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⏸️ PAKL: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Transmission of Annual Financial Statements for the Year Ended

⚡ Flash Summary

Pak Leather Crafts Limited (PAKL) reported a decrease in sales from Rs. 89.395 million in 2024 to Rs. 60.094 million in 2025, primarily due to global economic recession and decreased demand. Despite lower revenue, the company managed to improve its profit after tax from Rs. 8.127 million to Rs. 9.023 million by implementing strategic decisions, including the disposal of plant and machinery and shifting to toll manufacturing. The company faces significant financial challenges, including accumulated losses of Rs. 353.35 million and negative equity of Rs. 319.35 million, raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern. The directors are exploring operational revival strategies, including toll manufacturing, to improve the company’s financial position.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 5/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📉 Sales decreased from Rs. 89.395M to Rs. 60.094M due to economic recession.
✅ Profit after tax improved from Rs. 8.127M to Rs. 9.023M despite lower sales.
🏭 Plant and machinery were disposed of as part of a strategic revival plan, yielding a gain of Rs. 4.166M.
🏭 Company shifted to toll manufacturing to reduce production costs.
❌ Accumulated losses remain high at Rs. 353.35M.
⚠️ Negative equity persists at Rs. 319.35M.
⚖️ Current liabilities exceed current assets by Rs. 320.95M.
🏦 Facing litigation from banks and financial institutions for recovery of overdue finances.
🤝 Company reached a settlement agreement with one lender, demonstrating operational cash generation.
🌱 Exploring further negotiated settlements with other lenders.
🛠️ Operational revival strategies are showing positive results.
💼 Directors have committed to providing financial support as needed.
🌍 Export sales declined by over 7%.
💼 Earnings / (loss) per share is Rs.2.65
🗓️ 38th Annual General Meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025

🎯 Investment Thesis

HOLD. The company faces significant financial challenges but is actively pursuing revival strategies. While the improved profit after tax and commitment from directors are positive signs, the negative equity and ongoing litigation warrant caution. A wait-and-see approach is appropriate until the success of the revival plan is more evident.

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Published on: October 7, 2025

announcements GHGL Signal: HOLD

⏸️ GHGL: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Transmission of Annual Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Ghani Glass Limited (GHGL) reported a challenging year in fiscal year 2025, with revenue decreasing to PKR 45.783 billion from PKR 47.790 billion in the previous year. Net profit also declined to PKR 5.902 billion from PKR 6.750 billion, impacting earnings per share, which decreased to PKR 5.90 from PKR 6.75. While facing market headwinds, including stagnation in the construction sector and rising input costs, GHGL maintains a positive outlook and continues to focus on strategic cost management and operational resilience, with a proposed final cash dividend of Rs. 1.5 per share indicating confidence in its long-term prospects.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 5/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📉 Revenue decreased by 4.2% YoY, from PKR 47.790 billion to PKR 45.783 billion.
📉 Net profit decreased by 12.6% YoY, from PKR 6.750 billion to PKR 5.902 billion.
📉 Earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 12.6% YoY, from PKR 6.75 to PKR 5.90.
🏭 Gross profit decreased by 5% YoY, from PKR 13.133 billion to PKR 12.474 billion.
Operating profit decreased by 5.7% YoY, from PKR 7.405 billion to PKR 6.980 billion.
🏛️ Profit before income tax decreased by 7% YoY, from PKR 8.032 billion to PKR 7.479 billion.
Dividend: Final Cash Dividend @ 15% i.e. Rs. 1.5 per share for the year ended June 30, 2025.
💰 The company contributed Rupees 40.7 Billion on account of various Government levies, taxes, custom duty, sales tax and reduction in import bill.
🏥 Increased community support with PKR 1.39 billion spent by the Ghani Foundation.
🌍 Strong focus on ESG initiatives and responsible growth.
💹 Resumption of operations at Pharma Glass facility in Karachi.
👍 Installation of machinery to improve the quality of glass tableware.
🌐 Export reach to over 56 countries worldwide.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the revenue and earnings decline in fiscal year 2025, coupled with moderate signs of recovery in Pakistan’s economy, HOLD is appropriate for Ghani Glass. Any strategic restructuring or a return to growth could lead to potential upside.

