Colombo Stock Exchange traded higher midday as the ASPI rose 0.24% (52.94 pts) to 21,886 with turnover Rs.807m, led by gains in John Keells and DFCC. Lanka Ceramic declared a final dividend of Rs.6.40 and Swisstek recommended a final dividend of Rs.0.40 per share.
Property & Construction · Building Products
Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC is a Sri Lanka-based provider of building and construction solutions, focused on manufacturing and supplying products and systems for fixing, finishing and beautifying the built environment.
PARQ shares are down 10.0% over the past year and last closed at Rs 80.10 on Sep 30, 2026.
Monthly seasonality
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.7 | -2.1 | -6.5 | +1.9 | -1.7 | -7.2 | -6.6 | +1.4 | +17.7 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2025 | +10.0 | -5.8 | +7.4 | +9.2 | +15.3 | +49.1 | +16.3 | -8.8 | -2.7 | +3.9 | -9.4 | +10.3 |
| 2024 | -9.1 | +11.4 | +15.7 | +13.5 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -8.8 | -2.0 | +20.7 | +19.3 | +15.8 | +30.4 |
| 2023 | -8.9 | +1.4 | -1.4 | +2.8 | -9.5 | +24.1 | +8.5 | -5.6 | +8.9 | -12.0 | +1.9 | -0.6 |
| 2022 | -0.2 | -12.6 | -55.4 | -24.0 | +2.9 | -7.1 | +7.7 | +25.7 | +35.2 | -27.3 | +0.6 | -9.8 |
| 2021 | +59.6 | -26.5 | -3.5 | +31.8 | +9.7 | -8.2 | +5.8 | -9.7 | -4.3 | +18.7 | +23.7 | +17.3 |
| 2020 | -5.8 | -5.7 | -41.6 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +26.3 | -6.5 | +9.7 | +11.6 | -1.0 | +70.9 | +17.1 |
| 2019 | -3.4 | -7.8 | -4.7 | -4.0 | -14.7 | -6.0 | +38.1 | +6.5 | -3.8 | +26.1 | +9.6 | -0.8 |
| 2018 | +0.9 | -0.8 | -9.4 | +0.0 | -0.3 | -15.2 | -6.1 | -4.1 | -9.8 | +2.3 | +0.7 | +0.0 |
| 2017 | -2.6 | +2.7 | -4.8 | +8.1 | +4.8 | +3.0 | +3.8 | -12.0 | -4.4 | +3.4 | -6.1 | -1.5 |
| 2016 | -6.4 | -5.6 | +2.0 | +18.2 | -0.8 | -3.9 | +7.3 | +5.3 | +5.4 | -4.5 | -2.1 | -0.1 |
| 2015 | -5.5 | +30.9 | -10.6 | +31.0 | +16.4 | -10.5 | +3.8 | -2.5 | -1.9 | +14.9 | -9.0 | +2.5 |
| 2014 | +31.8 | -8.3 | -2.4 | -1.5 | +10.0 | +6.8 | +14.4 | -3.7 | +4.6 | +12.5 | +16.7 | +6.4 |
| 2013 | +9.7 | -12.2 | -7.0 | +32.5 | -1.9 | -3.8 | +0.7 | +6.0 | +8.1 | +8.7 | -4.3 | -3.9 |
| 2012 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -8.0 | -25.4 | +45.6 | +13.3 | -5.9 | +6.9 | -13.5 | -22.3 | +16.5 |
| Average | +4.5 | -2.9 | -8.7 | +8.0 | +0.3 | +6.2 | +6.1 | +0.0 | +6.2 | +3.7 | +6.2 | +6.0 |
| 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 | -3.0 | -5.7 | -4.7 | +5.4 | -0.4 | -3.8 | +5.8 | -2.5 | +5.4 | +3.7 | +0.7 | +1.3 |
| % up | 36% | 29% | 21% | 64% | 43% | 40% | 73% | 40% | 60% | 64% | 57% | 50% |
Fundamentals
| Line | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 16.9B +10.6% | Rs 15.3B +51.5% | Rs 10.1B +12.4% | Rs 9.0B -5.9% | Rs 9.5B +76.8% | Rs 5.4B +16.4% | Rs 4.6B +7.9% | Rs 4.3B +5.3% |
| Operating profit | Rs 2.2B +15.5% | Rs 1.9B +140.7% | Rs 778.0M -38.4% | Rs 1.3B +2.6% | Rs 1.2B +26.3% | Rs 975.0M +59.7% | Rs 610.5M +45.2% | Rs 420.3M -33.3% |
| Net profit | Rs 1.2B +29.5% | Rs 929.6M turned profitable | Rs -112.7M loss narrowed | Rs -702.7M fell into loss | Rs 899.5M +40.5% | Rs 640.5M +281.8% | Rs 167.8M +22,269.7% | Rs 750.0K -99.8% |
| EPS | 7.32 +15.8% | 6.32 | -0.51 | -4.15 | 6.16 +41.3% | 4.36 -30.9% | 6.31 +951.7% | 0.60 -95.3% |
Compared with the same period a year earlier.
