Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Tax Rate %: 42.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:ARPL Archroma Pakistan Ltd KAR:ARPL
65 GF Score
Price ₨378.50
GF Value ₨458.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Archroma Pakistan Tax Rate %?

Archroma Pakistan KAR:ARPL +0.66% 65 Tax Rate % is 42.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨458.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Archroma Pakistan's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨245 Mil. Archroma Pakistan's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨581 Mil. Therefore, Archroma Pakistan's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.15%.

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Archroma Pakistan Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Archroma Pakistan Tax Rate % Chart

Archroma Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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Archroma Pakistan Quarterly Data
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Archroma Pakistan Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Archroma Pakistan's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2025 )
=763.512/1940.473
=39.35 %

Archroma Pakistan's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=244.737/580.613
=42.15 %

* 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 Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 42.15% mean?
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a Tax Rate % of 42.15% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Archroma Pakistan's Tax Rate % too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current Tax Rate % is 42.15%. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's Tax Rate % compare to DOW?
Archroma Pakistan's Tax Rate % of 42.15% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Chemicals company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Archroma Pakistan's current Tax Rate % is 42.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨458.07, compared to a current price of ₨378.50 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 42.15%. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current Tax Rate % is 42.15% 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨378.50 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨458.07. GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:

  • Tax Rate %: 42.15%
  • GF Value™: ₨458.07 vs. price of ₨378.50 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Archroma Pakistan Business Description

Address Korangi Industrial Area, No. 1-A/1, Sector 20, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74900
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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