Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) FCF Margin %: 8.77% (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Below Median

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SAU:2310 Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310
78 GF Score
Price ﷼13.63
GF Value ﷼21.00
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What is Sahara International Petrochemical Co FCF Margin %?

Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310 +0.96% 78 FCF Margin % is 8.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 20.69. GuruFocus rates SAU:2310 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks better than 75.57% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼108 Mil. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,227 Mil. Therefore, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.77%.

As of today, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.14%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2310' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.47   Med: 20.69   Max: 45.72
Current: 8.47


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sahara International Petrochemical Co was 45.72%. The lowest was 8.47%. And the median was 20.69%.

SAU:2310's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
75.57% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.95 vs SAU:2310: 8.47


Sahara International Petrochemical Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Sahara International Petrochemical Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % 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.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co FCF Margin % Chart

Sahara International Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Sahara International Petrochemical Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:2310 vs DOW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


SAU:2310
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Sahara International Petrochemical Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=643.805/6809.747
=9.45 %

Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=107.646/1227.085
=8.77 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of 8.77% mean?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) has a FCF Margin % of 8.77% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 20.69. Over the past decade, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 45.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #385 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current FCF Margin % of 8.77% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 20.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.47 to a high of 45.72. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.95. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's value of 8.77% is 349.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #385 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sahara International Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahara International Petrochemical Co's FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #385 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sahara International Petrochemical Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.95. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's value of 8.77% is 349.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 45.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.69 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Sahara International Petrochemical 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.95, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current FCF Margin % of 8.77% is 349.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current FCF Margin % is 8.77%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 20.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.00, compared to a current price of ﷼13.63 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.77%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 20.69 and 349.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.95. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310), the current FCF Margin % is 8.77% as of Mar. 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 Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.63 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.00. GuruFocus considers Sahara International Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2310:

  • FCF Margin %: 8.77% (58% below median its 10-year median of 20.69)
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.00 vs. price of ﷼13.63 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 349.7% above the Chemicals median (#385 of 1576)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address King Saud Road District, Sipchem Building, Al-Hada District, PO Box 130, Al Khobar, SAU, 31952
Sahara International Petrochemical Co owns, operates and manages industrial projects relating to chemical and petrochemical industries. The company operating segments include Basic Chemicals, Intermediate Chemicals, Polymers, Marketing and Corporate and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Marketing segment, which includes trading revenues of SMC and its foreign subsidiaries. Its product portfolio consists of Methanol, Butanediol, Tetrahydrofuran, Acetic Acid, Acetic Anhydride, LDPE, EVA, Cross-Linkable LDPE, Semi Conductive LDPE, and PBT.
78GF Score

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