Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Tax Provision: ₨-1,869 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:PNSC Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd KAR:PNSC
81 GF Score
Price ₨536.49
GF Value ₨302.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan National Shipping Tax Provision?

Pakistan National Shipping KAR:PNSC -0.87% 81 Tax Provision is ₨-1,869 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PNSC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨302.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Pakistan National Shipping's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨150 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1,869 Mil.

Pakistan National Shipping Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan National Shipping's Tax Provision 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 National Shipping Tax Provision Chart

Pakistan National Shipping Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Pakistan National Shipping Quarterly Data
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Pakistan National Shipping Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-1,869 Mil.

* 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 Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of ₨-1,869 Mil mean?
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Tax Provision of ₨-1,869 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Tax Provision too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Tax Provision is ₨-1,869 Mil. 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 Tax Provision compare to KEX?
Pakistan National Shipping's Tax Provision of ₨-1,869 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Transportation company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Tax Provision should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. Pakistan National Shipping's current Tax Provision is ₨-1,869 Mil. 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 ₨302.84, compared to a current price of ₨536.49 — trading 77.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is ₨-1,869 Mil. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Tax Provision is ₨-1,869 Mil 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 ₨536.49 is trading 77.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨302.84. GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:

  • Tax Provision: ₨-1,869 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨302.84 vs. price of ₨536.49 (77.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address PNSC Building, Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, P.O. BOX No. 5350, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
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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