Packages (KAR:PKGS) FCF Margin %: 11.70% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:PKGS Packages Ltd KAR:PKGS
84 GF Score
Price ₨789.78
GF Value ₨649.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Packages FCF Margin %?

Packages KAR:PKGS +0.41% 84 FCF Margin % is 11.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PKGS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨649.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Packages ranks worse than 68.27% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Packages's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,210 Mil. Packages's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨53,098 Mil. Therefore, Packages's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.70%.

As of today, Packages's current FCF Yield % is -3.97%.

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

KAR:PKGS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.11   Med: -10.28   Max: 5.18
Current: -1.43


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Packages was 5.18%. The lowest was -24.11%. And the median was -10.28%.

KAR:PKGS's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
68.27% of 394 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.68 vs KAR:PKGS: -1.43


Packages FCF Margin % Related Terms


Packages FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packages'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.

Packages FCF Margin % Chart

Packages Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.89 -23.02 -9.98 -10.57 -5.87

Packages 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 -4.67 -10.84 -7.19 -0.33 11.70

KAR:PKGS vs SW, PKG, AMCR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Packages'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.


Packages FCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Packages's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Packages FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Packages'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 )
=-11337.49/193227.707
=-5.87 %

Packages'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 )
=6210.149/53098.364
=11.70 %

* 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 11.70% mean?
Packages (KAR:PKGS) has a FCF Margin % of 11.70% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Packages and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Packages ranks #269 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Packages' FCF Margin % too high?
Packages' current FCF Margin % is 11.70%. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Packages' value of 11.70% is 336.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Packages ranks #269 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Packages has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Packages' FCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Packages ranks #269 out of 394 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Packages in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.68. Packages' value of 11.70% is 336.6% above this benchmark. 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. Packages's current FCF Margin % of 11.70% is 336.6% 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 Packages 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. Packages's current FCF Margin % is 11.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Packages stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packages (KAR:PKGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨649.47, compared to a current price of ₨789.78 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 11.70% and 336.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.68. Packages' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Packages (KAR:PKGS), the current FCF Margin % is 11.70% 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 Packages (KAR:PKGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Packages stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨789.78 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨649.47. GuruFocus considers Packages to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PKGS:

  • FCF Margin %: 11.70%
  • GF Value™: ₨649.47 vs. price of ₨789.78 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 336.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#269 of 394)

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


Packages Business Description

Address Shahrah-e-Roomi, P.O. Amer-Sidhu, Lahore, PAK, 54760
Packages Ltd is a company that manufactures and sells packaging materials and tissue products & sanitary napkins. It operates through Packaging, Consumer Products, Ink, Real Estate, Paper and Board, Plastic, Pharmaceutical Products, Corn Starch Products, and Unallocated segments. Its Business group is spread across various geographical regions which include Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Oman, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the UAE of which domestic country Pakistan accounts for a larger share of the revenue.
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