Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) EV-to-EBIT: 3.95 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:AHCL Arif Habib Corp Ltd KAR:AHCL
60 GF Score
Price ₨15.50
GF Value ₨6.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arif Habib EV-to-EBIT?

Arif Habib KAR:AHCL +3.20% 60 EV-to-EBIT is 3.95 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates KAR:AHCL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨6.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Arif Habib ranks better than 91.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Arif Habib's Enterprise Value is ₨65,402 Mil. Arif Habib's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨16,554 Mil. Therefore, Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:AHCL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51   Med: 3.96   Max: 13.37
Current: 3.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Arif Habib was 13.37. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 3.96.

KAR:AHCL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
91.79% of 341 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 17.75 vs KAR:AHCL: 3.94

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Arif Habib's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨53,805 Mil. Arif Habib's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨16,554 Mil. Arif Habib's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.77%.


Arif Habib  (KAR:AHCL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Arif Habib's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=16553.848/53805.45725
=30.77 %

Arif Habib's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨53,805 Mil.
Arif Habib's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨16,554 Mil.

* 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.


Arif Habib EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Arif Habib EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Arif Habib EV-to-EBIT Chart

Arif Habib Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Arif Habib Quarterly Data
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Arif Habib EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Arif Habib EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Arif Habib EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=65402.124/16553.848
=3.95

Arif Habib's current Enterprise Value is ₨65,402 Mil.
Arif Habib's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨16,554 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 3.95 mean?
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.95 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Arif Habib and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.96. Over the past decade, Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.51 to 13.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #28 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Arif Habib's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.95 is near median its 10-year median of 3.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 13.37. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.75. Arif Habib's value of 3.95 is 77.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #28 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arif Habib has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arif Habib's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #28 out of 341 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Arif Habib in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.75. Arif Habib's value of 3.95 is 77.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Arif Habib's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.51 to 13.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 17.75, Arif Habib 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 17.75, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arif Habib's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.95 is 77.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Arif Habib and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arif Habib's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arif Habib stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨6.72, compared to a current price of ₨15.50 — trading 130.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 77.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 17.75. Arif Habib's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.95 as of Aug. 03, 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨15.50 is trading 130.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨6.72. GuruFocus considers Arif Habib to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AHCL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.95 (near median its 10-year median of 3.96)
  • GF Value™: ₨6.72 vs. price of ₨15.50 (130.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#28 of 341)

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


Arif Habib Business Description

Address 23 M.T. Khan Road, Arif Habib Centre, 2nd Floor, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Arif Habib Corp Ltd generates and sells electricity in Pakistan. It is also engaged in providing equity and debt brokerage, as well as corporate finance services to institutional, corporate, high-net-worth, and retail clients. Its segments are Capital market operations; Brokerage; Energy Development, and Others. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Energy segment. The Energy segment is engaged in energy development. The brokerage segment is engaged in brokerage, underwriting, corporate consultancy, research, and corporate finance services. Capital market operations segment is engaged in trading of equity securities and maintaining strategic and trading portfolios. Others include assets of RCPL.
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