Pakistan Telecommunication CoKAR:PTC +2.28%50 PB Ratio is 9.61 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 1378% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates KAR:PTC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨25.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks worse than 93.22% on this metric.
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=8.59) is close to 10-year high of 9.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Telecommunication Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PTC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.65 Max: 9.11
Current: 8.74
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's highest PB Ratio was 9.11. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.65.
KAR:PTC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.22% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs KAR:PTC: 8.74
During the past 12 months, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -18.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Pakistan Telecommunication Co was 3.40% per year. The lowest was -25.60% per year. And the median was -3.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
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.
Pakistan Telecommunication Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Pakistan Telecommunication Co PB Ratio 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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 Telecommunication Co PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Telecommunication Co's PB Ratio falls into.
Pakistan Telecommunication Co PB Ratio Calculation
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 Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) has a PB Ratio of 9.61 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Pakistan Telecommunication Co and its competitors. This is 1378% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 9.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #316 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co's PB Ratio too high?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current PB Ratio of 9.61 is 1378% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 9.11. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.81. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 9.61 is 430.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #316 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Telecommunication Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Telecommunication Co's PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #316 out of 339 companies for PB Ratio. This places Pakistan Telecommunication Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.81. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 9.61 is 430.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 9.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Pakistan Telecommunication Co 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 PB Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.81, based on 339 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 Telecommunication Co's current PB Ratio of 9.61 is 430.9% 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 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 Telecommunication Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current PB Ratio is 9.61, which is 1378% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨25.83, compared to a current price of ₨74.01 — trading 186.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 9.61, which is 1378% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 430.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.81. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 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 Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC), the current PB Ratio is 9.61 as of Jul. 04, 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 Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨74.01 is trading 186.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨25.83.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Telecommunication Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PTC:
PB Ratio: 9.61 (1378% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: ₨25.83 vs. price of ₨74.01 (186.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 430.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#316 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Business Description
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd is a telecom company. It is mainly engaged in providing telecommunication services such as Data, Voice, IPTV, Connectivity services, Interconnect, Information and communication technology (ICT), digital solutions and equipment sales, messaging services, sales of mobile devices etc. The company operates in three operating segments i.e. fixed-line communications (Wireline) which generates key revenue, wireless communications (Wireless), and banking.
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