Pakistan National ShippingKAR:PNSC +2.35%81 Pretax Margin % is 9.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 22.11. GuruFocus rates KAR:PNSC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨300.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Pakistan National Shipping ranks better than 89.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan National Shipping's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PNSC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.7 Med: 22.11 Max: 61.86
Current: 31.41
KAR:PNSC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.17% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs KAR:PNSC: 31.41
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Pakistan National Shipping Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pakistan National Shipping Pretax 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 National Shipping Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's Pretax 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.
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.39% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 22.11. Over the past decade, Pakistan National Shipping's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.70 to 61.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #108 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Pretax Margin % of 9.39% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 22.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.70 to a high of 61.86. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 9.39% is 38.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #108 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan National Shipping has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan National Shipping's Pretax Margin % compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #108 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Pakistan National Shipping in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 9.39% is 38.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan National Shipping's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.70 to 61.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.11 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Pakistan National Shipping 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan National Shipping's current Pretax Margin % of 9.39% is 38.7% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan National Shipping's current Pretax Margin % is 9.39%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 22.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan National Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨300.41, compared to a current price of ₨627.43 — trading 108.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.39%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 22.11 and 38.7% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.39% 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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨627.43 is trading 108.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨300.41.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:
Pretax Margin %: 9.39% (58% below median its 10-year median of 22.11)
GF Value™: ₨300.41 vs. price of ₨627.43 (108.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% above the Transportation median (#108 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PNSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd, the Holding Company, its subsidiary, and an associate operate in Pakistan's maritime industry. The Group focuses on shipping, vessel chartering, cargo transportation, and property leasing. As the national flag carrier, the company operates a varied fleet, including tankers for energy transport and bulk carriers for transporting a wide range of dry commodities such as iron, fertilizers, coal, and grain. The company also provides comprehensive services such as ocean freight, container shipping, marine and port services, technical support, and leasing solutions. Its key business segments include dry cargo, liquid cargo, and slot charter/break bulk.
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