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The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PIBTL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.24 Med: -0.4 Max: 6.17
Current: 6.17
During the past 13 years, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.17%. The lowest was -9.24%. And the median was -0.40%.
KAR:PIBTL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 69.21% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.775
vs KAR:PIBTL: 6.17
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) 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 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 International Bulk Terminal Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal 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.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
KAR:PIBTL vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal'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 International Bulk Terminal Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan International Bulk Terminal'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 7.85% mean?
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.85% 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 International Bulk Terminal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #311 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.85%. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's value of 7.85% is 107.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #311 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal ranks #311 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Pakistan International Bulk Terminal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's value of 7.85% is 107.9% above this benchmark. 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 Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.78, based on 1,010 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 International Bulk Terminal's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 7.85% is 107.9% 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 International Bulk Terminal and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan International Bulk Terminal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨12.27, compared to a current price of ₨16.50 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.85% and 107.9% above the Transportation industry median of 3.78. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 7.85% 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 International Bulk Terminal (KAR:PIBTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Bulk Terminal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨16.50 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨12.27.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan International Bulk Terminal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PIBTL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 7.85%
GF Value™: ₨12.27 vs. price of ₨16.50 (34.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.9% above the Transportation median (#311 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PIBTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Business Description
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Ltd is engaged in the operations and management of a coal and clinker and cement terminal at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim. The company handles and delivers coal to Power and Cement plants by utilizing the rail, road, and sea networks.
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