Arriyadh Development Co (SAU:4150) Gross Margin %: 73.69% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:4150 Arriyadh Development Co SAU:4150
71 GF Score
Price ﷼17.95
GF Value ﷼24.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Arriyadh Development Co Gross Margin %?

Arriyadh Development Co SAU:4150 -1.10% 71 Gross Margin % is 73.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 69.02. GuruFocus rates SAU:4150 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼24.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Arriyadh Development Co ranks better than 82.48% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼76.6 Mil. Arriyadh Development Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼103.9 Mil. Therefore, Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.69%.

Warning Sign:

Arriyadh Development Co gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4150' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.38   Med: 69.02   Max: 88.21
Current: 71.58


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Arriyadh Development Co was 88.21%. The lowest was 26.38%. And the median was 69.02%.

SAU:4150's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
82.48% of 1644 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.94 vs SAU:4150: 71.58

Arriyadh Development Co had a gross margin of 73.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arriyadh Development Co was -1.30% per year.


Arriyadh Development Co  (SAU:4150) 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

Arriyadh Development Co had a gross margin of 73.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.


Arriyadh Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Arriyadh Development Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arriyadh Development Co's Gross 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.

Arriyadh Development Co Gross Margin % Chart

Arriyadh Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Arriyadh Development Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAU:4150 vs JOE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Arriyadh 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.


Arriyadh Development Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Arriyadh Development Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=265.6 / 384.157
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(384.157 - 118.524) / 384.157
=69.15 %

Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=76.6 / 103.895
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(103.895 - 27.335) / 103.895
=73.69 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 73.69% mean?
Arriyadh Development Co (SAU:4150) has a Gross Margin % of 73.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arriyadh Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.02. Over the past decade, Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.38 to 88.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Arriyadh Development Co ranks #288 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Arriyadh Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 73.69% is near median its 10-year median of 69.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.38 to a high of 88.21. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Arriyadh Development Co's value of 73.69% is 99.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arriyadh Development Co ranks #288 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arriyadh Development Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arriyadh Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to JOE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Arriyadh Development Co ranks #288 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arriyadh Development Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Arriyadh Development Co's value of 73.69% is 99.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arriyadh Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.38 to 88.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.02 vs. the industry median of 36.94, Arriyadh Development 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 Gross Margin % for a Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.94, based on 1,644 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. Arriyadh Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 73.69% is 99.5% 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 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 Arriyadh Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arriyadh Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 73.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arriyadh Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arriyadh Development Co (SAU:4150) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼24.98, compared to a current price of ﷼17.95 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.02 and 99.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.94. Arriyadh Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Arriyadh Development Co (SAU:4150), the current Gross Margin % is 73.69% 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 Arriyadh Development Co (SAU:4150) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arriyadh Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼17.95 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼24.98. GuruFocus considers Arriyadh Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4150:

  • Gross Margin %: 73.69% (near median its 10-year median of 69.02)
  • GF Value™: ﷼24.98 vs. price of ﷼17.95 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.5% above the Real Estate median (#288 of 1644)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4150 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arriyadh Development Co Business Description

Address 6631 King Fahad Branch, Al-Dirah District, P.O. Box 94542, Riyadh, SAU, 12634-2411
Arriyadh Development Co is functional in the Saudi Arabian real estate sector. The principal activities of the Company are the purchase and sale of lands and real estate, its division, off-plan sales activities, management and leasing of owned or leased out residential and non-residential properties, in addition to real estate development of residential and commercial buildings using modern construction methods, as well as the wholesale and retail sale of new and used private cars, including ambulances, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles.
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