Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Growth Rank: 7 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 75% Above Median

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KAR:HPL Hoechst Pakistan Ltd KAR:HPL
89 GF Score
Price ₨4,002.97
GF Value ₨3,345.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hoechst Pakistan Growth Rank?

Hoechst Pakistan KAR:HPL +0.07% 89 Growth Rank is 7 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:HPL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨3,345.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Hoechst Pakistan has the Growth Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Hoechst Pakistan Growth Rank Related Terms

KAR:HPL vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Hoechst Pakistan's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Hoechst Pakistan Growth Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hoechst Pakistan's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hoechst Pakistan's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 7 mean?
Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) has a Growth Rank of 7 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Hoechst Pakistan's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Hoechst Pakistan's Growth Rank too high?
Hoechst Pakistan's current Growth Rank of 7 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Hoechst Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoechst Pakistan's Growth Rank compare to LLY and JNJ?
Hoechst Pakistan's Growth Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Hoechst Pakistan's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Growth Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. Hoechst Pakistan's current Growth Rank is 7, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoechst Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨3,345.52, compared to a current price of ₨4,002.97 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 7, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Hoechst Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL), the current Growth Rank is 7 as of Aug. 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 Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨4,002.97 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨3,345.52. GuruFocus considers Hoechst Pakistan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HPL:

  • Growth Rank: 7 (75% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨3,345.52 vs. price of ₨4,002.97 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hoechst Pakistan Business Description

Address Plot 23, Sector 22, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, PAK, 74900
Hoechst Pakistan Ltd is a healthcare company of Pakistan, focused on patient needs and engaged in the manufacturing, promotion, and sale of pharmaceutical and vaccines. The company engages in the manufacturing, selling and trading of pharmaceutical and related products.
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