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FERO.PSX PSX (Pakistan) Pharmaceuticals

Fero.Psx

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1,07 %
Op margin
11,1 %
ROE
6,3 %
Net margin
4,1 %
Debt / equity
0,35
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FERO.PSX maintains a relatively balanced capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.94, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. Free cash flow of $1.06 billion supports operational flexibility, though capital expenditures of -$669 million suggest a net reduction in long-term assets, potentially from asset sales or write-downs. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 6.27% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.16%, both below the industry median for pharmaceutical firms. This suggests that FERO.PSX is underperforming in terms of asset utilization and shareholder returns compared to its peers. Gross profit of $7.99 billion and operating income of $2.09 billion indicate strong top-line performance, but net income of $776.5 million reflects a relatively narrow margin, which may be due to high R&D or marketing expenses typical in the sector. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of segmentation data limits

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Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
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Profitability
6,3 %
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

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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

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    Synthesis

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryPharmaceuticals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    FERO.PSX maintains a relatively balanced capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.94, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. Free cash flow of $1.06 billion supports operational flexibility, though capital expenditures of -$669 million suggest a net reduction in long-term assets, potentially from asset sales or write-downs.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 6.27% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.16%, both below the industry median for pharmaceutical firms. This suggests that FERO.PSX is underperforming in terms of asset utilization and shareholder returns compared to its peers. Gross profit of $7.99 billion and operating income of $2.09 billion indicate strong top-line performance, but net income of $776.5 million reflects a relatively narrow margin, which may be due to high R&D or marketing expenses typical in the sector.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of segmentation data limits visibility into regional exposure and potential concentration risks. However, the absence of multiple revenue streams or geographic breakdowns suggests a high degree of reliance on a single market or product line.

    Growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the available data, but the company's free cash flow and operating cash flow of $1.06 billion and $1.44 billion, respectively, suggest a stable cash-generating business. Without forward-looking guidance or revenue history beyond the latest snapshot, it is difficult to assess the pace of growth or contraction.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. This could limit its ability to fund new projects or respond to market volatility. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted figures, indicating no imminent pressure from share issuance.

    Recent events or filings are not detailed in the provided data, so no specific corporate actions or regulatory updates can be cited. The absence of recent transcript data or 10-K filings limits the ability to assess management commentary or strategic direction.

    Key takeaways
    • FERO.PSX has a moderate debt load and a current ratio of 1.94, indicating acceptable short-term liquidity.
    • ROE and ROA are below industry medians, suggesting underperformance in asset efficiency and shareholder returns.
    • The company's revenue is not segmented by geography or product, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
    • Free cash flow is strong at $1.06 billion, but capital expenditures are negative, indicating asset reduction or write-downs.
    • Dilution risk is low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding.
    • No recent corporate events or filings are available to assess strategic direction or regulatory exposure.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $371,49
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $12.38B
    Net cash
    -$4.29B
    Current ratio
    1.9
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    3.2%
    ROE
    6.3%
    Cash conversion
    185.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -3.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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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 Margin11,1 %Above median
    Net Margin4,1 %Above median
    ROE6,3 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-3,5 %Above median
    D/E0,35Below median
    Cash Conv1,85Above 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
    • FERO.PSX Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Osman Khalid WaheedChief Executive Officer, Executive Director

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    Intel & risk

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

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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