Colombo Serendib Round Table 2 (CSRT2) marked its 30th anniversary, highlighting fundraising that raised over USD 2m after the Boxing Day tsunami and its "From the Heart" programme which enabled more than 25 free pediatric heart surgeries in partnership with Asiri Surgical Hospital.
Healthcare · Hospital/Nursing Management
Asiri Surgical Hospital (ASH) is a private sector surgical hospital in Sri Lanka offering a broad range of surgical disciplines from routine procedures to complex surgeries.
AMSL shares are down 6.6% over the past year and last closed at Rs 12.80 on Sep 30, 2026.
Monthly seasonality
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.2 | +7.1 | +2.7 | +68.2 | -24.3 | -11.2 | -19.5 | +0.7 | -7.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2025 | +4.2 | -6.4 | +0.9 | -5.1 | +3.6 | +15.5 | +0.7 | +3.0 | -1.4 | +8.8 | -6.7 | -1.4 |
| 2024 | -5.4 | -9.0 | +4.5 | -0.9 | +0.0 | +7.8 | -7.3 | -1.7 | +0.9 | +0.9 | -2.6 | +7.1 |
| 2023 | +1.5 | -3.0 | -2.3 | -4.0 | +0.0 | +2.5 | +4.1 | +0.0 | +6.3 | -4.4 | -1.5 | +0.8 |
| 2022 | +21.4 | -4.8 | -26.0 | -15.5 | +19.2 | +0.7 | +0.0 | +0.7 | -17.2 | +4.0 | +3.1 | -3.0 |
| 2021 | -9.9 | -5.2 | -6.1 | +0.7 | +7.9 | -5.3 | +4.2 | +1.4 | +0.7 | +1.3 | +7.8 | +4.8 |
| 2020 | +3.0 | -5.8 | -7.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +5.3 | +0.0 | -1.0 | +6.1 | +14.3 | +8.3 | +32.3 |
| 2019 | -5.1 | +1.1 | +0.0 | -5.3 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +13.3 | -1.0 | +5.9 | -4.7 | -1.0 | +0.0 |
| 2018 | +6.7 | -7.1 | +0.0 | +1.9 | -2.8 | -1.0 | +0.0 | -2.0 | -4.0 | +0.0 | -1.0 | +4.2 |
| 2017 | -4.6 | -1.9 | -8.9 | +6.5 | +3.1 | -2.0 | -2.0 | +0.0 | +7.2 | +5.8 | +0.0 | -4.5 |
| 2016 | -11.8 | -10.8 | +1.9 | +32.1 | -1.4 | -9.2 | +1.6 | +1.5 | -3.0 | -3.1 | -12.0 | -1.8 |
| 2015 | -1.8 | +3.0 | -11.0 | +9.2 | -4.2 | -3.7 | +1.9 | -1.9 | -3.2 | -2.7 | +0.7 | -6.8 |
| 2014 | +19.4 | -4.1 | -0.8 | +2.6 | +3.3 | -2.4 | +3.3 | +0.8 | +17.5 | +14.9 | -9.4 | +10.4 |
| 2013 | -2.2 | +3.3 | -1.1 | +7.5 | +6.0 | -2.8 | -1.0 | +1.0 | -1.0 | +2.0 | -1.9 | +1.0 |
| 2012 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -3.8 | -2.6 | -1.4 | +1.4 | +9.5 | +3.7 | +6.0 | -1.1 | +5.7 |
| Average | +1.3 | -3.1 | -3.8 | +6.7 | +0.6 | -0.5 | +0.1 | +0.7 | +0.7 | +3.1 | -1.2 | +3.5 |
| ASPI average | +3.1 | -2.7 | -4.7 | +2.0 | +0.2 | +0.8 | +3.1 | +2.2 | +3.2 | -0.1 | +1.0 | +3.0 |
| Median | -0.1 | -4.4 | -1.0 | +1.3 | +0.0 | -1.4 | +0.7 | +0.7 | +0.7 | +1.6 | -1.1 | +0.9 |
| % up | 50% | 29% | 29% | 57% | 43% | 33% | 53% | 53% | 53% | 64% | 29% | 57% |
Fundamentals
| Line | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 7.7B +7.5% | Rs 7.2B +8.5% | Rs 6.6B +17.5% | Rs 5.6B -3.5% | Rs 5.8B +38.0% | Rs 4.2B |
| Operating profit | Rs 1.3B +94.5% | Rs 672.2M -39.4% | Rs 1.1B | - | Rs 1.5B +105.6% | Rs 709.7M |
| Net profit | Rs 940.5M +151.6% | Rs 373.7M -49.9% | Rs 746.3M +16.6% | Rs 640.0M -48.7% | Rs 1.2B +45.0% | Rs 859.7M |
| EPS | 1.54 +208.0% | 0.50 -59.7% | 1.24 +2.5% | 1.21 -48.7% | 2.36 +44.8% | 1.63 |
Compared with the same period a year earlier.
