Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Tax Rate %: 40.92% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:PTC Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd KAR:PTC
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Price ₨68.07
GF Value ₨26.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Pakistan Telecommunication Co Tax Rate %?

Pakistan Telecommunication Co KAR:PTC -1.46% 50 Tax Rate % is 40.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:PTC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,124 Mil. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,190 Mil. Therefore, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.92%.

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Pakistan Telecommunication Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Pakistan Telecommunication Co Tax Rate % Chart

Pakistan Telecommunication Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Pakistan Telecommunication Co 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 Telecommunication Co Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-5066.134/-14812.251
=34.20 %

Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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 )
=2123.974/5190.012
=40.92 %

* 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 40.92% mean?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) has a Tax Rate % of 40.92% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Tax Rate % too high?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Tax Rate % is 40.92%. Overall, Pakistan Telecommunication Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Tax Rate % compare to TMUS and VZ?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Tax Rate % of 40.92% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Co's current Tax Rate % is 40.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.07, compared to a current price of ₨68.07 — trading 161.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 40.92%. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC), the current Tax Rate % is 40.92% 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 Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨68.07 is trading 161.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.07. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Telecommunication Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PTC:

  • Tax Rate %: 40.92%
  • GF Value™: ₨26.07 vs. price of ₨68.07 (161.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Pakistan Telecommunication Co Business Description

Address Ufone Tower, Plot No 55-C, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, PAK
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd is a telecom company. It is mainly engaged in providing telecommunication services such as Data, Voice, IPTV, Connectivity services, Interconnect, Information and communication technology (ICT), digital solutions and equipment sales, messaging services, sales of mobile devices etc. The company operates in three operating segments i.e. fixed-line communications (Wireline) which generates key revenue, wireless communications (Wireless), and banking.
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