GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.34 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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KAR:GLAXO GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Ltd KAR:GLAXO
93 GF Score
Price ₨345.65
GF Value ₨323.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan EV-to-EBITDA?

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan KAR:GLAXO +0.08% 93 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.34 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 7.93. GuruFocus rates KAR:GLAXO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨323.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 746 Drug Manufacturers companies, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks better than 84.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's enterprise value is ₨100,523 Mil. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨18,823 Mil. Therefore, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.34.

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

KAR:GLAXO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88   Med: 7.93   Max: 22.32
Current: 5.33

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan was 22.32. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 7.93.

KAR:GLAXO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
84.99% of 746 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.995 vs KAR:GLAXO: 5.33

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-03), GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's stock price is ₨345.65. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨33.009. Therefore, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.47.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan  (KAR:GLAXO) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=345.65/33.009
=10.47

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's share price for today is ₨345.65.
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 ₨33.009.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan EV-to-EBITDA Chart

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBITDA 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 8.89 7.41 8.25 6.40 4.82

KAR:GLAXO vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan EV-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=100523.428/18823.087
=5.34

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current Enterprise Value is ₨100,523 Mil.
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EBITDA 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 ₨18,823 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.34 mean?
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.34 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan. This is 33% below median its historical median of 7.93. Over the past decade, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.88 to 22.32. According to the industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks #112 out of 746 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.34 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 22.32. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.00. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's value of 5.34 is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks #112 out of 746 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks #112 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.00. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's value of 5.34 is 58.9% below this benchmark. Historically, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.88 to 22.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.93 vs. the industry median of 13.00, GlaxoSmithKline 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-EBITDA for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 13.00, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.34 is 58.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.34, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨323.29, compared to a current price of ₨345.65 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.34, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.93 and 58.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 13.00. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.34 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨345.65 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨323.29. GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GLAXO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.34 (33% below median its 10-year median of 7.93)
  • GF Value™: ₨323.29 vs. price of ₨345.65 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 58.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#112 of 746)

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


GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Business Description

Address 35, Dockyard Road, West Wharf, Karachi, PAK, 74000
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. It is involved in Anti-infective, Respiratory, Vaccines, Dermatological, Gastrointestinal, Analgesics, Urology, Central Nervous System, Allergy, Cardiovascular, and Vitamins therapy areas. The operating business divisions are Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Healthcare. The pharmaceutical brands of the company include Augmentin, Seretide, Amoxicillin, Velosef, Zantac, and Calpol, and prominent vaccines include Synflorix, Infanrix Hexa, Rotarix, Engerix-B, Havrix, and Cervarix. The company operates in single segment which is the Pharmaceuticals segment.
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