Per-share figures are as reported, not adjusted for splits.
Recent dividends
- 2025 · first interimRs 0.30
- 2022 · second interimRs 0.90
- 2022 · first interimRs 1.20
- 2021 · second interimRs 0.60
- 2021 · first interimRs 0.25
- 2019Rs 0.50
- 2018Rs 0.85
- 2017Rs 0.35
| # | Company | Price | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | EPS | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASIR.N0000 · same group, not in the median | 28.10 | Rs 32.0B | 6.4 | 1.25 | 4.39 | 11.69% | 0.00% |
| 2 | LHCL.N0000 | 114.75 | Rs 25.7B | 10.8 | 1.57 | 10.66 | 14.56% | 2.61% |
| 3 | NHL.N0000 | 11.50 | Rs 16.2B | 15.3 | 2.67 | 0.75 | 16.28% | 0.00% |
| 4 | CHL.N0000 | 61.00 | Rs 9.7B | 10.7 | 0.85 | 5.68 | 8.07% | 1.80% |
| 5 | SINH.N0000 | 22.10 | Rs 9.5B | 43.9 | 7.92 | 0.50 | 4.65% | 0.00% |
| 6 | AMSL.N0000 · this company | 12.80 | Rs 6.8B | 8.0 | 0.92 | 1.61 | 11.46% | 0.00% |
| Peer median · 4 companies | - | - | 13.0 | 2.12 | - | - | 0.90% |
About Asiri Surgical Hospital PLC
Asiri Surgical Hospital (ASH) is a private sector surgical hospital in Sri Lanka offering a broad range of surgical disciplines from routine procedures to complex surgeries. The hospital operates 155+ beds, records over 200,000 channellings and performs 8,800+ surgeries, delivering care through state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced diagnostic facilities and modern medical technology. ASH provides end-to-end surgical care spanning pre-surgical consultations and diagnostic evaluations through personalised post-operative care, supported by stringent protocols for infection control and patient safety. The hospital emphasises continual investment in new medical technologies and surgical techniques to maintain clinical standards. The organisation highlights several centres of excellence, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, neurology, gastroenterology and organ transplantation. The wider Asiri Hospital Holdings group describes group-level environmental and social initiatives such as waste management, energy-efficiency upgrades and community outreach programs.
AI analysis
bullishJune-quarter net profit rose 11.6% year-on-year, but the share fell 29.6% over three months.
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Softlogic Holdings reported a June-quarter loss of Rs2.79bn (up 5% y/y) and a basic loss of Rs2.00 per share. Revenue rose 14% to Rs34.07bn led by insurance and retail/telecom, but higher insurance contract liabilities, rising finance costs and negative equity (Rs47.62bn) kept the group in loss; a tax dispute over Asiri Surgical Hospital is under appeal.
Asiri Surgical Hospital (AMSL.N0000) performed Sri Lanka's first robot-assisted surgery on 13 July 2026. The hospital says the robotic platform enables greater precision, smaller incisions and quicker recovery, bringing advanced surgical capability to patients locally.
Asiri Central Hospital (Asiri Surgical/Asiri Medical) completed its first successful liver transplant. The milestone enhances the group's advanced-care capabilities and may reduce the need for patients to seek transplant treatment overseas.
ASPI jumped 3.43% (743.22 pts) to 22,380.65 as markets rallied on signs of a possible end to the Middle East war, with index-weighted counters SAMP, COMB, JKH, MELS and DIAL among top contributors; turnover exceeded Rs.4bn and foreigners were net buyers (Rs.21.1m).
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.89% (191.45 points) to 21,270.02. Bank stocks led declines with DFCC, Commercial Bank and National Development Bank among top negatives, while Ambeon, Melstacorp and Asiri gained; Asia Asset Finance filed a rights issue to raise Rs1.5bn.
Colombo Stock Exchange was up midday, ASPI +0.54% (119.98 pts) to 22,433. Market turnover was Rs.597.2m with capital goods leading at Rs.181.7m; Colombo Fort Investments and Colombo Investment Trust announced interim scrip dividends.
Colombo stocks rose 0.25% as foreign investors turned net buyers after a 21-session selling streak, recording a net inflow of Rs. 19.8 million and lifting the ASPI 55.45 points to 22,625.48. Top contributors included CINS, BUKI, CFIN, MELS and NHL, while consumer services led turnover and oil price moderation supported sentiment.
Healthcare sector: what is happening
Last 14 days to Sep 30, 2026Healthcare news centred on public-sector capacity and control. The Government will take full ownership of Neville Fernando Hospital, with the Sri Lanka Air Force managing daily operations and Treasury funding salaries and operations. Cabinet approved 39 hospital infrastructure projects for the public investment programme, alongside NIC-linked e-health records, while four hospital construction projects were launched, including cardiology and emergency facilities.
The stories behind it
Auto-generated from 4 sector news articles over 14 days. Not investment advice.