CSE filing·Sep 4, 2026Positive
First Interim Dividend for the Financial year 2026/2027Dividend · Rs 0.50 · XD Sep 15, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.5/share; XD 2026-09-15; record 2026-09-16; payable 2026-10-02; FY 2026/2027
Manufacturing · Containers/Packaging
J. F. Packaging Limited manufactures flexible packaging materials and finished flexible packaging products for food and consumer goods.
JFP shares are up 7.9% over the past year and last closed at Rs 16.30 on Sep 30, 2026.
Rs 16.30
+1.88%Price history
+7.95%
P/E
11.9
P/B
1.57
EPS
Rs 1.37
Div Yield
6.13%
Market Cap
Rs 2.8B
Beta
0.00
ROE
11.6%
Op Margin
20.5%
Fundamentals
| Line | FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 4.5B |
| Operating profit | Rs 524.4M |
| Net profit | Rs 189.9M |
| EPS | 1.37 |
Compared with the same period a year earlier.
Per-share figures are as reported, not adjusted for splits.
Recent dividends
- 2027 · first interimRs 0.50
- 2026 · first interimRs 0.50
Peer comparison4 peers in Manufacturing
| # | Company | Price | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | EPS | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLAS.N0000 | 55.30 | Rs 52.5B | 12.4 | 3.29 | 4.47 | 26.54% | 5.39% |
| 2 | PACK.N0000 | 10.40 | Rs 3.5B | 12.4 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 6.99% | 3.56% |
| 3 | CARE.N0000 | 35.00 | Rs 3.0B | - | 0.54 | -11.25 | -17.26% | 0.00% |
| 4 | JFP.N0000 · this company | 16.30 | Rs 2.8B | 11.9 | 1.57 | 1.37 | 11.56% | 6.13% |
| 5 | ACME.N0000 | 3.60 | Rs 2.4B | - | 4.68 | -2.04 | -103.81% | 0.00% |
| Peer median · 4 companies | - | - | - | 2.08 | - | - | 1.78% |
GLAS.N0000
Rs 55.30
P/E
12.4
P/B
3.29
ROE
26.54%
Yield
5.39%
PACK.N0000
Rs 10.40
P/E
12.4
P/B
0.86
ROE
6.99%
Yield
3.56%
CARE.N0000
Rs 35.00
P/E
-
P/B
0.54
ROE
-17.26%
Yield
0.00%
JFP.N0000 · this company
Rs 16.30
P/E
11.9
P/B
1.57
ROE
11.56%
Yield
6.13%
ACME.N0000
Rs 3.60
P/E
-
P/B
4.68
ROE
-103.81%
Yield
0.00%
Peer median · 4 companies
P/E -P/B 2.08Yield 1.78%
About J.F. Packaging PLC
J. F. Packaging Limited manufactures flexible packaging materials and finished flexible packaging products for food and consumer goods. Its product range includes shrink sleeves, stand‑up pouches, centre‑seal pouches, aluminium lids, reels of top and bottom film, nylon pouches and various laminates supplied in reel or bag form. The company emphasises food safety and quality, producing flexible packaging for food according to HACCP standards and holding FSSC 22000, ISO 22000 and ISO 9001 certifications. Its services include custom design, research and development, production processing and delivery to meet customers' local and international requirements. JF Packaging serves food and FMCG customers and positions sustainability and cost‑effectiveness as part of its product offering; it cites long‑term supply relationships with major customers, including Nestlé Lanka, and highlights responsiveness and quality in its customer service.
AI analysis
bullishEvidence points bullish because the shares are moderately undervalued and the June quarter earned an 11.0% net margin. The catch is debt reached 95.7% of equity.
Read the full report (Sep 15, 2026) →News sentiment
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Recent news
CSE filing·Jan 23, 2026
The disclosure has been published on the CSE website. Please note the below trading sessions for JFP.N0000. Auction session will be from 2.10 p.m. to 2.25 p.m. Regular Trading session will commence at 2.25 p.m.CSE filing·Jan 23, 2026
First Interim Dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share for the Financial Year Ending 31.03.2026Dividend · Rs 0.50 · XD Feb 3, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.5/share; XD 2026-02-03; record 2026-02-04; payable 2026-02-23; FY Ending 31.03.2026
CSE filing·Jan 23, 2026
Please note that the trading of JFP.N0000 has been halted pending disclosure.Daily FT·Jan 1, 2026·Market commentary
CSE ends year on the up; ASPI gains 42% in 2025 and generates Rs. 2.4 t valueASPI rose 42% in 2025, lifting market capitalization 41.67% to Rs. 8.07 trillion and generating Rs. 2.4 trillion in value. Final-day turnover exceeded Rs. 4.6 billion, three firms (CALH, JFP, WTS) listed during the year, and JKH, SFCL, ACL, SAMP and HASU were top contributors.
CSE filing·Nov 27, 2025
FilingDaily FT·Nov 20, 2025·Market commentaryPositive
CSE closes marginally down in volatile sessionColombo bourse closed marginally down as the ASPI fell 0.09% (21.80 pts) to 23,029.86 on turnover of over Rs. 3.8bn and net foreign outflow of Rs. 4.7m. Major negative contributors included Commercial Bank, Dialog, Colombo Dockyard, DFCC and NDB, while J.F. Packaging rose on debut.
Ada Derana·Nov 19, 2025·Trading statusPositive
JF Packaging Commences Trading as “JFP-N-0000” TodayJ.F. Packaging PLC (ticker JFP.N0000) commences trading today after an IPO that raised LKR 600 million from 51,724,144 shares at LKR 11.60 each, oversubscribed 6.3x. Proceeds will be used to settle selected term loans and partially repay revolving import loans to strengthen the balance sheet and reduce finance costs.
Consumer Staples (FMCG)
Daily FT·Nov 19, 2025·Trading statusPositive
JF Packaging commences trading as “JFP-N-0000” todayJ.F. Packaging PLC (JFP.N0000) begins trading today on the Colombo Stock Exchange after an IPO of 51,724,144 shares at Rs.11.60 that raised Rs.600 million and was 6.3x oversubscribed. Proceeds will settle selected term loans and partially repay revolving import loans to strengthen the balance sheet and reduce finance costs.
Consumer Staples (FMCG)
Ada Derana·Nov 17, 2025·Trading statusPositive
Shares of JF Packaging Limited to Commence Trading as “JFP-N-0000” on the CSEJF Packaging (JFP-N-0000) will begin trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange on 19 November after its IPO was oversubscribed 6.3x; the issue offered 51,724,144 shares at LKR 11.60 aiming to raise LKR 600 million. Proceeds will be used to repay term and revolving import loans to reduce finance costs and strengthen the balance sheet.
Consumer Staples (FMCG)
Manufacturing sector: what is happening
Last 14 days to Sep 30, 2026Manufacturing export conditions weakened in August as apparel, tea and coconut-based product shipments fell, although merchandise exports remained higher over January-August. Exporters also reported certification delays, cost pressures and cheaper imported rubber undermining local value addition. Oil-price swings added uncertainty to energy and transport inputs, while industry proposals continued to stress higher-value agrifood processing, traceability and mechanisation.
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