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GlaxoSmithKline PakistanKAR:GLAXO +1.45%93 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 14.42. GuruFocus rates KAR:GLAXO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨323.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,009 Drug Manufacturers companies, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks better than 94.85% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨10,443 Mil. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨51,381 Mil. Therefore, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:GLAXO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 14.42 Max: 21.37
Current: 21.21
During the past 13 years, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 21.37%. The lowest was 1.49%. And the median was 14.42%.
KAR:GLAXO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 94.85% of 1009
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs KAR:GLAXO: 21.21
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* 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.
KAR:GLAXO vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.32% mean?
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.32% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 14.42. Over the past decade, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.49 to 21.37. According to the industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks #52 out of 1009 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.32% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 14.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 21.37. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.15. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's value of 20.32% is 545.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks #52 out of 1009 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan ranks #52 out of 1009 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.15. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's value of 20.32% is 545.1% above this benchmark. Historically, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.49 to 21.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.42 vs. the industry median of 3.15, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.15, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.32% is 545.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.32%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 14.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨323.73, compared to a current price of ₨357.75 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.32%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 14.42 and 545.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.15. GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.32% 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan (KAR:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨357.75 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨323.73.
GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GLAXO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.32% (41% above median its 10-year median of 14.42)
GF Value™: ₨323.73 vs. price of ₨357.75 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 545.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#52 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GLAXO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. It is involved in Anti-infective, Respiratory, Vaccines, Dermatological, Gastrointestinal, Analgesics, Urology, Central Nervous System, Allergy, Cardiovascular, and Vitamins therapy areas. The operating business divisions are Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Healthcare. The pharmaceutical brands of the company include Augmentin, Seretide, Amoxicillin, Velosef, Zantac, and Calpol, and prominent vaccines include Synflorix, Infanrix Hexa, Rotarix, Engerix-B, Havrix, and Cervarix. The company operates in single segment which is the Pharmaceuticals segment.
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