Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.82 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near 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-EBITDA?

Saudi Basic Industries SAU:2010 -0.50% 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 9.09. 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 1,342 Chemicals companies, Saudi Basic Industries ranks better than 59.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Saudi Basic Industries's enterprise value is ﷼178,202 Mil. Saudi Basic Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼18,144 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.82.

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

SAU:2010' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.35   Med: 9.09   Max: 21.56
Current: 9.82

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Saudi Basic Industries was 21.56. The lowest was 5.35. And the median was 9.09.

SAU:2010's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.39% of 1342 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.395 vs SAU:2010: 9.82

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-30), Saudi Basic Industries's stock price is ﷼50.10. Saudi Basic Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼-7.106. Therefore, Saudi Basic Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Saudi Basic Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=50.10/-7.106
=At Loss

Saudi Basic Industries's share price for today is ﷼50.10.
Saudi Basic Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 ﷼-7.106.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Saudi Basic Industries EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Saudi Basic Industries EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

Saudi Basic Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Saudi Basic Industries Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBITDA 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 7.43 8.46 10.59 9.02 10.06

SAU:2010 vs DOW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Basic Industries's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


SAU:2010
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Saudi Basic Industries EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=178202.101/18143.772
=9.82

Saudi Basic Industries's current Enterprise Value is ﷼178,202 Mil.
Saudi Basic Industries's EBITDA 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 ﷼18,144 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 mean?
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries. This is near median its historical median of 9.09. Over the past decade, Saudi Basic Industries' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.35 to 21.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #545 out of 1342 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Saudi Basic Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Saudi Basic Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 is near median its 10-year median of 9.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.35 to a high of 21.56. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 9.82 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #545 out of 1342 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #545 out of 1342 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Saudi Basic Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 9.82 is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Basic Industries' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.35 to 21.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.09 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Saudi Basic Industries has consistently been below 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-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.40, based on 1,342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Basic Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 is 20.8% below 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Basic Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.09. 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-EBITDA is 9.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.09 and 20.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.40. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82 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-EBITDA: 9.82 (near median its 10-year median of 9.09)
  • GF Value™: ﷼53.42 vs. price of ﷼50.10 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% below the Chemicals median (#545 of 1342)

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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