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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
KAR:PIBTL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.77 Max: 1.18
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Pakistan International Bulk Terminal was 1.18. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.77.
KAR:PIBTL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 67.73% of 908
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs KAR:PIBTL: 0.30
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Debt-to-Equity 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.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Debt-to-Equity Chart
KAR:PIBTL vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 International Bulk Terminal Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Debt-to-Equity 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 International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pakistan International Bulk Terminal and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #293 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.18. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's value of 0.30 is 43.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #293 out of 908 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Debt-to-Equity compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #293 out of 908 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Pakistan International Bulk Terminal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's value of 0.30 is 43.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.30 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 908 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 43.4% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Pakistan International Bulk Terminal and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan International Bulk Terminal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨12.37, compared to a current price of ₨16.90 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 43.4% below the Transportation industry median of 0.53. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 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 International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨16.90 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨12.37.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan International Bulk Terminal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PIBTL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.30 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: ₨12.37 vs. price of ₨16.90 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% below the Transportation median (#293 of 908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PIBTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Ltd is engaged in the operations and management of a coal and clinker and cement terminal at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim. The company handles and delivers coal to Power and Cement plants by utilizing the rail, road, and sea networks.
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