Pakistan National ShippingKAR:PNSC 81 ROA % is 4.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 6.53. GuruFocus rates KAR:PNSC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨300.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, Pakistan National Shipping ranks better than 86.7% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Pakistan National Shipping's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,513 Mil.
Pakistan National Shipping's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨144,847 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan National Shipping's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan National Shipping's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PNSC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.36 Med: 6.53 Max: 43.04
Current: 9.89
During the past 13 years, Pakistan National Shipping's highest ROA % was 43.04%. The lowest was 4.36%. And the median was 6.53%.
KAR:PNSC's ROA % is ranked better than 86.7% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs KAR:PNSC: 9.89
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) 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.
* 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 National Shipping ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping'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 National Shipping ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's ROA % 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 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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a ROA % of 4.50% 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 National Shipping and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 6.53. Over the past decade, Pakistan National Shipping's ROA % has ranged from 4.36 to 43.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #135 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's ROA % too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current ROA % of 4.50% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 6.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.36 to a high of 43.04. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 4.50% is 30.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #135 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan National Shipping has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan National Shipping's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #135 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places Pakistan National Shipping in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 4.50% is 30.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan National Shipping's own ROA % has ranged from 4.36 to 43.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.53 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Pakistan National Shipping 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 National Shipping's current ROA % of 4.50% is 30.4% 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 National Shipping 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 National Shipping's current ROA % is 4.50%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan National Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨300.41, compared to a current price of ₨613.04 — trading 104.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.50%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 6.53 and 30.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current ROA % is 4.50% 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 National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨613.04 is trading 104.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨300.41.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:
ROA %: 4.50% (31% below median its 10-year median of 6.53)
GF Value™: ₨300.41 vs. price of ₨613.04 (104.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% above the Transportation median (#135 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PNSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd, the Holding Company, its subsidiary, and an associate operate in Pakistan's maritime industry. The Group focuses on shipping, vessel chartering, cargo transportation, and property leasing. As the national flag carrier, the company operates a varied fleet, including tankers for energy transport and bulk carriers for transporting a wide range of dry commodities such as iron, fertilizers, coal, and grain. The company also provides comprehensive services such as ocean freight, container shipping, marine and port services, technical support, and leasing solutions. Its key business segments include dry cargo, liquid cargo, and slot charter/break bulk.
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