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Pakistan National ShippingKAR:PNSC -0.49%82 Cash Ratio is 1.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates KAR:PNSC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨305.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Transportation companies, Pakistan National Shipping ranks better than 86.85% on this metric.
Pakistan National Shipping has a Cash Ratio of 1.99. 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 National Shipping's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PNSC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 1.85 Max: 8.43
Current: 1.99
During the past 13 years, Pakistan National Shipping's highest Cash Ratio was 8.43. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 1.85.
KAR:PNSC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 86.85% of 996
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.505
vs KAR:PNSC: 1.99
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) 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 National Shipping Cash Ratio Related Terms
Pakistan National Shipping 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping'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 National Shipping Cash Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping'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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Cash Ratio of 1.99 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Pakistan National Shipping's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 8.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #131 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Cash Ratio too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Cash Ratio of 1.99 is near median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 8.43. The Transportation industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 1.99 is 294.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #131 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan National Shipping has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan National Shipping's Cash Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #131 out of 996 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Pakistan National Shipping in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.51. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 1.99 is 294.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan National Shipping's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 8.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Pakistan National Shipping 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.51, based on 996 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 National Shipping's current Cash Ratio of 1.99 is 294.1% 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 National Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan National Shipping's current Cash Ratio is 1.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan National Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨305.02, compared to a current price of ₨534.98 — trading 75.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 294.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.51. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Cash Ratio is 1.99 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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨534.98 is trading 75.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨305.02.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:
Cash Ratio: 1.99 (near median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: ₨305.02 vs. price of ₨534.98 (75.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 294.1% above the Transportation median (#131 of 996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PNSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd, the Holding Company, its subsidiary, and an associate operate in Pakistan's maritime industry. The Group focuses on shipping, vessel chartering, cargo transportation, and property leasing. As the national flag carrier, the company operates a varied fleet, including tankers for energy transport and bulk carriers for transporting a wide range of dry commodities such as iron, fertilizers, coal, and grain. The company also provides comprehensive services such as ocean freight, container shipping, marine and port services, technical support, and leasing solutions. Its key business segments include dry cargo, liquid cargo, and slot charter/break bulk.
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