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Published on: October 7, 2025

announcements Signal: HOLD SUHJ

⏸️ SUHJ: HOLD Signal (4/10) – Transmission of Annual Report for the Year Ended 2025-06-30

⚡ Flash Summary

SUHJ’s 44th Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 2025, reveals a company struggling to revive operations amid financial constraints. The company remains non-operational since 2010, continuing to present its financial statements on a ‘realizable basis’. Efforts to dispose of surplus assets to repay liabilities and raise working capital have yet to materialize due to economic and political uncertainties. Despite losses, the board is attempting to shift the registered office, and seeking to re-elect the board of directors.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 4/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: LONG_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

❌ SUHJ remains non-operational since 2010.
💰 Loss of RS 55.134 Million in 2025, improved from RS 65.046 Million in 2024.
📉 Loss per share at (RS 12.72), improved from (RS 15.01) in the last financial year.
🏢 Registered office change proposed to Nowshera to cut costs.
📅 Annual General Meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025.
⚖️ Directors to be re-elected for a three-year term.
🏦 Defaults on debts to financial institutions persist.
🚧 No sale transaction or joint venture finalized for surplus assets.
🛑 Financial statements prepared on a ‘realizable basis’ due to ‘going concern’ issues.
🏛️ Auditor emphasizes land ownership titles not yet transferred to the Company.
✅ Independent directors not fully compliant with PICG registration requirements.
📌 Revaluation surplus increased to RS 1,663.194 million due to revaluation of property, plant and equipment.
🔒 Trade and other payables rose to RS 255.438 Million in 2025 from RS 241.150 Million in 2024
💸 Cash and bank balances decreased to RS 1.446 Million in 2025 from RS 1.612 Million in 2024

🎯 Investment Thesis

HOLD. While the company shows efforts to address financial distress, significant risks remain. The company is non-operational and contingent on asset disposal, making a turnaround highly speculative. A potential investment would be very speculative given the uncertainty about when the company returns to operations, but potential remains if a buyer were to show interest in the firm. Until assets can be turned into cash it is not appropriate to upgrade to BUY.

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Published on: October 7, 2025

announcements SGPL Signal: SELL

📉 SGPL: SELL Signal (8/10) – Financial Results for the Year Ended 2025-06-30

⚡ Flash Summary

SG Power Limited (SGPL) reported disappointing financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025, with a significant loss of PKR 8.405 million compared to a profit of PKR 1.668 million in the previous year. The primary driver for this downturn was a substantial decrease in sales of electricity, dropping from PKR 17.302 million to PKR 6.146 million. This decline in revenue, coupled with high generation and operating costs, resulted in a substantial operating loss. The company did not recommend any cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares for the year.

Signal: SELL 📉

Strength: 8/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📉 SGPL reported a net loss of PKR 8.405 million for FY2025, a sharp reversal from a profit of PKR 1.668 million in FY2024.
⚡ Sales of electricity plummeted by 64.5% YoY, from PKR 17.302 million in FY2024 to PKR 6.146 million in FY2025.
💰 Generation costs remained high at PKR 7.932 million, contributing significantly to the gross loss.
❌ No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares were recommended for the fiscal year.
🏢 Operating loss stood at PKR 8.401 million, a stark contrast to the operating profit of PKR 1.670 million in the previous year.
💸 Administrative and selling expenses surged to PKR 6.615 million, impacting overall profitability.
📉 Loss per share amounted to PKR 0.47, compared to earnings per share of PKR 0.094 in FY2024.
🏦 Cash and bank balances marginally increased from PKR 2,536 to PKR 3,273.
liabilities increased substantially, driven by amounts due to associated undertakings, more than tripling from PKR 2.953 million to PKR 9.317 million.
⬆️ A loan from the director increased from PKR 593,262 to PKR 1.913 million, indicating increased reliance on internal financing.
⚠️ Accumulated losses worsened, increasing from PKR 258.374 million to PKR 266.778 million.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the severe financial downturn, characterized by significant losses, plummeting revenue, and increasing reliance on debt, a **SELL** recommendation is warranted for SG Power Limited. The price target will depend on a thorough analysis of the company’s assets, liabilities, and potential turnaround strategies, but currently, the financial performance does not justify investment. The time horizon is **SHORT_TERM** due to the immediate financial concerns.

