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Pakistan National Shipping's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨3,225 Mil. Pakistan National Shipping's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨10,005 Mil.
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Pakistan National Shipping had a gross margin of 24.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Pakistan National Shipping Gross Profit Related Terms
Pakistan National Shipping Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨10,005 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Gross Profit of ₨10,005 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Gross Profit too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Gross Profit is ₨10,005 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Pakistan National Shipping's Gross Profit of ₨10,005 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. Pakistan National Shipping's current Gross Profit is ₨10,005 Mil. 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 ₨307.99, compared to a current price of ₨534.91 — trading 73.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₨10,005 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Gross Profit is ₨10,005 Mil 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 ₨534.91 is trading 73.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨307.99.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:
Gross Profit: ₨10,005 Mil
GF Value™: ₨307.99 vs. price of ₨534.91 (73.7% above fair value)
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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