Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) EV-to-EBIT: 19.56 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 46% Above Median

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SAU:2010 Saudi Basic Industries Corp SAU:2010
71 GF Score
Price ﷼50.10
GF Value ﷼53.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Basic Industries EV-to-EBIT?

Saudi Basic Industries SAU:2010 -0.50% 71 EV-to-EBIT is 19.56 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 13.43. GuruFocus rates SAU:2010 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼53.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Chemicals companies, Saudi Basic Industries ranks worse than 56.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Saudi Basic Industries's Enterprise Value is ﷼178,202 Mil. Saudi Basic Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼9,112 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2010' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -647   Med: 13.43   Max: 73.28
Current: 19.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Saudi Basic Industries was 73.28. The lowest was -647.00. And the median was 13.43.

SAU:2010's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
56.54% of 1277 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.07 vs SAU:2010: 19.56

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Saudi Basic Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼182,552 Mil. Saudi Basic Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼9,112 Mil. Saudi Basic Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.99%.


Saudi Basic Industries  (SAU:2010) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Saudi Basic Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=9111.511/182552.101
=4.99 %

Saudi Basic Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼182,552 Mil.
Saudi Basic Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼9,112 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.


Saudi Basic Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Saudi Basic Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-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 Basic Industries EV-to-EBIT Chart

Saudi Basic Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Saudi Basic Industries Quarterly Data
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SAU:2010 vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Basic Industries'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 Basic Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Saudi Basic Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=178202.101/9111.511
=19.56

Saudi Basic Industries's current Enterprise Value is ﷼178,202 Mil.
Saudi Basic Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼9,112 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 19.56 mean?
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.56 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 13.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #722 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Saudi Basic Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Saudi Basic Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 19.56 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 13.43. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 19.56 is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #722 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Basic Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Basic Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #722 out of 1277 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Saudi Basic Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 19.56 is 14.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.43 vs. the industry median of 17.07, Saudi Basic Industries 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.07, based on 1,277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Basic Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.56 is 14.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Basic Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.56, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 13.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Basic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼53.42, compared to a current price of ﷼50.10 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.56, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 13.43 and 14.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.07. Saudi Basic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.56 as of Aug. 30, 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 Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼50.10 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼53.42. GuruFocus considers Saudi Basic Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2010:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.56 (46% above median its 10-year median of 13.43)
  • GF Value™: ﷼53.42 vs. price of ﷼50.10 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.6% above the Chemicals median (#722 of 1277)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Basic Industries Business Description

Address Qurtubah District, P.O. Box 5101, Riyadh, SAU, 11422
Saudi Basic Industries Corp is a chemicals manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. The primary business segments of the company are Petrochemicals and Agri-nutrients. In Petrochemicals segment products included polymers and chemicals are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock including methane, ethane, and propane, it also includes the production of a range of fertilisers; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilisers. The Hadeed is concerned with production of steel products, long products and flat products. The company derives maximum revenue from Petrochemicals segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Rest of Asia followed by China, KSA, America and Europe.
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