Power Generation & Distribution Sector
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| Last Updated: 04:50 PM PKT
Comprising IPPs and utility companies like K-Electric, this sector is valued for stable, dollar-indexed returns and consistent revenue streams. It remains a focal point for income-seeking investors despite the ongoing challenges of the national energy circular debt and the complexities of the power purchasing agreements.
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| Last Updated: 04:50 PM PKT
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Sector Overview
The Power Generation & Distribution sector represents 16 listed companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. It carries a 3.04% weight in the KSE-100 index and 3.95% in the Shariah-compliant KMI All Share Index. The sector trades at an average P/E ratio of 19.45x and a dividend yield of 7.97%.
These metrics summarize the sector's size, valuation, and income characteristics relative to the broader market.
Comprising both independent producers and utility providers, this sector offers investors stable, dollar-indexed returns while playing a critical role in maintaining energy security.
Total Market Cap
PKR 602.1B
Market Cap Weight (KMI)
3.95%
Traded Volume
33.35M
P/E Ratio
19.45x
Div. Yield
7.97%
Power Generation & Distribution Sector Live Performance
The Power Generation & Distribution sector is currently underperforming the benchmark KSE 100 index, supported by higher trading activity in K-Electric Limited (KEL). The sector accounts for approximately 3.04% of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
1 Day Change
-2.11%
Today
Weight in KSE All
3.04%
KSE All Share Index
1 Month Return
-6.73%
3 Month Return
-7.97%
1 Year Return
+23.47%
Sector Performance
KSE 100 Benchmark
This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria.
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Largest Companies in the Power Generation & Distribution Sector (PSX Listed)
Ranked by market capitalization
This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria.
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Largest Companies in the Power Generation & Distribution Sector (PSX Listed)
Ranked by market capitalization
This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria.
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| Symbol | Company Name | Market Cap | Price (PKR) | P/E | Div. Yield | 1 Year Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HUBC This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. |  The Hub Power Company Limited | 282.9B | 218.11 | 11.6 | 12.72% | +45.03% |
KEL This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. |  K-Electric Limited | 203.0B | 7.35 | 735.0 | N/A | +39.47% |
 Kot Addu Power Company Limited | 24.5B | 27.79 | 14.9 | 15.39% | -18.31% | |
 Nishat Power Limited | 24.0B | 67.79 | 7.9 | 2.33% | +88.46% | |
 Nishat Chunian Power Limited | 21.4B | 58.24 | 14.0 | 2.61% | +129.65% | |
 Pakgen Power Limited | 14.9B | 40.04 | N/A | N/A | -74.69% | |
EPQL This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. |  Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited | 8.3B | 25.61 | 13.8 | 17.48% | -14.49% |
 Lalpir Power Limited | 6.2B | 22.27 | N/A | N/A | -9.10% | |
GEMMEL This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. |  Mughal Energy Limited(GEM) | 4.8B | 24.73 | N/A | N/A | +12.41% |
 Saif Power Limited | 3.7B | 9.54 | N/A | 18.08% | -19.15% | |
 Altern Energy Limited | 2.9B | 8.09 | N/A | N/A | -30.32% | |
KOHE This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. |  Kohinoor Energy Limited | 2.6B | 15.56 | 4.3 | N/A | -25.91% |
SGPL This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. |  S.G. Power Limited | 1.7B | 97.59 | N/A | N/A | +1143.19% |
SEL This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. This shows the sector's weight-age in the KMI All Share Index, representing companies that meet Shariah-compliant investment criteria. |  Sitara Energy Limited | 576.0M | 30.17 | 1.6 | N/A | +156.98% |
 Kohinoor Power Company Limited | 324.8M | 25.78 | 21.6 | N/A | +257.06% | |
 Southern Electric Power Company Limited | 302.1M | 2.21 | N/A | N/A | +0.00% | |
 Tri-Star Power Limited | 234.3M | 15.62 | N/A | N/A | +106.61% | |
 Genertech Pakistan Limited | 17.6M | 0.89 | N/A | N/A | +0.00% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What information is available on the Power Generation & Distribution sector page?
This page provides a top-down view of the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution sector tags at the top of the page show?
The sector tags surface key data-driven signals about the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution sector?
The Sector Overview section aggregates the financial data of all companies within the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution performance against the KSE-100?
Yes. The Sector Performance chart includes a KSE-100 Benchmark toggle that overlays the broader market index against the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution?
The Contribution to KSE-100 metric shows how many index points the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution sector?
The Largest Companies table ranks every constituent of the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution stocks for Shariah compliance?
Yes. The Halal Only toggle filters the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution?
Sort the constituent companies table by the Dividend Yield column to rank Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution sector's performance over different time periods?
The performance strip near the top of the page shows the Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution 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 Power Generation & Distribution stocks. For deeper comparison with 150+ fundamental filters across the full PSX universe, open the PSX stock screener.
How do I buy or sell Power Generation & Distribution stocks?
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- Pick a company — Click any ticker in the Largest Companies table to open its full financial profile and chart
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