Pakistan Aluminium Beverage CansKAR:PABC -0.70%96 Operating Margin % is 40.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 24.68. 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 392 Packaging & Containers companies, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PABC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.54 Med: 24.68 Max: 29.56
Current: 22.51
KAR:PABC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.94% of 392
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.275
vs KAR:PABC: 22.51
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Operating 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.
KAR:PABC vs SW, PKG, IP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 Operating Margin % of 40.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 24.68. Over the past decade, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.54 to 29.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #12 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Operating Margin % too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current Operating Margin % of 40.86% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 24.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.54 to a high of 29.56. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 40.86% is 674.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #12 out of 392 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' Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #12 out of 392 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 40.86% is 674.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.54 to 29.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.68 vs. the industry median of 5.28, 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 Operating Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.28, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Operating Margin % of 40.86% is 674.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Operating Margin % is 40.86%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 24.68. 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 Operating Margin % is 40.86%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 24.68 and 674.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.28. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current Operating Margin % is 40.86% 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 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:
Operating Margin %: 40.86% (66% above median its 10-year median of 24.68)
GF Value™: ₨95.64 vs. price of ₨111.76 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 674.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#12 of 392)
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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