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Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL -1.63%80 EV-to-OCF is 13.59 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 5.74. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨83.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks worse than 77.5% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Pakistan Petroleum's Enterprise Value is ₨494,821 Mil.
Pakistan Petroleum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨36,418 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 5.74 Max: 40.32
Current: 13.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Pakistan Petroleum was 40.32. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 5.74.
KAR:PPL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.5% of 1018
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.905
vs KAR:PPL: 13.09
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.
Pakistan Petroleum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pakistan Petroleum's share price for today is ₨217.72.
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.
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.
Pakistan Petroleum EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Pakistan Petroleum EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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.
Pakistan Petroleum EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Pakistan Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is ₨494,821 Mil.
Pakistan Petroleum'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 ₨36,418 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-OCF of 13.59 as of Aug. 04, 2026. This is 137% above median its historical median of 5.74. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.61 to 40.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #789 out of 1018 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's EV-to-OCF too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current EV-to-OCF of 13.59 is 137% above median its 10-year median of 5.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 40.32. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.91. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 13.59 is 130.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #789 out of 1018 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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-OCF compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #789 out of 1018 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.91. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 13.59 is 130.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.61 to 40.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.74 vs. the industry median of 5.91, Pakistan Petroleum 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.91, based on 1,018 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. Pakistan Petroleum's current EV-to-OCF of 13.59 is 130.1% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current EV-to-OCF is 13.59, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 5.74. 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 ₨83.55, compared to a current price of ₨217.72 — trading 160.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.59, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 5.74 and 130.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.91. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.59 as of Aug. 04, 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 ₨217.72 is trading 160.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨83.55.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
EV-to-OCF: 13.59 (137% above median its 10-year median of 5.74)
GF Value™: ₨83.55 vs. price of ₨217.72 (160.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#789 of 1018)
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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