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PackagesKAR:PKGS -0.88%86 EV-to-OCF is 53.23 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 28.80. GuruFocus rates KAR:PKGS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨697.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Packaging & Containers companies, Packages ranks worse than 93.67% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Packages's Enterprise Value is ₨217,060 Mil.
Packages's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨4,078 Mil. Therefore, Packages's EV-to-OCF for today is 53.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Packages's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PKGS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -94.21 Med: 28.8 Max: 1005.04
Current: 53.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Packages was 1005.04. The lowest was -94.21. And the median was 28.80.
KAR:PKGS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 93.67% of 411
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.17
vs KAR:PKGS: 53.80
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.
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.
Packages's share price for today is ₨745.07.
Packages's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨33.000.
* 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.
Packages EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Packages EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Packages'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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packages'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.
Packages EV-to-OCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Packages's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Packages's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Packages's current Enterprise Value is ₨217,060 Mil.
Packages's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨4,078 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-OCF of 53.23 as of Sep. 10, 2026. This is 85% above median its historical median of 28.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Packages ranks #385 out of 411 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Packages' EV-to-OCF too high?
Packages' current EV-to-OCF of 53.23 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 28.80. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.17. Packages' value of 53.23 is 551.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packages ranks #385 out of 411 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Packages has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packages' EV-to-OCF compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packages ranks #385 out of 411 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Packages in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.17. Packages' value of 53.23 is 551.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.80 vs. the industry median of 8.17, Packages 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.17, based on 411 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. Packages's current EV-to-OCF of 53.23 is 551.5% 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packages's current EV-to-OCF is 53.23, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 28.80. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨697.24, compared to a current price of ₨745.07 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 53.23, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 28.80 and 551.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.17. Packages' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Packages (KAR:PKGS), the current EV-to-OCF is 53.23 as of Sep. 10, 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 ₨745.07 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨697.24.
GuruFocus considers Packages to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PKGS:
EV-to-OCF: 53.23 (85% above median its 10-year median of 28.80)
GF Value™: ₨697.24 vs. price of ₨745.07 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 551.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#385 of 411)
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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