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HABS.PSX PSX (Pakistan) Food Processing

Habs.Psx

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
8,40 %
Op margin
10,2 %
ROE
8,9 %
Net margin
7,2 %
Debt / equity
0,04
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About

HABS.PSX operates in the food processing industry, manufacturing and distributing processed food products to retail and wholesale customers.

Business. HABS.PSX operates in the food processing industry, manufacturing and distributing processed food products to retail and wholesale customers.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
Business sectorFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
8,9 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

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    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    HABS.PSX operates in the food processing industry, manufacturing and distributing processed food products to retail and wholesale customers.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
    Business sectorFood & Beverages
    IndustryFood Processing
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    HABS.PSX maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.66, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than twice over. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.04, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt financing. However, the risk assessment notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.

    Profitability metrics for HABS.PSX show a return on equity (ROE) of 8.92% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.62%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Food Processing sector, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the financial snapshot. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions.

    Looking ahead, HABS.PSX is projected to experience a modest growth trajectory, with revenue expected to increase by 3.5% in the current fiscal year and 2.8% in the following year. This growth is supported by a stable operating cash flow of PKR 2.99 billion and a free cash flow of PKR 872 million, which provides flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company has not issued additional shares in the past year, and there are no indications of near-term dilution pressure from shelf registrations or ATM programs. However, the negative net cash position after debt subtraction suggests a need for careful monitoring of working capital and debt management.

    Recent filings and transcripts indicate that HABS.PSX is focused on cost optimization and supply chain efficiency to mitigate inflationary pressures. The company has also announced plans to expand its product portfolio in the premium food segment, which could drive long-term growth.

    Key takeaways
    • HABS.PSX has a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.
    • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to regional risks.
    • The company is projected to grow revenue by 3.5% in the current fiscal year and 2.8% in the next.
    • Liquidity risk is moderate, with a current ratio of 2.66, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $216,20
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $17.44B
    Net cash
    -$631.4M
    Current ratio
    2.7
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    6.6%
    ROE
    8.9%
    Cash conversion
    192.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.1%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin10,2 %Above median
    Net Margin7,2 %Above median
    ROE8,9 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-1,1 %Above P75
    D/E0,04Above P75
    Cash Conv1,92Above median

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • HABS.PSX Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

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    PSX (Pakistan) · USD

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage