Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) EBIT: ﷼497 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SAU:4071 Arabian Contracting Services Co SAU:4071
82 GF Score
Price ﷼90.70
GF Value ﷼188.89
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Arabian Contracting Services Co EBIT?

Arabian Contracting Services Co SAU:4071 +0.55% 82 EBIT is ﷼497 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4071 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼188.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Arabian Contracting Services Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼119 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼497 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.27%. Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.34%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Arabian Contracting Services Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.50%.

Arabian Contracting Services Co  (SAU:4071) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=474.94 * ( 1 - 35.78% )/( (8831.837 + 9846.503)/ 2 )
=305.006468/9339.17
=3.27 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=8249.023 - 313.943 - ( 203.476 - max(0, 3004.022 - 2107.265+203.476))
=8831.837

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=8672.411 - 250.059 - ( 354.986 - max(0, 3843.473 - 2419.322+354.986))
=9846.503

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Arabian Contracting Services Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=476.876/( ( (4011.492 + max(1226.376, 0)) + (4819.976 + max(1374.019, 0)) )/ 2 )
=476.876/( ( 5237.868 + 6193.995 )/ 2 )
=476.876/5715.9315
=8.34 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1157.927 + 79.813 + 638.897) - (313.943 + 0 + 336.318)
=1226.376

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1128.961 + 93.312 + 816.583) - (250.059 + 0 + 414.778)
=1374.019

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Arabian Contracting Services Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=497.082/11039.552
=4.50 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

Arabian Contracting Services Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabian Contracting Services Co's EBIT 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.

Arabian Contracting Services Co EBIT Chart

Arabian Contracting Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Arabian Contracting Services Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAU:4071 vs APP, OMC, TTD: EBIT Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Arabian Contracting Services Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼497 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of ﷼497 Mil mean?
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) has a EBIT of ﷼497 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Arabian Contracting Services Co.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co's EBIT too high?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's current EBIT is ﷼497 Mil. Overall, Arabian Contracting Services Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Contracting Services Co's EBIT compare to APP and OMC?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's EBIT of ﷼497 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Arabian Contracting Services Co. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current EBIT is ﷼497 Mil. 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 ﷼188.89, compared to a current price of ﷼90.70 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ﷼497 Mil. Arabian Contracting Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071), the current EBIT is ﷼497 Mil 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 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 ﷼90.70 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼188.89. GuruFocus considers Arabian Contracting Services Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4071:

  • EBIT: ﷼497 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼188.89 vs. price of ﷼90.70 (52% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Olaya Towers, Tower B, Floor 33, P.O.Box 55905, Riyadh, SAU, 11544
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.
82GF Score

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