Rating History
Dissemination Date Long-Term Rating Short-Term Rating Outlook Action Rating Watch
21-Jan-26 BBB+ A2 Stable Maintain -
22-Jan-25 BBB+ A2 Stable Upgrade -
26-Jan-24 BBB A2 Positive Maintain -
31-Jan-23 BBB A2 Stable Maintain -
31-Jan-22 BBB A2 Stable Initial -
About the Entity

Techno Time Construction (Pvt.) Limited was founded as a partnership in 2012 and incorporated as a private limited company in 2017. The Company is owned and managed by three brothers, Mr. Atta Ullah Khan, Mr. Zaka Ullah Khan, and Mr. Samee Ullah Khan, who collectively bring decades of hands-on industry experience. Mr. Samee Ullah Khan currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, following a transition in March 2024.

Rating Rationale

Techno Time Construction (Pvt.) Limited ("TTC" or "the Company") has maintained its established position in Pakistan's construction sector, backed by a portfolio of government-funded projects and strategic joint ventures. The Company has further diversified into housing society development and solid waste management services, marking a strategic expansion beyond its core expertise in roads, bridges, and flyovers. For the period ending June 2025, TTC's revenue stood at PKR 4.99 billion (Jun-24: PKR 5.08 billion), reflecting the sustained execution of its substantial project pipeline, valued at approximately PKR 29.06 billion. Despite inflationary pressures impacting sector-wide margins, TTC's gross profit margin remained resilient at 24.6% (Jun-24: 26.3%), supported by a selective bidding approach and built-in escalation clauses in longer-term contracts. The Company's equity base has shown consistent strengthening, rising to PKR 3.495 billion as of June 2025 (Jun-24: PKR 2.834 billion), underscoring a solid financial foundation and accumulation of retained earnings. Leverage remains low, with a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 7.4% in Jun-25 (Jun-24: 9.1%). TTC’s funding needs are primarily met through internally generated cash flows and non-funded bank facilities, which are instrumental in securing performance guarantees for large-scale projects. The assigned rating reflects TTC's experienced sponsorship, sustained revenue base, healthy project pipeline, and improved equity cushion. The Stable Outlook incorporates expectations of continued operational stability, timely execution of ongoing projects, including key housing and waste management ventures, and prudent management of working capital pressures.

Key Rating Drivers

The ratings remain sensitive to the cyclical and competitive nature of the construction industry, which is susceptible to delays in public sector disbursements and economic volatility. The Company's ability to sustain profitability, efficiently convert receivables, and strengthen governance practices will be important for the rating trajectory.

Profile
Legal Structure

Techno Time Construction (Pvt.) Limited (“TTC” or “the Company”) is a privately held construction firm incorporated on February 27, 2017. The Company is registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and holds an unrestricted ‘CA’ class license, authorizing it to undertake projects of any scale. TTC operates from its registered office in Lahore, and its corporate headquarters are located in the Blue Area, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad. Additionally, the Company maintains multiple site offices across Pakistan to support its nationwide project execution and operational oversight.


Background

On May 31, 2017, the Company acquired the ongoing business of "Techno Time Construction" (an Association of Persons) as a going concern, including all associated assets. In consideration for the net assets transferred, shares were issued to the former partners. The residual value beyond the share issuance was structured as an interest-free loan from the directors, repayable at the Company's discretion.


Operations

The Company’s core expertise encompasses the construction of bridge structures, roads, interchanges, and flyovers. In addition to these core activities, TTC undertakes diverse construction projects, provides construction-related consultancy services, and executes electrical and mechanical engineering works. The Company also supplies a wide range of construction materials and goods to government entities, affiliated organizations, and various industrial sectors.


Ownership
Ownership Structure

The current shareholding of Techno Time Construction (Pvt.) Limited (TTC) is held by three brothers. Mr. Atta Ullah Khan, the eldest, owns 40% of the shares, with Mr. Zaka Ullah Khan and Mr. Samee Ullah Khan each holding 30%. All three directors are actively involved in the Company’s strategic and operational management.


