Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) Book Value per Share: ₨15.41 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:PSX Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd KAR:PSX
72 GF Score
Price ₨49.82
GF Value ₨28.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Stock Exchange Book Value per Share?

Pakistan Stock Exchange KAR:PSX +1.63% 72 Book Value per Share is ₨15.41 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PSX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨28.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pakistan Stock Exchange's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨15.41.

During the past 12 months, Pakistan Stock Exchange's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pakistan Stock Exchange was 28.50% per year. The lowest was 0.50% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.

Pakistan Stock Exchange's current price is ₨49.82. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨15.41. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Pakistan Stock Exchange is 3.23.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Pakistan Stock Exchange was 3.55. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.24.

Warning Sign:

Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.23) is close to 10-year high of 3.55.


Pakistan Stock Exchange  (KAR:PSX) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Pakistan Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Related Terms


Pakistan Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Pakistan Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Chart

Pakistan Stock Exchange Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Book Value per Share
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Pakistan Stock Exchange Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:PSX vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Pakistan Stock Exchange's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Pakistan Stock Exchange PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Pakistan Stock Exchange's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Stock Exchange's PB Ratio falls into.


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Pakistan Stock Exchange Book Value per Share Calculation

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12,078-0)/801
=15.07

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12,270-0)/796
=15.41

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of ₨15.41 mean?
Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) has a Book Value per Share of ₨15.41 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Pakistan Stock Exchange and its competitors.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share too high?
Pakistan Stock Exchange's current Book Value per Share is ₨15.41. Overall, Pakistan Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share compare to SPGI and CME?
Pakistan Stock Exchange's Book Value per Share of ₨15.41 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Capital Markets company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Pakistan Stock Exchange and its competitors. Pakistan Stock Exchange's current Book Value per Share is ₨15.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨28.44, compared to a current price of ₨49.82 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is ₨15.41. Pakistan Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX), the current Book Value per Share is ₨15.41 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨49.82 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨28.44. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Stock Exchange to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PSX:

  • Book Value per Share: ₨15.41
  • GF Value™: ₨28.44 vs. price of ₨49.82 (75.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pakistan Stock Exchange Business Description

Address Stock Exchange Road, Stock Exchange Building, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd is engaged in conducting, regulating and controlling the trade or business of purchasing, selling and trading in debentures stock, government papers, shares, scrips, stocks, bonds, loans, and any other instruments and securities. The products of the company involve Equity Segments, known as Ready Market (T+2), Bills & Bonds (for trading in government debt securities & corporate debt), Futures Counter, Deliverable Futures Contracts, Stock Index Futures, Negotiated Deal Market, REIT, Exchange Traded Funds and GEM Board.
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