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Pakistan RefineryKAR:PRL -3.01%73 EV-to-EBIT is 1.80 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates KAR:PRL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨32.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Refinery ranks better than 94.35% on this metric.
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.
Pakistan Refinery's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨25,846 Mil.
Pakistan Refinery'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 ₨24,562 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 Refinery EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Pakistan Refinery EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Refinery'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.
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Pakistan Refinery'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 Refinery EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Refinery's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Refinery's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Pakistan Refinery's current Enterprise Value is ₨44,255 Mil.
Pakistan Refinery'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 ₨24,562 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 1.80 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pakistan Refinery and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Refinery ranks #39 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Pakistan Refinery's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pakistan Refinery's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.80 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.84. Pakistan Refinery's value of 1.80 is 84.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Refinery ranks #39 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Refinery has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Refinery's EV-to-EBIT compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Refinery ranks #39 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Pakistan Refinery in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.84. Pakistan Refinery's value of 1.80 is 84.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 11.84, Pakistan Refinery 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.84, based on 690 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 Refinery's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.80 is 84.8% 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 Pakistan Refinery and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Refinery's current EV-to-EBIT is 1.80, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Refinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨32.75, compared to a current price of ₨57.37 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1.80, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 84.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.84. Pakistan Refinery's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1.80 as of Jul. 30, 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨57.37 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨32.75.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Refinery to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PRL:
EV-to-EBIT: 1.80 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: ₨32.75 vs. price of ₨57.37 (75.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#39 of 690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Refinery Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of petroleum products to the domestic market and Pakistan defence forces. Its products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor gasoline, kerosene oil, jet fuels, high-speed diesel and furnace oil. Its refinery operates at two locations; the main processing facility is located at Korangi Creek with supporting crude berthing and storage facility at Keamari.
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