National Bank of PakistanKAR:NBP 61 Net Margin % is 25.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 21.33. GuruFocus rates KAR:NBP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨89.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, National Bank of Pakistan ranks worse than 50.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Bank of Pakistan's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:NBP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.06 Med: 21.33 Max: 26.8
Current: 26.59
KAR:NBP's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.69% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.95
vs KAR:NBP: 26.59
National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) 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.
National Bank of Pakistan Net Margin % Related Terms
National Bank of Pakistan Net Margin % 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.
National Bank of Pakistan Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of Pakistan'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.
National Bank of Pakistan Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of Pakistan's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of Pakistan'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.
National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) has a Net Margin % of 25.86% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on National Bank of Pakistan and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 21.33. Over the past decade, National Bank of Pakistan's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 26.80. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #774 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is National Bank of Pakistan's Net Margin % too high?
National Bank of Pakistan's current Net Margin % of 25.86% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 21.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.06 to a high of 26.80. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. National Bank of Pakistan's value of 25.86% is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #774 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Bank of Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Pakistan's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #774 out of 1527 companies for Net Margin %. This places National Bank of Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.95. National Bank of Pakistan's value of 25.86% is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Pakistan's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.06 to 26.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.33 vs. the industry median of 26.95, National Bank of Pakistan has consistently been below 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 a Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.95, based on 1,527 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. National Bank of Pakistan's current Net Margin % of 25.86% is 4% below 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 National Bank of Pakistan and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Pakistan's current Net Margin % is 25.86%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 21.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨89.47, compared to a current price of ₨201.73 — trading 125.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 25.86%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 21.33 and 4% below the Banks industry median of 26.95. National Bank of Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP), the current Net Margin % is 25.86% 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 National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨201.73 is trading 125.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨89.47.
GuruFocus considers National Bank of Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:NBP:
Net Margin %: 25.86% (21% above median its 10-year median of 21.33)
GF Value™: ₨89.47 vs. price of ₨201.73 (125.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Banks median (#774 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Bank of Pakistan is a commercial bank that provides banking and related services in Pakistan and overseas. The bank offers diversified banking services across retail, commercial, corporate and investment, Islamic, treasury, and international banking segments. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Pakistan. Approximately the Bank operates an extensive domestic network of 1,503 branches, including the Export Processing Zone branch in Karachi, and maintains 14 international branches.
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