Stability

TTC has remained under the ownership and management of its founding family since incorporation, with no anticipated changes in the near term. While no formal succession plan is currently documented, a clear division of responsibilities and mutual understanding among family members has ensured operational stability. To safeguard long-term continuity and governance, the implementation of a formal succession framework would further strengthen the Company’s management resilience.


Business Acumen

The sponsors collectively bring decades of deep industry experience to the Company. Mr. Atta Ullah Khan and Mr. Zaka Ullah Khan each possess approximately 30 years of construction sector expertise, while Mr. Samee Ullah Khan contributes around 17 years of professional experience. Their hands-on, day-to-day involvement in operations ensures strategic oversight grounded in practical knowledge, reinforcing TTC’s execution capabilities and industry positioning.


Financial Strength

TTC's sponsors possess a sound financial standing, demonstrated through their consistent reliance on equity and internal cash generation to fund operations. Their commitment is further evidenced by the provision of multiple privately held properties across the country as collateral for non-funded facilities, which is integral to securing project guarantees in the construction sector. As TTC represents the sponsors’ sole business venture, their focus and dedication to the Company’s sustained growth and operational strength remain unequivocal.


Governance
Board Structure

The overall control of the Company rests with the family members, as all three shareholders serve as board members and hold executive positions. The board currently does not include any independent or non-executive directors.


Members’ Profile

Atta Ullah Khan, a Civil Engineer, established the business in 1995. His brother, Zaka Ullah Khan, has been involved since inception, while Samee Ullah Khan, who holds an MBA from PakAims, joined in 2006. The brothers have clearly delineated operational domains and regional responsibilities, with each exercising autonomous decision-making authority within their designated areas.


Board Effectiveness

The Board is actively involved in project planning, execution, and oversight, with regular operational monitoring. However, it currently operates without formal committees such as audit, risk, or nomination. Compared to established corporate governance standards, the framework remains underdeveloped and would benefit from structural enhancement to align with best practices.


Financial Transparency

Imran Mehmood & Co., Chartered Accountants, act as the Company’s external auditor and have provided an unqualified audit opinion on the financial statements for the year ended June 2025.


Management
Organizational Structure

The Company maintains a functional organizational structure divided into five core departments: Operations, Project Management, Finance, Business Development, and HR & Administration.


Management Team

Mr. Atta Ullah Khan served as CEO from the Company's inception in 1995 until he was succeeded by his youngest brother, Mr. Samee Ullah Khan, following his increased involvement in external activities.


Effectiveness

The Company has implemented structured controls to ensure timely contract completion and efficient materials management. Board members actively oversee project teams to drive successful execution. Monthly site progress reports, accompanied by project-specific profit and loss statements, are prepared, reviewed, and discussed with senior management to monitor performance and adherence to targets.


MIS

The Company utilizes EduBusinessSolutions_AI_Enterprise, developed by EduSoft System Solutions, for its financial reporting and accounting operations.


Control Environment

TTC maintains ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certifications, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and safe operations. These standards are integral to the Company’s project execution, which follows an environmentally balanced approach. Management conducts ongoing monitoring across project sites to uphold compliance and performance standards. While internal controls are established, the effectiveness of management oversight could be strengthened through regular review by a dedicated internal audit function, ensuring continual improvement and alignment with industry best practice


Business Risk
Industry Dynamics

The Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the first half of FY2025-26 (July-December 2025, or 1HFY26) saw utilization rise to approximately 21% of the Rs1,000 billion federal allocation, with ministries and divisions sanctioning Rs314.5 billion and actual spending reaching Rs210 billion by end-December—a notable acceleration from the sluggish 9.2% (Rs92 billion) through November amid fiscal constraints and IMF commitments. Infrastructure, particularly transport and communication, led with the highest sectoral focus, driving much of the half-year progress and reflecting a 42% YoY increase in overall development spending compared to 1HFY25. The subdued non-PSDP development outlays continue due to tight fiscal policy, presenting ongoing challenges but opportunities for construction firms in prioritized transport infrastructure projects.


