OGDC earned Rs. 9.7 per share in the second quarter ending December 2022. The company also announced a cash dividend of Rs. 2.25 per share.
OGDC's twelve-month trailing EPS is now Rs. 37.2 and a cash dividend of Rs. 7.5, translating into a compelling PE of 2.3 and a dividend yield of 8.6%.
Profit after tax of Rs. 41.7 billion for the second quarter was less by 21% over the first quarter on lower production, higher costs, and lower other income.
Comparing with Ist quarter ending Sep22; Sales declined by 8.6% and gross profit declined by 14% over Ist quarter, Other operating expenses increased by 1.5 times, Other income halved, negatively impacting Profit before tax over 26%.
This is despite the higher spread in crude and the favorable exchange rate. Declining production is a cause for concern
For the HY ending December 22, crude oil sales made up 46% of total revenue, and natural gas sales made up 43%.
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