New Risk • May 06
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Pakistani stocks, typically moving 9.7% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-PK₨109m free cash flow). Market cap is less than US$10m (PK₨2.19b market cap, or US$7.85m). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.7% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • May 05
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: PK₨0.24 loss per share (vs PK₨0.51 loss in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: PK₨0.24 loss per share (improved from PK₨0.51 loss in 3Q 2025). Revenue: PK₨760.7m (down 47% from 3Q 2025). Net loss: PK₨48.9m (loss narrowed 52% from 3Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 26% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Apr 21
Merit Packaging Limited to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026 Merit Packaging Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results at 9:30 AM, Pakistan Standard Time on Apr 28, 2026 Reported Earnings • Feb 28
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: PK₨1.71 loss per share (vs PK₨0.17 loss in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: PK₨1.71 loss per share (further deteriorated from PK₨0.17 loss in 2Q 2025). Revenue: PK₨840.3m (down 45% from 2Q 2025). Net loss: PK₨342.5m (loss widened PK₨309.3m from 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Feb 18
Merit Packaging Limited to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Feb 25, 2026 Merit Packaging Limited announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Feb 25, 2026 Reported Earnings • Nov 01
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: PK₨2.36 (vs PK₨0.17 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: PK₨2.36 (up from PK₨0.17 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: PK₨936.7m (down 38% from 1Q 2025). Net income: PK₨472.0m (up PK₨507.0m from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 50% (up from net loss in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Oct 30
Merit Packaging Limited to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025 Merit Packaging Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Oct 29, 2025 Board Change • Sep 24
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 4 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Independent Director Sheikh Rafiq was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Sep 23
Merit Packaging Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 24, 2025 Merit Packaging Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 24, 2025. Location: karachi Pakistan Reported Earnings • Sep 23
Full year 2025 earnings released: PK₨3.00 loss per share (vs PK₨0.93 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: PK₨3.00 loss per share (further deteriorated from PK₨0.93 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: PK₨5.28b (down 20% from FY 2024). Net loss: PK₨599.7m (loss widened 222% from FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Sep 09
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Pakistani stocks, typically moving 9.2% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-PK₨288m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.2% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (PK₨2.90b market cap, or US$10.3m). Announcement • Jul 02
Merit Packaging Limited Announces Directorate Changes, Effective June 27, 2025 Merit Packaging Limited announced that Mr. Iqbal Ali Lakhani has resumed his position as Director on the Board, following the EOGM held on June 27, 2025. Consequently, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Lakhani's appointment as Alternate Director stands ceased with effect from June 27, 2025. Board Change • Jun 26
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Director Sheikh Rafiq was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Jun 20
Merit Packaging Limited Appoints Zulfiqar Ali Lakhani as an Alternate Director, Effective June 18, 2025 Merit Packaging Limited announced that Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Lakhani has been appointed as an Alternate Director of Mr. Iqbal Ali Lakhani with effect from June 18, 2025. New Risk • Jun 18
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Pakistani stocks, typically moving 8.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-PK₨288m free cash flow). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.5% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (PK₨3.28b market cap, or US$11.6m). Reported Earnings • May 04
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: PK₨0.51 loss per share (vs PK₨0.059 loss in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: PK₨0.51 loss per share (further deteriorated from PK₨0.059 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: PK₨1.44b (down 15% from 3Q 2024). Net loss: PK₨101.3m (loss widened PK₨89.5m from 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 04
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: PK₨0.17 loss per share (vs PK₨0.22 loss in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: PK₨0.17 loss per share (improved from PK₨0.22 loss in 2Q 2024). Revenue: PK₨1.53b (down 14% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: PK₨33.2m (loss narrowed 26% from 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 38% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 03
First quarter 2025 earnings released: PK₨0.17 loss per share (vs PK₨0.084 loss in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: PK₨0.17 loss per share (further deteriorated from PK₨0.084 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: PK₨1.52b (down 13% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: PK₨35.0m (loss widened 109% from 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 70% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Oct 08
New major risk - Financial position The company has less than a year of cash runway based on its current free cash flow trend. Free cash flow: -PK₨158m This is considered a major risk. With less than a year's worth of cash, the company will need to raise capital or take on debt unless its cash flows improve. This would dilute existing shareholders or increase balance sheet risk. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-PK₨158m free cash flow). Market cap is less than US$10m (PK₨2.07b market cap, or US$7.44m). Reported Earnings • Aug 31
Full year 2024 earnings released: PK₨0.93 loss per share (vs PK₨0.68 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: PK₨0.93 loss per share (further deteriorated from PK₨0.68 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: PK₨6.64b (up 4.7% from FY 2023). Net loss: PK₨186.4m (loss widened 36% from FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 88% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Aug 30
Merit Packaging Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 25, 2024 Merit Packaging Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 25, 2024. Location: registered office of the company, lakson square, building no.2, sarwar shaheed road, karachi Pakistan Announcement • Aug 22
Merit Packaging Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Aug 27, 2024 Merit Packaging Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Aug 27, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 11
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 16% to PK₨12.68. The fair value is estimated to be PK₨10.48, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 33% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 93%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 23
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.8% to PK₨12.25. The fair value is estimated to be PK₨10.08, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 33% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 93%. Announcement • May 09
Merit Packaging Limited Appoints Sheikh Asim Rafiq as Independent Director Merit Packaging Limited at its Extraordinary General Meeting held on May 06, 2024 appointed Sheikh Asim Rafiq independent director. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 07
