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Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL -0.73%80 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.86 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 2.86. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨81.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks better than 82.13% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pakistan Petroleum's enterprise value is ₨476,808 Mil.
Pakistan Petroleum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨123,679 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 2.86 Max: 11.78
Current: 3.86
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pakistan Petroleum was 11.78. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 2.86.
KAR:PPL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.13% of 761
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.68
vs KAR:PPL: 3.86
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.
Pakistan Petroleum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pakistan Petroleum's share price for today is ₨211.10.
Pakistan Petroleum'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 ₨28.980.
* 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 Pakistan Petroleum'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.
KAR:PPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Pakistan Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is ₨476,808 Mil.
Pakistan Petroleum'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 ₨123,679 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.86 as of Jul. 26, 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 Petroleum. This is 35% above median its historical median of 2.86. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.49 to 11.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #136 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.86 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 11.78. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 3.86 is 49.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #136 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #136 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 3.86 is 49.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.49 to 11.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 7.68, Pakistan Petroleum 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.68, based on 761 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 Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.86 is 49.7% 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 Petroleum. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.86, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨81.95, compared to a current price of ₨211.10 — trading 157.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.86, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 49.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.68. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.86 as of Jul. 26, 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨211.10 is trading 157.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨81.95.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.86 (35% above median its 10-year median of 2.86)
GF Value™: ₨81.95 vs. price of ₨211.10 (157.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#136 of 761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
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