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  <li>Maple Leaf Cement is well-positioned to capitalize on robust domestic demand in Pakistan, driven by economic recovery and government incentives for the construction sector.</li>
  <li>The company is demonstrating strong top-line and earnings growth, although profitability is being pressured by significant increases in finance and administrative costs following the recent acquisition of Pioneer Cement (PIOC).</li>
  <li>While the stock appears attractively valued relative to historical performance and some peers, heightened debt levels and the cyclical nature of the cement industry present notable risks to the outlook.</li>
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  Maple Leaf Cement is well-positioned to capitalize on robust domestic demand in Pakistan, driven by economic recovery and government incentives for the construction sector.
  The company is demonstrating strong top-line and earnings growth, although profitability is being pressured by significant increases in finance and administrative costs following the recent acquisition of Pioneer Cement (PIOC).
  While the stock appears attractively valued relative to historical performance and some peers, heightened debt levels and the cyclical nature of the cement industry present notable risks to the outlook.
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Primer: Maple Leaf Cement Factory (MLCF PA) - Aug 2026

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<ul><li>MLCF announced its 4QFY26 result today, wherein, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs4.2bn (EPS: Rs4.07), up 17% YoY and 141% QoQ.</li><li>Earnings came higher than industry’s expectations due to higher gross margins.</li><li>We maintain our Buy stance on MLCF, which is currently trading at a FY27E P/E of 7.0x.</li></ul>

MLCF announced its 4QFY26 result today, wherein, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs4.2bn (EPS: Rs4.07), up 17% YoY and 141% QoQ.Earnings came higher than industry’s expectations due to higher gross margins.We maintain our Buy stance on MLCF, which is currently trading at a FY27E P/E of 7.0x.

Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF) – 4QFY26 EPS at Rs4.07, FY26 EPS at Rs11.34 (Earnings Higher Than Industry’s Expectations)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Pakistan's local cement dispatches are expected to increase by 2% YoY to 3.62mn tons in Sep-2026.</li><li>On a MoM basis, local cement dispatches are expected to increase by 10%, primarily driven by an 11% MoM increase in the North, while South dispatches are expected to rise by 8%.</li><li>However, local cement dispatches are expected to increase by 6% YoY to 10.67mn tons.</li></ul>

Pakistan's local cement dispatches are expected to increase by 2% YoY to 3.62mn tons in Sep-2026.On a MoM basis, local cement dispatches are expected to increase by 10%, primarily driven by an 11% MoM increase in the North, while South dispatches are expected to rise by 8%.However, local cement dispatches are expected to increase by 6% YoY to 10.67mn tons.

Pakistan Cements - Pakistan Cement - Local Cement Dispatches Likely to Be Up by 2% YoY in Sep 2026; 1QFY27 Local Dispatches Expected to Be Up by 6% YoY

<ul><li>Pakistan's listed cement sector reported earnings of Rs38.41bn in 4QFY26, up by 23% YoY and 12% QoQ.</li><li>In FY26, sector profitability increased 13% YoY to Rs143bn, driven by improved retention prices, stable gross margins, and lower finance costs.</li><li>Net sales for the cement sector increased 9% YoY and 3% QoQ to Rs179.3bn in 4QFY26.</li></ul>

Pakistan's listed cement sector reported earnings of Rs38.41bn in 4QFY26, up by 23% YoY and 12% QoQ.In FY26, sector profitability increased 13% YoY to Rs143bn, driven by improved retention prices, stable gross margins, and lower finance costs.Net sales for the cement sector increased 9% YoY and 3% QoQ to Rs179.3bn in 4QFY26.

Pakistan Cements - Cement Sector Profits Rise 23% YoY in 4QFY26; Led by Improved Retention Prices and a Lower Effective Tax Rate

<ul><li>MLCF announced its 3QFY26 result today, wherein, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs1.7bn (EPS: Rs1.69), down 37% YoY and 43% QoQ. This takes 9MFY26 earnings to Rs7.6bn (EPS: Rs7.27), slightly down by 3% YoY.</li><li>Earnings came lower than industry’s expectations due to higher than estimated finance cost and admin expenses.</li><li>To highlight, the published results also reflects consolidation impact of Pioneer cement acquisition which went into effect in Mid Feb 2026.</li></ul>

MLCF announced its 3QFY26 result today, wherein, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs1.7bn (EPS: Rs1.69), down 37% YoY and 43% QoQ. This takes 9MFY26 earnings to Rs7.6bn (EPS: Rs7.27), slightly down by 3% YoY.Earnings came lower than industry’s expectations due to higher than estimated finance cost and admin expenses.To highlight, the published results also reflects consolidation impact of Pioneer cement acquisition which went into effect in Mid Feb 2026.

Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF): 3QFY26 EPS At Rs1.69, 9MFY26 EPS At Rs7.27 (Earnings Lower Than Industry’s Expectations)

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Maple Leaf Cement Factory (MLCF PA)

Primer: Maple Leaf Cement Factory (MLCF PA) - Aug 2026

Maple Leaf Cement is well-positioned to capitalize on robust domestic demand in Pakistan, driven by economic recovery and government incentives...

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Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF) – 4QFY26 EPS at Rs4.07, FY26 EPS at Rs11.34 (Earnings Higher Than Industry’s Expectations)

MLCF announced its 4QFY26 result today, wherein, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs4.2bn (EPS: Rs4.07), up 17% YoY and 141%...

Topline Securities

Pakistan Cements - Pakistan Cement - Local Cement Dispatches Likely to Be Up by 2% YoY in Sep 2026; 1QFY27 Local Dispatches Expected to Be Up by 6% YoY

Pakistan's local cement dispatches are expected to increase by 2% YoY to 3.62mn tons in Sep-2026. On a MoM basis, local cement dispatches are...

Topline Securities

Pakistan Cements - Cement Sector Profits Rise 23% YoY in 4QFY26; Led by Improved Retention Prices and a Lower Effective Tax Rate

Pakistan's listed cement sector reported earnings of Rs38.41bn in 4QFY26, up by 23% YoY and 12% QoQ. In FY26, sector profitability increased 13%...

Topline Securities

Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF): 3QFY26 EPS At Rs1.69, 9MFY26 EPS At Rs7.27 (Earnings Lower Than Industry’s Expectations)

MLCF announced its 3QFY26 result today, wherein, the company reported consolidated earnings of Rs1.7bn (EPS: Rs1.69), down 37% YoY and 43% QoQ....

Topline Securities

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