Advanced Petrochemical CoSAU:2330 -0.12%66 Net Margin % is 2.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 26.15. GuruFocus rates SAU:2330 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼64.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks better than 54.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2330'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.82 Med: 26.15 Max: 34.21
Current: 4.65
SAU:2330's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.65% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs SAU:2330: 4.65
Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Advanced Petrochemical Co 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, Advanced Petrochemical Co'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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advanced Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Petrochemical Co'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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) has a Net Margin % of 2.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 26.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #717 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Net Margin % of 2.77% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 26.15. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 2.77% is 28.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #717 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Petrochemical Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #717 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Advanced Petrochemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 2.77% is 28.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.15 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Advanced Petrochemical 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Net Margin % of 2.77% is 28.8% 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Net Margin % is 2.77%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 26.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼64.50, compared to a current price of ﷼24.88 — trading 61.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.77%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 26.15 and 28.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Advanced Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330), the current Net Margin % is 2.77% 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼24.88 is trading 61.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼64.50.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2330:
Net Margin %: 2.77% (89% below median its 10-year median of 26.15)
GF Value™: ﷼64.50 vs. price of ﷼24.88 (61.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.8% below the Chemicals median (#717 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2330 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Petrochemical Co produces and sells polypropylene, polysilicon, and polysilicon downstream products that include Photovoltaic cells and Photovoltaic. The company invests in industrial projects, including petrochemical, chemical, basic, and conversion industries, and industries relating to renewable energy domestically and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its business is spread across the Middle East and North Africa region. Its products are used to manufacture various basic goods, including personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, and others.
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