Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL +0.39%80 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 11.12. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨79.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks better than 81.15% 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. Pakistan Petroleum's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨82,432 Mil. Pakistan Petroleum's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨979,953 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Petroleum's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19 Med: 11.12 Max: 14.82
Current: 8.2
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Petroleum's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 14.82%. The lowest was 6.19%. And the median was 11.12%.
KAR:PPL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 81.15% of 1024
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs KAR:PPL: 8.20
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 Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Pakistan Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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:PPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum'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 8.41% mean?
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.41% 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 Petroleum and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 11.12. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.19 to 14.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #193 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.41% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 11.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.19 to a high of 14.82. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 8.41% is 304.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #193 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #193 out of 1024 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 8.41% is 304.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 6.19 to 14.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.12 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Pakistan Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.08, based on 1,024 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 Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.41% is 304.3% 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 Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.41%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 11.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨79.46, compared to a current price of ₨236.55 — trading 197.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.41%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 11.12 and 304.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.08. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.41% 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨236.55 is trading 197.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨79.46.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.41% (24% below median its 10-year median of 11.12)
GF Value™: ₨79.46 vs. price of ₨236.55 (197.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 304.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#193 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
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