Comparison
Fast Cables Limited vs Pakistan Cables Limited
Fast Cables Limited (FCL) is worth Rs 15.9 bn at the latest close, 2.2 times the market value of Pakistan Cables Limited (PCAL) at Rs 7.4 bn. In their latest annual results FCL reported revenue of Rs 38.7 bn (FY2026) and PCAL Rs 33.8 bn (FY2026). FCL trades at 7.5× earnings and PCAL at 44.5×. Dividend yields: FCL 6.1%, PCAL 0.0%.
| Latest | FCL FY2026 | PCAL FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 24.71 | Rs 135.96 |
| Market value | Rs 15.9 bn | Rs 7.4 bn |
| P/E | 7.5× (stronger) | 44.5× |
| P/B | 0.97× | 0.73× (stronger) |
| Dividend yield | 6.1% (stronger) | 0.0% |
| Revenue (latest year) | Rs 38.7 bn | Rs 33.8 bn |
| Revenue growth, year on year | 21.5% (stronger) | 16.2% |
| Revenue growth, 5 years a year | 22.2% (stronger) | 20.8% |
| Profit (latest year) | Rs 2.1 bn (stronger) | Rs 166.2 mn |
| EPS (latest year) | Rs 3.28 | Rs 3.05 |
| Dividend per share | Rs 1.50 | Rs 0.00 |
| Net margin | 5.5% (stronger) | 0.5% |
| Return on equity | 13.7% (stronger) | 1.7% |
| Debt to equity | 84.8% (stronger) | 185.0% |
| Current ratio | 1.34× (stronger) | 0.99× |
| Dividend streak (years) | 3 (stronger) | 0 |
Highlighted: the higher figure where higher is usually stronger (growth, margins, returns, yield) or the lower where lower is (P/E, P/B, debt). A highlight is a comparison, not a recommendation.
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