Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) Debt-to-EBITDA : 54.17 (As of Jun. 2026) — 710% Above Median

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SAU:2350 Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co SAU:2350
65 GF Score
Price ﷼5.24
GF Value ﷼6.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co SAU:2350 -2.60% 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 710% above its 10-year median of 6.69. GuruFocus rates SAU:2350 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼6.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Chemicals companies, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 92.68% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1,194 Mil. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼7,862 Mil. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼167 Mil. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 54.17.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2350' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57   Med: 6.69   Max: 14.27
Current: 14.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co was 14.27. The lowest was 2.57. And the median was 6.69.

SAU:2350's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
92.68% of 1270 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.98 vs SAU:2350: 14.27

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co  (SAU:2350) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:2350 vs DOW: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1195.17 + 7945.58) / 710.646
=12.86

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1193.931 + 7861.703) / 167.176
=54.17

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 54.17 mean?
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 54.17 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. This is 710% above median its historical median of 6.69. Over the past decade, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.57 to 14.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks #1177 out of 1270 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 54.17 is 710% above median its 10-year median of 6.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 14.27. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's value of 54.17 is 2635.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks #1177 out of 1270 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks #1177 out of 1270 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's value of 54.17 is 2635.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.57 to 14.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.69 vs. the industry median of 1.98, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 1.98, based on 1,270 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 54.17 is 2635.9% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.17, which is 710% above median its own 10-year median of 6.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼6.11, compared to a current price of ﷼5.24 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.17, which is 710% above median its 10-year median of 6.69 and 2635.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.98. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 54.17 as of Jun. 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼5.24 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼6.11. GuruFocus considers Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2350:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 54.17 (710% above median its 10-year median of 6.69)
  • GF Value™: ﷼6.11 vs. price of ﷼5.24 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2635.9% above the Chemicals median (#1177 of 1270)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2350 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address Al Jubail Industrial City, P.O. Box 10302, Al-Jubail, SAU, 31961
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co is engaged in manufacturing a wide range of petrochemical products. Its product portfolio consists of polypropylene, propylene, acetone, polyethene, ethoxylate, ethylene, ethylene glycol, bisphenol, ethanolamine, industrial fatty alcohol, polycarbonate, and other petrochemical products. The company generates revenue from the sale of petrochemical products.
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