Saudi Basic IndustriesSAU:2010 -0.65%66 Net Margin % is 0.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates SAU:2010 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼55.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Saudi Basic Industries ranks worse than 92.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Basic Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2010'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.72 Med: 6.44 Max: 13.19
Current: -22.72
SAU:2010's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 92.18% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs SAU:2010: -22.72
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Saudi Basic Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Saudi Basic Industries Net 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Basic Industries's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Basic Industries Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Basic Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Basic Industries's Net 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.
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) has a Net Margin % of 0.05% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 6.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #1462 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Saudi Basic Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Saudi Basic Industries' current Net Margin % of 0.05% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 6.44. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 0.05% is 98.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #1462 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Basic Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Basic Industries' Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #1462 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Saudi Basic Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 0.05% is 98.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Saudi Basic Industries 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Saudi Basic Industries's current Net Margin % of 0.05% is 98.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Basic Industries's current Net Margin % is 0.05%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Basic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼55.71, compared to a current price of ﷼53.10 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.05%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 98.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Saudi Basic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010), the current Net Margin % is 0.05% 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 Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼53.10 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼55.71.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Basic Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2010:
Net Margin %: 0.05% (99% below median its 10-year median of 6.44)
GF Value™: ﷼55.71 vs. price of ﷼53.10 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.7% below the Chemicals median (#1462 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Basic Industries Corp is a chemicals manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. The primary business segments of the company are Petrochemicals and Agri-nutrients. In Petrochemicals segment products included polymers and chemicals are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock including methane, ethane, and propane, it also includes the production of a range of fertilisers; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilisers. The Hadeed is concerned with production of steel products, long products and flat products. The company derives maximum revenue from Petrochemicals segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Rest of Asia followed by China, KSA, America and Europe.
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