Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) Equity-to-Asset: 0.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:NPL Nishat Power Ltd KAR:NPL
59 GF Score
Price ₨65.86
GF Value ₨19.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Nishat Power Equity-to-Asset?

Nishat Power KAR:NPL -0.20% 59 Equity-to-Asset is 0.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates KAR:NPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨19.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Nishat Power ranks better than 89.23% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Nishat Power's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨29,634 Mil. Nishat Power's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨34,795 Mil. Therefore, Nishat Power's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:NPL' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.83   Max: 0.99
Current: 0.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Nishat Power was 0.99. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.83.

KAR:NPL's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
89.23% of 455 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs KAR:NPL: 0.85

Nishat Power  (KAR:NPL) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Nishat Power Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Nishat Power Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset 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.

Nishat Power Equity-to-Asset Chart

Nishat Power Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.84 0.95 0.86 0.96

Nishat Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.99 0.96 0.82 0.84 0.85

KAR:NPL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.


Nishat Power Equity-to-Asset vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Nishat Power Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Nishat Power's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=27975.168/29150.366
=0.96

Nishat Power's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=29634.423/34795.296
=0.85

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.85 mean?
Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.85 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Nishat Power and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.57 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #49 out of 455 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Nishat Power's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.85 is near median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 0.99. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.41. Nishat Power's value of 0.85 is 107.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #49 out of 455 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nishat Power has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishat Power's Equity-to-Asset compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #49 out of 455 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Nishat Power in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.41. Nishat Power's value of 0.85 is 107.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nishat Power's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.57 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nishat Power 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.41, based on 455 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nishat Power's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.85 is 107.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Nishat Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishat Power's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishat Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨19.96, compared to a current price of ₨65.86 — trading 230% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 107.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.41. Nishat Power's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nishat Power (KAR:NPL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.85 as of Mar. 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 Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨65.86 is trading 230% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨19.96. GuruFocus considers Nishat Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NPL:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.85 (near median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: ₨19.96 vs. price of ₨65.86 (230% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 107.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#49 of 455)

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


Nishat Power Business Description

Address 1-B, Aziz Avenue, Canal Bank, Gulberg-V, Lahore, PB, PAK
Nishat Power Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to build, own, operate and maintain a fuel-fired power plant based on Reciprocating Engine Technology having a gross capacity of 200MW in Jamber Kalan, Tehsil Pattoki, District Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan. It operates in single operating segment being: Revenue from sale of electricity relates to CPPA-G.
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