PRESENTATION OF CORPORATE BRIEFING SESSION (CBS) 2026

Key takeaways

• Baluchistan Wheels Limited achieved the highest turnover in its history, with net turnover rising 27% to Rs 2,916,382 thousand in FY2026 compared to Rs 2,305,239 thousand in FY2025.
• Gross profit increased by 46% to Rs 830,764 thousand in FY2026 compared to Rs 567,121 thousand in the previous year, driven by higher production and sales volumes in car wheels and truck/bus wheels segments.
• Profit after taxation stood at Rs 312,592 thousand for FY2026, representing a marginal 1% decline from Rs 315,582 thousand in FY2025, primarily due to a higher effective tax rate of 46% compared to 31% previously.
• Earnings per share (EPS) was recorded at Rs 23.44 for FY2026 compared to Rs 23.67 in FY2025.
• Total production of wheels reached 379,440 units in FY2026, reflecting a 4% increase year-on-year from 365,609 units.
• Total sales volume rose by 14% to 399,553 units in FY2026 from 350,553 units in FY2025.
• Car wheels sales volume grew by 11% to 311,906 units, while truck/bus wheels sales surged by 60% to 53,226 units in FY2026.
• Tractor wheels sales volume declined marginally by 3% to 34,421 units in FY2026 from 35,616 units in FY2025.
• Scrap sales contributed Rs 134,948 thousand in FY2026, showing a 41% increase compared to Rs 95,720 thousand in FY2025.
• Plant capacity utilization improved to 45% in FY2026 from 43% in FY2025, based on a total manufacturing capacity of up to 3 million wheels annually.
• The company announced a dividend of Rs 20.00 per share (200% of capital) for FY2026, up from Rs 13.00 per share (130%) in FY2025.
• Looking ahead into FY2027, the company expects positive momentum in automobile sales to continue with double-digit growth, driven by new vehicle variants and new automotive brands entering the market.
• The company highlighted potential risks from the ongoing US-Iran conflict and Middle East geopolitical tensions, which may adversely affect automobile demand due to energy market pressure and fuel prices.