Pakistan National ShippingKAR:PNSC +0.81%81 ROE % is 6.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 8.80. 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 991 Transportation companies, Pakistan National Shipping ranks better than 68.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan National Shipping's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PNSC'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.36 Med: 8.8 Max: 52.88
Current: 12.09
During the past 13 years, Pakistan National Shipping's highest ROE % was 52.88%. The lowest was 5.36%. And the median was 8.80%.
KAR:PNSC's ROE % is ranked better than 68.72% of 991
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.62
vs KAR:PNSC: 12.09
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a ROE % of 6.25% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 8.80. Over the past decade, Pakistan National Shipping's ROE % has ranged from 5.36 to 52.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #310 out of 991 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's ROE % too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current ROE % of 6.25% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.36 to a high of 52.88. The Transportation industry median ROE % is 7.62. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 6.25% is 18% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #310 out of 991 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 ROE % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #310 out of 991 companies for ROE %. This puts Pakistan National Shipping in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 7.62. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 6.25% is 18% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan National Shipping's own ROE % has ranged from 5.36 to 52.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.80 vs. the industry median of 7.62, Pakistan National Shipping has consistently been below 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 ROE % for a Transportation company?
The median ROE % among Transportation companies is 7.62, based on 991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pakistan National Shipping's current ROE % of 6.25% is 18% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROE % is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan National Shipping's current ROE % is 6.25%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 8.80. 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 ROE % is 6.25%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.80 and 18% below the Transportation industry median of 7.62. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current ROE % is 6.25% 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:
ROE %: 6.25% (29% below median its 10-year median of 8.80)
GF Value™: ₨300.41 vs. price of ₨613.04 (104.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18% below the Transportation median (#310 of 991)
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.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for KAR:PNSC
ROE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
KAR:PNSC has been successfully added to your 
