Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL +0.70%78 Net Margin % is 33.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 34.39. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨80.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks better than 91.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.88 Med: 34.39 Max: 39.65
Current: 33.84
KAR:PPL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.05% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs KAR:PPL: 33.84
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) 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 Petroleum Net Margin % Related Terms
Pakistan Petroleum Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a Net Margin % of 33.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.39. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's Net Margin % has ranged from 19.88 to 39.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #82 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's Net Margin % too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current Net Margin % of 33.46% is near median its 10-year median of 34.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.88 to a high of 39.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 33.46% is 874.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #82 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #82 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 33.46% is 874.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own Net Margin % has ranged from 19.88 to 39.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.39 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Pakistan Petroleum 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 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 Petroleum's current Net Margin % of 33.46% is 874.1% 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 Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current Net Margin % is 33.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨80.24, compared to a current price of ₨244.32 — trading 204.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 33.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.39 and 874.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current Net Margin % is 33.46% 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨244.32 is trading 204.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨80.24.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
Net Margin %: 33.46% (near median its 10-year median of 34.39)
GF Value™: ₨80.24 vs. price of ₨244.32 (204.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 874.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#82 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
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