Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL -1.41%78 Days Inventory is 32.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 25.30. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨79.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks worse than 53.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.84 Med: 25.3 Max: 40.71
Current: 34.66
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Petroleum's highest Days Inventory was 40.71. The lowest was 18.84. And the median was 25.30.
KAR:PPL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 53.05% of 688
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31
vs KAR:PPL: 34.66
Pakistan Petroleum's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (31.61) to Mar. 2026 (32.82).
It might indicate that Pakistan Petroleum's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Pakistan Petroleum's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.78.
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 Petroleum's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) 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 Petroleum'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 Petroleum'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 Petroleum Days Inventory Related Terms
Pakistan Petroleum Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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.
KAR:PPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum's Days Inventory 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a Days Inventory of 32.82 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 25.30. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.84 to 40.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #365 out of 688 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's Days Inventory too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 32.82 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 25.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.84 to a high of 40.71. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.00. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 32.82 is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #365 out of 688 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's Days Inventory compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #365 out of 688 companies for Days Inventory. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.00. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 32.82 is 5.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.84 to 40.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.30 vs. the industry median of 31.00, Pakistan Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.00, based on 688 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 Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 32.82 is 5.9% 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 Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current Days Inventory is 32.82, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 25.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨79.27, compared to a current price of ₨244.49 — trading 208.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.82, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 25.30 and 5.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.00. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current Days Inventory is 32.82 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨244.49 is trading 208.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨79.27.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
Days Inventory: 32.82 (30% above median its 10-year median of 25.30)
GF Value™: ₨79.27 vs. price of ₨244.49 (208.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#365 of 688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
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