Hoechst PakistanKAR:HPL +0.08%86 FCF Margin % is 25.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 254% above its 10-year median of 7.29. GuruFocus rates KAR:HPL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨3,253.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 958 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hoechst Pakistan ranks better than 69.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hoechst Pakistan's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:HPL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.93 Med: 7.29 Max: 14.46
Current: 9.53
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hoechst Pakistan was 14.46%. The lowest was -9.93%. And the median was 7.29%.
KAR:HPL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 69.62% of 958
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs KAR:HPL: 9.53
Hoechst Pakistan FCF Margin % Related Terms
Hoechst Pakistan FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoechst Pakistan's FCF Margin % 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.
KAR:HPL vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Hoechst Pakistan's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Hoechst Pakistan FCF Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hoechst Pakistan's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoechst Pakistan's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) has a FCF Margin % of 25.83% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. This is 254% above median its historical median of 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #291 out of 958 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Hoechst Pakistan's FCF Margin % too high?
Hoechst Pakistan's current FCF Margin % of 25.83% is 254% above median its 10-year median of 7.29. The Drug Manufacturers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.51. Hoechst Pakistan's value of 25.83% is 929.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #291 out of 958 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoechst Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoechst Pakistan's FCF Margin % compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #291 out of 958 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Hoechst Pakistan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.51. Hoechst Pakistan's value of 25.83% is 929.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.29 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Hoechst Pakistan 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 FCF Margin % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.51, based on 958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hoechst Pakistan's current FCF Margin % of 25.83% is 929.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoechst Pakistan's current FCF Margin % is 25.83%, which is 254% above median its own 10-year median of 7.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoechst Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨3,253.76, compared to a current price of ₨4,015.00 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 25.83%, which is 254% above median its 10-year median of 7.29 and 929.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.51. Hoechst Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL), the current FCF Margin % is 25.83% 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 Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨4,015.00 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨3,253.76.
GuruFocus considers Hoechst Pakistan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:HPL:
FCF Margin %: 25.83% (254% above median its 10-year median of 7.29)
GF Value™: ₨3,253.76 vs. price of ₨4,015.00 (23.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 929.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#291 of 958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoechst Pakistan Ltd is a healthcare company of Pakistan, focused on patient needs and engaged in the manufacturing, promotion, and sale of pharmaceutical and vaccines. The company engages in the manufacturing, selling and trading of pharmaceutical and related products.
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