Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) (KAR:SCBPL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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KAR:SCBPL Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Ltd KAR:SCBPL
72 GF Score
Price ₨63.02
GF Value ₨36.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Profitability Rank?

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) KAR:SCBPL -1.30% 72 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:SCBPL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨36.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) 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.

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Chartered Bank (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.


Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Profitability Rank falls into.


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Standard Chartered Bank (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.

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) 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.

Standard Chartered Bank (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 )
=0 / 16599.215
=0.00 %

* 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

Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) 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 7 mean?
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) (KAR:SCBPL) 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 Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Profitability Rank too high?
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s current Profitability Rank of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks 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 Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) and its competitors. Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above 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 Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) (KAR:SCBPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨36.07, compared to a current price of ₨63.02 — trading 74.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) (KAR:SCBPL), 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 Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) (KAR:SCBPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨63.02 is trading 74.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨36.07. GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:SCBPL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨36.07 vs. price of ₨63.02 (74.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Business Description

Address I.I.Chundrigarh Road, P.O. Box No. 5556, Karachi, PAK, 74000
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Ltd is a banking corporation based in Pakistan. It provides retail and corporate banking services to customers. The products and services provided by the bank include credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, deposit taking and wealth management services to individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises as well as trade finance, cash management, lending, securities services, foreign exchange, debt capital markets and corporate finance. It also provides the complete suite of Islamic banking solutions under its Standard Chartered Saadiq brand. The company's revenue comprises of fees, commission and interest and dividend received from its products and services. The Bank operates only in Pakistan.
72GF Score

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