Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Days Inventory: 28.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


KAR:PNSC Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd KAR:PNSC
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Price ₨634.93
GF Value ₨301.26
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What is Pakistan National Shipping Days Inventory?

Pakistan National Shipping KAR:PNSC -0.97% 82 Days Inventory is 28.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 31.43. GuruFocus rates KAR:PNSC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨301.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 799 Transportation companies, Pakistan National Shipping ranks worse than 74.97% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Pakistan National Shipping's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨3,066 Mil. Pakistan National Shipping's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨9,694 Mil. Hence, Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:PNSC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.26   Med: 31.43   Max: 55.31
Current: 29.14

During the past 13 years, Pakistan National Shipping's highest Days Inventory was 55.31. The lowest was 25.26. And the median was 31.43.

KAR:PNSC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
74.97% of 799 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4 vs KAR:PNSC: 29.14

Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (37.03) to Mar. 2026 (28.86).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Pakistan National Shipping's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.16.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Pakistan National Shipping's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.


Pakistan National Shipping  (KAR:PNSC) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Pakistan National Shipping's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Pakistan National Shipping's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Pakistan National Shipping Days Inventory Related Terms


Pakistan National Shipping Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory 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 National Shipping Days Inventory Chart

Pakistan National Shipping Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 55.31 31.77 28.27 34.11 30.79

Pakistan National Shipping Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.03 26.48 29.02 26.57 28.86

KAR:PNSC vs KEX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory falls into.


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Pakistan National Shipping Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2644.062 + 1813.355) / 2 ) / 26421.702*365
=2228.7085 / 26421.702*365
=30.79

Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2299.86 + 3833.132) / 2 ) / 9694.456*365 / 4
=3066.496 / 9694.456*365 / 4
=28.86

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 28.86 mean?
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Days Inventory of 28.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.43. Over the past decade, Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory has ranged from 25.26 to 55.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #599 out of 799 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Days Inventory too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Days Inventory of 28.86 is near median its 10-year median of 31.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.26 to a high of 55.31. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 28.86 is 132.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #599 out of 799 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #599 out of 799 companies for Days Inventory. This places Pakistan National Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 28.86 is 132.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan National Shipping's own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.26 to 55.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.43 vs. the industry median of 12.40, 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 Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 799 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan National Shipping's current Days Inventory of 28.86 is 132.7% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan National Shipping's current Days Inventory is 28.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.43. 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 ₨301.26, compared to a current price of ₨634.93 — trading 110.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 28.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.43 and 132.7% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Days Inventory is 28.86 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 ₨634.93 is trading 110.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨301.26. GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:

  • Days Inventory: 28.86 (near median its 10-year median of 31.43)
  • GF Value™: ₨301.26 vs. price of ₨634.93 (110.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 132.7% above the Transportation median (#599 of 799)

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 Business Description

Address PNSC Building, Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, P.O. BOX No. 5350, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
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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