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Published on: October 7, 2025

announcements SGABL Signal: HOLD

⏸️ SGABL: HOLD Signal (5/10) – Financial Results for the Year Ended 2025-06-30

⚡ Flash Summary

SG Allied Businesses Limited reported financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025. The company experienced a decrease in revenue but managed to reduce its net loss after taxation compared to the previous year. No cash dividend, bonus shares, or right shares were recommended by the board. The Annual General Meeting will be held on October 28, 2025.

Signal: HOLD ⏸️

Strength: 5/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: MEDIUM_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📉 Revenue increased substantially from PKR 57.2 million to PKR 85.2 million
⚠️ Operating loss significantly increased from PKR (99.9) million to PKR (112.7) million.
🙁 Net loss after taxation decreased slightly from PKR (16.1) million to PKR (15.2) million.
⛔️ No cash dividend was recommended for the year ended June 30, 2025.
🏢 Total assets increased marginally from PKR 1,518.5 million to PKR 1,530.7 million.
💰 Current assets increased significantly from PKR 42.8 million to PKR 63.9 million, driven by increases in stock in trade and loans/advances.
liabilities increased from PKR 208.2 million to PKR 218.6 million.
✅ Cash outflow from operating activities improved from PKR (15.8) million to PKR (7.7) million.
✔️ Cash outflow from investing activities increased from PKR (1.3) million to PKR (6.9) million.
⬆️ Cash inflow from financing activities increased significantly from PKR 8.7 million to PKR 14.8 million due to increased loan from directors.
⛔️ No bonus shares or right shares were recommended for the year.
📅 The Annual General Meeting will be held on October 28, 2025.
🏢 Register of Members and Share transfer books will remain closed from October 22, 2025 to October 28, 2025.

🎯 Investment Thesis

HOLD. Given the continued losses and lack of a clear turnaround strategy, a HOLD recommendation is appropriate. The company needs to demonstrate significant improvements in profitability and cash flow before a more positive outlook can be warranted. The lack of dividends and ongoing losses make this a speculative investment. Until there is evidence of sustained profitability and positive cash flow, a HOLD rating is justified. Further, there is no price target, given the uncertainty.

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Published on: October 7, 2025

announcements RUBY Signal: SELL

📉 RUBY: SELL Signal (8/10) – Transmission of Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Ruby Textile Mills Limited’s annual report for the year ended June 30, 2025, reveals continued operational challenges and financial strain. The company’s operations remained closed, resulting in a loss after taxation of Rs. 24.962 million, although this is an improvement from the previous year’s Rs. 45.245 million. The auditor’s report expresses concerns about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management is actively exploring avenues to revive operations, including restructuring bank debts and seeking financial support to increase the mill productivity.