Relative Position

Techno Time Construction (TTC) operates as a mid-tier construction firm in Pakistan, with a business model centered on subcontracting and joint venture (JV) partnerships. The Company frequently collaborates with other entities to meet pre-qualification requirements for project bidding, while retaining full operational control over project execution. Profits and losses are distributed among partners according to pre-agreed percentages upon project completion. TTC possesses extensive experience across diverse construction segments, including infrastructure, real estate development, and, more recently, municipal solid waste management. Its project portfolio is predominantly composed of Government of Pakistan (GOP)-funded contracts, supplemented by society and community development initiatives, underscoring its established role in the public-sector construction landscape.


Revenues

For the period ending June 2025, the Company’s revenue stood at PKR 4.99 billion (as of June 2024: PKR 5.08 billion). TTC’s current project pipeline is valued at approximately PKR 29.06 billion, with completion timelines extending over several years. In addition to its core construction activities, TTC has recently secured multiple solid waste management projects with waste management companies in Punjab, involving collection, transportation, and disposal services across various tehsils. As of December 2025, these newly awarded projects represent a strategic expansion into municipal services, with work expected to commence imminently.


Margins

The Company reported a gross profit margin of 24.6% for the period ending June 2025, down from 26.3% in June 2024, reflecting the impact of sector-wide inflationary pressures. Despite this contraction, margins remain resilient, supported by the Company’s disciplined and selective bidding strategy, which prioritizes projects with favorable returns. Management further mitigates cost pressures through the inclusion of escalation clauses in contracts extending beyond one year. This prudent approach is also reflected in net profitability; net income for the period ending June 2025 stood at PKR 381 million, a slight decrease from PKR 395 million in June 2024, yet still demonstrating stable earnings retention in a challenging operating environment.


Sustainability

TTC's asset base has demonstrated significant growth, increasing from approximately PKR 3.40 billion in June 2022 to PKR 5.50 billion in June 2025, reflecting substantial capital investment and operational expansion. The Company has further diversified into real estate and municipal services, including recent solid waste management contracts across Punjab. While management remains confident in sustaining this growth trajectory, the inherent volatility in public-sector project awards presents a risk to revenue stability. The Company’s upcoming and active project pipeline includes several large-scale initiatives such as the Chasma housing project and multiple waste management ventures. The successful and timely execution of these projects will be essential to maintaining revenue growth, protecting profit margins, and ensuring long-term financial and operational stability.


Financial Risk
Working capital

TTC primarily finances its working capital needs through internally generated cash flows, utilizing short-term borrowings only when necessary. The Company maintains minimal reliance on funded credit lines but carries substantial exposure to non-funded facilities, such as performance and advance payment guarantees, which are essential for securing projects. With a growing project pipeline valued at around PKR 29.06 billion, this non-funded exposure is expected to rise, which could constrain financial flexibility. Effective management of internal cash generation alongside prudent use of credit lines will therefore remain crucial to sustaining growth and operational stability. In terms of working capital efficiency, TTC’s inventory days decreased to 102 days in June 2025 from 117 days in June 2024, while trade receivable days rose to 65 days in June 2025 from 25 days in June 2024, reflecting slow recovery, which impacts the cash flows. Consequently, gross working capital days expanded to 168 days in June 2025, compared to 141 days in June 2024. Net working capital days also increased to 134 days in June 2025 from 132 days in June 2024. Meanwhile, trade payable days increased to 34 days in June 2025 from 9 days in June 2024, indicating a slow supplier payment cycle.


Coverages

In the period ending June 2025, TTC's free cash flow from operations (FCFO) stood at PKR 41 million, a notable decrease from PKR 506 million in June 2024. This decline in cash generation was largely driven by a PKR 279 million adjustment related to the share of profit from a joint venture, which negatively impacted EBITDA. Finance costs remained stable at PKR 71 million in both periods, despite a slight decrease in total borrowings to PKR 280 million in June 2025 from PKR 284 million in June 2024. Consequently, the EBITDA-to-finance cost coverage ratio declined to 4.4x in June 2025, down from 7.1x in June 2024, primarily due to the reduction in operating earnings rather than increased borrowing costs.


