Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) EV-to-EBITDA: 41.92 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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KAR:PSX Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd KAR:PSX
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Price ₨52.70
GF Value ₨28.70
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What is Pakistan Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA?

Pakistan Stock Exchange KAR:PSX -0.19% 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 41.92 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PSX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨28.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Capital Markets companies, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks worse than 88.43% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pakistan Stock Exchange's enterprise value is ₨39,410 Mil. Pakistan Stock Exchange's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨940 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 41.92.

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

KAR:PSX' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -435.19   Med: -19.35   Max: 486.33
Current: 41.91

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pakistan Stock Exchange was 486.33. The lowest was -435.19. And the median was -19.35.

KAR:PSX's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.43% of 510 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.32 vs KAR:PSX: 41.91

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 (2026-08-18), Pakistan Stock Exchange's stock price is ₨52.70. Pakistan Stock Exchange's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2.500. Therefore, Pakistan Stock Exchange's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.08.

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


Pakistan Stock Exchange  (KAR:PSX) 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 Stock Exchange's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=52.70/2.500
=21.08

Pakistan Stock Exchange's share price for today is ₨52.70.
Pakistan Stock Exchange'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 ₨2.500.

* 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 Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pakistan Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Stock Exchange'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 Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Pakistan Stock Exchange Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Pakistan Stock Exchange Quarterly Data
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KAR:PSX vs SPGI, CME, ICE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Pakistan Stock Exchange'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 Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Pakistan Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pakistan Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=39410.249/940.144
=41.92

Pakistan Stock Exchange's current Enterprise Value is ₨39,410 Mil.
Pakistan Stock Exchange'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 ₨940 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 41.92 mean?
Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 41.92 as of Aug. 18, 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 Stock Exchange. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks #451 out of 510 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pakistan Stock Exchange's current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.92. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32. Pakistan Stock Exchange's value of 41.92 is 349.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks #451 out of 510 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks #451 out of 510 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pakistan Stock Exchange in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32. Pakistan Stock Exchange's value of 41.92 is 349.8% above this benchmark. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 9.32, based on 510 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 Stock Exchange's current EV-to-EBITDA of 41.92 is 349.8% above 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 Stock Exchange. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Stock Exchange's current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨28.70, compared to a current price of ₨52.70 — trading 83.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.92 and 349.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.32. Pakistan Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.92 as of Aug. 18, 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 Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨52.70 is trading 83.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨28.70. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Stock Exchange to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PSX:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 41.92
  • GF Value™: ₨28.70 vs. price of ₨52.70 (83.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 349.8% above the Capital Markets median (#451 of 510)

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


Pakistan Stock Exchange Business Description

Address Stock Exchange Road, Stock Exchange Building, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd is engaged in conducting, regulating and controlling the trade or business of purchasing, selling and trading in debentures stock, government papers, shares, scrips, stocks, bonds, loans, and any other instruments and securities. The products of the company involve Equity Segments, known as Ready Market (T+2), Bills & Bonds (for trading in government debt securities & corporate debt), Futures Counter, Deliverable Futures Contracts, Stock Index Futures, Negotiated Deal Market, REIT, Exchange Traded Funds and GEM Board.
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