{
  "id": 11073047,
  "title": "Cherat Cement Company Limited",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/cherat-cement-company-limited",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:39:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442045/cherat-cement-company-limited"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cherat Cement Company Limited (PSX: CHCC) is a public limited company founded in 1981. As of June 30, 2026, the company has 194.295 million shares outstanding, with the majority held by local general public at 27.94 percent. The remaining shares are distributed among associated companies, mutual funds, banks, DFIs, NBFIs, directors, insurance companies, and foreign investors. CHCC's performance has been generally positive, with annual growth in revenue from 2021 to 2025, except for a dip in 2025 and 2026. The company saw significant growth in 2021, with a 47.49 percent increase in revenue to Rs.25,206.81 million, driven by government-backed construction projects and higher cement prices. Net profit also increased to Rs.3205.06 million, with an EPS of Rs.16.50 and a net profit margin of 12.72 percent. In 2022, CHCC continued to perform well, with a 27.29 percent increase in revenue to Rs.32,085.36 million, and a 39.69 percent increase in operating profit to 25.52 percent. The company managed to cut down its finance cost despite monetary tightening, resulting in a reduction of the gearing ratio to 48.59 percent.",
  "summary": "Cherat Cement Company Limited (PSX: CHCC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1981. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of cement. Pattern of Shareholding As of June 30, 2026, CHCC has a total of 194.295 million shares outstanding which are held by 6995 shareholders. Local general public has the majority stake of 27.94 percent in the company…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}