KAR:PICT's ROA % is ranked worse than 87.98% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs KAR:PICT: -3.05
Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % 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. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Pakistan International Container Terminal ROA % Related Terms
Pakistan International Container Terminal ROA % 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 Container Terminal ROA % Chart
Pakistan International Container Terminal Annual Data
Pakistan International Container Terminal ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan International Container Terminal's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 Container Terminal ROA % vs Transportation Industry
* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) has a ROA % of 4.89% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Pakistan International Container Terminal and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 49.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Container Terminal ranks #893 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Pakistan International Container Terminal's ROA % too high?
Pakistan International Container Terminal's current ROA % of 4.89% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 49.97. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Pakistan International Container Terminal's value of 4.89% is 41.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan International Container Terminal ranks #893 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan International Container Terminal 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 International Container Terminal's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Container Terminal ranks #893 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places Pakistan International Container Terminal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Pakistan International Container Terminal's value of 4.89% is 41.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 49.97 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Pakistan International Container Terminal 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 ROA % for a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan International Container Terminal's current ROA % of 4.89% is 41.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Pakistan International Container Terminal and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan International Container Terminal's current ROA % is 4.89%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 49.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan International Container Terminal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨4.14, compared to a current price of ₨39.06 — trading 843.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.89%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 49.97 and 41.7% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Pakistan International Container Terminal's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT), the current ROA % is 4.89% 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 Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Container Terminal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨39.06 is trading 843.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨4.14.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan International Container Terminal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PICT:
ROA %: 4.89% (90% below median its 10-year median of 49.97)
GF Value™: ₨4.14 vs. price of ₨39.06 (843.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% above the Transportation median (#893 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PICT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan International Container Terminal Business Description
Pakistan International Container Terminal Ltd operates as a container terminal management service in Pakistan. The company is located at the Port of Karachi, involved in the construction, development, operation, and management of a common user container terminal at Karachi Port Trust.
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