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PackagesKAR:PKGS +3.10%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates KAR:PKGS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨665.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Packaging & Containers companies, Packages ranks better than 65.62% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Packages's enterprise value is ₨211,584 Mil.
Packages's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨30,897 Mil. Therefore, Packages's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packages's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PKGS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.65 Med: 6.1 Max: 13.04
Current: 6.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Packages was 13.04. The lowest was 3.65. And the median was 6.10.
KAR:PKGS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.62% of 349
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs KAR:PKGS: 6.85
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.
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.
Packages's share price for today is ₨803.73.
Packages'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 ₨-10.270.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Packages'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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packages'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.
Packages EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packages's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packages's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Packages's current Enterprise Value is ₨211,584 Mil.
Packages'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 ₨30,897 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.
Packages (KAR:PKGS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Packages. This is 12% above median its historical median of 6.10. Over the past decade, Packages' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.65 to 13.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Packages ranks #120 out of 349 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Packages' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Packages' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.65 to a high of 13.04. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Packages' value of 6.85 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packages ranks #120 out of 349 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Packages has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packages' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packages ranks #120 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Packages in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Packages' value of 6.85 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Packages' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.65 to 13.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 8.95, Packages 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.95, based on 349 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. Packages's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 is 23.5% 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 Packages. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packages's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Packages stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packages (KAR:PKGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨665.37, compared to a current price of ₨803.73 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 23.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.95. Packages' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 10 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 Packages (KAR:PKGS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85 as of Aug. 22, 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 Packages (KAR:PKGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packages stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨803.73 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨665.37.
GuruFocus considers Packages to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PKGS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.85 (12% above median its 10-year median of 6.10)
GF Value™: ₨665.37 vs. price of ₨803.73 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#120 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PKGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Packages Ltd is a company that manufactures and sells packaging materials and tissue products & sanitary napkins. It operates through Packaging, Consumer Products, Ink, Real Estate, Paper and Board, Plastic, Pharmaceutical Products, Corn Starch Products, and Unallocated segments. Its Business group is spread across various geographical regions which include Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Oman, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the UAE of which domestic country Pakistan accounts for a larger share of the revenue.
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