Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) EV-to-EBIT: 6.17 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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KAR:ARPL Archroma Pakistan Ltd KAR:ARPL
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Price ₨425.13
GF Value ₨458.44
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What is Archroma Pakistan EV-to-EBIT?

Archroma Pakistan KAR:ARPL +0.05% 70 EV-to-EBIT is 6.17 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 8.63. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨458.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,241 Chemicals companies, Archroma Pakistan ranks better than 84.45% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Archroma Pakistan's Enterprise Value is ₨18,210 Mil. Archroma Pakistan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨2,952 Mil. Therefore, Archroma Pakistan's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.17.

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

KAR:ARPL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71   Med: 8.63   Max: 29.88
Current: 6.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Archroma Pakistan was 29.88. The lowest was 4.71. And the median was 8.63.

KAR:ARPL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
84.45% of 1241 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.06 vs KAR:ARPL: 6.83

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Archroma Pakistan's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨17,097 Mil. Archroma Pakistan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨2,952 Mil. Archroma Pakistan's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.27%.


Archroma Pakistan  (KAR:ARPL) 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) %.

Archroma Pakistan's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2951.887/17097.375
=17.27 %

Archroma Pakistan's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨17,097 Mil.
Archroma Pakistan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨2,952 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.


Archroma Pakistan EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Archroma Pakistan EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.

Archroma Pakistan EV-to-EBIT Chart

Archroma Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Archroma Pakistan Quarterly Data
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KAR:ARPL vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Archroma Pakistan'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.


Archroma Pakistan EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archroma Pakistan's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Archroma Pakistan EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Archroma Pakistan's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=18210.416/2951.887
=6.17

Archroma Pakistan's current Enterprise Value is ₨18,210 Mil.
Archroma Pakistan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨2,952 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 6.17 mean?
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.17 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 8.63. Over the past decade, Archroma Pakistan's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.71 to 29.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #193 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Archroma Pakistan's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.17 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 29.88. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.06. Archroma Pakistan's value of 6.17 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #193 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #193 out of 1241 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Archroma Pakistan in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.06. Archroma Pakistan's value of 6.17 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Archroma Pakistan's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.71 to 29.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.63 vs. the industry median of 17.06, Archroma Pakistan 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.06, based on 1,241 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. Archroma Pakistan's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.17 is 63.8% 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archroma Pakistan's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.17, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 8.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨458.44, compared to a current price of ₨425.13 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.17, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.63 and 63.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.06. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.17 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨425.13 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨458.44. GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.17 (29% below median its 10-year median of 8.63)
  • GF Value™: ₨458.44 vs. price of ₨425.13 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.8% below the Chemicals median (#193 of 1241)

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


Archroma Pakistan Business Description

Address Korangi Industrial Area, No. 1-A/1, Sector 20, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74900
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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