Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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KAR:HTL Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd KAR:HTL
78 GF Score
Price ₨41.10
GF Value ₨70.95
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hi-Tech Lubricants Profitability Rank?

Hi-Tech Lubricants KAR:HTL -1.86% 78 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:HTL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Hi-Tech Lubricants 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.

Hi-Tech Lubricants's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.61%. As of today, Hi-Tech Lubricants's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Hi-Tech Lubricants Profitability Rank Related Terms


KAR:HTL vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.


Hi-Tech Lubricants Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hi-Tech Lubricants's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Tech Lubricants's Profitability Rank falls into.


KAR:HTL
78GF Score
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Hi-Tech Lubricants 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.

Hi-Tech Lubricants 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.

Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 )
=412.812 / 8947.028
=4.61 %

* 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

Hi-Tech Lubricants 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:

Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Hi-Tech Lubricants' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants' Profitability Rank too high?
Hi-Tech Lubricants' 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 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Hi-Tech Lubricants has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Tech Lubricants' Profitability Rank compare to MPC and VLO?
Hi-Tech Lubricants' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Hi-Tech Lubricants' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 Hi-Tech Lubricants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.95, compared to a current price of ₨41.10 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Hi-Tech Lubricants' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL), 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨41.10 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.95. GuruFocus considers Hi-Tech Lubricants to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HTL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨70.95 vs. price of ₨41.10 (42.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Hi-Tech Lubricants Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1-A, Danepur Road, G.O.R-1, Lahore, PB, PAK
Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to procure and distribute lubricants and petroleum products. It serves Automotive, Industrial and Marine sectors. It has three reportable segments being Lubricants, polymer and Petroleum products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from petroleum products.
78GF Score

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₨41.10
Price
₨70.95
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