Signal: SELL 📉

Strength: 8/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

❌ Operations remained closed during the year, continuing the trend from the previous year.
📉 Loss after taxation was Rs. 24.962 million, an improvement from Rs. 45.245 million in 2024.
⚠️ Auditor’s report includes an adverse opinion regarding the company’s ability to operate as a going concern.
💰 Accumulated losses stand at Rs. 936.64 million.
💸 Current liabilities exceed current assets by Rs. 141.85 million.
👍 Management is working on restructuring bank debts to help raise working capital.
🏦 Seeking financial support from banks and sponsors to restart production.
🇵🇰 Devaluation of Pakistani Rupee impacted imported raw material and machinery costs.
🌐 The company is working on alternative approaches, either operating Unit-II on a lease basis or having the unit-I operated by the company itself.
💼 The company is determined to improve cost-effective measures and cost-saving efforts in the future.
📅 AGM is scheduled for October 24, 2025.
🚫 No final dividend has been proposed.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Based on the continuing operational challenges, adverse auditor opinion, and high accumulated losses, a SELL recommendation is appropriate. There’s significant uncertainty regarding the company’s turnaround prospects. The company faces substantial financial risks, and therefore, investment in RUBY should be avoided.

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Published on: October 7, 2025

announcements CWSM Signal: SELL

📉 CWSM: SELL Signal (8/10) – Transmission of Annual Accounts For Year Ended June 30, 2025

⚡ Flash Summary

Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited reported a net loss after tax of Rs. 117.727 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of Rs. 121.746 million in the previous year. The company’s operations have been suspended since 2019 due to severe business losses and economic downturn. Management is exploring viable avenues for revival, focusing on diversifying into information technology and cloud-based businesses. The company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on securing regulatory approvals and successfully executing its IT-focused diversification plan.

Signal: SELL 📉

Strength: 8/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: LONG_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📉 Chakwal Spinning Mills reported a net loss of Rs. 117.727 million for FY2025, slightly improved from Rs. 121.746 million in FY2024.
🏭 Operations have been suspended since 2019 due to significant business losses and economic challenges.
💻 The company is shifting focus towards IT and cloud-based businesses for revival.
📜 Regulatory approvals are pending for the company’s transformation plan.
🌐 A key strategy involves establishing Pakistan’s first cloud data center, targeting a USD 750 million market opportunity.
🤝 An agreement with Intermarket Securities Limited (ISL) is in place to raise PKR 1.0 billion through equity injections.
🤔 Auditors have emphasized uncertainty about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
⚠️ The company acknowledges auditors’ emphasis on going concern
🏦 The company is involved in litigation with lenders, with unpaid markup since June 2019.
🧾 Tax authorities have demanded Rs. 4.871 million, against which appeals are filed.
🚧 Auditors qualified the opinion due to contingent liabilities, non-accrued interest, and deferred taxation.
🌱 The board believes in integrating Corporate Social Responsibility into its business.
🏢 The Board of Directors fixed the number of directors to seven.

🎯 Investment Thesis

SELL: Given the company’s persistent losses, suspended operations, heavy debt burden, uncertainty regarding regulatory approvals, and reliance on a high-risk turnaround strategy into the IT sector, a SELL recommendation is appropriate. The company is facing material uncertainty related to going concern, which is a significant red flag for investors.

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announcements DBSL Signal: SELL

📉 DBSL: SELL Signal (8/10) – DBSL | Dadabhoy Sack Limited Financial Results for the Year Ended 2025-06-30

⚡ Flash Summary

Dadabhoy Sack Limited (DBSL) reported financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025. The company’s financial performance remained weak, with no sales reported for both 2024 and 2023. The company continues to report significant operating losses. The announcement also stated that no cash dividend, bonus certificates, or right certificates were recommended.

