Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL +0.70%78 FCF Margin % is 28.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 556% above its 10-year median of 4.41. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨80.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks worse than 63.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.38 Med: 4.41 Max: 26.29
Current: -0.66
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Pakistan Petroleum was 26.29%. The lowest was -4.38%. And the median was 4.41%.
KAR:PPL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 63.76% of 905
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs KAR:PPL: -0.66
Pakistan Petroleum FCF Margin % Related Terms
Pakistan Petroleum FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum'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.
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a FCF Margin % of 28.92% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. This is 556% above median its historical median of 4.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #577 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's FCF Margin % too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current FCF Margin % of 28.92% is 556% above median its 10-year median of 4.41. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.31. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 28.92% is 773.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #577 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's FCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #577 out of 905 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.31. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 28.92% is 773.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.41 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Pakistan Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.31, based on 905 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 Petroleum's current FCF Margin % of 28.92% is 773.7% 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 Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current FCF Margin % is 28.92%, which is 556% above median its own 10-year median of 4.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨80.24, compared to a current price of ₨244.32 — trading 204.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 28.92%, which is 556% above median its 10-year median of 4.41 and 773.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.31. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current FCF Margin % is 28.92% 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨244.32 is trading 204.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨80.24.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
FCF Margin %: 28.92% (556% above median its 10-year median of 4.41)
GF Value™: ₨80.24 vs. price of ₨244.32 (204.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 773.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#577 of 905)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
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