Press Release
VIS Upgrades Entity Rating of Lucky Textile Mills Limited
Karachi, December 10, 2025: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has upgraded the medium- to long-term entity rating of Lucky Textile Mills Limited from ‘AA-’ (Double A Minus) to ‘AA’ (Double A) while maintaining the short-term rating at ‘A1+’ (A One Plus). The medium- to long-term rating of ‘AA’ reflects high credit quality, protection factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time because of economic conditions. The short-term rating of ‘A1+’ indicates a strongest likelihood of timely repayment of short-term obligations with outstanding liquidity factors. The outlook on the assigned ratings is ‘Stable’. The previous rating action was announced on December 02, 2024.
Lucky Textile Mills Limited ('LTML' or the 'Company') was incorporated in 2011 as a public unlisted company after its conversion from an Association of Persons (AOP). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of YB Holdings (Private) Limited under the Yunus Brothers Group (YBG). LTML operates as a vertically integrated textile manufacturer with in-house spinning, weaving, processing, and stitching capabilities. Its product portfolio covers three main categories: home textiles, garments, and fabric/processed fabric.
The assigned ratings reflect Lucky Textile Mills Limited’s established position in Pakistan’s textile sector, supported by strong group support, vertically integrated operations, long-standing customer relationships, and a diversified product line across spinning, weaving, processing, and garments. Besides this, LTML also has a Long-Term investment portfolio of diversified companies, as well as a Short-Term investment portfolio.
The ratings upgrade incorporates the Company’s consistent performance, increasing focus on higher-margin products, and a growing customer base in international markets. Integrated operations continue to enhance production efficiencies, while strategic investments in subsidiaries, associates, and listed entities diversify its income stream. Although LTML remains exposed to medium- to low-level business risks stemming from global demand volatility, competitive pressures, and fluctuations in raw material prices, its long-term relationships with clientele, along with a financial risk profile, which includes ample liquidity, healthy coverages, strong internal cash generation, and a conservative capital structure in the absence of conventional loans, provide resilience.
Looking forward, margins are anticipated to recover, driven by stronger international demand and orders, an expanding customer base, and continued emphasis on high-value product segments. Sustained margin improvement, together with healthy liquidity and coverage, will continue to be key factors influencing the ratings.
For further information on this ratings announcement, please contact on 021-35311861-64 or email at info@vis.com.pk.
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Industrial Corporates
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