Signal: SELL 📉

Strength: 8/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

❌ No sales reported for the year ended June 30, 2025, similar to the previous year.
📉 Operating loss of (3,306,202) Rupees in 2024, a slight improvement from (3,627,408) Rupees in 2023.
💸 Administrative expenses amounted to (3,306,202) Rupees in 2024, compared to (3,627,408) Rupees in 2023.
⛔ No cash dividend was recommended by the board.
📜 No bonus certificates were recommended.
✔️ No right certificates were recommended.
😔 Loss before taxation was (3,306,202) Rupees in 2024, compared to (3,627,408) Rupees in 2023.
👍 Taxation benefit decreased from 1,051,948 Rupees in 2023 to 614,287 Rupees in 2024.
📉 Loss after taxation was (2,691,915) Rupees in 2024, compared to (2,575,460) Rupees in 2023.
📉 Basic and diluted loss per share was (0.67) Rupees in 2024, compared to (0.64) Rupees in 2023.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the consistent lack of revenue, significant operating losses, and negative EPS, a SELL recommendation is warranted for DBSL. There is no clear path to profitability, and the company’s long-term viability is questionable. A price target cannot be reasonably established due to the lack of financial performance indicators. Time horizon: Immediate.

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announcements DBSL Signal: SELL

📉 DBSL: SELL Signal (8/10) – DBSL | Dadabhoy Sack Limited Financial Results for the Year Ended 2025-06-30

⚡ Flash Summary

Signal: SELL 📉

Strength: 8/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

❌ No sales reported for the year ended June 30, 2025, similar to the previous year.
📉 Operating loss of (3,306,202) Rupees in 2024, a slight improvement from (3,627,408) Rupees in 2023.
💸 Administrative expenses amounted to (3,306,202) Rupees in 2024, compared to (3,627,408) Rupees in 2023.
⛔ No cash dividend was recommended by the board.
📜 No bonus certificates were recommended.
✔️ No right certificates were recommended.
😔 Loss before taxation was (3,306,202) Rupees in 2024, compared to (3,627,408) Rupees in 2023.
👍 Taxation benefit decreased from 1,051,948 Rupees in 2023 to 614,287 Rupees in 2024.
📉 Loss after taxation was (2,691,915) Rupees in 2024, compared to (2,575,460) Rupees in 2023.
📉 Basic and diluted loss per share was (0.67) Rupees in 2024, compared to (0.64) Rupees in 2023.

🎯 Investment Thesis

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announcements DBCI Signal: SELL

📉 DBCI: SELL Signal (8/10) – DBCI | Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited Financial Results for the Year Ended 2025-06-30

⚡ Flash Summary

Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited reported a net loss of PKR 12.485 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, a significant downturn compared to a profit of PKR 4.873 million in the previous year. The company’s loss per share stood at PKR 0.13, a stark contrast to the earnings per share of PKR 0.05 in 2024. Administrative expenses remained high, contributing to the overall loss. No dividends, bonus shares, or right shares have been recommended by the board.

Signal: SELL 📉

Strength: 8/10

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

Time Horizon: SHORT_TERM

📌 Key Takeaways

📉 DBCI reported a net loss of PKR 12.485 million in 2025, a reversal from a PKR 4.873 million profit in 2024.
📉 Loss per share was PKR 0.13 in 2025, compared to earnings per share of PKR 0.05 in 2024.
🏢 Administrative expenses were PKR 25.156 million in 2025, higher than PKR 17.714 million in 2024.
🏦 Financial costs remained stable at PKR 25.156 million in 2025 compared to PKR 17.714 million in 2024.
➖ Other charges slightly decreased to PKR 528 thousand from PKR 531 thousand.
⬆️ Other income decreased significantly to PKR 13.959 million from PKR 23.411 million.
🚫 No cash dividend was recommended for the year.
🚫 No bonus certificates were recommended.
🚫 No right certificates were recommended.
📅 The 45th Annual General Meeting will be held on October 28, 2025.
🛑 Share transfer books will be closed from October 21 to October 28, 2025.

🎯 Investment Thesis

Given the significant loss reported for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the negative EPS, a SELL recommendation is warranted. The company’s financial performance has deteriorated substantially compared to the previous year, and there is no immediate indication of a turnaround. Price target is set to PKR 3.00 with a time horizon of 12 months, assuming further downside due to continued losses and market uncertainty. The recommendation will be re-evaluated once there is evidence of improved operational efficiency and profitability.

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