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Pakistan Telecommunication CoKAR:PTC -1.07%50 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates KAR:PTC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks worse than 72.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PTC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88 Med: 0.65 Max: 2.08
Current: -0.37
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.08%. The lowest was -2.88%. And the median was 0.65%.
KAR:PTC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 72.33% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs KAR:PTC: -0.37
Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) 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 Telecommunication Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Pakistan Telecommunication Co 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 Telecommunication Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
KAR:PTC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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 Telecommunication Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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 1.49% mean?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.49% 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 Telecommunication Co and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #264 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.49% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 1.49% is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #264 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Telecommunication Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #264 out of 365 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Pakistan Telecommunication Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 1.49% is 56.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Pakistan Telecommunication Co 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.43, based on 365 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 Telecommunication Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.49% is 56.6% 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.04, compared to a current price of ₨70.01 — trading 168.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 56.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.43. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.49% 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 Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨70.01 is trading 168.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.04.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Telecommunication Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PTC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.49% (129% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: ₨26.04 vs. price of ₨70.01 (168.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#264 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Business Description
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd is a telecom company. It is mainly engaged in providing telecommunication services such as Data, Voice, IPTV, Connectivity services, Interconnect, Information and communication technology (ICT), digital solutions and equipment sales, messaging services, sales of mobile devices etc. The company operates in three operating segments i.e. fixed-line communications (Wireline) which generates key revenue, wireless communications (Wireless), and banking.
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