GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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KAR:GLAXO GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Ltd KAR:GLAXO
88 GF Score
Price ₨348.79
GF Value ₨346.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Profitability Rank?

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan KAR:GLAXO -0.05% 88 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:GLAXO with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨346.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.04%. As of today, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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KAR:GLAXO vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan'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.


GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Profitability Rank falls into.


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GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan 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.

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan'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 )
=4263.059 / 17028.325
=25.04 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

Good Sign:

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Profitability Rank too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Profitability Rank compare to ZTS and UTHR?
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan and its competitors. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨346.21, compared to a current price of ₨348.79 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨348.79 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨346.21. GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GLAXO:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨346.21 vs. price of ₨348.79 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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


GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Business Description

Address 35, Dockyard Road, West Wharf, Karachi, PAK, 74000
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. It is involved in Anti-infective, Respiratory, Vaccines, Dermatological, Gastrointestinal, Analgesics, Urology, Central Nervous System, Allergy, Cardiovascular, and Vitamins therapy areas. The operating business divisions are Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Healthcare. The pharmaceutical brands of the company include Augmentin, Seretide, Amoxicillin, Velosef, Zantac, and Calpol, and prominent vaccines include Synflorix, Infanrix Hexa, Rotarix, Engerix-B, Havrix, and Cervarix. The company operates in single segment which is the Pharmaceuticals segment.
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