Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110) Current Ratio: 0.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:5110 Saudi Energy Co SAU:5110
82 GF Score
Price ﷼17.80
GF Value ﷼21.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Saudi Energy Co Current Ratio?

Saudi Energy Co SAU:5110 -1.11% 82 Current Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates SAU:5110 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Saudi Energy Co ranks worse than 93.31% 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 Energy Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.

Saudi Energy Co has a current ratio of 0.47. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Saudi Energy Co has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:5110' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.89
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, Saudi Energy Co's highest Current Ratio was 0.89. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.51.

SAU:5110's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
93.31% of 508 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs SAU:5110: 0.47

Saudi Energy Co  (SAU:5110) 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.


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Saudi Energy Co Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Energy 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.

Saudi Energy Co Current Ratio Chart

Saudi Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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Saudi Energy Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.58 0.62 0.55 0.42 0.47

SAU:5110 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Saudi Energy 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 Energy Co Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio falls into.


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Saudi Energy Co Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=41917.683/99967.741
=0.42

Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=40130.585/85922.165
=0.47

* 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 Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 0.47 mean?
Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110) has a Current Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Energy Co ranks #474 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio too high?
Saudi Energy Co's current Current Ratio of 0.47 is near median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Saudi Energy Co's value of 0.47 is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Energy Co ranks #474 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Energy Co's Current Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Saudi Energy Co ranks #474 out of 508 companies for Current Ratio. This places Saudi Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Saudi Energy Co's value of 0.47 is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Energy Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Saudi Energy 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.08, based on 508 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 Energy Co's current Current Ratio of 0.47 is 56.5% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Energy Co's current Current Ratio is 0.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.22, compared to a current price of ﷼17.80 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 56.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.08. Saudi Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 11 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 Energy Co (SAU:5110), the current Current Ratio is 0.47 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 Energy Co (SAU:5110) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼17.80 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.22. GuruFocus considers Saudi Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:5110:

  • Current Ratio: 0.47 (near median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.22 vs. price of ﷼17.80 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#474 of 508)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:5110 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Energy Co Business Description

Address Crossing of Al-Olaya Street, Rihana Bint Zaid Street, P. O. Box 22955, Al-Arid district, Riyadh, SAU, 11416
Saudi Energy Co is principally engaged in the generation, transmission, Distribution and Subscriber Services. The company provides its services to governmental, industrial, agricultural, commercial, and residential sectors. The company provides services such as Electricity Service Connection, Electricity Service Management, Billing &Consumption, and Account Management.
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