CSE filing·Aug 19, 2026
Gestetner of Ceylon PLC - Board CommitteesConsumer & Retail · Electronics Distributors
Gestetner of Ceylon PLC supplies office automation and document technology in Sri Lanka. The company sells and rents printing, copying, projection and scanning equipment, and undertakes digital printing, distributing brands including Ricoh, BenQ, Barco, PaperCut, MyQ, Scan Coin, Posmart and Vivitek.
GEST shares are up 51.2% over the past year and last closed at Rs 310.00 on Sep 30, 2026.
Rs 310.00
+0.81%Price history
+51.22%
Monthly seasonality
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +24.8 | +39.0 | -18.6 | -0.9 | +11.6 | +4.9 | -8.9 | -4.5 | -2.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2025 | +16.7 | +2.0 | -8.9 | -1.9 | +13.2 | +23.6 | +39.7 | -19.6 | +4.5 | +7.7 | +6.6 | -7.4 |
| 2024 | -1.6 | -1.9 | +13.0 | -7.9 | -0.5 | -4.2 | -10.4 | -13.5 | +6.3 | +12.9 | +19.3 | +4.6 |
| 2023 | +0.0 | -1.4 | +4.5 | -3.0 | +1.1 | +9.6 | +27.8 | +22.6 | -4.2 | -1.4 | -3.5 | +4.9 |
| 2022 | +7.4 | +0.6 | -20.9 | +0.0 | -22.3 | -3.5 | +1.0 | +23.0 | -5.9 | +2.6 | +19.5 | -8.5 |
| 2021 | +43.4 | -13.4 | -16.7 | +6.4 | -13.4 | -1.1 | +7.2 | -7.6 | +5.4 | -5.5 | -1.7 | -3.0 |
| 2020 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -4.1 | -4.7 | -1.6 | +15.3 | -4.4 | -6.7 | +6.1 |
| 2019 | +11.5 | +2.8 | -20.0 | +19.3 | -0.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +10.4 | -9.3 |
| 2018 | +0.0 | +14.2 | +1.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +2.8 | -14.3 |
| 2017 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +2.5 | +1.8 | -6.3 | -0.2 | -1.8 | -2.6 | +13.0 | -7.8 | +0.0 |
| 2016 | -7.6 | +2.2 | -6.5 | +4.9 | -4.2 | -5.5 | +6.1 | -2.4 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +13.5 | +0.0 |
| 2015 | +1.5 | +28.0 | -30.2 | +4.4 | -0.8 | -6.7 | +5.7 | +8.7 | -3.3 | -3.4 | +2.7 | -4.4 |
| 2014 | +11.7 | -14.7 | +6.5 | +0.8 | +1.5 | +5.3 | +16.4 | -1.1 | +4.2 | -12.5 | +0.7 | +0.7 |
| 2013 | +9.7 | -15.8 | -13.5 | -1.9 | +26.8 | -5.0 | -19.1 | +6.6 | -9.8 | +2.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2012 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -15.9 | -40.8 | +48.0 | -9.5 | +14.9 | +10.6 | -17.8 | -5.9 | +2.6 |
| Average | +10.7 | +3.5 | -9.2 | +0.5 | -2.0 | +4.2 | +3.9 | +1.8 | +1.5 | -0.6 | +3.8 | -2.5 |
| 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 | +9.7 | +1.3 | -11.2 | +0.0 | -0.2 | -3.5 | +1.0 | -1.6 | +1.1 | -1.4 | +2.7 | -3.0 |
| % up | 73% | 58% | 33% | 46% | 46% | 38% | 54% | 38% | 50% | 45% | 62% | 45% |
P/E
8.0
P/B
1.26
EPS
Rs 38.78
Div Yield
1.26%
Market Cap
Rs 823.9M
Beta
-0.50
ROE
22.1%
Op Margin
-
Fundamentals
| Line | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 1.9B +11.1% | Rs 1.8B +25.1% | Rs 1.4B -0.4% | Rs 1.4B +33.5% | Rs 1.1B +26.6% | Rs 832.5M -19.6% | Rs 1.0B +13.8% | Rs 909.4M +27.7% |
| Operating profit | Rs 184.7M +1.9% | Rs 181.3M +16.8% | Rs 155.2M -13.4% | Rs 179.2M +218.8% | Rs 56.2M +44.0% | Rs 39.0M +159.9% | Rs 15.0M -76.6% | Rs 64.3M -0.6% |
| Net profit | Rs 103.1M -0.3% | Rs 103.4M +14.9% | Rs 90.1M +7.0% | Rs 84.1M turned profitable | Rs -9.5M fell into loss | Rs 13.2M turned profitable | Rs -4.7M fell into loss | Rs 42.9M -15.4% |
| EPS | 38.78 -0.4% | 38.92 +14.9% | 33.88 +7.0% | 31.66 | -3.59 | 4.96 | -1.75 | 16.14 -15.3% |
Compared with the same period a year earlier.
