Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) ROC %: 3.82% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:PTC Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd KAR:PTC
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Price ₨74.01
GF Value ₨25.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Telecommunication Co ROC %?

Pakistan Telecommunication Co KAR:PTC +2.28% 50 ROC % is 3.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PTC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨25.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.82%.

As of today (2026-07-04), Pakistan Telecommunication Co's WACC % is 10.19%. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's ROC % is 3.02% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Pakistan Telecommunication Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Pakistan Telecommunication Co  (KAR:PTC) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's WACC % is 10.19%. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's ROC % is 3.02% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Pakistan Telecommunication Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.


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Pakistan Telecommunication Co ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Telecommunication Co's ROC % 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.

Pakistan Telecommunication Co ROC % Chart

Pakistan Telecommunication Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Pakistan Telecommunication Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Pakistan Telecommunication Co ROC % Calculation

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=27538.833 * ( 1 - 34.2% )/( (764398.076 + 968922.095)/ 2 )
=18120.552114/866660.0855
=2.09 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=806431.904 - 129329.76 - ( 173177.04 - max(0, 495691.505 - 408395.573+173177.04))
=764398.076

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=954037.566 - 136418.403 - ( 69425.961 - max(0, 500650.928 - 349347.996+69425.961))
=968922.095

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=64437.196 * ( 1 - 40.92% )/( (968922.095 + 1023596.579)/ 2 )
=38069.4953968/996259.337
=3.82 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=954037.566 - 136418.403 - ( 69425.961 - max(0, 500650.928 - 349347.996+69425.961))
=968922.095

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1008011.788 - 163182.744 - ( 68071.905 - max(0, 538077.525 - 359309.99+68071.905))
=1023596.579

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 3.82% mean?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) has a ROC % of 3.82% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Pakistan Telecommunication Co and its competitors.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co's ROC % too high?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current ROC % is 3.82%. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROC % is 4.53. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 3.82% is 15.6% below this industry median. 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 ROC % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's ROC % of 3.82% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.53. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 3.82% is 15.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROC % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.53, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current ROC % of 3.82% is 15.6% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Pakistan Telecommunication Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROC % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current ROC % is 3.82%. 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 ₨25.83, compared to a current price of ₨74.01 — trading 186.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.82% and 15.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.53. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC), the current ROC % is 3.82% 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 ₨74.01 is trading 186.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨25.83. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Telecommunication Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PTC:

  • ROC %: 3.82%
  • GF Value™: ₨25.83 vs. price of ₨74.01 (186.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.6% below the Telecommunication Services median

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

Address Ufone Tower, Plot No 55-C, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, PAK
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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