Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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KAR:EPCL Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd KAR:EPCL
56 GF Score
Price ₨34.54
GF Value ₨46.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Engro Polymer & Chemicals Profitability Rank?

Engro Polymer & Chemicals KAR:EPCL -1.03% 56 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.96%. As of today, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Profitability Rank Related Terms


KAR:EPCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1765.615 / 22182.148
=7.96 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Engro Polymer & Chemicals has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -35.9%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Profitability Rank too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Engro Polymer & Chemicals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.15, compared to a current price of ₨34.54 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨34.54 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.15. GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨46.15 vs. price of ₨34.54 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges EPCLPS.PFD:Pakistan
Address Marine Drive, 8th Floor, The Harbour Front Building, HC No 3, Marine Drive, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
56GF Score

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