Archroma Pakistan Limited
By PSX Investors Zone · Updated October 20, 2026
Archroma Pakistan Limited (PSX: ARPL) is a chemical company engaged in manufacturing, importing and selling chemicals, dyestuffs, coatings, adhesives and sealants. It serves textile, packaging, paper and other industrial markets. For FY2025, the company reported revenue of approximately Rs.27.41 billion, profit after tax of Rs.1.18 billion and earnings per share of Rs.34.05. ARPL was classified as Shariah-compliant in the screening effective June 5, 2026. Investors should monitor demand from industrial customers, raw-material and energy costs, finance expenses, margins and the latest Shariah screening.
Company Overview
Archroma Pakistan Limited (ARPL) is a listed Pakistani chemical company engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of chemicals, dyestuffs, coatings, adhesives and sealants. It also acts as an indenting agent.
The company's products serve a range of industrial markets, including textiles, packaging, paper and coatings. Its registered and corporate office is located in Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi.
Archroma Pakistan is part of the international Archroma group, whose wider business focuses on specialty chemicals and performance solutions.
Official sources: PSX company profile | Company information
Financial Performance
Annual results: FY2025 vs FY2024
According to the financial information published on the PSX profile, ARPL reported the following results for the years ended September 2025 and September 2024:
| Financial measure | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs.27.407 billion | Rs.24.773 billion |
| Profit after tax | Rs.1.177 billion | Loss of Rs.546.452 million |
| Earnings per share (EPS) | Rs.34.05 | -Rs.15.81 |
| Gross profit margin | 18.17% | 24.11% |
| Net profit margin | 4.29% | -2.21% |
Revenue increased by approximately 10.6% in FY2025 compared with FY2024. The company also returned to profitability after reporting a loss in FY2024.
However, gross profit margin was lower than in FY2023, when the PSX profile reports a gross margin of 24.88%. Investors should examine product mix, demand, imported raw-material prices, energy expenses, finance costs and working capital when assessing the durability of earnings.
Source: Official PSX financial profile
Latest quarterly performance
For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the PSX profile reports:
- Sales: approximately Rs.7.443 billion
- Profit after tax: approximately Rs.565.423 million
- EPS: Rs.16.36
These figures are for the quarter, not the full financial year. Investors should review the company's September year-end results when available and avoid treating one quarter as a full-year forecast.
Source: PSX company profile and quarterly financials
Dividend Information
The PSX profile records a credit-of-interim-cash-dividend announcement dated September 28, 2026. Before publishing a specific dividend amount or yield, confirm the corresponding official payout announcement and the relevant entitlement period.
Dividend yields change with the share price and should not be presented as guaranteed future income.
Source: PSX announcements and payouts
Shariah Compliance Status
Archroma Pakistan Limited was classified as Shariah-compliant in the screening effective June 5, 2026, based on accounts to December 31, 2025.
The available screening record reports:
- Debt-to-assets ratio: 1.30%
- Non-compliant investments-to-assets ratio: 0.00%
- Non-compliant income-to-revenue ratio: 0.00%
- Illiquid assets ratio: 49.06%
- Reported purification rate: 0.00%
These ratios apply to the identified screening period and are not permanent guarantees. Screening results may change as the company's financial statements and business circumstances change. Check the latest official PSX Shariah screening publication before relying on the classification.
Sources: ARPL screening details | PSX Shariah disclosures
What Investors Should Monitor
When researching ARPL, investors may wish to track:
- Quarterly and annual sales, earnings and EPS.
- Gross and net profit margins.
- Demand from textile, packaging, paper and construction-related customers.
- Imported raw-material costs, energy expenses and currency movements.
- Borrowings, finance costs and operating cash flows.
- Official dividend announcements and payout confirmations.
- The latest Shariah screening and its effective date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PSX symbol for Archroma Pakistan Limited?
Its Pakistan Stock Exchange symbol is ARPL.
What does Archroma Pakistan Limited do?
It manufactures, imports and sells chemicals, dyestuffs, coatings, adhesives and sealants, and also acts as an indenting agent.
Was ARPL profitable in FY2025?
Yes. The PSX financial profile reports profit after tax of approximately Rs.1.177 billion and EPS of Rs.34.05 for FY2025.
Is ARPL Shariah-compliant?
The available screening effective June 5, 2026, based on accounts to December 31, 2025, classifies ARPL as Shariah-compliant. Confirm the latest official screening before relying on this status.
Does ARPL pay dividends?
The PSX profile records an interim dividend-credit announcement dated September 28, 2026. Refer to the official announcement for the amount and entitlement period.
Disclaimer
This profile is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell ARPL shares. Financial results and Shariah screening relate to the periods identified above. Verify the latest company disclosures, market data, dividend details and Shariah screening before making investment decisions.
This profile is for educational purposes and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.