Press Release
VIS Finalizes Rating of Roomi Poultry Limited’s Short-term Sukuk (STS-1)
Karachi, July 10, 2026: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has finalized the short-term rating of Roomi Poultry Limited’s Short-term Sukuk (STS-1) at ‘A1’ (A One). The short-term rating of ‘A1’ reflects strong likelihood of timely repayment of short-term obligations with excellent liquidity factors. Previous rating action was announced on February 20, 2026. Entity ratings of the Company were reaffirmed at ‘A-/A2’ on July 21, 2025.
Roomi Poultry Limited (‘RPL’ or ‘the Company’) is a public limited unlisted company operating as an integrated poultry enterprise engaged in feed manufacturing, egg production, and egg strategic trading. RPL has demonstrated strong revenue growth, supported by rising domestic demand and expanding exports. Profitability has improved on the back of increasing margins, with export-led growth underscoring the strategic importance of the foreign investor’s participation. Enhanced earnings have translated into improved debt coverage metrics, while liquidity remains sound, albeit with higher working capital requirements in line with business expansion.
RPL issued a privately placed Short-Term Sukuk (STS-1) of PKR 700 million (inclusive of PKR 200 million green shoe option) with 6 months tenure, to finance working capital needs. The Sukuk carries a single bullet repayment of principal at maturity, with profit payable alongside the principal amount. The profit rate is benchmarked to 3 months KIBOR + 1.35% per annum. The rating incorporates RPL’s ongoing expansion strategy, including a planned fourfold increase in feed mill capacity and the establishment of a 2-million egg box cold storage facility by 2026. The largely debt-funded CAPEX and incremental working capital is expected to temporarily weaken capitalization and leverage indicators during FY26–FY27. However, these investments are viewed as a bridge to scaling operations and strengthening the topline. Successful execution of the expansion, achievement of projected sales volumes, and maintenance of debt coverage and capitalization ratios will remain key sensitivities.
For further information on this ratings announcement, please contact at 021-35311861-64 or email at info@vis.com.pk
Applicable Rating Criteria: Corporates:
https://docs.vis.com.pk/docs/CorporateMethodology.pdf
VIS Issue/Issuer Rating Scale:
https://docs.vis.com.pk/docs/VISRatingScales.pdf
Instrument Rating:
https://docs.vis.com.pk/Methodologies-2025/IRM-Apr-25.pdf