Per-share figures are as reported, not adjusted for splits.
Recent dividends
- 2026 · finalRs 0.40
- 2026 · first interimRs 1.70
- 2025 · finalRs 0.35
- 2025Rs 1.15
- 2024 · finalRs 0.30
- 2024 · first interimRs 0.50
- 2023 · finalRs 0.20
- 2023 · first interimRs 1.10
| # | Company | Price | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | EPS | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCL.N0000 · same group, not in the median | 45.70 | Rs 50.6B | 6.7 | 0.90 | 6.87 | 13.60% | 4.38% |
| 2 | LWL.N0000 · same group, not in the median | 43.50 | Rs 11.9B | 17.8 | 0.52 | 2.44 | 2.98% | 5.52% |
| 3 | PARQ.N0000 · this company | 80.10 | Rs 11.0B | 10.2 | 2.70 | 7.85 | 26.53% | 2.62% |
| 4 | TILE.N0000 · same group, not in the median | 40.70 | Rs 10.8B | 8.6 | 0.66 | 4.75 | 7.83% | 4.18% |
| Sector median · 32 companies | - | - | 10.2 | 1.09 | - | - | 2.39% |
About Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC
Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC is a Sri Lanka-based provider of building and construction solutions, focused on manufacturing and supplying products and systems for fixing, finishing and beautifying the built environment. Its activities include manufacturing, selling and installing flooring, importing and distributing janitorial equipment and high-pressure cleaners, and fabricating and installing aluminium partitions, alongside complementary construction materials and services. The Group operates through multiple business verticals that supply products, systems and installation services across the construction value chain. Core offerings include tile finishing materials, aluminium roofing systems and waterproofing solutions, and the Company has more recently introduced construction services as an additional business vertical. Swisstek leverages operational capabilities, product innovation and the broader Vallibel Group ecosystem to support its market presence and distribution in Sri Lanka, while also engaging in export activity and pursuing geographic diversification beyond its historical markets.
AI analysis
bullishSwisstek's latest quarter delivered its best June net margin on record, while profit growth outpaced revenue growth. Heavy gearing and weak cash conversion remain the main constraints.
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Dividend · Rs 0.40 · XD Jul 1, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 0.4/share; XD 2026-07-01; record 2026-07-01; payable 2026-07-20; FY 31st March 2026
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 1.98% to 21,856 amid concerns over rupee depreciation (buy 334.50 / sell 343.50). Top negatives included Melstacorp, Sampath Bank, John Keells, Ceylinco Insurance and HNB; Swisstek rose, and Ambeon reported a Q3 loss of Rs.221.7m with its share down 4.72%.
Dividend · Rs 1.70 · XD Mar 12, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 1.7/share; XD 2026-03-12; record 2026-03-12; payable 2026-03-31; FY 31st March 2026
Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC has appointed Indika Ilukkumbura to its Board as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director. Ilukkumbura is Group CFO of the Unidil Group with over 18 years' experience in finance, audit and compliance.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed 0.02% lower as the ASPI slipped to 22,329.69, with banks and capital-goods names dragging the market. LOLC Finance filed to list Rs 15bn of debentures; turnover rose to Rs 3.3bn and net foreign outflow was Rs 130.44m.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose 0.22% as the ASPI closed at 22,508.26 with turnover down to 3.02 billion rupees. Vidullanka and Windforce were awarded contracts to develop 50MW wind plants in Mannar, and several stocks (Senkadagala Finance, John Keells, Hayleys, Windforce, Vidullanka) helped lift the index.
Colombo Dockyard said the SEC approved Onomichi Dockyard to sell its entire shareholding to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders after the company's rights issue, subject to a mandatory offer; DOCK closed at LKR234.25 (up LKR17.25). Speculative interest in construction-related stocks (eg. ACL, Swisstek) lifted the ASPI 0.16% and S&P SL20 0.18%.
Property & Construction sector: what is happening
Last 14 days to Sep 30, 2026Property and construction faced a mixed policy backdrop: the proposed property tax was deferred from the 2027 Budget, while TIN certification becomes mandatory from 1 November for building-plan approvals and land registration, adding a compliance step to transactions. Public construction activity progressed through the Muthurajawela fuel-terminal contract and planned hospital infrastructure projects. Construction services exports fell in August.
The stories behind it
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