Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) EV-to-EBIT: 6.59 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 81% Above Median

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KAR:NCPL Nishat Chunian Power Ltd KAR:NCPL
59 GF Score
Price ₨59.61
GF Value ₨13.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nishat Chunian Power EV-to-EBIT?

Nishat Chunian Power KAR:NCPL -2.55% 59 EV-to-EBIT is 6.59 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 3.64. GuruFocus rates KAR:NCPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨13.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Nishat Chunian Power ranks better than 84.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nishat Chunian Power's Enterprise Value is ₨11,979 Mil. Nishat Chunian Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,818 Mil. Therefore, Nishat Chunian Power's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.59.

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

KAR:NCPL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.34   Med: 3.64   Max: 13.03
Current: 6.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nishat Chunian Power was 13.03. The lowest was -5.34. And the median was 3.64.

KAR:NCPL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
84.3% of 344 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 17.955 vs KAR:NCPL: 6.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nishat Chunian Power's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨11,160 Mil. Nishat Chunian Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,818 Mil. Nishat Chunian Power's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.29%.


Nishat Chunian Power  (KAR:NCPL) 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) %.

Nishat Chunian Power'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 )
=1818.384/11159.69486
=16.29 %

Nishat Chunian Power's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨11,160 Mil.
Nishat Chunian Power'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 ₨1,818 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.


Nishat Chunian Power EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nishat Chunian Power EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nishat Chunian Power'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.

Nishat Chunian Power EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nishat Chunian Power Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Nishat Chunian Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.71 0.11 4.90 6.14

KAR:NCPL vs CEG, VST, NRG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Nishat Chunian Power'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.


Nishat Chunian Power EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nishat Chunian Power's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Nishat Chunian Power EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nishat Chunian Power's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11978.875/1818.384
=6.59

Nishat Chunian Power's current Enterprise Value is ₨11,979 Mil.
Nishat Chunian Power'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 ₨1,818 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 6.59 mean?
Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.59 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nishat Chunian Power and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishat Chunian Power ranks #54 out of 344 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Nishat Chunian Power's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nishat Chunian Power's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.59 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 3.64. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.96. Nishat Chunian Power's value of 6.59 is 63.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishat Chunian Power ranks #54 out of 344 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nishat Chunian Power has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishat Chunian Power's EV-to-EBIT compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Nishat Chunian Power ranks #54 out of 344 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nishat Chunian Power in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.96. Nishat Chunian Power's value of 6.59 is 63.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.64 vs. the industry median of 17.96, Nishat Chunian Power 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 17.96, based on 344 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. Nishat Chunian Power's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.59 is 63.3% 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 Nishat Chunian Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishat Chunian Power's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.59, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 3.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishat Chunian Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨13.71, compared to a current price of ₨59.61 — trading 334.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.59, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 3.64 and 63.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 17.96. Nishat Chunian Power's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.59 as of Aug. 19, 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 Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Chunian Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨59.61 is trading 334.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨13.71. GuruFocus considers Nishat Chunian Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NCPL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.59 (81% above median its 10-year median of 3.64)
  • GF Value™: ₨13.71 vs. price of ₨59.61 (334.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#54 of 344)

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


Nishat Chunian Power Business Description

Address 17-B Aziz Avenue, Canal Bank Gulberg V, Lahore, PB, PAK, 54660 Gulberg
Nishat Chunian Power Ltd is a power generation company. The main activity of the company is to build, own, operate and maintain a fuel-fired power station. It generates revenue from the supply of electricity in Pakistan.
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