Saudi Chemical CoSAU:2230 +1.49%84 Current Ratio is 1.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates SAU:2230 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Drug Manufacturers companies, Saudi Chemical Co ranks worse than 68.91% 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. Saudi Chemical Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40.
Saudi Chemical Co has a current ratio of 1.40. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Chemical Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2230'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 1.29 Max: 1.84
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, Saudi Chemical Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.29.
SAU:2230's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 68.91% of 997
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2
vs SAU:2230: 1.40
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) 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.
Saudi Chemical Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Chemical Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Chemical 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.
SAU:2230 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Saudi Chemical 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.
Saudi Chemical Co Current Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Saudi Chemical Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Chemical 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.
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) has a Current Ratio of 1.40 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Saudi Chemical Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #687 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Saudi Chemical Co's Current Ratio too high?
Saudi Chemical Co's current Current Ratio of 1.40 is near median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 1.84. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 1.40 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #687 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Chemical Co's Current Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #687 out of 997 companies for Current Ratio. This places Saudi Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 1.40 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Chemical Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Saudi Chemical 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Current Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.00, based on 997 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. Saudi Chemical Co's current Current Ratio of 1.40 is 30% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Chemical Co's current Current Ratio is 1.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.56, compared to a current price of ﷼8.20 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 30% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.00. Saudi Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230), the current Current Ratio is 1.40 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 Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼8.20 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.56.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2230:
Current Ratio: 1.40 (near median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: ﷼8.56 vs. price of ﷼8.20 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#687 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Chemical Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of explosives and their derivatives. Its other business operations include providing technical support services in explosions, wholesale and retail trading in medicines, medical materials and syrups, pharmaceutical preparations, medical and surgical tools, and equipment, supplies of hospitals and medical centers, and the manufacture of ammonium nitrate. The company operates in three segments: Explosives, Medicines & medical supplies, and Production of Ammonium Nitrate. It generates the majority of its revenue from Medicines & medical supplies.
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