$EPCL Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL): Result Preview – By Taurus Research
$EPCL
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited
Rs. 32.72
-1.65%
- Board Meeting: Friday, 13th February, 2026.
- 4QCY25 EPS: PKR 0.93; DPS: NIL; PAT: PKR 850Mn. CY25 LPS: 2.18, DPS: NIL, LAT: PKR 2.0Bn.
- During 4QCY25, we expect net sales to clock in at ~PKR 21Bn, down 1%YoY / up 7%QoQ. On a sequential basis, we expect gross margin to arrive at ~16.7%, an increase of 4pptsQoQ, mainly due to higher utilization and absorption. To note, core delta (PVC-Ethylene) for the quarter was down 1pptQoQ averaging around ~USD 275/ton. Moreover, we expect continued contribution from Alkali and HPO businesses. Finance cost is expected to fall ~17%QoQ, reflecting efficient debt management and lower interest rates during the period.