What is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net Margin %?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage CansKAR:PABC -0.70%96 Net Margin % is 36.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 21.74. GuruFocus rates KAR:PABC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨95.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks better than 96.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PABC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07 Med: 21.74 Max: 26.46
Current: 23.04
KAR:PABC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.44% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs KAR:PABC: 23.04
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) 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.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net Margin % Related Terms
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans 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.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net Margin % Chart
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a Net Margin % of 36.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 21.74. Over the past decade, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.07 to 26.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #14 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Net Margin % too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current Net Margin % of 36.74% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 21.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 26.46. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 36.74% is 926.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #14 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Net Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #14 out of 393 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 36.74% is 926.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.07 to 26.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.74 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.58, based on 393 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. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Net Margin % of 36.74% is 926.3% 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Net Margin % is 36.74%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 21.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨95.64, compared to a current price of ₨111.76 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 36.74%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 21.74 and 926.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.58. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current Net Margin % is 36.74% 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨111.76 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨95.64.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:
Net Margin %: 36.74% (69% above median its 10-year median of 21.74)
GF Value™: ₨95.64 vs. price of ₨111.76 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 926.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#14 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Business Description
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of aluminum cans. Its products include various sizes and varieties of beverage cans. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other regions.
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