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Saudi Chemical CoSAU:2230 +0.67%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.34 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 18.72. GuruFocus rates SAU:2230 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 744 Drug Manufacturers companies, Saudi Chemical Co ranks worse than 52.15% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Saudi Chemical Co's enterprise value is ﷼7,360 Mil.
Saudi Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼552 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2230'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.77 Med: 18.72 Max: 180.18
Current: 13.35
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Saudi Chemical Co was 180.18. The lowest was -10.77. And the median was 18.72.
SAU:2230's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.15% of 744
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 12.245
vs SAU:2230: 13.35
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.
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) 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 Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Saudi Chemical Co's share price for today is ﷼7.53.
Saudi Chemical Co'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 ﷼0.417.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Saudi Chemical Co'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.
SAU:2230 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Saudi Chemical Co'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 Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Saudi Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Saudi Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼7,360 Mil.
Saudi Chemical Co'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 ﷼552 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.34 as of Sep. 16, 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 Chemical Co. This is 29% below median its historical median of 18.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #388 out of 744 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Saudi Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Saudi Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.34 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 18.72. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.25. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 13.34 is 8.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #388 out of 744 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #388 out of 744 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Saudi Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.25. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 13.34 is 8.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.72 vs. the industry median of 12.25, Saudi Chemical 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-EBITDA for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.25, based on 744 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 Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.34 is 8.9% 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-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 Chemical Co. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.34, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 18.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.72, compared to a current price of ﷼7.53 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.34, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 18.72 and 8.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 12.25. Saudi Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.34 as of Sep. 16, 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼7.53 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.72.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2230:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.34 (29% below median its 10-year median of 18.72)
GF Value™: ﷼8.72 vs. price of ﷼7.53 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#388 of 744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Chemical Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of explosives and their derivatives. Its other business operations include providing technical support services in explosions, wholesale and retail trading in medicines, medical materials and syrups, pharmaceutical preparations, medical and surgical tools, and equipment, supplies of hospitals and medical centers, and the manufacture of ammonium nitrate. The company operates in three segments: Explosives, Medicines & medical supplies, and Production of Ammonium Nitrate. It generates the majority of its revenue from Medicines & medical supplies.
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