Millat Tractors FY26 Results: Higher Margins but Lower Profits
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) has announced its half-yearly financial results for FY26, reporting a 20% year-on-year (YoY) decline in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 2.92 billion.
Despite the drop in overall half-year profit, the company showed strong quarterly recovery in 2QFY26, supported by higher gross margins and improved sales volumes.
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In this detailed article, we explain:
- Half-year financial performance
- 2QFY26 quarterly breakdown
- Tractor sales trends
- Gross margin improvement
- Dividend announcement
- Impact on PSX investors
- Future outlook
1HFY26 Financial Performance Overview
For the first half of FY26:
- Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs. 2.92 billion
- Down 20% YoY
- 1HFY26 effective tax rate: 53%
- Gross margin: 33% (vs 27% in 1HFY25)
The decline reflects challenges in overall sales volumes and rising tax burden.
Strong Recovery in 2QFY26
For the second quarter of FY26:
- PAT: Rs. 2.4 billion
- Earnings per share (EPS): Rs. 12.06
- Down 21% YoY
- Up 4.7 times QoQ
This strong quarterly rebound indicates improved operational efficiency.
Gross Margins Surge to 35%
One of the key highlights of the results is the sharp improvement in gross margins:
- 2QFY26 gross margin: 35%
- 2QFY25 gross margin: 25%
- 1QFY26 gross margin: 27%
This improvement exceeded expectations, according to Topline Securities.
Higher margins helped offset some pressure from lower sales volumes.
Net Sales & Revenue Growth
Net sales in 2QFY26:
- Rs. 20.9 billion
- Up 7% YoY
- Up 2.8 times QoQ
The strong quarter-on-quarter growth was driven by higher tractor sales.
Tractor Sales Performance
2QFY26 tractor sales:
- 6,335 units
- Up 2.9 times QoQ
1HFY26 total sales:
- 8,512 units
- Down 16% YoY
The decline in half-year volumes shows weak overall demand compared to last year.
Punjab Government’s Green Tractor Scheme Support
Sales were largely supported by the Punjab Government’s Green Tractor Scheme.
Without this scheme:
- Volumes could have been significantly lower
- Market demand may have remained weak
Government support played a key role in stabilizing sales.
Distribution Expenses Increase
- Up 29% YoY
- Up 2.1 times QoQ
The increase was mainly due to:
- Higher sales activity
- Increased transportation costs
- Marketing and logistics expansion
Finance Costs Decline
A positive factor in the results was lower finance costs:
- Down 27% YoY
- Down 15% QoQ
This was due to reduction in short-term borrowings:
- December 2025: Rs. 9.1 billion
- September 2025: Rs. 17.3 billion
- June 2025: Rs. 14.0 billion
Lower borrowing reduced interest burden.
High Tax Expense Impacts Profitability
MTL recorded:
- Tax expense: Rs. 2.95 billion in 2QFY26
- Effective Tax Rate (ETR): 55%
This was significantly higher than the expected 39%.
For comparison:
- 2QFY25 had a tax reversal of Rs. 67 million
- 1HFY25 ETR was only 7%
Higher taxation significantly impacted net profit.
Dividend Announcement
Alongside the results, the company announced:
- Cash dividend: Rs. 20 per share for 2QFY26
- 1HFY26 payout ratio: 137%
This dividend exceeded market expectations and was viewed positively by investors.
Share Valuation & P/E Ratio
MTL is currently trading at:
- FY26E P/E ratio: 18.7x
- FY27F P/E ratio: 12.9x
These valuations reflect investor expectations for recovery in the coming years.
Industry Outlook – Pakistan’s Tractor Market
The tractor industry in Pakistan depends heavily on:
- Agricultural performance
- Government subsidy programs
- Rural financing availability
- Crop prices
If agricultural activity improves, tractor demand may recover.
Key Factors Affecting Future Performance
1️⃣ Government policies
2️⃣ Interest rate trends
3️⃣ Farm income levels
4️⃣ Inflation impact
5️⃣ Exchange rate stability
These factors will determine sales growth in FY26 and FY27.
Analyst View – Mixed but Stable
Despite the profit decline, analysts consider the results:
✔ Better than expectations due to strong margins
✔ Supported by lower finance costs
✔ Balanced by high tax burden
Dividend payout adds confidence among shareholders.
Conclusion – Strong Margins but Profit Pressure Remains
Millat Tractors Limited faced a 20% decline in half-year profits mainly due to lower volumes and higher tax expenses. However, strong gross margins, lower finance costs, and a better-than-expected dividend payout helped offset some concerns.
The future outlook depends largely on agricultural recovery, government support schemes, and overall economic stability.
Investors will closely watch upcoming quarters to assess whether the company can maintain improved margins and recover sales growth.
