National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.90% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:NBP National Bank of Pakistan KAR:NBP
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GF Value ₨91.26
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What is National Bank of Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

National Bank of Pakistan KAR:NBP +2.07% 69 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates KAR:NBP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨91.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, National Bank of Pakistan ranks better than 57.89% 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. National Bank of Pakistan's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨64,525 Mil. National Bank of Pakistan's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨7,134,016 Mil. Therefore, National Bank of Pakistan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90%.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Bank of Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:NBP' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.24
Current: 1.13

During the past 13 years, National Bank of Pakistan's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.24%. The lowest was 0.39%. And the median was 0.86%.

KAR:NBP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
57.89% of 1527 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs KAR:NBP: 1.13

National Bank of Pakistan  (KAR:NBP) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

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 company’s 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 company’s 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.


National Bank of Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


National Bank of Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank of 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.

National Bank of Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

National Bank of Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.83 0.68 0.89 0.39 1.23

National Bank of Pakistan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.29 1.18 1.32 1.12 0.90

National Bank of Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of 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.


National Bank of Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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National Bank of Pakistan Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

National Bank of Pakistan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=85031.673/( (6751419.85+7075270.415)/ 2 )
=85031.673/6913345.1325
=1.23 %

National Bank of Pakistan's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=64524.88/( (7075270.415+7192760.885)/ 2 )
=64524.88/7134015.65
=0.90 %

* 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 0.90% mean?
National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.90% 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 National Bank of Pakistan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, National Bank of Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #643 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is National Bank of Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
National Bank of Pakistan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.90% is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.24. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. National Bank of Pakistan's value of 0.90% is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #643 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Bank of Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Pakistan's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #643 out of 1527 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts National Bank of Pakistan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. National Bank of Pakistan's value of 0.90% is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Pakistan's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.01, National Bank of Pakistan has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.01, based on 1,527 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. National Bank of Pakistan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.90% is 10.9% below 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 National Bank of Pakistan and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Pakistan's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨91.26, compared to a current price of ₨204.44 — trading 124% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 10.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.01. National Bank of Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs 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 National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.90% 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 National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨204.44 is trading 124% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨91.26. GuruFocus considers National Bank of Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NBP:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.90% (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: ₨91.26 vs. price of ₨204.44 (124% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.9% below the Banks median (#643 of 1527)

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


National Bank of Pakistan Business Description

Address I.I. Chundrigar Road, NBP Building, Karachi, SD, PAK
National Bank of Pakistan is a commercial bank that provides banking and related services in Pakistan and overseas. The bank offers diversified banking services across retail, commercial, corporate and investment, Islamic, treasury, and international banking segments. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Pakistan. Approximately the Bank operates an extensive domestic network of 1,503 branches, including the Export Processing Zone branch in Karachi, and maintains 14 international branches.
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