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Saudi Public Transport CoSAU:4040 -2.65%64 Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates SAU:4040 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼23.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Transportation companies, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks worse than 77.63% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Public Transport Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4040'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 1.24 Max: 1.81
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Saudi Public Transport Co was 1.81. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 1.24.
SAU:4040's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 77.63% of 921
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs SAU:4040: 1.25
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Saudi Public Transport Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Saudi Public Transport Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:4040 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Saudi Public Transport Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Public Transport Co Debt-to-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Public Transport Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Public Transport Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Saudi Public Transport Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #715 out of 921 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Saudi Public Transport Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 is near median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.81. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 1.17 is 116.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #715 out of 921 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Public Transport Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Public Transport Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #715 out of 921 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Saudi Public Transport Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 1.17 is 116.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Public Transport Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Saudi Public Transport 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-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.54, based on 921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.17 is 116.7% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼23.52, compared to a current price of ﷼10.67 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 116.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.54. Saudi Public Transport Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.17 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 Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼10.67 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼23.52.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Public Transport Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4040:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.17 (near median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: ﷼23.52 vs. price of ﷼10.67 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.7% above the Transportation median (#715 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Public Transport Co provides transportation services. It offers passenger land transport in both intra- and inter-city routes throughout the Kingdom and beyond. The Group is also involved in transferring non-postal parcels, cargo, school transport, teacher transport, car rentals, and sand and gravel transport. The segments include passenger transport, specialized services, technical shared services, digital mobility solutions, and the concession for the Abdul-Aziz Project for public transport in Riyadh, with the majority of its revenue coming from this concession segment. Business activities operate through Saudi Arabia.
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