October 29, 2025 (MLN): Archroma Pakistan Limited (PSX: ARPL) has shared its financial results for the year ended September 30, 2025, reporting a net profit of Rs1.18bn, marking a turnaround from a loss of Rs546m in the previous year.

The company also posted earnings per share (EPS) of Rs34.05, compared to a loss per share of Rs15.81 in FY2024.

The company declared final cash dividend at Rs10 per share.

Net sales rose by 13% to Rs32.18bn, driven by higher demand and improved pricing. After accounting for trade discounts and rebates of Rs902m and sales tax of Rs3.87bn, net sales amounted to Rs27.41bn, reflecting an 11% increase year-on-year.

Gross profit surged 47% to Rs6.61bn, supported by stronger sales performance and a modest 3% rise in cost of sales to Rs20.80bn, resulting in improved margins.

Gross profit margin improved notably to 24% in FY2025, compared to 18% in FY2024, indicating better pricing discipline and production efficiency.

On the expense side, distribution and marketing expenses climbed 11% to Rs3.32bn, while administrative expenses increased 8% to Rs999.6m. Finance costs fell sharply by 63% to Rs450m, providing a boost to the bottom line.

The company also recorded other income of Rs224m, up 29% from the previous year, while operating profit rose more than threefold to Rs2.17bn, reflecting better cost management and improved operational efficiency.

Profit before income tax stood at Rs1.93bn, compared to a loss of Rs513m last year. After accounting for taxation of Rs750m, Archroma closed the year with a net profit of Rs1.18bn, showcasing a strong recovery and improved financial performance.