Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) FCF Margin %: 20.72% (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Above Median


KAR:PABC Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd KAR:PABC
96 GF Score
Price ₨111.76
GF Value ₨95.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans FCF Margin %?

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans KAR:PABC -0.70% 96 FCF Margin % is 20.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 13.11. GuruFocus rates KAR:PABC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨95.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks better than 82.99% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨783 Mil. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨3,780 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.72%.

As of today, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current FCF Yield % is 5.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:PABC' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.58   Med: 13.11   Max: 27.43
Current: 9.28


During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans was 27.43%. The lowest was -1.58%. And the median was 13.11%.

KAR:PABC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
82.99% of 394 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.68 vs KAR:PABC: 9.28


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans FCF Margin % Related Terms


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans FCF Margin % Chart

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 14.00 0.48 22.20 27.43 11.97

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 32.45 -6.43 49.38 -59.68 20.72

KAR:PABC vs SW, PKG, IP: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2871.565/23992.408
=11.97 %

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=783.016/3779.858
=20.72 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 20.72% mean?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a FCF Margin % of 20.72% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 13.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #67 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' FCF Margin % too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current FCF Margin % of 20.72% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 13.11. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 20.72% is 673.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #67 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #67 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 20.72% is 673.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.11 vs. the industry median of 2.68, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.68, based on 394 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. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current FCF Margin % of 20.72% is 673.1% 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current FCF Margin % is 20.72%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 13.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨95.64, compared to a current price of ₨111.76 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 20.72%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 13.11 and 673.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.68. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 warning signs 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current FCF Margin % is 20.72% 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨111.76 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨95.64. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:

  • FCF Margin %: 20.72% (58% above median its 10-year median of 13.11)
  • GF Value™: ₨95.64 vs. price of ₨111.76 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 673.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#67 of 394)

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


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Business Description

Address G-8/4, Block No. 12, PHA Flat No. 04, Islamabad, PAK
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of aluminum cans. Its products include various sizes and varieties of beverage cans. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other regions.
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