Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited LOTCHEM
Rs 27.32
Vol1,734,267Updated10:3029 Jul 2026
01—At a Glance
The headline take on LOTCHEM — valuation, income, returns, and efficiency
Consolidated snapshot
02—Price & Performance
Closing prices across timeframes, returns, and range context
LOTCHEM — Price History
Daily closing series · toggle period below
03—Key Metrics
Valuation, profitability, structure, and risk in one grid
04—Dividend History & Yield
Payout track record, yield trend, and upcoming distribution
LOTCHEM has paid Rs 6.50 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 23.8% yield at the last close. Its most recent payout was Rs 1.50/share, announced 16 Jul 2026 with book closure from 27 Jul 2026. Annual dividend-per-share history back to 2016 is charted below.
Latest Payout
Dividend Per Share Trend
Payout History
Source: PSX company payouts
| Announced | For Period | Type | Amount | Book Closure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | — | Cash | Rs 1.50(15%) | 27 Jul 2026 – 29 Jul 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | — | Cash | Rs 5.00(50%) | 04 Feb 2026 – 06 Feb 2026 |
05—Financials & Earnings
Income, balance sheet, and key ratios from published accounts
LOTCHEM's market capitalisation stands at Rs 41.37B as of 29 Jul 2026 — up 31.7% over the past 12 months (from Rs 31.40B).
Financial Statements
How OGDC's income and balance sheet have evolved
| PKR Millions | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales / Revenue | 80,907 | 109,299 | 81,619 | 100,266 | 67,165 | 38,965 | |
| Cost of Sales | 77,831 | 104,113 | 71,375 | 82,441 | 59,584 | 36,323 | |
| Gross Profit | 3,076 | 5,186 | 10,245 | 17,824 | 7,581 | 2,642 | |
| Administrative Expenses | 850 | 772 | 654 | 603 | 491 | 572 | |
| Operating Profit | 2,027 | 4,193 | 9,407 | 17,063 | 6,971 | 1,963 | |
| EBITDA | 3,593 | 5,378 | 10,629 | 18,293 | 8,308 | 3,230 | |
| Other Income | 636 | 1,199 | 2,567 | 1,841 | 990 | 1,422 | |
| Financial Charges | 555 | 731 | 1,540 | 1,954 | 974 | 150 | |
| Profit Before Tax | 1,838 | 4,328 | 9,508 | 15,757 | 6,499 | 2,999 | |
| Taxation | 719 | 1,686 | 4,430 | 5,639 | 1,856 | 874 | |
| Profit After Tax | 1,119 | 2,642 | 5,078 | 10,118 | 4,643 | 2,125 | |
| EPS - Basic (Rs) | Rs 0.74 | Rs 1.75 | Rs 3.35 | Rs 6.68 | Rs 3.07 | Rs 1.40 |
All figures in PKR millions from published accounts.
Profitability & Returns
Margins, returns on capital, and earnings per share
Latest · FY25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Net profit margin | 1.4% |
| Gross profit margin | 3.8% |
| EBITDA margin | 4.4% |
| EBIT margin | 2.5% |
Net profit margin
Net profit ÷ revenue · %
Financial Health
Coverage, leverage, and the strength of the balance sheet
Latest · FY25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | 39.1% |
Effective tax rate
Taxation ÷ profit before tax · %
Market cap trajectory
Close × current shares outstanding · current Rs 41.37B
Valuation & Capital Returns
What the market is paying for LOTCHEM, and what it returns to shareholders
Latest · FY25
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Price to earnings | 39.43x |
| Price to sales | 0.55x |
Price to earnings
Period-end price ÷ EPS · times
06—Technical Analysis
Trading signal, moving averages, momentum, and key levels
10-day SMA (Rs 28.64) is below the 30-day SMA (Rs 29.07). RSI at 40 sits in the neutral band.
Moving AverageThe average close over a set window (10/30/200 days) — smooths daily noise to reveal the trend.Read the full guide →
| Period | Value | vs Current | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA 10 | Rs 28.65 | +4.85% | Below |
| SMA 30 | Rs 29.07 | +6.40% | Below |
| SMA 60 | Rs 28.32 | +3.65% | Below |
| SMA 200 | Rs 27.08 | -0.87% | Above |
At 40, momentum sits within the neutral band (30–70), suggesting balanced buying and selling pressure.
