Pakistan RefineryKAR:PRL 80 Current Ratio is 1.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates KAR:PRL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨32.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Refinery ranks worse than 60.73% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Pakistan Refinery's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12.
Pakistan Refinery has a current ratio of 1.12. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Refinery's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PRL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.12
Current: 1.12
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Refinery's highest Current Ratio was 1.12. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.73.
KAR:PRL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 60.73% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs KAR:PRL: 1.12
Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Pakistan Refinery Current Ratio Related Terms
Pakistan Refinery Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Refinery's Current Ratio 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.
KAR:PRL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Pakistan Refinery's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Refinery Current Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Refinery's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Refinery's Current 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) has a Current Ratio of 1.12 as of Mar. 2026. This is 53% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Pakistan Refinery's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Refinery ranks #614 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Pakistan Refinery's Current Ratio too high?
Pakistan Refinery's current Current Ratio of 1.12 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.12. The Oil & Gas industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Pakistan Refinery's value of 1.12 is 17% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Refinery ranks #614 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Refinery has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Refinery's Current Ratio compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Refinery ranks #614 out of 1011 companies for Current Ratio. This places Pakistan Refinery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Pakistan Refinery's value of 1.12 is 17% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Refinery's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Pakistan Refinery has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Current Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.35, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan Refinery's current Current Ratio of 1.12 is 17% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Refinery's current Current Ratio is 1.12, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Refinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨32.24, compared to a current price of ₨35.29 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.12, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 17% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.35. Pakistan Refinery's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL), the current Current Ratio is 1.12 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨35.29 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨32.24.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Refinery to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PRL:
Current Ratio: 1.12 (53% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: ₨32.24 vs. price of ₨35.29 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17% below the Oil & Gas median (#614 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Refinery Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of petroleum products to the domestic market and Pakistan defence forces. Its products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor gasoline, kerosene oil, jet fuels, high-speed diesel and furnace oil. Its refinery operates at two locations; the main processing facility is located at Korangi Creek with supporting crude berthing and storage facility at Keamari.
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