Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Net-Net Working Capital: ₨29.50 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:PABC Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd KAR:PABC
95 GF Score
Price ₨102.16
GF Value ₨97.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net-Net Working Capital?

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans KAR:PABC +0.69% 95 Net-Net Working Capital is ₨29.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PABC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨97.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Packaging & Containers companies, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks better than 70.08% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨29.50.

The industry rank for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:PABC's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
70.08% of 127 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.01 vs KAR:PABC: 3.46

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans  (KAR:PABC) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Net-Net Working Capital 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.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -10.00 -12.54 -2.13 16.75 24.81

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.42 22.04 28.39 24.81 29.50

KAR:PABC vs SW, PKG, IP: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(22508.674+0.75 * 710.07+0.5 * 6803.155-17482.608
-0-0)/361.108
=24.81

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(21312.461+0.75 * 1664.645+0.5 * 6552.784-15186.225
-0-0)/361.108
=29.50

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of ₨29.50 mean?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₨29.50 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #38 out of 127 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨29.50. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #38 out of 127 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Net-Net Working Capital compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #38 out of 127 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This puts Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.01, based on 127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨29.50. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨97.88, compared to a current price of ₨102.16 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨29.50. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₨29.50 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 ₨102.16 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨97.88. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₨29.50
  • GF Value™: ₨97.88 vs. price of ₨102.16 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Address G-8/4, Block No. 12, PHA Flat No. 04, Islamabad, PAK
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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