Arif HabibKAR:AHCL -3.52%60 Net Margin % is 164.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 71.38. GuruFocus rates KAR:AHCL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨6.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Arif Habib ranks better than 97.39% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Arif Habib's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,924 Mil. Arif Habib's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,781 Mil. Therefore, Arif Habib's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 164.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arif Habib's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:AHCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 71.38 Max: 236.46
Current: 129.11
KAR:AHCL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.39% of 422
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 6.185
vs KAR:AHCL: 129.11
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Arif Habib Net Margin % Related Terms
Arif Habib Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arif Habib's Net 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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Arif Habib's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Arif Habib Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Arif Habib's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arif Habib's Net 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.
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) has a Net Margin % of 164.18% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Arif Habib and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 71.38. Over the past decade, Arif Habib's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 236.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #11 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Arif Habib's Net Margin % too high?
Arif Habib's current Net Margin % of 164.18% is 130% above median its 10-year median of 71.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 236.46. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 6.19. Arif Habib's value of 164.18% is 2554.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #11 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arif Habib has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arif Habib's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #11 out of 422 companies for Net Margin %. This places Arif Habib in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.19. Arif Habib's value of 164.18% is 2554.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arif Habib's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 236.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.38 vs. the industry median of 6.19, Arif Habib 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 6.19, based on 422 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arif Habib's current Net Margin % of 164.18% is 2554.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Arif Habib and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arif Habib's current Net Margin % is 164.18%, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 71.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arif Habib stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨6.64, compared to a current price of ₨15.62 — trading 135.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 164.18%, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 71.38 and 2554.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 6.19. Arif Habib's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL), the current Net Margin % is 164.18% 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨15.62 is trading 135.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨6.64.
GuruFocus considers Arif Habib to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:AHCL:
Net Margin %: 164.18% (130% above median its 10-year median of 71.38)
GF Value™: ₨6.64 vs. price of ₨15.62 (135.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2554.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#11 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:AHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arif Habib Corp Ltd generates and sells electricity in Pakistan. It is also engaged in providing equity and debt brokerage, as well as corporate finance services to institutional, corporate, high-net-worth, and retail clients. Its segments are Capital market operations; Brokerage; Energy Development, and Others. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Energy segment. The Energy segment is engaged in energy development. The brokerage segment is engaged in brokerage, underwriting, corporate consultancy, research, and corporate finance services. Capital market operations segment is engaged in trading of equity securities and maintaining strategic and trading portfolios. Others include assets of RCPL.
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