Capitalization

TTC's equity base has demonstrated consistent growth, increasing from PKR 2.439 billion in June 2023 to PKR 2.834 billion in June 2024 and further to PKR 3.495 billion in June 2025. This steady rise underscores the Company’s strengthened financial foundation and continued accumulation of retained earnings. Total borrowings stood at PKR 280 million in June 2025, compared to PKR 284 million in June 2024 and PKR 2 million in June 2023. Consequently, the debt-to-capitalization ratio declined to 7.4% in June 2025, down from 9.1% in June 2024 and 0.1% in June 2023, reflecting a prudent and low-leverage financial structure.


 
 

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(PKR mln)


Jun-25
12M
Jun-24
12M
Jun-23
12M
A. BALANCE SHEET
1. Non-Current Assets 378 232 273
2. Investments 0 0 0
3. Related Party Exposure 279 0 83
4. Current Assets 4,843 4,138 3,450
a. Inventories 1,108 1,694 1,566
b. Trade Receivables 1,379 411 246
5. Total Assets 5,499 4,370 3,806
6. Current Liabilities 1,724 1,253 1,365
a. Trade Payables 816 109 141
7. Borrowings 280 284 2
8. Related Party Exposure 0 0 0
9. Non-Current Liabilities 0 0 0
10. Net Assets 3,495 2,834 2,439
11. Shareholders' Equity 3,495 2,834 2,439
B. INCOME STATEMENT
1. Sales 4,993 5,083 5,255
a. Cost of Good Sold (3,766) (3,747) (3,913)
2. Gross Profit 1,227 1,336 1,342
a. Operating Expenses (675) (800) (832)
3. Operating Profit 552 536 510
a. Non Operating Income or (Expense) 56 0 0
4. Profit or (Loss) before Interest and Tax 608 536 510
a. Total Finance Cost (71) (71) (25)
b. Taxation (156) (70) (106)
6. Net Income Or (Loss) 381 395 379
C. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
a. Free Cash Flows from Operations (FCFO) 41 506 533
b. Net Cash from Operating Activities before Working Capital Changes 41 506 533
c. Changes in Working Capital (44) (772) (409)
1. Net Cash provided by Operating Activities (3) (266) 124
2. Net Cash (Used in) or Available From Investing Activities (199) 78 (2)
3. Net Cash (Used in) or Available From Financing Activities 280 282 (69)
4. Net Cash generated or (Used) during the period 78 94 53
D. RATIO ANALYSIS
1. Performance
a. Sales Growth (for the period) -1.8% -3.3% 2.0%
b. Gross Profit Margin 24.6% 26.3% 25.5%
c. Net Profit Margin 7.6% 7.8% 7.2%
d. Cash Conversion Efficiency (FCFO adjusted for Working Capital/Sales) -0.1% -5.2% 2.4%
e. Return on Equity [ Net Profit Margin * Asset Turnover * (Total Assets/Shareholders' Equity )] 12.1% 15.0% 16.9%
2. Working Capital Management
a. Gross Working Capital (Average Days) 168 141 117
b. Net Working Capital (Average Days) 134 132 107
c. Current Ratio (Current Assets / Current Liabilities) 2.8 3.3 2.5
3. Coverages
a. EBITDA / Finance Cost 4.4 7.1 21.4
b. FCFO / Finance Cost+CMLTB+Excess STB 0.6 7.0 19.9
c. Debt Payback (Total Borrowings+Excess STB) / (FCFO-Finance Cost) 0.0 0.0 0.0
4. Capital Structure
a. Total Borrowings / (Total Borrowings+Shareholders' Equity) 7.4% 9.1% 0.1%
b. Interest or Markup Payable (Days) 0.0 0.0 0.0
c. Entity Average Borrowing Rate 23.6% 37.4% 68.3%

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