Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) Research & Development: ₨-22 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:PRL Pakistan Refinery Ltd KAR:PRL
80 GF Score
Price ₨35.29
GF Value ₨32.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pakistan Refinery Research & Development?

Pakistan Refinery KAR:PRL -0.40% 80 Research & Development is ₨-22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PRL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨32.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Pakistan Refinery's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-22 Mil.

Pakistan Refinery  (KAR:PRL) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Pakistan Refinery Research & Development Related Terms

Pakistan Refinery Research & Development Historical Data

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Pakistan Refinery Research & Development Chart

Pakistan Refinery Annual Data
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Pakistan Refinery Quarterly Data
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Pakistan Refinery Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-22 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of ₨-22 Mil mean?
Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) has a Research & Development of ₨-22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Pakistan Refinery and its competitors.
Is Pakistan Refinery's Research & Development too high?
Pakistan Refinery's current Research & Development is ₨-22 Mil. Overall, Pakistan Refinery has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Refinery's Research & Development compare to VLO and MPC?
Pakistan Refinery's Research & Development of ₨-22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Pakistan Refinery and its competitors. Pakistan Refinery's current Research & Development is ₨-22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Refinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨32.23, compared to a current price of ₨35.29 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ₨-22 Mil. Pakistan Refinery's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL), the current Research & Development is ₨-22 Mil 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨35.29 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨32.23. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Refinery to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PRL:

  • Research & Development: ₨-22 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨32.23 vs. price of ₨35.29 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Pakistan Refinery Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Korangi Creek Road, P.O. Box 4612, Karachi, PAK, 75190
Pakistan Refinery Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of petroleum products to the domestic market and Pakistan defence forces. Its products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor gasoline, kerosene oil, jet fuels, high-speed diesel and furnace oil. Its refinery operates at two locations; the main processing facility is located at Korangi Creek with supporting crude berthing and storage facility at Keamari.
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