Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.51 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 70% Above Median

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KAR:PAKRI Pakistan Reinsurance Co Ltd KAR:PAKRI
76 GF Score
Price ₨17.22
GF Value ₨16.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Reinsurance Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Pakistan Reinsurance Co KAR:PAKRI -0.23% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.51 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates KAR:PAKRI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨16.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Insurance companies, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks better than 91.64% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's enterprise value is ₨13,031 Mil. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,201 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.51.

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

KAR:PAKRI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 1.48   Max: 11.31
Current: 2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pakistan Reinsurance Co was 11.31. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.48.

KAR:PAKRI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
91.64% of 347 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.36 vs KAR:PAKRI: 2.51

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 (2026-08-29), Pakistan Reinsurance Co's stock price is ₨17.22. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨3.503. Therefore, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.92.

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


Pakistan Reinsurance Co  (KAR:PAKRI) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=17.22/3.503
=4.92

Pakistan Reinsurance Co's share price for today is ₨17.22.
Pakistan Reinsurance Co'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 ₨3.503.

* 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?


Pakistan Reinsurance Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pakistan Reinsurance Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Reinsurance Co'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.

Pakistan Reinsurance Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Pakistan Reinsurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.60 0.87 0.69 1.55 3.27

Pakistan Reinsurance Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.14 1.98 2.51 3.27 2.40

KAR:PAKRI vs RGA, EG, RNR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Pakistan Reinsurance Co'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.


Pakistan Reinsurance Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pakistan Reinsurance Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=13031.288/5200.811
=2.51

Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current Enterprise Value is ₨13,031 Mil.
Pakistan Reinsurance Co'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 ₨5,201 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 2.51 mean?
Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.51 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pakistan Reinsurance Co. This is 70% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 11.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #29 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Pakistan Reinsurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.51 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 11.31. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.36. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's value of 2.51 is 70% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #29 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Reinsurance Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Reinsurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #29 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pakistan Reinsurance Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.36. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's value of 2.51 is 70% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 11.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 8.36, Pakistan Reinsurance 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-EBITDA for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Insurance companies is 8.36, based on 347 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. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.51 is 70% 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.51, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Reinsurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨16.29, compared to a current price of ₨17.22 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.51, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 70% below the Insurance industry median of 8.36. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.51 as of Aug. 29, 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 Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Reinsurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨17.22 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨16.29. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Reinsurance Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PAKRI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 2.51 (70% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: ₨16.29 vs. price of ₨17.22 (5.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70% below the Insurance median (#29 of 347)

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


Pakistan Reinsurance Co Business Description

Address Lalazar Drive, M.T. Khan Road, PRC Towers, 32-A, P.O. Box: 4777, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan Reinsurance Co Ltd is engaged inengaged in providing reinsurance and other insurance business being forum of risk transfer. The company operates through seven segments - fire, marine cargo, marine hull, accident and others, aviation, engineering and treaty.
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