National Refinery (KAR:NRL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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KAR:NRL National Refinery Ltd KAR:NRL
70 GF Score
Price ₨420.74
GF Value ₨332.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is National Refinery Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

National Refinery KAR:NRL +1.85% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates KAR:NRL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨332.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 708 Oil & Gas companies, National Refinery ranks better than 90.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), National Refinery's current share price is ₨420.74. National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨3,074.65. National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:NRL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.1   Max: 0.17
Current: 0.13

During the past years, National Refinery's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.17. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.10.

KAR:NRL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
90.96% of 708 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.055 vs KAR:NRL: 0.13

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

National Refinery's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,463.515. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ₨3,074.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Refinery  (KAR:NRL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


National Refinery Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


National Refinery Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

National Refinery Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

National Refinery Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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National Refinery Quarterly Data
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KAR:NRL vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


National Refinery Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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National Refinery Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=420.74/3074.65
=0.14

* 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.

National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Refinery's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1463.515/330.2130*330.2130
=1,463.515

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Refinery Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 222.680 241.018 305.089
201609 321.886 241.428 440.259
201612 332.644 241.432 454.966
201703 330.383 243.801 447.483
201706 358.723 244.955 483.579
201709 374.213 246.819 500.650
201712 387.188 246.524 518.629
201803 386.925 249.554 511.984
201806 560.992 251.989 735.139
201809 515.848 252.439 674.776
201812 473.157 251.233 621.903
201903 470.941 254.202 611.761
201906 552.110 256.143 711.766
201909 491.158 256.759 631.669
201912 517.673 256.974 665.213
202003 335.295 258.115 428.951
202006 226.788 257.797 290.493
202009 341.012 260.280 432.636
202012 404.540 260.474 512.851
202103 481.506 264.877 600.277
202106 519.185 271.696 631.005
202109 567.008 274.310 682.561
202112 718.666 278.802 851.188
202203 643.747 287.504 739.376
202206 1,220.632 296.311 1,360.289
202209 854.613 296.808 950.798
202212 1,144.139 296.797 1,272.956
202303 902.503 301.836 987.351
202306 835.077 305.109 903.786
202309 923.225 307.789 990.487
202312 1,021.980 306.746 1,100.165
202403 1,013.143 312.332 1,071.145
202406 903.721 314.175 949.854
202409 837.596 315.301 877.210
202412 936.133 315.605 979.463
202503 1,051.735 319.799 1,085.984
202506 1,022.032 322.561 1,046.277
202509 995.181 324.800 1,011.766
202512 1,188.685 324.054 1,211.277
202603 1,463.515 330.213 1,463.515

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 mean?
National Refinery (KAR:NRL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Refinery and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, National Refinery ranks #64 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National Refinery's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.17. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. National Refinery's value of 0.14 is 86.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Refinery ranks #64 out of 708 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Refinery has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Refinery's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Refinery ranks #64 out of 708 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places National Refinery in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. National Refinery's value of 0.14 is 86.7% below this benchmark. Historically, National Refinery's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 1.06, National 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 708 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Refinery's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is 86.7% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Refinery and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Refinery's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Refinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Refinery (KAR:NRL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨332.67, compared to a current price of ₨420.74 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 86.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. National Refinery's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Refinery (KAR:NRL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 28, 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 National Refinery (KAR:NRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Refinery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨420.74 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨332.67. GuruFocus considers National Refinery to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NRL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
  • GF Value™: ₨332.67 vs. price of ₨420.74 (26.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#64 of 708)

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


National Refinery Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 7-B, Korangi Industrial Area, P.O. Box 8228, Karachi, PAK, 74900
National Refinery Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in manufacturing and supplying fuel products, lubes, BTX, asphalts and specialty products for domestic consumption and export. It is also involved in the crude oil refining business. The company operates through two segments namely Fuel and Lube. The Fuel segment, which is the key revenue driver, is engaged in the production of high-speed diesel, naphtha, motor gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, jet fuels, and furnace oil. The Lube segment produces multiple grades of lube base oils, bitumen, waxes and rubber process oil and some quantities of other fuel products. It derives maximum revenue from Fuel Segment.
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