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Pharmaceuticals Sector

Includes local and multinational drug manufacturers. Stock performance is linked to DRAP pricing policies and currency-led import costs for active ingredients, making it a vital sector for investors seeking exposure to the growing healthcare industry, medical research, and the increasing demand for life-saving medicines.

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Sector Overview

The Pharmaceuticals sector represents 14 listed companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. It carries a 2.87% weight in the KSE-100 index and 4.46% in the Shariah-compliant KMI All Share Index. The sector trades at an average P/E ratio of 14.68x and a dividend yield of 4.15%.

These metrics summarize the sector's size, valuation, and income characteristics relative to the broader market.

This sector consists of local and multinational companies manufacturing life-saving medicines and healthcare products, with its growth influenced by demographic and regulatory shifts.

Total Market Cap
PKR 568.0B
Market Cap Weight (KMI)
4.46%
Traded Volume
3.21M
P/E Ratio
14.68x
Div. Yield
4.15%

Pharmaceuticals Sector Live Performance

The Pharmaceuticals sector is currently outperforming the benchmark KSE 100 index, supported by higher trading activity in The Searle Company Limited (SEARL). The sector accounts for approximately 2.87% of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

Advanced Chart
1 Day Change
-0.83%
Today
Weight in KSE All
2.87%
KSE All Share Index
1 Month Return
-3.53%
3 Month Return
-6.15%
1 Year Return
-6.56%

Sector Performance

KSE 100 Benchmark
Halal Only

Largest Companies in the Pharmaceuticals Sector (PSX Listed)

Ranked by market capitalization

Halal Only
SymbolCompany NameMarket CapPrice (PKR)P/EDiv. Yield1 Year Return
GLAXO
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan LimitedGlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited113.9B357.7510.85.40%
-9.73%
ABOT
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) LimitedAbbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited93.1B951.1111.24.51%
-13.58%
HALEON
Haleon Pakistan LimitedHaleon Pakistan Limited88.9B759.5613.64.35%
-3.81%
AGP
AGP LimitedAGP Limited54.8B195.8722.44.70%
-2.58%
SEARL
The Searle Company LimitedThe Searle Company Limited53.8B91.5220.1N/A
-5.89%
HINOON
Highnoon Laboratories LimitedHighnoon Laboratories Limited51.9B980.1312.55.82%
-10.59%
HPL
Hoechst Pakistan LimitedHoechst Pakistan Limited38.9B4029.4312.75.79%
+25.92%
CPHL
Citi Pharma Ltd.Citi Pharma Ltd.17.1B74.8115.64.80%
-11.62%
FEROZ
Ferozsons Laboratories LimitedFerozsons Laboratories Limited16.8B386.4826.21.21%
-3.02%
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HealthcareGlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare14.1B120.23N/AN/A
+0.00%
MACTER
Macter International LimitedMacter International Limited12.9B282.6517.30.73%
-33.15%
BFBIO
BF Biosciences LimitedBF Biosciences Limited11.6B131.7320.9N/A
-19.50%
Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan LimitedSanofi-Aventis Pakistan Limited8.4B870.00N/AN/A
+0.00%
IBLHL
IBL HealthCare LimitedIBL HealthCare Limited5.1B51.5719.0N/A
-21.89%
OTSU
Otsuka Pakistan LimitedOtsuka Pakistan Limited4.9B401.5114.0N/A
+42.45%
LIVEN
Liven Pharma LimitedLiven Pharma Limited4.1B36.65N/AN/A
-50.85%
Liven Pharma Limited(Right)Liven Pharma Limited(Right)828.6M41.43N/AN/A
+0.00%
Wyeth Pakistan LimitedWyeth Pakistan Limited02007.70N/AN/A
+0.00%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to get started and use StockIntel with confidence.