Now 20% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 4.0% to PK₨11.82. The fair value is estimated to be PK₨9.82, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 33% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 93%. Reported Earnings • May 02
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: PK₨0.06 loss per share (vs PK₨0.14 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: PK₨0.06 loss per share (improved from PK₨0.14 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: PK₨1.70b (up 1.0% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: PK₨11.8m (loss narrowed 59% from 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 93% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 02
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: PK₨0.22 loss per share (vs PK₨0.33 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: PK₨0.22 loss per share (improved from PK₨0.33 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: PK₨1.79b (up 10.0% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: PK₨44.6m (loss narrowed 33% from 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 92% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Nov 17
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Pakistani stocks, typically moving 8.7% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.7% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$10m (PK₨2.04b market cap, or US$7.10m). Reported Earnings • Nov 02
First quarter 2024 earnings released: PK₨0.08 loss per share (vs PK₨0.019 profit in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: PK₨0.08 loss per share (down from PK₨0.019 profit in 1Q 2023). Revenue: PK₨1.75b (up 26% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: PK₨16.8m (down PK₨20.2m from profit in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 88% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Sep 29
Full year 2023 earnings released: PK₨0.68 loss per share (vs PK₨1.14 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: PK₨0.68 loss per share (improved from PK₨1.14 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: PK₨6.34b (up 52% from FY 2022). Net loss: PK₨136.6m (loss narrowed 19% from FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 80% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Jun 27
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Pakistani stocks, typically moving 8.3% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-PK₨84m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.3% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 6.4% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (PK₨1.72b market cap, or US$6.02m). Reported Earnings • Apr 29
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: PK₨0.14 loss per share (vs PK₨0.099 loss in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: PK₨0.14 loss per share (further deteriorated from PK₨0.099 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: PK₨1.69b (up 43% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: PK₨28.5m (loss widened 44% from 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 70% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 02
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: PK₨0.33 loss per share (vs PK₨0.34 loss in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: PK₨0.33 loss per share. Revenue: PK₨1.63b (up 55% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: PK₨66.5m (loss widened 77% from 2Q 2022). Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Director Ahmed Munaf was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: PK₨0.02 (vs PK₨0.71 loss in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: PK₨0.02 (up from PK₨0.71 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: PK₨1.39b (up 60% from 1Q 2022). Net income: PK₨3.44m (up PK₨60.5m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 0.2% (up from net loss in 1Q 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 39% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • May 08
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: PK₨0.10 loss per share (vs PK₨1.07 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: PK₨0.10 loss per share (up from PK₨1.07 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: PK₨1.18b (up 43% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: PK₨19.8m (loss narrowed 77% from 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has fallen by 27% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Director Farrukh Ansari was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Feb 28
Second quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Second quarter 2022 results: PK₨0.34 loss per share (up from PK₨2.13 loss in 2Q 2021). Revenue: PK₨1.05b (up 50% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: PK₨37.5m (loss narrowed 78% from 2Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year. Reported Earnings • Sep 16
Full year 2021 earnings released: PK₨7.01 loss per share (vs PK₨8.59 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a solid full year result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: PK₨2.90b (up 35% from FY 2020). Net loss: PK₨565.0m (loss narrowed 18% from FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 02
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: PK₨1.07 loss per share (vs PK₨2.40 loss in 3Q 2020) The company reported a solid third quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: PK₨823.7m (up 85% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: PK₨86.4m (loss narrowed 55% from 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 63 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 11
New 90-day low: PK₨13.56 The company is down 2.0% from its price of PK₨13.87 on 11 December 2020. The Pakistani market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Packaging industry, which is down 20% over the same period. Announcement • Mar 04
Merit Packaging Limited Announces Executive Changes Merit Packaging Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that Mr. Amir Ahmed Chapra has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer with effect from March 01, 2020 in place of Mr. Sabir Imtiaz. Reported Earnings • Feb 28
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: PK₨2.13 loss per share (vs PK₨2.22 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a solid second quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: PK₨703.3m (up 13% from 2Q 2020). Net loss: PK₨172.1m (loss narrowed 3.8% from 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 87% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 11
New 90-day high: PK₨16.68 The company is up 12% from its price of PK₨14.92 on 13 October 2020. The Pakistani market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Packaging industry, which is up 33% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 07
New 90-day low: PK₨13.67 The company is down 6.0% from its price of PK₨14.54 on 08 September 2020. The Pakistani market is down 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Packaging industry, which is up 15% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
First quarter earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total losses of PK₨705.5m, with losses widening by 78% from the prior year. Total revenue was PK₨2.31b over the last 12 months, down 15% from the prior year. Reported Earnings • Oct 07
Full year earnings released - PK₨8.59 loss per share Over the last 12 months the company has reported total losses of PK₨692.7m, with losses widening by 122% from the prior year. Total revenue was PK₨2.16b over the last 12 months, down 25% from the prior year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 22
New 90-day high: PK₨15.67 The company is up 34% from its price of PK₨11.72 on 24 June 2020. The Pakistani market is up 21% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Packaging industry, which is up 46% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Sep 19
Full year earnings released - PK₨8.59 loss per share Over the last 12 months the company has reported total losses of PK₨692.7m, with losses widening by 122% from the prior year. Total revenue was PK₨2.16b over the last 12 months, down 25% from the prior year. 