Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:PSX Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd KAR:PSX
68 GF Score
Price ₨49.37
GF Value ₨28.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Stock Exchange Profitability Rank?

Pakistan Stock Exchange KAR:PSX +0.20% 68 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:PSX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨28.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pakistan Stock Exchange has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.89%. As of today, Pakistan Stock Exchange's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Pakistan Stock Exchange Profitability Rank Related Terms


KAR:PSX vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Pakistan Stock Exchange'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.


Pakistan Stock Exchange Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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


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Pakistan Stock Exchange 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.

Pakistan Stock Exchange has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Pakistan Stock Exchange'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 )
=151.871 / 663.428
=22.89 %

* 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

Pakistan Stock Exchange has an F-score of 5 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pakistan Stock Exchange and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Pakistan Stock Exchange's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange's Profitability Rank too high?
Pakistan Stock Exchange's current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Pakistan Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Stock Exchange's Profitability Rank compare to SPGI and CME?
Pakistan Stock Exchange's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Pakistan Stock Exchange's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 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 Pakistan Stock Exchange and its competitors. Pakistan Stock Exchange's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨28.92, compared to a current price of ₨49.37 — trading 70.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Pakistan Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨49.37 is trading 70.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨28.92. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Stock Exchange to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PSX:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨28.92 vs. price of ₨49.37 (70.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Pakistan Stock Exchange Business Description

Address Stock Exchange Road, Stock Exchange Building, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd is engaged in conducting, regulating and controlling the trade or business of purchasing, selling and trading in debentures stock, government papers, shares, scrips, stocks, bonds, loans, and any other instruments and securities. The products of the company involve Equity Segments, known as Ready Market (T+2), Bills & Bonds (for trading in government debt securities & corporate debt), Futures Counter, Deliverable Futures Contracts, Stock Index Futures, Negotiated Deal Market, REIT, Exchange Traded Funds and GEM Board.
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