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Pakistan National ShippingKAR:PNSC +0.18%80 Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates KAR:PNSC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨307.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Transportation companies, Pakistan National Shipping ranks better than 68.14% on this metric.
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) 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%.
Pakistan National Shipping Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Pakistan National Shipping Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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 National Shipping Equity-to-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping'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.
Pakistan National Shipping Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Pakistan National Shipping 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.
Pakistan National Shipping's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Pakistan National Shipping's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.60 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #325 out of 1020 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.60 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 0.91. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 0.60 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #325 out of 1020 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan National Shipping 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 National Shipping's Equity-to-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #325 out of 1020 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Pakistan National Shipping in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 0.60 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan National Shipping's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.60 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Pakistan National Shipping 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 a Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,020 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. Pakistan National Shipping's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.60 is 20% 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 Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan National Shipping's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.60, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan National Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨307.03, compared to a current price of ₨506.17 — trading 64.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.60, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 20% above the Transportation industry median of 0.50. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 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 Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨506.17 is trading 64.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨307.03.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.60 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: ₨307.03 vs. price of ₨506.17 (64.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Transportation median (#325 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PNSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd, the Holding Company, its subsidiary, and an associate operate in Pakistan's maritime industry. The Group focuses on shipping, vessel chartering, cargo transportation, and property leasing. As the national flag carrier, the company operates a varied fleet, including tankers for energy transport and bulk carriers for transporting a wide range of dry commodities such as iron, fertilizers, coal, and grain. The company also provides comprehensive services such as ocean freight, container shipping, marine and port services, technical support, and leasing solutions. Its key business segments include dry cargo, liquid cargo, and slot charter/break bulk.
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