Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) FCF Margin %: 0.78% (As of Mar. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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SAU:4006 Saudi Marketing Co SAU:4006
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What is Saudi Marketing Co FCF Margin %?

Saudi Marketing Co SAU:4006 +0.97% 74 FCF Margin % is 0.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates SAU:4006 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼20.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Marketing Co ranks worse than 65.37% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Saudi Marketing Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼3 Mil. Saudi Marketing Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼443 Mil. Therefore, Saudi Marketing Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78%.

As of today, Saudi Marketing Co's current FCF Yield % is 1.29%.

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

SAU:4006' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.28   Med: 2.03   Max: 7.89
Current: 0.41


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Saudi Marketing Co was 7.89%. The lowest was -6.28%. And the median was 2.03%.

SAU:4006's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
65.37% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.06 vs SAU:4006: 0.41


Saudi Marketing Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Saudi Marketing Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Marketing 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.

Saudi Marketing Co FCF Margin % Chart

Saudi Marketing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Saudi Marketing Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:4006 vs DDS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Saudi Marketing 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.


Saudi Marketing Co FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Marketing Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Marketing Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Saudi Marketing Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Saudi Marketing 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 )
=35.405/1780.204
=1.99 %

Saudi Marketing 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 )
=3.436/442.503
=0.78 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 0.78% mean?
Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) has a FCF Margin % of 0.78% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Marketing Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #738 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Saudi Marketing Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Saudi Marketing Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.78% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 2.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.06. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 0.78% is 74.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #738 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Marketing Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Marketing Co's FCF Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Marketing Co ranks #738 out of 1129 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Saudi Marketing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.06. Saudi Marketing Co's value of 0.78% is 74.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Saudi Marketing Co 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.06, based on 1,129 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. Saudi Marketing Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.78% is 74.5% 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 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 Saudi Marketing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Marketing Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.78%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Marketing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼20.95, compared to a current price of ﷼12.44 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.78%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 74.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.06. Saudi Marketing Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006), the current FCF Margin % is 0.78% 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 Saudi Marketing Co (SAU:4006) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Marketing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼12.44 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼20.95. GuruFocus considers Saudi Marketing Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4006:

  • FCF Margin %: 0.78% (62% below median its 10-year median of 2.03)
  • GF Value™: ﷼20.95 vs. price of ﷼12.44 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#738 of 1129)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4006 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Marketing Co Business Description

Address King Fahd Road, Al Nasiriyah Area, P.O Box 4605, Dammam, SAU, 31412
Saudi Marketing Co operates stores. The farm markets include a wide products and varieties of fresh products, consumer goods, and household items. It operates in three reportable segments: The retail segment- this segment includes sale of goods to customers commonly at the store checkout for the sales via the Group's stores. The household segment- this segment includes sale of goods to the wholesale customers. The entertainment service segment- this segment includes services provided by operating kids play grounds "Adventure World". Key revenue is generated from Retail segment.
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