Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) EBIT: ﷼7.9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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SAU:9516 Natural Gas Distribution Co SAU:9516
67 GF Score
Price ﷼23.40
GF Value ﷼79.58
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Gas Distribution Co EBIT?

Natural Gas Distribution Co SAU:9516 -0.43% 67 EBIT is ﷼7.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:9516 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼79.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Natural Gas Distribution Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼5.6 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼7.9 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Natural Gas Distribution Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.62%. Natural Gas Distribution Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.43%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Natural Gas Distribution Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.16%.

Natural Gas Distribution Co  (SAU:9516) EBIT Explanation

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

Natural Gas Distribution Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=4.134 * ( 1 - 2.3% )/( (71.197 + 103.751)/ 2 )
=4.038918/87.474
=4.62 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=101.56 - 30.321 - ( 13.676 - max(0, 35.362 - 35.404+13.676))
=71.197

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))
=106.351 - 0 - ( 12.308 - max(0, 33.943 - 36.543+12.308))
=103.751

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

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

Natural Gas Distribution Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=11.102/( ( (64.484 + max(-13.057, 0)) + (0 + max(-8.191, 0)) )/ 2 )
=11.102/( ( 64.484 + 0 )/ 2 )
=11.102/32.242
=34.43 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(17.97 + 0.254 + 2.826) - (30.321 + 0 + 3.786)
=-13.057

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 24.235) - (0 + 0 + 32.426)
=-8.191

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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

Natural Gas Distribution Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=7.922/110.598
=7.16 %

* 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.

Natural Gas Distribution Co EBIT Related Terms

Natural Gas Distribution Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Gas Distribution 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.

Natural Gas Distribution Co EBIT Chart

Natural Gas Distribution Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.86 3.78 4.24 3.93 7.92

Natural Gas Distribution Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.23 1.58 2.35 2.37 5.55

SAU:9516 vs ATO, NI, UGI: EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Natural Gas Distribution 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.

Natural Gas Distribution Co EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Natural Gas Distribution Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Distribution Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Natural Gas Distribution 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼7.9 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 ﷼7.9 Mil mean?
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) has a EBIT of ﷼7.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Natural Gas Distribution Co.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co's EBIT too high?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's current EBIT is ﷼7.9 Mil. Overall, Natural Gas Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Distribution Co's EBIT compare to ATO and NI?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's EBIT of ﷼7.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good EBIT depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current EBIT is ﷼7.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼79.58, compared to a current price of ﷼23.40 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ﷼7.9 Mil. Natural Gas Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516), the current EBIT is ﷼7.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼23.40 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼79.58. GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Distribution Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9516:

  • EBIT: ﷼7.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼79.58 vs. price of ﷼23.40 (70.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Natural Gas Distribution Co Business Description

Address Al-Kharj Road, Second Industrial City, Riyadh, SAU, 11382
Natural Gas Distribution Co is engaged in the operation and maintenance of natural gas networks in the second industrial city and industrial cities in the Kingdom. The company's business is to supply the factories located in the second industrial city in Riyadh. It is supplied with natural gas from Saudi Aramco through a main pipeline.
67GF Score

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