Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) ROCE %: 24.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:PABC Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd KAR:PABC
96 GF Score
Price ₨111.76
GF Value ₨95.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ROCE %?

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans KAR:PABC -0.70% 96 ROCE % is 24.58% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PABC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨95.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.58%.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans  (KAR:PABC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ROCE % Related Terms

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's ROCE % 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans ROCE % Chart

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 25.16 37.85 48.35 48.11 27.96

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.70 52.45 33.08 -3.47 24.58
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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ROCE % Calculation

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=6121.731/( ( (31704.53 - 12393.735) + (39438.445 - 14957.005) )/ 2 )
=6121.731/( (19310.795+24481.44)/ 2 )
=6121.731/21896.1175
=27.96 %

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6178.184/( ( (39438.445 - 14957.005) + (38530.738 - 12746.012) )/ 2 )
=6178.184/( ( 24481.44 + 25784.726 )/ 2 )
=6178.184/25133.083
=24.58 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 24.58% mean?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a ROCE % of 24.58% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' ROCE % too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current ROCE % is 24.58%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 24.58% is 243.8% above this industry median. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' ROCE % compare to SW and PKG?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' ROCE % of 24.58% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 24.58% is 243.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.15, based on 391 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current ROCE % of 24.58% is 243.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current ROCE % is 24.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨95.64, compared to a current price of ₨111.76 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 24.58% and 243.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.15. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current ROCE % is 24.58% 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 Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨111.76 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨95.64. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:

  • ROCE %: 24.58%
  • GF Value™: ₨95.64 vs. price of ₨111.76 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 243.8% above the Packaging & Containers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Business Description

Address G-8/4, Block No. 12, PHA Flat No. 04, Islamabad, PAK
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of aluminum cans. Its products include various sizes and varieties of beverage cans. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other regions.
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