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Saudi Industrial Development CoSAU:2130 -0.37%46 Gross Margin % is 10.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 16.89. GuruFocus rates SAU:2130 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼10.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Saudi Industrial Development Co ranks worse than 86.81% on this metric.
SAU:2130's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.81% of 417
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.49
vs SAU:2130: 13.28
Saudi Industrial Development Co had a gross margin of 10.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Saudi Industrial Development Co (SAU:2130) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Saudi Industrial Development Co had a gross margin of 10.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Saudi Industrial Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saudi Industrial Development Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Industrial Development Co Gross Margin % Chart
SAU:2130 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Saudi Industrial Development Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Industrial Development Co Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Industrial Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Industrial Development Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Saudi Industrial Development Co (SAU:2130) has a Gross Margin % of 10.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Industrial Development Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 16.89. Over the past decade, Saudi Industrial Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.28 to 25.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Industrial Development Co ranks #362 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Saudi Industrial Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Saudi Industrial Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.78% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 16.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.28 to a high of 25.80. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Saudi Industrial Development Co's value of 10.78% is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Industrial Development Co ranks #362 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Industrial Development Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Industrial Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Saudi Industrial Development Co ranks #362 out of 417 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saudi Industrial Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Saudi Industrial Development Co's value of 10.78% is 63.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Industrial Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.28 to 25.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.89 vs. the industry median of 29.49, Saudi Industrial Development 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 Gross Margin % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.49, based on 417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Industrial Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.78% is 63.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Industrial Development Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Industrial Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.78%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 16.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Industrial Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Industrial Development Co (SAU:2130) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼10.91, compared to a current price of ﷼16.10 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.78%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 16.89 and 63.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.49. Saudi Industrial Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Industrial Development Co (SAU:2130), the current Gross Margin % is 10.78% 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 Industrial Development Co (SAU:2130) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Industrial Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.10 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼10.91.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Industrial Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2130:
Gross Margin %: 10.78% (36% below median its 10-year median of 16.89)
GF Value™: ﷼10.91 vs. price of ﷼16.10 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#362 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2130 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Industrial Development Co manufactures plastic sanitary ware, including wash basins, bathtubs, and toilets, and sponge products. Its operating segments are: Mattresses and sponges, Sanitary ware, Transportation, Financial investments, and Other. Key revenue is derived from the Mattress and sponges segment, which includes the production and sale of sponges with various pressures and structures of mattresses, beds, and all their accessories. Sanitary ware business produces and sells sanitary ware, wall tiles, ceramic flooring, and acrylic bathtubs; Transportation consists of transporting goods and equipment; and the Investments segment focuses on its investment portfolio of public companies. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, and the rest from Egypt.
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