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Pakistani (KSE) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedJun 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies77
  • 7D-1.8%
  • 3M6.7%
  • 1Y24.2%
  • YTD-10.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has remained flat, although notably Pakistan Synthetics gained 45%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 24% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Pakistani Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 06 Jun 2026PK₨4.0tPK₨4.2tPK₨431.2b10.2x9.2x1x
Mon, 04 May 2026PK₨3.7tPK₨4.2tPK₨430.2b9.6x8.7x0.9x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026PK₨3.5tPK₨3.9tPK₨406.3b8.4x8.6x0.9x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026PK₨4.1tPK₨3.9tPK₨403.1b9.9x10.1x1.1x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026PK₨4.7tPK₨3.8tPK₨405.3b12.3x11.6x1.2x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025PK₨4.4tPK₨3.8tPK₨405.3b12.4x10.9x1.2x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025PK₨4.1tPK₨3.8tPK₨404.8b12.2x10.2x1.1x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025PK₨4.2tPK₨3.7tPK₨380.9b12.1x11x1.1x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025PK₨4.1tPK₨3.7tPK₨373.9b11.8x11x1.1x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025PK₨3.8tPK₨3.6tPK₨331.3b12.7x11.3x1x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025PK₨3.5tPK₨3.6tPK₨318.2b11.9x10.9x1x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025PK₨3.2tPK₨3.6tPK₨320.0b11x10x0.9x
Tue, 06 May 2025PK₨2.9tPK₨3.6tPK₨312.3b10.5x9.2x0.8x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025PK₨2.9tPK₨3.7tPK₨309.2b10.1x9.4x0.8x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025PK₨2.8tPK₨3.7tPK₨329.8b9.7x8.6x0.8x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025PK₨2.9tPK₨3.5tPK₨307.8b10.7x9.5x0.8x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024PK₨3.0tPK₨4.3tPK₨366.5b9.5x8.2x0.7x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024PK₨2.7tPK₨4.3tPK₨366.5b8.8x7.4x0.6x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024PK₨2.3tPK₨4.3tPK₨355.3b7.5x6.5x0.5x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024PK₨2.1tPK₨4.3tPK₨364.1b7.2x5.8x0.5x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024PK₨2.1tPK₨4.2tPK₨326.1b6.8x6.3x0.5x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024PK₨2.1tPK₨4.2tPK₨287.3b7.4x7.4x0.5x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024PK₨2.0tPK₨4.2tPK₨287.0b7x7x0.5x
Wed, 08 May 2024PK₨2.0tPK₨4.2tPK₨294.1b6.3x6.7x0.5x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024PK₨1.9tPK₨4.0tPK₨299.1b5.9x6.3x0.5x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024PK₨1.8tPK₨3.9tPK₨294.5b5.9x6.1x0.5x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024PK₨1.8tPK₨3.9tPK₨281.6b6.6x6.2x0.5x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023PK₨1.7tPK₨3.9tPK₨282.2b6.2x6x0.4x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023PK₨1.7tPK₨3.9tPK₨280.5b6.2x6x0.4x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023PK₨1.5tPK₨3.6tPK₨237.9b5.8x6.3x0.4x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023PK₨1.3tPK₨3.6tPK₨242.9b5.7x5.5x0.4x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023PK₨1.4tPK₨3.6tPK₨234.1b7.3x6.1x0.4x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023PK₨1.4tPK₨3.6tPK₨226.2b7.1x6.3x0.4x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023PK₨1.4tPK₨3.6tPK₨226.2b6.9x6.2x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.2x


Total Market Cap: PK₨1.4tTotal Earnings: PK₨226.2bTotal Revenue: PK₨3.6tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Pakistani Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 8.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Pakistani Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 9.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.71x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have grown 24% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.4% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Pakistani Materials sector?

PK Market-1.18%
Materials-1.84%
Metals and Mining0.54%
Packaging-0.66%
Chemicals-1.36%
Basic Materials-2.62%
Paper and Forestry Products-4.38%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Basic Materials industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 7.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Basic Materials industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
  • This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
  • In contrast, the Packaging industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.6% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PSYL Pakistan SyntheticsPK₨126.1745.1%
+PK₨5.4b		102.3%PE37.3x
THCCL Thatta CementPK₨66.1422.7%
+PK₨5.2b		68.3%PE9.1x
IPAK International Packaging FilmsPK₨33.497.8%
+PK₨1.9b		66.1%PE9.6x
NICL Nimir Industrial ChemicalsPK₨197.689.2%
+PK₨1.8b		27.3%PE10.8x
FATIMA Fatima FertilizerPK₨141.610.4%
+PK₨1.2b		67.7%PE8.1x

Latest News

THCCL
PK₨66.14
Thatta Cement
7D
22.7%
1Y
68.3%
EFERT
PK₨200.40
Engro Fertilizers
7D
-3.7%
1Y
7.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

EFERT: Future Upside Will Rely On Stable Margins Through CEO Transition

Analysts have trimmed their average 12 month price target for Engro Fertilizers from PKR 254.17 to PKR 248.09, citing slightly lower fair value estimates and a modestly reduced future P/E assumption, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly unchanged. What's in the News The board approved the appointment of Mr. Imran Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of Engro Fertilizers for the remainder of the current term, with his joining date set for May 11, 2026.
PSYL
PK₨126.17
Pakistan Synthetics
7D
45.1%
1Y
102.3%
FCCL
PK₨53.49
Fauji Cement
7D
-2.1%
1Y
18.9%
FFC
PK₨558.07
Fauji Fertilizer
7D
-1.0%
1Y
49.6%
New Narrative • May 23

Gas And Import Risks Will Shape Fertilizer Margins And Earnings Stability

Catalysts About Fauji Fertilizer Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited produces and sells urea and DAP fertilizers and also earns income from a portfolio of investments and group entities. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
FATIMA
PK₨141.61
Fatima Fertilizer
7D
0.4%
1Y
67.7%
LUCK
PK₨431.50
Lucky Cement
7D
-4.8%
1Y
26.1%
New Narrative • May 06

Worth Considering

Lucky Cement (PSX: LUCK) is Pakistan’s largest cement producer with ~15.3 MTPA domestic capacity and major international operations (Iraq, Congo). It is part of the Yunus Brothers Group, one of Pakistan’s strongest conglomerates.
PKGS
PK₨727.27
Packages
7D
-4.9%
1Y
41.1%
DNCC
PK₨20.41
Dandot Cement
7D
11.6%
1Y
31.0%
BECO
PK₨5.83
Beco Steel
7D
8.6%
1Y
493.1%
NICL
PK₨197.68
Nimir Industrial Chemicals
7D
9.2%
1Y
27.3%
ENGROH
PK₨262.21
Engro Holding
7D
-5.1%
1Y
41.1%
MLCF
PK₨87.40
Maple Leaf Cement Factory
7D
-4.5%
1Y
12.9%
GCIL
PK₨30.10
Ghani Chemical Industries
7D
4.2%
1Y
49.0%
BWCL
PK₨446.63
Bestway Cement
7D
-2.3%
1Y
11.7%
IPAK
PK₨33.49
International Packaging Films
7D
7.8%
1Y
66.1%