Daily FT·Jun 23, 2026·Trading statusPositive
CSE revises S&P SL20 constituentsThe CSE added ACL Cables, CIC Holdings and the voting shares of Commercial Bank to the S&P SL20 and removed LB Finance, with the changes effective 22 June.
ACL Cables PLC
ACL.N0000Manufacturing · Electrical Products
Rs 94.40
+0.21%as of Aug 3, 2026
Price history
+54.75%
P/E
10.3
P/B
1.83
EPS
Rs 9.13
Div Yield
0.53%
Market Cap
Rs 67.8B
Beta
1.05
ROE
14.9%
Op Margin
18.2% (-1.3pp)
Annual fundamentals
| Year | Revenue | Net profit | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rs 37.5B | Rs 5.4B | 19.11 |
| 2024 | Rs 29.2B | Rs 3.4B | 11.93 |
| 2023 | Rs 30.1B | Rs 7.0B | 24.84 |
| 2022 | Rs 35.3B | Rs 5.1B | 17.97 |
| 2021 | Rs 22.6B | Rs 1.8B | 6.47 |
| 2020 | Rs 18.7B | Rs 1.0B | 7.44 |
| 2019 | Rs 18.2B | Rs 624.3M | 4.67 |
Recent dividends
- 2025 · first interimRs 1.50
- 2024 · first interimRs 1.25
- 2023 · first interimRs 1.25
- 2022 · first interimRs 1.00
- 2021 · first interimRs 1.00
- 2021Rs 1.50
- 2020 · first interimRs 1.50
- 2013Rs 1.00
About ACL Cables PLC
ACL Cables PLC is a Sri Lanka–based manufacturer and marketer of electrical cables and conductors, providing LV power cables, control and telecommunication cables, medium HV conductors and related electrical solutions to domestic and export markets. The Company is positioned as a leading cable manufacturer in Sri Lanka and emphasizes product quality, customer satisfaction and sustainability. Operations are organised to serve both institutional and retail markets: the institutional business supplies products for government and large private projects, while the retail business supplies branded cables and electrical solutions through distributors and dealers and is expanding its switch and MCB offerings. The Company has introduced product innovations such as a Super PVC range aimed at improved safety and energy efficiency. ACL Cables operates a fully integrated manufacturing capability supported by an extensive distribution network and has group subsidiaries including Cable Solutions PLC, which has been listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The Company has received industry recognition for export performance and ethical trading.
AI analysis
bullishEarnings are solid and ACL entered the S&P SL20; despite recent margin pressure, the shares trade below sector P/E and P/B, with a 1:3 split clouding per-share trends but not cash profits.
Read the full report (Jul 29, 2026) →News sentiment
Describes news flow, not a forecastLast 30 days
More negative than usual for this company
its own lowits own high
Higher than 0% of its last 7 months · 4 of 4 in its sector
3 articles in 30 days: 0 positive, 1 negative, 2 neutral.
24 months positive negative 3-month net
Recent news
CSE filing·Mar 19, 2026
Further to the announcement dated 18th March 2026: Change in Status of a Director and Update on Committee MembershipCSE filing·Mar 18, 2026
Change in Status of a Director and Update on Committee MembershipCSE filing·Nov 27, 2025
Sub-division of Ordinary SharesShare split · 1:3 · XD Dec 29, 2025
EconomyNext·Oct 28, 2025·Major contract or order
Sri Lanka utility gets 3.77 US cents bid for wind power from Vidullanka, 3.96 from WindforceVidullanka submitted the lowest bid of 3.77 US cents/kWh for the Ceylon Electricity Board's 2×50 MW Mullikulam wind tender; Windforce bid 3.96, Hayleys 4.17, ACL 4.33 and Aitken Spence 4.805. Bids are below the prior 4.65 cents award and reflect efforts to cut generation costs amid a weak rupee.
Renewable EnergyRupee & Forex
Ada Derana·Oct 21, 2025·OtherPositive
EPF Records Rs. 73.97 Billion Unrealized Profit from Stock Market InvestmentsThe EPF recorded an unrealized profit of Rs.73.97 billion on its Colombo Stock Exchange holdings as of June 30, 2025, with its Rs.85.88 billion invested across 64 listed companies rising to a market value of Rs.159.85 billion.
CSE filing·Oct 9, 2025
A C L Cables PLC - Subdivision of Ordinary SharesShare split · 1:3 · XD Dec 29, 2025
Split issue
CSE filing·Sep 17, 2025
The disclosure has been published on the CSE website. Please note the below trading sessions for ACL.N0000. Auction session will be from 1.30 p.m to 1.45 p.m. Regular Trading session will commence at 1.45 p.m.CSE filing·Sep 17, 2025Positive
Declaration of Interim Dividend of Rs. 1.50 per share, for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.Dividend · Rs 1.50 · XD Sep 26, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 1.5/share; XD 2025-09-26; record 2025-09-28; payable 2025-10-16; FY 31st March 2025
CSE filing·Sep 17, 2025
Please note that the trading of ACL.N0000 has been halted pending disclosure.Manufacturing sector: what is happening
Last 30 days to Aug 4, 2026US confirmation of a 10% Section 301 tariff preserved competitiveness for Sri Lankan manufacturers, especially apparel and rubber. Exporters sought clear, risk-based guidelines for the new forced labour import ban to avoid shipment delays. June PMI showed manufacturing expanding but slower at 53.0, led by food and beverages. FTZ manufacturers pressed for power wheeling and lower energy costs. Cabinet moved to license scrap metal exports and tighten import prepayments.
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