- MACD-0.28
- Signal0.11
- Histogram-0.39
07—Leverage Insights
MTS, margin financing, futures open interest, and combined exposure
Leverage Composition
MTS · MFS stacked over the selected window
As of 16 Jul 2026
Futures Blank Sale Insights
Blank sale value vs OI and free float
08—Settlement Insights
UIN-wise settlement concentration and price context
Metrics and charts over the selected trailing window
Settlement % Trajectory
Solid = UIN settlement % · Dashed = 14-session EMA
As of 16 Jul 2026
Price vs Settlement
Close price (left axis) · UIN settlement % (right axis)
10—About the Company
Business description, governance, and corporate information
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on 30 May 1998 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 ( repealed with enactment of the Companies Act, 2017). The principal activity of the Company is to manufacture and sale of Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA).
Corporate Information
- RegistrarFamco Share Registration Services (Pvt) Limited. 8-F, Next to Hotel Faran, Nursery Block-6, P.E.C.H.S, Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan.
- AuditorM/s A.F. Ferguson and Co. Chartered Accountants
- Websitewww.lotte-ppta.com
- AddressEZ/1/P 4, Eastern Industrial Zone, Port Qasim, Karachi.
- SectorChemical
- Financial Year EndDecember
Key People
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
AAAdnan Afridi | CEO |
MIMr. Imtiaz Ahmed | Chairperson |
FAFaisal Abid | Company Secretary |
Reports & Filings
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2026PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sept 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2025PDF
- Annual Report FY2025PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Sept 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 30 Jun 2024PDF
- Quarterly Report — 31 Mar 2024PDF
Sourced from official PSX financial-report submissions.
11—Recent Announcements
Latest company filings as reported on PSX
Filings and disclosures from the PSX announcement feed
- 28 Jul 2026Report
- 16 Jul 2026Financial Results
- 09 Jul 2026Material Information
- 09 Jul 2026Board Meeting
- 24 Jun 2026Others
- 22 Jun 2026Others
- 22 Jun 2026Board Meetings
- 12 Jun 2026Others
12—Peers in Chemical
How the cohort is moving — same-sector stocks by market cap
LOTCHEM vs Chemical sector median
| Metric | LOTCHEM | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E RatioShare price ÷ earnings per share — the price you pay for each rupee of annual profit. Compare within a sector.Read the full guide → | 36.9x | 10.7x |
| Dividend YieldTrailing-12-month cash dividends ÷ share price. A high yield can signal income — or a falling price.Read the full guide → | 23.8% | 1.7% |
| Return on EquityNet profit ÷ shareholders' equity — how hard the company works each rupee investors have put in.Read the full guide → | 4.9% | 13.0% |
| 1-Year Return | +32.3% | +12.9% |
| Market CapitalisationShare price × total shares — the company's full market value, and the basis for index weightings.Read the full guide → | Rs 41.37B | Rs 5.59B |
Chemical · sector heat
13—Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions investors ask about LOTCHEM
Frequently Asked Questions
LOTCHEM closed at Rs 27.32 on 29 Jul 2026, down 1.37% on the day, within a 52-week range of Rs 18.41–34.30. Prices on this page refresh through the trading day; log in to BSL for live quotes.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on 30 May 1998 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 ( repealed with enactment of the Companies Act, 2017). See About the Company on this page for the full profile, management, and corporate information.
LOTCHEM has paid Rs 6.50 per share in cash dividends over the trailing 12 months — a 23.8% yield at the last close. Review the payout history in the Dividends section and compare with the highest dividend yield stocks on PSX.
No upcoming payout is announced yet. The most recent was a payout of Rs 1.50 per share with book closure from 27 Jul 2026. New announcements appear on this page and on the PSX ex-dates calendar.
Yes — Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited is on the PSX's Shariah-compliant (KMI All Shares) list and also belongs to the KSE-100. Browse all Shariah-compliant PSX stocks.
LOTCHEM trades at 36.9x earnings against a Chemical median of 10.7x, with a 23.8% dividend yield versus 1.7%. The full comparison table and peer list are in the Peers section, or explore the Chemical sector page.
Annual reports for FY2025 are linked under Reports & Filings in the About section of this page, sourced from official PSX submissions.
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