Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) EV-to-EBIT: 26.01 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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SAU:4071 Arabian Contracting Services Co SAU:4071
82 GF Score
Price ﷼61.00
GF Value ﷼148.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBIT?

Arabian Contracting Services Co SAU:4071 -1.45% 82 EV-to-EBIT is 26.01 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 21.65. GuruFocus rates SAU:4071 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼148.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Media - Diversified companies, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks worse than 76.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Arabian Contracting Services Co's Enterprise Value is ﷼9,323 Mil. Arabian Contracting Services Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼358 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 26.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4071' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.58   Med: 21.65   Max: 37.22
Current: 26.01

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Arabian Contracting Services Co was 37.22. The lowest was 12.58. And the median was 21.65.

SAU:4071's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
76.21% of 643 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.62 vs SAU:4071: 26.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Arabian Contracting Services Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼10,929 Mil. Arabian Contracting Services Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼358 Mil. Arabian Contracting Services Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.28%.


Arabian Contracting Services Co  (SAU:4071) 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) %.

Arabian Contracting Services Co'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 )
=358.42/10929.126
=3.28 %

Arabian Contracting Services Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼10,929 Mil.
Arabian Contracting Services Co'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 ﷼358 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.


Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabian Contracting Services Co'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.

Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Arabian Contracting Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 28.87 19.37 32.45 21.54 20.58

Arabian Contracting Services Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.17 18.59 20.58 23.22 30.49

SAU:4071 vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9323.126/358.42
=26.01

Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼9,323 Mil.
Arabian Contracting Services Co'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 ﷼358 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 26.01 mean?
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.01 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 21.65. Over the past decade, Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.58 to 37.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #490 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.01 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 21.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.58 to a high of 37.22. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.62. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 26.01 is 144.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #490 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #490 out of 643 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Arabian Contracting Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.62. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 26.01 is 144.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Contracting Services Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.58 to 37.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.65 vs. the industry median of 10.62, Arabian Contracting Services 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.62, based on 643 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. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.01 is 144.9% 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 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.01, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 21.65. 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 ﷼148.92, compared to a current price of ﷼61.00 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.01, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 21.65 and 144.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.62. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.01 as of Sep. 08, 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 ﷼61.00 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼148.92. GuruFocus considers Arabian Contracting Services Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4071:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 26.01 (20% above median its 10-year median of 21.65)
  • GF Value™: ﷼148.92 vs. price of ﷼61.00 (59% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 144.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#490 of 643)

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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