Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) Tax Rate %: 38.66% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:PRL Pakistan Refinery Ltd KAR:PRL
78 GF Score
Price ₨44.59
GF Value ₨32.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Pakistan Refinery Tax Rate %?

Pakistan Refinery KAR:PRL +7.71% 78 Tax Rate % is 38.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PRL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨32.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Pakistan Refinery's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,267 Mil. Pakistan Refinery's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨16,210 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Refinery's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.66%.

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Pakistan Refinery Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Pakistan Refinery Tax Rate % Chart

Pakistan Refinery Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Tax Rate %
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Pakistan Refinery 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 Refinery Tax Rate % Calculation

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

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

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jun. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jun. 2025 )
=696.337/-3963.329
=-17.57 %

Pakistan Refinery'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 )
=6267.425/16209.928
=38.66 %

* 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 38.66% mean?
Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) has a Tax Rate % of 38.66% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Pakistan Refinery's Tax Rate % too high?
Pakistan Refinery's current Tax Rate % is 38.66%. Overall, Pakistan Refinery 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 Refinery's Tax Rate % compare to VLO and MPC?
Pakistan Refinery's Tax Rate % of 38.66% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas 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. Pakistan Refinery's current Tax Rate % is 38.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Refinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨32.58, compared to a current price of ₨44.59 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 38.66%. Pakistan Refinery's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Pakistan Refinery (KAR:PRL), the current Tax Rate % is 38.66% 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 Refinery (KAR:PRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Refinery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨44.59 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨32.58. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Refinery to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PRL:

  • Tax Rate %: 38.66%
  • GF Value™: ₨32.58 vs. price of ₨44.59 (36.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Pakistan Refinery Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Korangi Creek Road, P.O. Box 4612, Karachi, PAK, 75190
Pakistan Refinery Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of petroleum products to the domestic market and Pakistan defence forces. Its products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor gasoline, kerosene oil, jet fuels, high-speed diesel and furnace oil. Its refinery operates at two locations; the main processing facility is located at Korangi Creek with supporting crude berthing and storage facility at Keamari.
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