Kapchorua Tea has posted a sharp H1 rebound with profit rising 422% to KSh 95.2M, while parent Williamson Tea has cut its loss to KSh 10.1M.
- •Kapchorua’s turnover fell 24% to KSh 829.9M, but operating profit rose to KSh 75.2M from a small loss last year, while the profit margin improved to 11.5% from 1.7%, reflecting tighter cost control across the period.
- •Williamson Tea’s H1 performance moved in the same direction, with the loss reduced to KSh 10.1M from KSh 122.4M last year, and revenue declining 14.8% to KSh 1.69B.
- •Both firms have reported weaker turnover as tea prices and demand remain subdued, placing further pressure on turnover, while costs remain high across the sector.
Kapchorua's cash closed at KSh 749.9M as inventories reduced to KSh 166.4M.
KAPCHORUA TEA KENYA PLC – H1 METRICS (6 MONTHS TO 30 SEPT)
| Metric | Sept 2025 | Sept 2024 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 829.9M | 1.0948B | ▼ −24.0% |
| Profit from Operations | 75.2M | −5.1M | ▲ Turnaround |
| Fair Value Gain (Bio) | 39.4M | 7.9M | ▲ +399% |
| Finance Income | 22.3M | 24.5M | ▼ −9.0% |
| Profit Before Tax | 136.9M | 27.3M | ▲ +401% |
| Tax Charge | 41.7M | 9.0M | ▲ +363% |
| Profit After Tax | 95.2M | 18.2M | ▲ +422% |
| EPS (KSh) | 12.17 | 2.33 | ▲ +422% |
| Total Assets | 2.710B | 2.645B | ▲ +2.7% |
| Cash & Bank Balances | 749.9M | 462.6M | ▲ +62.1% |
| Inventories | 166.4M | 300.6M | ▼ −44.7% |
| Trade & Other Receivables | 112.2M | 273.7M | ▼ −59.0% |
| Shareholders’ Funds | 1.998B | 1.954B | ▲ +2.3% |
Williamson Tea's operating losses narrowed to KSh 111.6M from KSh 216.9M. Cash rose to KSh 680.7M as inventories declined to KSh 540.2M. Total assets eased to KSh 8.03B.
WILLIAMSON TEA KENYA PLC – H1 METRICS (6 MONTHS TO 30 SEPT)
| Metric | Sept 2025 | Sept 2024 | YoY |
| Revenue | 1.6897B | 1.9824B | ▼ −14.8% |
| Operating Loss | −111.6M | −216.9M | ▲ Loss narrowed |
| Fair Value Gain (Bio) | 45.7M | 23.4M | ▲ +95.3% |
| Finance Income | 4.6M | 15.3M | ▼ −70.2% |
| Share of Associate Income | 37.7M | 7.2M | ▲ +422% |
| Loss Before Tax | −23.6M | −170.9M | ▲ Loss narrowed |
| Tax Credit | 14.8M | 46.8M | ▼ −68.4% |
| Loss After Tax | −10.1M | −122.4M | ▲ Loss narrowed |
| EPS (KSh) | −0.54 | −6.58 | ▲ Loss narrowed |
| Total Assets | 8.025B | 8.466B | ▼ −5.2% |
| Cash & Bank Balances | 680.7M | 291.9M | ▲ +133% |
| Inventories | 540.2M | 947.8M | ▼ −43.0% |
| Trade & Other Receivables | 593.4M | 696.8M | ▼ −14.8% |
| Shareholders’ Funds | 5.883B | 6.146B | ▼ −4.3% |
Fair value gains improved for both firms, but the price environment remained challenging. Kapchorua’s margins strengthened. Williamson’s losses narrowed but stayed negative. Cash positions improved at both firms, providing short‑term stability.
