Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL +0.70%78 PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.73. 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 923 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks better than 71.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.9
Current: 0.89
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Petroleum's highest PB Ratio was 1.90. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.73.
KAR:PPL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 71.29% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs KAR:PPL: 0.89
During the past 12 months, Pakistan Petroleum's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pakistan Petroleum was 22.90% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 16.25% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Pakistan Petroleum PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a PB Ratio of 0.89 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #265 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's PB Ratio too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.90. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 0.89 is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #265 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #265 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Pakistan Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 0.89 is 38.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Pakistan Petroleum has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.44, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan Petroleum's current PB Ratio of 0.89 is 38.2% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. 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 PB Ratio is 0.89, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 38.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.44. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current PB Ratio is 0.89 as of Jun. 24, 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:
PB Ratio: 0.89 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: ₨80.24 vs. price of ₨244.32 (204.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#265 of 923)
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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