Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) FCF Margin %: -48.93% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:4220 Emaar the Economic City JSC SAU:4220
59 GF Score
Price ﷼9.75
GF Value ﷼22.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Emaar the Economic City JSC FCF Margin %?

Emaar the Economic City JSC SAU:4220 -0.71% 59 FCF Margin % is -48.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4220 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼22.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,752 Real Estate companies, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks worse than 75.57% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Emaar the Economic City JSC's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-77 Mil. Emaar the Economic City JSC's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼157 Mil. Therefore, Emaar the Economic City JSC's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -48.93%.

As of today, Emaar the Economic City JSC's current FCF Yield % is -2.24%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Emaar the Economic City JSC's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4220' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -116.29   Med: -53.14   Max: 35.7
Current: -17.63


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Emaar the Economic City JSC was 35.70%. The lowest was -116.29%. And the median was -53.14%.

SAU:4220's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
75.57% of 1752 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 6.29 vs SAU:4220: -17.63


Emaar the Economic City JSC FCF Margin % Related Terms


Emaar the Economic City JSC FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.

Emaar the Economic City JSC FCF Margin % Chart

Emaar the Economic City JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35.70 -63.48 -38.65 -116.29 -16.50

Emaar the Economic City JSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 -35.50 -100.02 -2.44 2.57 -48.93

Emaar the Economic City JSC FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.


Emaar the Economic City JSC FCF Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Emaar the Economic City JSC's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emaar the Economic City JSC's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Emaar the Economic City JSC FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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 )
=-187.774/1138.223
=-16.50 %

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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 )
=-76.994/157.369
=-48.93 %

* 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 -48.93% mean?
Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) has a FCF Margin % of -48.93% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Emaar the Economic City JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #1324 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC's FCF Margin % too high?
Emaar the Economic City JSC's current FCF Margin % is -48.93%. Based on the distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #1324 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Emaar the Economic City JSC has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar the Economic City JSC's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #1324 out of 1752 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Emaar the Economic City JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 6.29. 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 Real Estate company?
The median FCF Margin % among Real Estate companies is 6.29, based on 1,752 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. 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Margin % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emaar the Economic City JSC's current FCF Margin % is -48.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼22.65, compared to a current price of ﷼9.75 — trading 57% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -48.93%. Emaar the Economic City JSC's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220), the current FCF Margin % is -48.93% 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼9.75 is trading 57% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼22.65. GuruFocus considers Emaar the Economic City JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4220:

  • FCF Margin %: -48.93%
  • GF Value™: ﷼22.65 vs. price of ﷼9.75 (57% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emaar the Economic City JSC Business Description

Address BayLaSun - Juman street, king Abdullah Economic City, unit 1, Rabigh, SAU, 23964
Emaar the Economic City JSC is a real estate development and management company. The main activity of the company is the development of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). It is also engaged in the development of real estate in the economic and other zones and other development activities, including infrastructures, promotion, marketing and sale of land within development areas, development of buildings and housing units, and construction on behalf of other parties. The company's reportable segments includes Residential business, Industrial development, Hospitality and leisure, Education services, and City operations. Key revenue is derived from its Residential business segment which includes revenue from sale/lease rental income of land and units for residential purposes.
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