October 30, 2025 (MLN): Dewan Cement Limited (PSX: DCL) posted a net loss after taxation (PAT) of Rs396 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, widening from a Rs252m loss recorded in the same period last year.

Despite a 16% YoY increase in net sales to Rs5.59 billion, the company’s profitability remained under pressure due to higher administrative and distribution costs coupled with a decline in gross margins.

Gross profit dropped to Rs161m from Rs297m in the corresponding quarter of 2024.

Operating expenses surged to Rs 416 million, up from Rs363m a year earlier, reflecting inflationary cost pressures and increased overheads.

Consequently, the company posted an operating loss of Rs255m, compared to a Rs67m loss last year.

After accounting for finance costs, levies, and taxation, DCL reported a consolidated loss before tax of Rs324m and a net loss of Rs396m, translating into a loss per share (LPS) of Rs 0.82, versus Rs 0.52 in the same quarter of the previous year.