October 27, 2025 (MLN): Macter International Limited (PSX: MACTER) reported a profit after tax of Rs145.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking a 64.3% increase from Rs88.4m in the corresponding period last year.

Earnings per share (EPS) rose 65.1% to Rs3.22, compared to Rs1.95 in the same quarter of 2024.

The company’s revenue from contracts with customers grew 26.7% year-on-year to Rs2.86 billion, up from Rs2.26bn, showing robust sales performance during the quarter. Meanwhile, cost of sales increased 21.2% to Rs1.57bn, leading to a gross profit of Rs1.29bn, up 33.9% from Rs964.3m last year. Gross margin improved to 45.2%, compared to 42.7% in the same period of 2024.

Selling and distribution expenses surged 32.5% to Rs826.5m, while administrative expenses rose 22.6% to Rs175.5m. Other expenses also climbed 57.3% to Rs21.5m, whereas other income declined 10.4% to Rs8.0m.

Driven by higher gross margins and strong top-line growth, operating profit surged 44.9% to Rs275.8m, compared to Rs190.3m in the prior-year quarter.

Finance costs remained almost unchanged at Rs33.8m. Consequently, profit before tax rose 54.6% to Rs242.1m from Rs156.5m last year.

The company incurred an income tax expense of Rs96.8m, up 42.1%, bringing the net profit margin to 5.1%, compared to 3.9% in the corresponding quarter of 2024.

The quarterly performance highlights MACTER’s improved profitability on the back of strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and sustained market demand.