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Middle East Paper CoSAU:1202 +0.06%80 Current Ratio is 1.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates SAU:1202 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Middle East Paper Co ranks worse than 51.92% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Middle East Paper Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51.
Middle East Paper Co has a current ratio of 1.51. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1202'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.32 Max: 2.87
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, Middle East Paper Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.87. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.32.
SAU:1202's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 51.92% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs SAU:1202: 1.51
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Middle East Paper Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Middle East Paper Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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.
Middle East Paper Co Current Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio 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.
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a Current Ratio of 1.51 as of Mar. 2026. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #149 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current Current Ratio of 1.51 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.87. The Forest Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. Middle East Paper Co's value of 1.51 is 1.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #149 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's Current Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #149 out of 287 companies for Current Ratio. This places Middle East Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. Middle East Paper Co's value of 1.51 is 1.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Middle East Paper Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Middle East Paper Co 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 Current Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Forest Products companies is 1.54, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Middle East Paper Co's current Current Ratio of 1.51 is 1.9% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Forest Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middle East Paper Co's current Current Ratio is 1.51, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.85, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.51, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 1.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 1.54. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current Current Ratio is 1.51 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.85.
GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:
Current Ratio: 1.51 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: ﷼28.85 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% below the Forest Products median (#149 of 287)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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