Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.74 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 13% Below 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-EBITDA?

Arabian Contracting Services Co SAU:4071 -1.45% 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 10.05. 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 754 Media - Diversified companies, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks worse than 57.43% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Arabian Contracting Services Co's enterprise value is ﷼9,323 Mil. Arabian Contracting Services Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1,066 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.74.

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

SAU:4071' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.47   Med: 10.05   Max: 18.24
Current: 8.74

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Arabian Contracting Services Co was 18.24. The lowest was 6.47. And the median was 10.05.

SAU:4071's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.43% of 754 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.31 vs SAU:4071: 8.74

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 (2026-09-08), Arabian Contracting Services Co's stock price is ﷼61.00. Arabian Contracting Services Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼1.580. Therefore, Arabian Contracting Services Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 38.61.

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


Arabian Contracting Services Co  (SAU:4071) 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.

Arabian Contracting Services Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=61.00/1.580
=38.61

Arabian Contracting Services Co's share price for today is ﷼61.00.
Arabian Contracting Services 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 ﷼1.580.

* 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?


Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabian Contracting Services 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.

Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Arabian Contracting Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 12.77 8.46 15.90 11.40 9.16

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-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 7.47 6.62 9.16 9.98 10.25

SAU:4071 vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Arabian Contracting Services 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.


Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Arabian Contracting Services Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9323.126/1066.272
=8.74

Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼9,323 Mil.
Arabian Contracting Services 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 ﷼1,066 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 8.74 mean?
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.74 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Arabian Contracting Services Co. This is 13% below median its historical median of 10.05. Over the past decade, Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.47 to 18.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #433 out of 754 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.74 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.47 to a high of 18.24. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 8.74 is 19.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #433 out of 754 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #433 out of 754 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Arabian Contracting Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 8.74 is 19.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Contracting Services Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.47 to 18.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.05 vs. the industry median of 7.31, 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.31, based on 754 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. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.74 is 19.6% 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-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 Arabian Contracting Services Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.31 — 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-EBITDA is 8.74, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 10.05. 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-EBITDA is 8.74, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.05 and 19.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.31. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 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-EBITDA: 8.74 (13% below median its 10-year median of 10.05)
  • GF Value™: ﷼148.92 vs. price of ﷼61.00 (59% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#433 of 754)

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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﷼61.00
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