National Building & Marketing Co (SAU:9510) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.88 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:9510 National Building & Marketing Co SAU:9510
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Price ﷼48.20
GF Value ﷼218.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is National Building & Marketing Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

National Building & Marketing Co SAU:9510 +0.84% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 3.70. GuruFocus rates SAU:9510 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼218.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Steel companies, National Building & Marketing Co ranks worse than 62.12% on this metric.

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

National Building & Marketing Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼556.2 Mil. National Building & Marketing Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼80.1 Mil. National Building & Marketing Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼164.1 Mil. National Building & Marketing Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.88.

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 National Building & Marketing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:9510' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 3.7   Max: 223.14
Current: 4.09

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of National Building & Marketing Co was 223.14. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 3.70.

SAU:9510's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.12% of 499 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.82 vs SAU:9510: 4.09

National Building & Marketing Co  (SAU:9510) 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.


National Building & Marketing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


National Building & Marketing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Building & Marketing 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.

National Building & Marketing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

National Building & Marketing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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National Building & Marketing Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA 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 3.65 3.40 4.28 4.57 3.88

SAU:9510 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, National Building & Marketing 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.


National Building & Marketing Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, National Building & Marketing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Building & Marketing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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National Building & Marketing Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

National Building & Marketing 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
=(578.113 + 95.82) / 150.173
=4.49

National Building & Marketing 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
=(556.15 + 80.141) / 164.08
=3.88

* 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 two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88 mean?
National Building & Marketing Co (SAU:9510) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88 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 National Building & Marketing Co. This is near median its historical median of 3.70. Over the past decade, National Building & Marketing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 223.14. According to the industry distribution chart, National Building & Marketing Co ranks #310 out of 499 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is National Building & Marketing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
National Building & Marketing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88 is near median its 10-year median of 3.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 223.14. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82. National Building & Marketing Co's value of 3.88 is 37.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Building & Marketing Co ranks #310 out of 499 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Building & Marketing Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Building & Marketing Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, National Building & Marketing Co ranks #310 out of 499 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places National Building & Marketing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82. National Building & Marketing Co's value of 3.88 is 37.6% above this benchmark. Historically, National Building & Marketing Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 223.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.70 vs. the industry median of 2.82, National Building & Marketing 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.82, based on 499 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. National Building & Marketing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.88 is 37.6% 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 National Building & Marketing Co. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Building & Marketing Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Building & Marketing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Building & Marketing Co (SAU:9510) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼218.22, compared to a current price of ﷼48.20 — trading 77.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.70 and 37.6% above the Steel industry median of 2.82. National Building & Marketing Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 11 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 National Building & Marketing Co (SAU:9510), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.88 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 National Building & Marketing Co (SAU:9510) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Building & Marketing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼48.20 is trading 77.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼218.22. GuruFocus considers National Building & Marketing Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9510:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.88 (near median its 10-year median of 3.70)
  • GF Value™: ﷼218.22 vs. price of ﷼48.20 (77.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.6% above the Steel median (#310 of 499)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9510 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Building & Marketing Co Business Description

Address Olaya Street, P.O.Box 401, Riyadh, SAU, 11312
National Building & Marketing Co is a Saudi-based company. It is involved in trading construction materials, general construction, real estate trading, real estate development, manufacturing of primary iron and steel products as well as manufacture of pipes, tubes and hollow shapes of iron and steel, extending communication cables, network extensions, installing and extending computer and communication networks, providing wholesale infrastructure services, analyzing systems, designing and programming special software, and providing communications and information network management services. The company's operating segments include Manufacturing of steel products, which generates maximum revenue, Contracting and development projects, Commercial, Information Technology, and Others.
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