Pakistan State Oil Co (KAR:PSO) EV-to-EBIT: 3.34 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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KAR:PSO Pakistan State Oil Co Ltd KAR:PSO
84 GF Score
Price ₨375.45
GF Value ₨259.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan State Oil Co EV-to-EBIT?

Pakistan State Oil Co KAR:PSO -0.18% 84 EV-to-EBIT is 3.34 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates KAR:PSO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨259.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan State Oil Co ranks better than 89.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Pakistan State Oil Co's Enterprise Value is ₨473,741 Mil. Pakistan State Oil Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨141,758 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan State Oil Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.34.

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

KAR:PSO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -444.48   Med: 5.84   Max: 12.63
Current: 3.34

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Pakistan State Oil Co was 12.63. The lowest was -444.48. And the median was 5.84.

KAR:PSO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
89.25% of 716 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.435 vs KAR:PSO: 3.34

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Pakistan State Oil Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨457,143 Mil. Pakistan State Oil Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨141,758 Mil. Pakistan State Oil Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.01%.


Pakistan State Oil Co  (KAR:PSO) 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 State Oil Co'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 )
=141758.309/457143.37237
=31.01 %

Pakistan State Oil Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨457,143 Mil.
Pakistan State Oil Co'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 ₨141,758 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 State Oil Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Pakistan State Oil Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan State Oil Co'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 State Oil Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Pakistan State Oil Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Pakistan State Oil Co Quarterly Data
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KAR:PSO vs MPC, VLO, PSX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Pakistan State Oil Co'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 State Oil Co EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan State Oil Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pakistan State Oil Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Pakistan State Oil Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=473740.786/141758.309
=3.34

Pakistan State Oil Co's current Enterprise Value is ₨473,741 Mil.
Pakistan State Oil Co'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 ₨141,758 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 3.34 mean?
Pakistan State Oil Co (KAR:PSO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.34 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pakistan State Oil Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan State Oil Co ranks #77 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Pakistan State Oil Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pakistan State Oil Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.34 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.84. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.44. Pakistan State Oil Co's value of 3.34 is 70.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan State Oil Co ranks #77 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan State Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan State Oil Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan State Oil Co ranks #77 out of 716 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Pakistan State Oil Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.44. Pakistan State Oil Co's value of 3.34 is 70.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 11.44, Pakistan State Oil Co 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 11.44, based on 716 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 State Oil Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.34 is 70.8% 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 State Oil Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan State Oil Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.34, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan State Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan State Oil Co (KAR:PSO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨259.15, compared to a current price of ₨375.45 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.34, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 70.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.44. Pakistan State Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 State Oil Co (KAR:PSO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.34 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 State Oil Co (KAR:PSO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan State Oil Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨375.45 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨259.15. GuruFocus considers Pakistan State Oil Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PSO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.34 (43% below median its 10-year median of 5.84)
  • GF Value™: ₨259.15 vs. price of ₨375.45 (44.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#77 of 716)

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


Pakistan State Oil Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Pakistan State Oil Co Ltd is engaged in the procurement, storage, and marketing of petroleum and related products. It also blends and markets lubricating oils. It comprises three reportable segments: Petroleum products, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Others. The majority of the company's revenues are derived from the petroleum products segment.
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