Askari BankKAR:AKBL +0.61%34 OCF Margin % is 966.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 204% above its 10-year median of 318.05. GuruFocus rates KAR:AKBL with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨40.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,503 Banks companies, Askari Bank ranks better than 98.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Askari Bank's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:AKBL'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -188.62 Med: 318.05 Max: 710.32
Current: 550.04
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Askari Bank was 710.32%. The lowest was -188.62%. And the median was 318.05%.
KAR:AKBL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 98.94% of 1503
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 29.37
vs KAR:AKBL: 550.04
Askari Bank OCF Margin % Related Terms
Askari Bank OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Askari Bank's OCF 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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Askari Bank's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Askari Bank OCF Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Askari Bank's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Askari Bank's OCF 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.
Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL) has a OCF Margin % of 966.30% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Askari Bank and its competitors. This is 204% above median its historical median of 318.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Askari Bank ranks #16 out of 1503 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Askari Bank's OCF Margin % too high?
Askari Bank's current OCF Margin % of 966.30% is 204% above median its 10-year median of 318.05. The Banks industry median OCF Margin % is 29.37. Askari Bank's value of 966.30% is 3190.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Askari Bank ranks #16 out of 1503 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Askari Bank has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Askari Bank's OCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Askari Bank ranks #16 out of 1503 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Askari Bank in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 29.37. Askari Bank's value of 966.30% is 3190.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 318.05 vs. the industry median of 29.37, Askari Bank 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 OCF Margin % for a Banks company?
The median OCF Margin % among Banks companies is 29.37, based on 1,503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Askari Bank's current OCF Margin % of 966.30% is 3190.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Askari Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Margin % is 29.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Askari Bank's current OCF Margin % is 966.30%, which is 204% above median its own 10-year median of 318.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Askari Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨40.58, compared to a current price of ₨113.68 — trading 180.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 966.30%, which is 204% above median its 10-year median of 318.05 and 3190.1% above the Banks industry median of 29.37. Askari Bank's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL), the current OCF Margin % is 966.30% 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 Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Askari Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨113.68 is trading 180.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨40.58.
GuruFocus considers Askari Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:AKBL:
OCF Margin %: 966.30% (204% above median its 10-year median of 318.05)
GF Value™: ₨40.58 vs. price of ₨113.68 (180.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3190.1% above the Banks median (#16 of 1503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:AKBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Askari Bank Ltd operates as a bank in Pakistan. The bank operates its business through segments namely Branch banking; Corporate banking; Treasury; Consumer banking; Islamic banking; Foreign operations; and Others. The bank generates maximum revenue from the Branch banking segment. The Branch banking segment consists of loans, deposits, and other banking services including branchless banking services to small enterprises, medium enterprises, agriculture, and individual customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Pakistan.
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