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Arif Habib Ltd

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9,43 %
Op margin
185,4 %
ROE
-43,5 %
Net margin
165,5 %
Debt / equity
0,57
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Arif Habib Ltd's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.25, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow is negative at -555.11 million PKR, which may constrain its ability to reinvest or return capital to shareholders. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -43.55% and a return on assets of -9.92%, both significantly below the industry median for investment banking and brokerage services. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of equity or assets, which is a concern for investors. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core investment banking and brokerage services, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns and regulatory changes in its primary market. Growth trajectory is negative, with a reported revenue of -340.39 million PKR. The company is experiencing a decline in revenue, which may be attributed to market volatility, reduced tradin

Business. Arif Habib Ltd (AHL.PSX) is a financial services firm operating in the investment banking and brokerage services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based activities within the banking and investment services sector. It is headquartered in Pakistan and is listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryInvestment Banking & Brokerage Services
ActivityBanking & Investment Services
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
-43,5 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • ENERGYPakistan Stock Exchange rebounds 982 points as geopolitical calm lifts sentiment2026-07-11
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    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

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

    Briefing · model-assisted

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals indicating a shift in Arif Habib Ltd (AHL.PSX) fundamentals or market sentiment. The data explicitly notes that this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying trends. The company’s profile remains static with one officer, zero analyst coverage, no index membership, and no identified top holders. This lack of external coverage and institutional tracking suggests limited visibility or liquidity in the current dataset. Cross-source dispatch data shows negligible activity, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 11, 2026, and zero sentiment data available for any date in the observed period. This absence of news flow or sentiment indicators further underscores the lack of recent market-moving events. Consequently, there is no significant development to report for AHL.PSX. Investors should note the absence of analyst ratings, holder data, or recent news, which limits the ability to assess current market dynamics or future outlook based on the provided facts.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-11

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Arif Habib Ltd (AHL.PSX) is a financial services firm operating in the investment banking and brokerage services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based activities within the banking and investment services sector. It is headquartered in Pakistan and is listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
    IndustryInvestment Banking & Brokerage Services
    ActivityBanking & Investment Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Arif Habib Ltd's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.25, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow is negative at -555.11 million PKR, which may constrain its ability to reinvest or return capital to shareholders.

    Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -43.55% and a return on assets of -9.92%, both significantly below the industry median for investment banking and brokerage services. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of equity or assets, which is a concern for investors.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in its core investment banking and brokerage services, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns and regulatory changes in its primary market.

    Growth trajectory is negative, with a reported revenue of -340.39 million PKR. The company is experiencing a decline in revenue, which may be attributed to market volatility, reduced trading volumes, or operational inefficiencies. The outlook for the next fiscal year remains uncertain without significant strategic adjustments.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as the company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure expected. However, the company's negative net income and operating income suggest potential for future dilution if it needs to raise capital to address liquidity issues.

    Recent events include a significant decline in operating income to -631.13 million PKR and a net loss of -563.31 million PKR. These figures are indicative of operational challenges and may be linked to broader market conditions or internal performance issues.

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals indicating a shift in Arif Habib Ltd (AHL.PSX) fundamentals or market sentiment. The data explicitly notes that this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying trends. The company’s profile remains static with one officer, zero analyst coverage, no index membership, and no identified top holders. This lack of external coverage and institutional tracking suggests limited visibility or liquidity in the current dataset. Cross-source dispatch data shows negligible activity, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 11, 2026, and zero sentiment data available for any date in the observed period. This absence of news flow or sentiment indicators further underscores the lack of recent market-moving events. Consequently, there is no significant development to report for AHL.PSX. Investors should note the absence of analyst ratings, holder data, or recent news, which limits the ability to assess current market dynamics or future outlook based on the provided facts.

    Key takeaways
    • Arif Habib Ltd is experiencing a significant decline in profitability, with negative returns on equity and assets.
    • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.25 and negative free cash flow.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
    • The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a reported revenue decline.
    • Dilution risk is low, but the company may need to raise capital to address liquidity concerns.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Revenue surged 77.5% year-over-year to PKR 2.68 billion, demonstrating strong top-line growth momentum in the latest fiscal period.

    Net income increased 58.8% year-over-year to PKR 981.5 million, indicating significant improvement in bottom-line profitability for the company.

    Equity grew 50.6% year-over-year to PKR 1.95 billion, reflecting substantial capital expansion and retained earnings accumulation.

    Free cash flow turned positive at PKR 642.4 million, reversing previous negative trends and improving liquidity generation capabilities.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Return on assets is negative 9.92%, signaling inefficient asset utilization and poor profitability relative to the total asset base.

    High credit risk flags indicate potential vulnerabilities in the company's loan portfolio or counterparty exposure management.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $105,65
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $1.29B
    Net cash
    -$739.3M
    Current ratio
    1.2
    Debt / equity
    0.6
    ROA
    -9.9%
    ROE
    -43.5%
    Cash conversion
    -270.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    1.9%
    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 Margin185,4 %Best in class
    Net Margin165,5 %Best in class
    ROE-43,5 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev1,9 %Best in class
    D/E0,57Below median
    Cash Conv-2,70Bottom quartile

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    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
    • Arif Habib Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Muhammad Shahid Ali HabibChief Executive Officer, Executive Director

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Intel & risk

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-11
    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