What information is available on the Pharmaceuticals sector page?
This page provides a top-down view of the Pharmaceuticals industry on the PSX — a written description of what the sector represents in the economy, its weight in the KSE-100 and KMI All Share indices, live and historical performance, aggregate valuation metrics (P/E, P/B, dividend yield, market cap), and a ranked list of every constituent company. Data updates continuously during PSX trading hours and is reconciled against official exchange filings. Browse all sectors on the All Sectors page.
What do the Pharmaceuticals sector tags at the top of the page show?
The sector tags surface key data-driven signals about the Pharmaceuticals sector in real time — including momentum signals (Bullish momentum, Oversold), valuation signals (Lower P/E than KSE-100), volume signals (Volume leader), dividend signals (Dividend titan), and relative performance signals (Outperforming KSE-100). Tags update as live market data changes, giving a quick at-a-glance read of how the sector is behaving right now without requiring you to interpret raw numbers yourself.
How can I evaluate the overall valuation of the Pharmaceuticals sector?
The Sector Overview section aggregates the financial data of all companies within the Pharmaceuticals industry. Key metrics include the consolidated Sector P/E, Sector P/B, trailing dividend yield, and total market capitalization. Compare these against historical averages or against the broader KSE-100 to see where the sector sits in its valuation cycle. For company-level valuation analysis with 150+ filters, open the PSX stock screener.
Can I benchmark Pharmaceuticals performance against the KSE-100?
Yes. The Sector Performance chart includes a KSE-100 Benchmark toggle that overlays the broader market index against the Pharmaceuticals sector's historical price action across multiple timeframes — 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. The chart also includes a Halal Only toggle that filters the sector to its Shariah-compliant constituents for investors following the KMI All Share criteria.
What does the "Contribution to KSE-100" metric mean for Pharmaceuticals?
The Contribution to KSE-100 metric shows how many index points the Pharmaceuticals sector has added to or subtracted from the benchmark KSE-100 during the current trading session, alongside the sector's overall weight in the index. This helps identify whether a given sector is responsible for index movement on any particular day — useful for understanding what's actually driving daily market moves versus what's just noise.
How do I find the largest companies in the Pharmaceuticals sector?
The Largest Companies table ranks every constituent of the Pharmaceuticals sector by market capitalization, with columns for current price, P/E ratio, dividend yield, and 1-year return. The table includes a Table View / Heatmap View toggle — table view for detailed sorting, heatmap view for visual scanning of which companies are gaining or losing on the day. Click any company name to open its full financial profile.
Can I filter Pharmaceuticals stocks for Shariah compliance?
Yes. The Halal Only toggle filters the Pharmaceuticals constituent table to show only companies that meet Shariah screening criteria — based on financial ratios (debt-to-asset thresholds, interest income limits) and business activity screens. The filter uses KMI All Share Index criteria, which is broader than KMI-30 (top 30 only). Hover over the green Halal badge next to any company name to see the specific criteria it meets.
How do I find the highest dividend-yielding stocks in Pharmaceuticals?
Sort the constituent companies table by the Dividend Yield column to rank Pharmaceuticals stocks by their trailing-twelve-month dividend yield. The table also shows payout consistency over time — useful for distinguishing reliable dividend payers from one-time high yields. For deeper dividend screening across multiple sectors with sustainability filters, open the dividend screener.
How can I see the Pharmaceuticals sector's performance over different time periods?
The performance strip near the top of the page shows the Pharmaceuticals sector's returns over four key periods — 1 Day, 1 Month, 3 Month, and 1 Year — alongside the sector's current weight in the KSE-100. These returns are calculated from the sector's market-cap-weighted aggregate, so they reflect the overall direction of capital flow into or out of the sector. Combined with the Sector Performance chart below, they let you quickly assess both recent momentum and longer-term trends at a glance.
Can I compare Pharmaceuticals against other PSX sectors?
Yes. The Compare Sectors button at the top of the page opens a side-by-side comparison view where you can place Pharmaceuticals alongside any other sectors to analyze relative performance, valuation multiples, dividend yields, and market capitalization. Use the Sector Compare tool to identify where capital is rotating across industry groups.
How do I compare Pharmaceuticals companies side-by-side?
The Largest Companies table is built for cross-company analysis. Sort by P/E to find cheapest-valued names, by Dividend Yield for income opportunities, by 1-Year Return to spot momentum leaders, or by Market Cap for the most liquid names. Combine the Halal Only toggle with sorting to compare only Shariah-compliant Pharmaceuticals stocks. For deeper comparison with 150+ fundamental filters across the full PSX universe, open the PSX stock screener.
How do I buy or sell Pharmaceuticals stocks?
Once you spot a company worth acting on:
  • Pick a company — Click any ticker in the Largest Companies table to open its full financial profile and chart
  • Confirm your setup — Use integrated TradingView charts to confirm technical signals, or use the stock screener to narrow further
  • Connect your broker — Link Munir Khanani Securities, Chase Securities, Yasir Mahmood Securities, or Zahid Latif Khan Securities through StockIntel, or open a new account directly inside the platform
  • Execute the trade — Route a Market, Limit, Stop Loss, or OHO order through the multi-broker trading interface