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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a Cash Ratio of 1.86. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PABC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.86
Current: 1.86
During the past 8 years, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's highest Cash Ratio was 1.86. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.70.
KAR:PABC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 88.47% of 399
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs KAR:PABC: 1.86
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Cash Ratio Related Terms
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans Cash Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a Cash Ratio of 1.86 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. This is 166% above median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #46 out of 399 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Cash Ratio too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current Cash Ratio of 1.86 is 166% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.86. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 1.86 is 541.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #46 out of 399 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Cash Ratio compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #46 out of 399 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 1.86 is 541.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cash Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.29, based on 399 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Cash Ratio of 1.86 is 541.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Cash Ratio is 1.86, which is 166% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨82.99, compared to a current price of ₨97.88 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.86, which is 166% above median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 541.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.29. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current Cash Ratio is 1.86 as of Jun. 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨97.88 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨82.99.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:
Cash Ratio: 1.86 (166% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: ₨82.99 vs. price of ₨97.88 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 541.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#46 of 399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of aluminum cans. Its products include various sizes and varieties of beverage cans. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other regions.
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