Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) EV-to-EBIT: 4.05 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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KAR:PABC Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd KAR:PABC
96 GF Score
Price ₨101.46
GF Value ₨97.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans EV-to-EBIT?

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans KAR:PABC -3.40% 96 EV-to-EBIT is 4.05 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 4.84. GuruFocus rates KAR:PABC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨97.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Packaging & Containers companies, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks better than 90.96% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Enterprise Value is ₨24,994 Mil. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,169 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.05.

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

KAR:PABC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06   Med: 4.84   Max: 11.24
Current: 4.05

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans was 11.24. The lowest was 3.06. And the median was 4.84.

KAR:PABC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
90.96% of 332 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 13.185 vs KAR:PABC: 4.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨19,812 Mil. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,169 Mil. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.14%.


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans  (KAR:PABC) 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) %.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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 )
=6168.771/19811.72788
=31.14 %

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨19,812 Mil.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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 ₨6,169 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.


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans EV-to-EBIT Chart

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:PABC vs SW, PKG, IP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=24993.653/6168.771
=4.05

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Enterprise Value is ₨24,994 Mil.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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 ₨6,169 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 4.05 mean?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.05 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 4.84. Over the past decade, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.06 to 11.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #30 out of 332 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current EV-to-EBIT of 4.05 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 11.24. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 4.05 is 69.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #30 out of 332 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' EV-to-EBIT compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #30 out of 332 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 4.05 is 69.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.06 to 11.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 13.19, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.19, based on 332 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. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.05 is 69.3% 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.05, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨97.79, compared to a current price of ₨101.46 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.05, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 69.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 13.19. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.05 as of Aug. 23, 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨101.46 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨97.79. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.05 (16% below median its 10-year median of 4.84)
  • GF Value™: ₨97.79 vs. price of ₨101.46 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#30 of 332)

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


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Business Description

Address G-8/4, Block No. 12, PHA Flat No. 04, Islamabad, PAK
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of aluminum cans. Its products include various sizes and varieties of beverage cans. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other regions.
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