Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) ROCE %: 15.79% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:PPL Pakistan Petroleum Ltd KAR:PPL
78 GF Score
Price ₨244.32
GF Value ₨80.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Petroleum ROCE %?

Pakistan Petroleum KAR:PPL +0.70% 78 ROCE % is 15.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨80.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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 Petroleum's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.79%.

Pakistan Petroleum  (KAR:PPL) 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 Petroleum ROCE % Related Terms

Pakistan Petroleum ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum ROCE % Chart

Pakistan Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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Pakistan Petroleum 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 Petroleum ROCE % Calculation

Pakistan Petroleum's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=139301.127/( ( (913040.581 - 200082.582) + (929393.611 - 146953.403) )/ 2 )
=139301.127/( (712957.999+782440.208)/ 2 )
=139301.127/747699.1035
=18.63 %

Pakistan Petroleum'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 )
=129148.604/( ( (969008.97 - 158391.538) + (991255.834 - 165759.903) )/ 2 )
=129148.604/( ( 810617.432 + 825495.931 )/ 2 )
=129148.604/818056.6815
=15.79 %

(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 15.79% mean?
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a ROCE % of 15.79% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's ROCE % too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current ROCE % is 15.79%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROCE % is 6.79. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 15.79% is 132.5% above this industry median. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's ROCE % compare to COP and EOG?
Pakistan Petroleum's ROCE % of 15.79% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.79. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 15.79% is 132.5% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.79, based on 977 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 Petroleum's current ROCE % of 15.79% is 132.5% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current ROCE % is 15.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨80.24, compared to a current price of ₨244.32 — trading 204.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 15.79% and 132.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.79. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current ROCE % is 15.79% 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨244.32 is trading 204.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨80.24. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:

  • ROCE %: 15.79%
  • GF Value™: ₨80.24 vs. price of ₨244.32 (204.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 132.5% above the Oil & Gas median

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

Pakistan Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, P.O. Box 3942, 4th Floor, PIDC House, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
78GF Score

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