Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) EBITDA Margin %: 14.43% (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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SAU:4006 Saudi Marketing Co SAU:4006
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What is Saudi Marketing Co EBITDA Margin %?

Saudi Marketing Co SAU:4006 +0.97% 74 EBITDA Margin % is 14.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 11.53. GuruFocus rates SAU:4006 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼20.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,131 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Marketing Co ranks better than 73.3% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼64 Mil. Saudi Marketing Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼443 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.43%.


Saudi Marketing Co  (SAU:4006) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Saudi Marketing Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Saudi Marketing Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % 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 Marketing Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

Saudi Marketing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Saudi Marketing 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:4006 vs DDS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 Marketing Co EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Saudi Marketing Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=258.871/1780.204
=14.54 %

Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=63.854/442.503
=14.43 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 14.43% mean?
Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.43% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Saudi Marketing Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 11.53. Over the past decade, Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.70 to 14.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #302 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Saudi Marketing Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.43% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.70 to a high of 14.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 14.43% is 92.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #302 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Marketing Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Marketing Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #302 out of 1131 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Saudi Marketing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 14.43% is 92.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Marketing Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.70 to 14.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.53 vs. the industry median of 7.48, Saudi Marketing 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,131 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Marketing Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.43% is 92.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Saudi Marketing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Marketing Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.43%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 11.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Marketing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼20.95, compared to a current price of ﷼12.44 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.43%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.53 and 92.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Saudi Marketing Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.43% 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 Marketing Co (SAU:4006) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼12.44 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼20.95. GuruFocus considers Saudi Marketing Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4006:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 14.43% (25% above median its 10-year median of 11.53)
  • GF Value™: ﷼20.95 vs. price of ﷼12.44 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#302 of 1131)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4006 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Marketing Co Business Description

Address King Fahd Road, Al Nasiriyah Area, P.O Box 4605, Dammam, SAU, 31412
Saudi Marketing Co operates stores. The farm markets include a wide products and varieties of fresh products, consumer goods, and household items. It operates in three reportable segments: The retail segment- this segment includes sale of goods to customers commonly at the store checkout for the sales via the Group's stores. The household segment- this segment includes sale of goods to the wholesale customers. The entertainment service segment- this segment includes services provided by operating kids play grounds "Adventure World". Key revenue is generated from Retail segment.
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