PKR (78.318) million compared to PKR (86.258) million YoY.
  • 💸 Finance costs slightly decreased to PKR 4.105 million from PKR 4.361 million.
  • 📉 Other income decreased significantly to PKR (21.590) million from PKR (322.074) million YoY.
  • 📉 Loss before income tax reported at PKR (60.833) million, a steep decline from a profit of PKR 231.454 million in the same quarter last year.
  • 📉 Net loss after taxation is PKR (51.209) million, compared to a profit of PKR 242.924 million in Sept 2024.
  • 📉 Basic loss per share is PKR (0.14), a negative swing from earnings per share of PKR 0.66 in the previous year.
  • ⚠️ Accumulated losses increased to PKR (23,630,481) from PKR (23,602,834).
  • 📉 Net cash used in operating activities is PKR (872) thousand, compared to cash generated of PKR 4.921 million YoY.
  • ⚠️ Cash and cash equivalents decreased to PKR (2,951,024) thousand.
  • 🚫 No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares were declared.
  • ⚠️ Company’s financial position shows a concerning trend with increased losses and decreased revenues.

🎯 Investment Thesis

SELL. The company’s financials demonstrate a severe deterioration in performance. The shift to significant losses, negative cash flow, and increasing accumulated losses indicates a high level of financial distress. There is no clear turnaround strategy evident in the announcement. Given these factors, an investment in Dewan Salman Fibre Limited carries an unacceptably high level of risk. The announcement indicates that management expects to transmit PUCARS data separately and within a specified time. We would expect more insights when these are available, but the data provided in this release justifies a sell recommendation.

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📉 FEM: SELL Signal (7/10) – Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

⚡ Flash Summary

First Equity Modaraba reports financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A cash dividend, bonus shares, and right shares are all reported as NIL for the period. The statement of financial position is unaudited. The firm reports a loss for the period, while also dealing with unrealized losses.

Signal: SELL 📉
Strength: 7/10
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

  • ❌ No cash dividend was declared for the period ended September 30, 2025.
  • 📉 The company reports a loss after taxation of PKR 1.758 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of PKR 3.087 million in the same quarter last year.
  • 😔 Earnings per certificate stand at (0.034) compared to (0.059) last year.
  • ⚠️ Total equity and liabilities increased from PKR 665.198 million as of June 30, 2025, to PKR 698.991 million as of September 30, 2025.
  • 💸 Cash and bank balances increased from PKR 18.927 million to PKR 21.159 million.
  • 📊 Non-current assets decreased slightly from PKR 428.762 million to PKR 428.556 million.
  • 📉 Total current assets increased from PKR 236.435 million to PKR 270.435 million.
  • 📉 The company faced operating expenses of PKR 7.088 million and bank charges of PKR 3,566.
  • ⚠️ Minimum tax was PKR 81,926, and final tax was PKR 1,106.
  • 📉 Total equity decreased from PKR 612.814 million to PKR 644.353 million.
  • 🚧 Unrealized loss on re-measurement of investments increased from PKR 33.505 million to PKR 66.802 million.

🎯 Investment Thesis

I recommend a SELL rating. The company is currently not profitable, and there are unrealized losses. I do not have a price target.

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