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Pakistan Refinery's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨18,884 Mil. Pakistan Refinery's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨27,058 Mil.
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 Refinery had a gross margin of 19.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Pakistan Refinery Gross Profit Related Terms
Pakistan Refinery Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Refinery's Gross Profit 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 Refining & Marketing subindustry, Pakistan Refinery'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 Refinery Gross Profit vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Refinery's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Refinery'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 ₨27,058 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) has a Gross Profit of ₨27,058 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Pakistan Refinery and its competitors.
Is Pakistan Refinery's Gross Profit too high?
Pakistan Refinery's current Gross Profit is ₨27,058 Mil. Overall, Pakistan Refinery has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Refinery's Gross Profit compare to MPC and VLO?
Pakistan Refinery's Gross Profit of ₨27,058 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Refinery and its competitors. Pakistan Refinery's current Gross Profit is ₨27,058 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Refinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨33.10, compared to a current price of ₨85.38 — trading 157.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₨27,058 Mil. Pakistan Refinery's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL), the current Gross Profit is ₨27,058 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨85.38 is trading 157.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨33.10.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Refinery to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PRL:
Gross Profit: ₨27,058 Mil
GF Value™: ₨33.10 vs. price of ₨85.38 (157.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Refinery Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of petroleum products to the domestic market and Pakistan defence forces. Its products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor gasoline, kerosene oil, jet fuels, high-speed diesel and furnace oil. Its refinery operates at two locations; the main processing facility is located at Korangi Creek with supporting crude berthing and storage facility at Keamari.
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