Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) EV-to-OCF: 20.98 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 291% Above Median

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KAR:AHCL Arif Habib Corp Ltd KAR:AHCL
60 GF Score
Price ₨16.42
GF Value ₨6.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arif Habib EV-to-OCF?

Arif Habib KAR:AHCL +1.73% 60 EV-to-OCF is 20.98 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 291% above its 10-year median of 5.37. GuruFocus rates KAR:AHCL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨6.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Arif Habib ranks worse than 75.56% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Arif Habib's Enterprise Value is ₨69,282 Mil. Arif Habib's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨3,302 Mil. Therefore, Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:AHCL' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -121.46   Med: 5.37   Max: 1220.51
Current: 20.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Arif Habib was 1220.51. The lowest was -121.46. And the median was 5.37.

KAR:AHCL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
75.56% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 9.72 vs KAR:AHCL: 20.62

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-08-18), Arif Habib's stock price is ₨16.42. Arif Habib's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2.880. Therefore, Arif Habib's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.70.


Arif Habib  (KAR:AHCL) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

Arif Habib's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=16.42/2.880
=5.70

Arif Habib's share price for today is ₨16.42.
Arif Habib'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 ₨2.880.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Arif Habib EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Arif Habib EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF 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.

Arif Habib EV-to-OCF Chart

Arif Habib Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-OCF
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Arif Habib Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF 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 9.35 8.54 7.32 7.13 16.30

Arif Habib EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.


Arif Habib EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Arif Habib EV-to-OCF Calculation

Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=69281.735/3301.87
=20.98

Arif Habib's current Enterprise Value is ₨69,282 Mil.
Arif Habib's Cash Flow from Operations 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 ₨3,302 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-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 20.98 mean?
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) has a EV-to-OCF of 20.98 as of Aug. 18, 2026. This is 291% above median its historical median of 5.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #340 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF too high?
Arif Habib's current EV-to-OCF of 20.98 is 291% above median its 10-year median of 5.37. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.72. Arif Habib's value of 20.98 is 115.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #340 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arif Habib has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arif Habib's EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #340 out of 450 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Arif Habib in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.72. Arif Habib's value of 20.98 is 115.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.37 vs. the industry median of 9.72, Arif Habib has consistently been above 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-OCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 9.72, based on 450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arif Habib's current EV-to-OCF of 20.98 is 115.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arif Habib's current EV-to-OCF is 20.98, which is 291% above median its own 10-year median of 5.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arif Habib stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨6.77, compared to a current price of ₨16.42 — trading 142.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.98, which is 291% above median its 10-year median of 5.37 and 115.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 9.72. Arif Habib's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.98 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨16.42 is trading 142.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨6.77. GuruFocus considers Arif Habib to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AHCL:

  • EV-to-OCF: 20.98 (291% above median its 10-year median of 5.37)
  • GF Value™: ₨6.77 vs. price of ₨16.42 (142.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#340 of 450)

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


Arif Habib Business Description

Address 23 M.T. Khan Road, Arif Habib Centre, 2nd Floor, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Arif Habib Corp Ltd generates and sells electricity in Pakistan. It is also engaged in providing equity and debt brokerage, as well as corporate finance services to institutional, corporate, high-net-worth, and retail clients. Its segments are Capital market operations; Brokerage; Energy Development, and Others. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Energy segment. The Energy segment is engaged in energy development. The brokerage segment is engaged in brokerage, underwriting, corporate consultancy, research, and corporate finance services. Capital market operations segment is engaged in trading of equity securities and maintaining strategic and trading portfolios. Others include assets of RCPL.
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