Shahbaz Ashraf

Business Consultant

Seasoned Investment Professional | CFA | 17+ Years of Experience in Equity Research, Valuation & Advisory Seasoned investment professional with over 17 years of experience in equity research, financial analysis, valuations, and investment advisory—primarily focused on financial services firms, including equity brokerages, asset management companies, and family offices. Skilled in financial modeling, portfolio management, and evaluating multi-asset investment opportunities. Known for delivering data-driven insights and actionable strategies tailored to both institutional and private clients. Holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Fields of Expertise

Business

Education

Institute of Business Management / CFA Institute

Past Organizations

FRIM Ventures (Pvt.) Limited, Lakson Investment (Pvt.) Limited, Arif Habib Limited, Askari Investments (Pvt.) Limited, Macquarie International, Taurus Securities, Board Member - CFA Society Pakistan

Shahbaz Ashraf

Fields of Expertise

Education

Past Organizations

Atlas Honda sales jump and Lucky Cement margins decline

MEBL is expected to deliver flattish sequential earnings and announce a cash dividend of PKR 7 per share

PSX declines 2.6% amid rising geopolitical concerns

Investor sentiment was further dampened by Fauji Fertilizer Company’s weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results

Corporate earnings of FFL, ISL, SAZEW, and MARI

FFL, ISL, and SAZEW reported sales growth of 30%, 10%, and 1% respectively

PSX gains 2.2% on rate cut optimism

With T-Bill yields dipping below 10% for the first time in four years, investor sentiment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained upbea

December quarter results preview of SAZEW and MARI

Sazgar is projected to post earnings of PKR 78-80 for Q2, driven by robust Haval sales

PSX ends choppy week with modest 0.37% gain

A late-week rally, fueled by easing tensions and speculation over a resolution to the gas circular debt, pushed the index up 689 points