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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 Arabian Contracting Services Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4071'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 2.35 Max: 4.76
Current: 4.76
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Arabian Contracting Services Co was 4.76. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.35.
SAU:4071's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 95.76% of 825
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.24
vs SAU:4071: 4.76
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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Arabian Contracting Services 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co Debt-to-Equity Chart
SAU:4071 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Arabian Contracting Services 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co Debt-to-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arabian Contracting Services Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Contracting Services 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.73 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, Arabian Contracting Services Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.26 to 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #790 out of 825 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.73 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 4.76. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.24. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 4.73 is 1870.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #790 out of 825 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Contracting Services Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Contracting Services Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #790 out of 825 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Arabian Contracting Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.24. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 4.73 is 1870.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Contracting Services Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.26 to 4.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Arabian Contracting Services 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.24, based on 825 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. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.73 is 1870.8% 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.73, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼148.58, compared to a current price of ﷼52.70 — trading 64.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.73, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 1870.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.24. Arabian Contracting Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.73 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼52.70 is trading 64.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼148.58.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Contracting Services Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4071:
Debt-to-Equity: 4.73 (101% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: ﷼148.58 vs. price of ﷼52.70 (64.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1870.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#790 of 825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Contracting Services Co is an outdoor advertising solution provider, offering clients expertise across a multitude of platforms and disciplines. It is mainly engaged in establishing and operating outdoor advertising billboards, including roadside and indoor advertisements. The group's operating segments are Advertising and Others. The Advertising segment, which generates a majority of its revenue, is engaged in the provision of indoor and outdoor advertisements. The Others segment includes all types of printing work and retail sales by mail. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and also has a presence in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
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