Per-share figures are as reported, not adjusted for splits.
Recent dividends
- 2026 · first and finalRs 3.90
- 2025 · first interimRs 3.25
- 2024 · first interimRs 3.00
- 2023Rs 7.00
- 2023 · first interimRs 7.00
- 2019 · first and finalRs 1.25
- 2017Rs 10.00
- 2016Rs 5.00
Peer comparison1 peer in Consumer & Retail
| # | Company | Price | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | EPS | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEST.N0000 · this company | 310.00 | Rs 823.9M | 8.0 | 1.26 | 38.78 | 22.11% | 1.26% |
| 2 | OFEQ.N0000 | 451.00 | Rs 375.9M | - | 21.56 | -19.06 | -120.88% | 0.00% |
| Sector median · 35 companies | - | - | 13.3 | 1.66 | - | - | 1.72% |
GEST.N0000 · this company
Rs 310.00
P/E
8.0
P/B
1.26
ROE
22.11%
Yield
1.26%
OFEQ.N0000
Rs 451.00
P/E
-
P/B
21.56
ROE
-120.88%
Yield
0.00%
Sector median · 35 companies
P/E 13.3P/B 1.66Yield 1.72%
About Gestetner of Ceylon Plc
Gestetner of Ceylon PLC supplies office automation and document technology in Sri Lanka. The company sells and rents printing, copying, projection and scanning equipment, and undertakes digital printing, distributing brands including Ricoh, BenQ, Barco, PaperCut, MyQ, Scan Coin, Posmart and Vivitek. Alongside equipment, the group provides managed and outsourced document services through its subsidiaries Nashua Lanka, Gestetner Printing Services and Fintek Managed Solutions. Its products are represented across all provinces of Sri Lanka and in the Maldives. The company was established in 1964 and its registered office is at Gestetner Centre, 248 Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02. Its financial year ends on 31 March.
AI analysis
bullishEvidence points bullish because June-quarter profit rose 23.3% and the shares trade below sector peers on earnings. The catch is that P/B is more expensive than 66% of its own trading history.
Read the full report (Sep 22, 2026) →News sentiment
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24 months positive negative 3-month net
Recent news
CSE filing·Aug 18, 2026Positive
First and Final Dividend for the year ended 31st March 2026Dividend · Rs 3.90 · XD Sep 22, 2026
First And Final dividend of LKR 3.9/share; XD 2026-09-22; record 2026-09-23; payable 2026-10-08; FY 31st March 2026
Daily FT·Jun 19, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
Print Expo 2026 starts today; to spotlight innovation, sustainability and MSME sector growthSri Lanka Print Expo 2026 opens 19 June at BMICH and runs to 21 June, showcasing printing, packaging and digital technologies and hosting the National Print Excellence Awards on 20 June; Gestetner of Ceylon is listed as a Gold Sponsor.
Ada Derana·Jun 17, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
Gestetner of Ceylon and MAXHUB Unite to Bring World-Class Collaborative Technology to Sri LankaGestetner of Ceylon PLC was appointed the Authorized Distribution Partner for MAXHUB in Sri Lanka, gaining rights to distribute the full MAXHUB product portfolio and launching MAXHUB Connect 2026 to showcase the collaboration solutions.
IT & Digital
CSE filing·Jan 20, 2026
Resignation of Deputy ChairmanCSE filing·Dec 3, 2025
MANDATORY OFFER BY WORLD ELITE LIMITED TO PURCHASE ALL THE REMAINING ISSUED AND PAID-UP ORDINARY SHARES IN GESTETNER OF CEYLON PLCCSE filing·Nov 13, 2025
The Financial Statements have been published on the CSE website. Please note the below trading sessions for GEST.N0000. Auction session will be from 11.55 a.m to 12.10 p.m. Regular Trading session will commence at 12.10 p.m.CSE filing·Nov 13, 2025
Please note that the trading of GEST.N0000 has been halted pending financial statements.CSE filing·Nov 10, 2025Positive
OFFER DOCUMENT -OFFER BY WORLD ELITE LIMITED TO ACQUIRE THE ORDINARY SHARES IN GESTETNER OF CEYLON PLCAda Derana·Nov 10, 2025·M&A / stake changePositive
Hong Kong’s SiS Group Invested in a Controlling Stake in Gestetner of Ceylon PLCSiS International’s Hong Kong unit World Elite has acquired a controlling stake in Gestetner of Ceylon PLC, and SiS chairman Lim Kiah Meng is the incoming chairman of Gestetner.
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