Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:SHFA Shifa International Hospitals Ltd KAR:SHFA
85 GF Score
Price ₨443.39
GF Value ₨473.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shifa International Hospitals Profitability Rank?

Shifa International Hospitals KAR:SHFA -0.36% 85 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨473.87 (Fairly Valued).

Shifa International Hospitals 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.

Shifa International Hospitals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.86%. As of today, Shifa International Hospitals's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Shifa International Hospitals Profitability Rank Related Terms


KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, EHC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.


Shifa International Hospitals Profitability Rank vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Shifa International Hospitals 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.

Shifa International Hospitals 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.

Shifa International Hospitals'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 )
=938.199 / 7295.69
=12.86 %

* 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

Shifa International Hospitals 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.

Good Sign:

Shifa International Hospitals 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 7 mean?
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Profitability Rank too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Profitability Rank compare to HCA and THC?
Shifa International Hospitals' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. Shifa International Hospitals's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨473.87, compared to a current price of ₨443.39 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨443.39 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨473.87. GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨473.87 vs. price of ₨443.39 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

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


Shifa International Hospitals Business Description

Address Pitras Bukhari Road, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad, PAK
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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