Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) EBIT: ﷼-417 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SAU:4210 Saudi Research And Media Group SAU:4210
67 GF Score
Price ﷼71.00
GF Value ﷼159.13
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Research And Media Group EBIT?

Saudi Research And Media Group SAU:4210 -0.84% 67 EBIT is ﷼-417 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4210 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼159.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Saudi Research And Media Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼56 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-417 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Saudi Research And Media Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. Saudi Research And Media Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.23%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Saudi Research And Media Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.68%.


Saudi Research And Media Group  (SAU:4210) EBIT Explanation

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

Saudi Research And Media Group'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 )
=107.212 * ( 1 - 100% )/( (6456.963 + 6548.285)/ 2 )
=0/6502.624
=0.00 %

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))
=7243.434 - 1005.934 - ( 398.347 - max(0, 2269.981 - 2050.518+398.347))
=6456.963

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))
=7238.623 - 772.109 - ( 555.859 - max(0, 2308.755 - 2226.984+555.859))
=6548.285

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

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

Saudi Research And Media Group'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 )
=225.024/( ( (1353.255 + max(-87.699, 0)) + (1335.217 + max(266.748, 0)) )/ 2 )
=225.024/( ( 1353.255 + 1601.965 )/ 2 )
=225.024/1477.61
=15.23 %

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)
=(1191.677 + 102.619 + 199.183) - (1005.934 + 0 + 575.244)
=-87.699

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1146.018 + 90.061 + 435.046) - (772.109 + 0 + 632.268)
=266.748

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:

Saudi Research And Media Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-416.97/6240.144
=-6.68 %

* 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 Research And Media Group EBIT Related Terms


Saudi Research And Media Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Research And Media Group'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.

Saudi Research And Media Group EBIT Chart

Saudi Research And Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Saudi Research And Media Group 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:4210 vs NYT, WLY: EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Saudi Research And Media Group'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.


Saudi Research And Media Group EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saudi Research And Media Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Research And Media Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Saudi Research And Media Group 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 ﷼-417 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 ﷼-417 Mil mean?
Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) has a EBIT of ﷼-417 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Saudi Research And Media Group.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group's EBIT too high?
Saudi Research And Media Group's current EBIT is ﷼-417 Mil. Overall, Saudi Research And Media Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Research And Media Group's EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
Saudi Research And Media Group's EBIT of ﷼-417 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 Saudi Research And Media Group. Saudi Research And Media Group's current EBIT is ﷼-417 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼159.13, compared to a current price of ﷼71.00 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ﷼-417 Mil. Saudi Research And Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210), the current EBIT is ﷼-417 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 Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼71.00 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼159.13. GuruFocus considers Saudi Research And Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4210:

  • EBIT: ﷼-417 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼159.13 vs. price of ﷼71.00 (55.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Research And Media Group Business Description

Address Makkah Road, P.O. Box 53180, Al-Moutamarat District, Riyadh, SAU, 11583
Saudi Research And Media Group is an integrated publishing group based in Saudi Arabia, engaged in trading, media, advertising, promotions, distribution, printing and publishing, and public relations. It operates mainly in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. The company has four operating segments; Publishing, visual, and digital content segment, the Public relations and advertising segment, the Printing and packaging segment, and All other segments. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Publishing, visual, and digital content segment.
67GF Score

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