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Hoechst PakistanKAR:HPL +0.07%89 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 73.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 777% above its 10-year median of 8.35. GuruFocus rates KAR:HPL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨3,345.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 808 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hoechst Pakistan ranks better than 94.43% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Hoechst Pakistan's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 47.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 73.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 30.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Hoechst Pakistan was 73.20% per year. The lowest was -20.00% per year. And the median was 8.35% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Hoechst Pakistan 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
KAR:HPL vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Hoechst Pakistan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.
Hoechst Pakistan 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hoechst Pakistan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoechst Pakistan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 73.20% mean?
Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 73.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. This is 777% above median its historical median of 8.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #45 out of 808 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Hoechst Pakistan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Hoechst Pakistan's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 73.20% is 777% above median its 10-year median of 8.35. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Hoechst Pakistan's value of 73.20% is 731.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #45 out of 808 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hoechst Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoechst Pakistan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #45 out of 808 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Hoechst Pakistan in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Hoechst Pakistan's value of 73.20% is 731.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Hoechst Pakistan 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 8.80, based on 808 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hoechst Pakistan's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 73.20% is 731.8% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoechst Pakistan's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 73.20%, which is 777% above median its own 10-year median of 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoechst Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨3,345.52, compared to a current price of ₨4,002.97 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 73.20%, which is 777% above median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 731.8% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 8.80. Hoechst Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 73.20% 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 Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨4,002.97 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨3,345.52.
GuruFocus considers Hoechst Pakistan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:HPL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 73.20% (777% above median its 10-year median of 8.35)
GF Value™: ₨3,345.52 vs. price of ₨4,002.97 (19.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 731.8% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#45 of 808)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoechst Pakistan Ltd is a healthcare company of Pakistan, focused on patient needs and engaged in the manufacturing, promotion, and sale of pharmaceutical and vaccines. The company engages in the manufacturing, selling and trading of pharmaceutical and related products.
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