KARACHI: IPAK Group reported a sharp increase in profitability for the half year ended December 31, 2025, driven by higher export sales, improved capacity utilisation and stronger operating margins across its integrated film manufacturing platform.
The group’s consolidated net profit surged to Rs1.47 billion, compared with Rs377 million in the corresponding period last year. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to Rs2.19, reflecting improved operational leverage and financial resilience.
Consolidated sales increased 19.8 percent year-on-year to Rs19.46 billion, supported by improving demand and the group’s diversified manufacturing base spanning BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene), BOPET (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate) and CPP (cast polypropylene) film technologies.
Gross profit climbed to Rs3.61 billion, up 63.3 percent from a year earlier, while operating profit reached Rs2.90 billion, indicating margin expansion and tighter cost controls. Finance costs declined 13.8 percent despite the higher scale of operations, as improved working capital management and stronger internal cash flow generation helped ease borrowing pressures.
Exports continued to anchor growth, with consolidated export sales rising to Rs4.67 billion. The increase was attributed to stronger demand for value-added specialty films in international markets and improved execution of the group’s export strategy. Management said the focus on specialty and higher-margin film products supported earnings growth while reinforcing the company’s global footprint.
On a standalone basis, the company posted sales of Rs6.07 billion. Net profit rose to Rs423 million, supported by improved product mix, operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management. Group Chief Executive Naveed Godil said the company’s integrated manufacturing platform and customer-driven innovation strategy were translating into sustainable earnings growth. “By combining scale, efficiency and export expansion, IPAK is strengthening its position as a regional leader in specialized flexible packaging films,” he said.
Looking ahead, management expressed confidence in further expanding exports, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving product innovation through its diversified BOPP, BOPET and CPP portfolio to sustain long-term growth and shareholder value.
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