Press Release
Date: 12-Feb-26
PACRA Assigns Initial Broker Fiduciary Rating to WE Financial Services Limited

Rating Details Rating Type BFR
Dissemination Date Current (12-Feb-26 )
Action Initial
Rating BFR 3
Outlook Positive
Rating Watch -

Rating Rationale Factor Comment
Ownership WE Financial Services Limited ("WE FSL" or "The Company") is primarily owned by the Javed family, with Humayun, Asad, and Raheel Javed each holding 31.84% shares, and Nuzhat Javed owning 4.49%.
Governance The Board of WE FSL comprises three members, including the CEO, all representing key shareholders, ensuring effective governance alignment. It is composed of experienced professionals.
Management and Client Services WE FSL has a centralized organizational structure with experienced management overseeing key departments, ensuring strategic alignment and operational efficiency. Reliable systems, strong client servicing, and disaster recovery measures support seamless operations and service quality.
Internal Controls and Regulatory Compilance WE FSL has a Board level Audit Committee reporting to the Board, ensuring oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. The internal audit function is outsourced to the former Head of Internal Audit of the Company.
Business Sustainability WE FSL topline is primarily driven by equity brokerage, generating PKR 58.8 million in brokerage revenue during FY25 (FY24: PKR 42 mln). The company posted a net profit of PKR 5.4 million (FY24: PKR 5.6million).
Financial Sustainability WE FSL maintains a conservative, equity based capital structure with no reliance on external debt. As of FY25, equity rose to PKR 95 million (FY24: PKR 89 million), reflecting improved capitalization and reduced financial risk.

Key Rating Drivers WE FSL BFR rating reflects its conservative capital structure and focused operational model, anchored in equity brokerage. The company’s financial stability is underpinned by its debt free capital structure and effective cost management. Its centralized organizational setup, supported by an experienced management team and board level audit oversight, contributes to effective governance and operational resilience. Fully integrated systems and a disaster recovery framework further strengthen its infrastructure. However, limited business diversification and relatively modest scale of operations constrain upward rating momentum. Sustained internal compliance and proactive engagement with regulatory bodies remain essential to its fiduciary profile. Moving forward, diversified revenue streams, strengthening market positioning, and enhancing profitability will be key. It will also be critical to maintain sound internal controls, ensure management continuity, and effectively navigate industry challenges.

About the Entity
Legal Structure Public Limited
Year of Establishment 12-Apr-93
Type of License Trading and Self-clearing
Majority Ownership Humayun Javed (~31.84%) | Raheel Javed (~31.84%) | Asad Javed (~31.84%)

Regulatory Disclosures Analyst Applicable Criteria Related Research
Usama Ali
usama.ali@pacra.com
+92-42-35869504
www.pacra.com

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