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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage CansKAR:PABC -1.15%95 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 15.04. GuruFocus rates KAR:PABC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨96.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Packaging & Containers companies, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks better than 95.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PABC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 15.04 Max: 27.22
Current: 13.71
During the past 8 years, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 27.22%. The lowest was 1.65%. And the median was 15.04%.
KAR:PABC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.29% of 403
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs KAR:PABC: 13.71
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.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* 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:PABC vs SW, PKG, IP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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 14.25% mean?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.25% 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.04. Over the past decade, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.65 to 27.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #19 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.25% is near median its 10-year median of 15.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 27.22. The Packaging & Containers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 14.25% is 389.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #19 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #19 out of 403 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 14.25% is 389.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.65 to 27.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.04 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.91, based on 403 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. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.25% is 389.7% 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨96.71, compared to a current price of ₨102.37 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.04 and 389.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.91. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.25% 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨102.37 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨96.71.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.25% (near median its 10-year median of 15.04)
GF Value™: ₨96.71 vs. price of ₨102.37 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 389.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#19 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of aluminum cans. Its products include various sizes and varieties of beverage cans. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other regions.
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