LSE Capital (KAR:LSECL) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of . 20) — Near Median

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What is LSE Capital Profitability Rank?

LSE Capital KAR:LSECL -2.40% 18 Profitability Rank is 1 as of . 20, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:LSECL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

LSE Capital has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

LSE Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %. As of today, LSE Capital's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


LSE Capital Profitability Rank Related Terms


KAR:LSECL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, LSE Capital'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.


LSE Capital Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, LSE Capital's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSE Capital's Profitability Rank falls into.


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LSE Capital 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.

LSE Capital has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

LSE Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
= /
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* 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

LSE Capital has an F-score of 9999. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
LSE Capital (KAR:LSECL) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of . 20. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on LSE Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, LSE Capital's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is LSE Capital's Profitability Rank too high?
LSE Capital's current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, LSE Capital has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSE Capital's Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
LSE Capital's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, LSE Capital's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Capital Markets 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 LSE Capital and its competitors. LSE Capital's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSE Capital stock overvalued right now?
LSE Capital (KAR:LSECL) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. LSE Capital's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 LSE Capital (KAR:LSECL), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of . 20. 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.

LSE Capital Business Description

Address LSE Plaza, 19-Khayaban-e-Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Lahore, PAK
LSE Capital Ltd is a regulated Islamic Financial Institution, which carries multiple licenses from the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan. The company focuses on corporate restructuring/rehabilitation transactions through equity capital mobilization and entrepreneurial involvement. As a corporate finance and advisory company, specialising in: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals advisory and execution, Corporate finance and restructuring solutions, Initial Public Offering (IPO) services.
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